Self-adhesive label materials manufacturer UPM Raflatac has introduced a new PP Silver Lite film, expanding Lite range of ecodesigned labeling solutions.
PP Silver Lite is a multi-purpose label material, which can be used for labeling rigid containers with smooth surfaces in beverage and home and personal care applications.
By aggregating lighter face material, lower coat-weight adhesive and lighter backing products, the PP Lite range will enhance the usage of raw material and decrease greenhouse gas emissions, energy and water consumption and waste.
According to the company, the face materials, adhesives, and backing used in the PP Lite range provide brands new path to achieve their sustainability objectives.
UPM Raflatac global business development director Jan Hasselblatt said: "Our Label Life demonstrates that by replacing conventional PP label materials with our PP Lite solutions, brand owners can optimize raw material use and make sustainability gains through a lower environmental footprint.
"With the addition of PP Silver Lite, the range allows brands to take their packaging designs one step further while improving productivity and demonstrating their commitment to sustainable packaging."
Recently, the company has introduced RafBio PE White, a plant-based film designed to provide a sustainable alternative to fossil-based films.
The new flexible white plant-based PE film, which expands UPM Raflatac’ range of film face materials for the European market, is ideal for the squeezable bottles and contoured containers which are widely used in home and personal care applications.
RafBio PE White and Clear is made by using sugarcane ethanol and supports reduction of greenhouse gas emissions during its life cycle.
This month, the company has also launched a new RP48 AT (All-Temperature) acrylic adhesive for chilled food labeling in the European market.
With enhanced adhesion, water resistance and convertibility features, the RP48 AT serves as an alternative to hotmelt adhesives for labeling food packages stored in moist and chilled conditions.
Image: PP Silver Lite is a multi-purpose label material that can be used for labeling rigid containers with smooth surfaces. Photo: courtesy of UPM.