What is metalized packaging?
Metalized packaging is standard polyethylene film with a thin layer of aluminum applied to its surface. The result is a flexible film that retains all the practical benefits of polyethylene while adding a metallic, shiny finish and enhanced barrier properties.
The aluminum layer helps protect products from UV light and other environmental hazards, making metalized film particularly valuable for light-sensitive produce and food products. It is also widely used for its premium shelf appearance, helping products stand out in competitive retail environments.
Metalized film is available across Farnell’s range of flexible packaging formats, including pouches, rollstock, and wicketed bags.
Key benefits
UV and light protection
The thin aluminum coating acts as a barrier against UV light and other environmental hazards, helping to preserve the quality and shelf life of light-sensitive products.
Premium shelf appearance
Metalized film produces a shiny, attractive finish that gives products a premium look on shelf. It is a popular choice for brands looking to elevate their packaging presentation across food and other consumer product categories.
Available across multiple formats
Metalized film can be produced as wicketed bags, rollstock, and pouches, making it a versatile option that can be integrated into most flexible packaging configurations Farnell offers.
Applications
Farnell metalized packaging is used across fresh produce, bakery, and other food and consumer product applications where UV protection or premium shelf presentation is a priority.
Frequently asked questions
Metalized packaging is flexible polyethylene film with a thin layer of aluminum applied to its surface. It retains the flexibility of standard film while adding a metallic finish and enhanced barrier properties, including protection against UV light.
Metalized packaging is particularly well suited to light-sensitive produce and food products that require UV protection. It is also a popular choice for any product where a premium, eye-catching shelf presence is a priority.
Metalized film is available as pouches, rollstock, and wicketed bags. Contact Farnell to discuss which format is best suited to your product and production requirements.
Farnell offers a full range of flexible packaging formats including pouches, rollstock, wicketed bags, bottom seal packaging, side weld packaging, and packaging sheets, as well as proprietary films including Glacier™ for premium seafood and Claropac™ for produce and consumer goods.
- Can be produced as wicketed bags, roll stock, and pouches
- Shiny, attractive packaging finish
- Widely used for food packaging
- Protect and preserve light-sensitive products
