PE Film Label Material
Soft, conformable polyethylene film that squeezes and recovers with the container instead of creasing.
What is PE label material?
PE (polyethylene) label film is a soft, low-modulus film supplied in white, clear and matte. Its defining property is conformability: it stretches and recovers with the pack, so labels on squeeze tubes, sauce bottles and cosmetic tubes do not crease, lift at the edges or memory-curl after handling.
PE is available in LDPE (softest, most squeezable) and HDPE (stiffer, better dispensing) grades. Matching the label polymer to a PE container also helps recycling: a PE label on a PE bottle keeps the whole pack in a single polymer stream.
Technical specifications
| Facestock | White, clear or matte PE film, 85 / 100 µm |
|---|---|
| Grades | LDPE (conformable) and HDPE (stiffer, faster dispensing) |
| Elongation at break | ≥ 250% |
| Adhesive options | Permanent acrylic, hotmelt, freezer |
| Liner | PET 30 µm or glassine 65 gsm |
| Service temperature | -40 °C to +80 °C |
| Print methods | UV flexo, screen, digital (topcoated grade) |
| Roll format | Jumbo up to 1,070 mm; slit to order |
Values are typical for standard constructions and are not a guaranteed specification. Ask for the datasheet for tolerances and test methods.
Typical applications
- Cosmetic and pharmaceutical squeeze tubes
- Sauce, condiment and honey bottles
- Shampoo and lotion flexible bottles
- Small-diameter vials and ampoules
Frequently asked questions
- Why does my label crease on a squeeze bottle?
- A stiff facestock such as BOPP or PET cannot recover after the pack deforms. Switch to LDPE film, which stretches and returns with the container.
- Does PE film dispense well on high-speed lines?
- LDPE is soft and can stretch at high speed. Use the HDPE grade or a PET liner for stable dispensing above about 60 labels per minute.
- Is a PE label recyclable with a PE bottle?
- Yes — mono-material PE label plus PE container is one of the cleanest recycling constructions available. Ask for the recycling-compatible adhesive.
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