Green Policy
Albion Systems work to a strong environmental policy in the production of high quality labels and are truly committed to offering our customers the choice to do the same. With a range of environmental options our customers can select the option that best suites their needs. We have three environmental options of filmic materials recyclable, bio-degradable and home compostable.
Recyclable
- This synthetic thin gauge film is a clear or white polyester (PET)
- Label thicknesses in Clear PET are available in 50, 75 and 125 micron
- And in White at 50 micron
- Release liners are available in 19, 23 and 36 micron
- Moisture resistant
- EC and FDA Food contact compliant
- Low gauge plastic film is formed by stretching Polypropylene (OPP) to form a film
- OPP Labels Clear available in 38 and 60 micron
- OPP Labels White available in 47, 50, 60 and 65 micron
- Release liners in 38 micron
- Used for over lamination to other materials including as paper or PE
- Great moisture, environmental and chemical resistance
- Used for ‘no look’ labels
- EC and FDA Food contact compliant
- Printing up to 8 colours and can be varnished / overlaminated.
- Clear Polyethylene (PE) face stock is available in 38 and 65 micron
- White PE face stock is available in 38 and 65 micron
- Adheres well to glass or plastic packaging.
- The ‘no look’ label can be achieved using this Clear material
- UV resistance and good durability
- High-speed dispensing can be achieved.
- EC and FDA Food contact compliant
Biodegradable
- EarthFirst® PLA film is made from renewable corn.
- This completely renewable resource is made from corn and is not petrochemical based
- It is compostable, at Temp more than 58°c and 80% RH into water and CO2
- Meets standard EN 13432
- Very good clarity and transparency with high Gloss and is heat sealable
- UV-resistance, moisture and odor barrier with resistance to oils
- Temperature range: Min -40°c / Max 55°c
- Available in 40, 50, 60 and 100 micron
- Printable up to 8 colours plus varnish
- Food contact compliant
Home Compostable
- Printed on NATUREFLEXTM film made from wood pulp.
- Manufactured from renewable wood pulp responsibly sourced.
- Low Static for fast machine application
- Greases, oils, and fat resistant
- Good gas / odor barrier
- Numerous adhesives and release liner combinations available
- Clear with good transparency or in white.
- 8 colours print plus uv varnish