POF (Polyolefin) shrink film is a multi-layer, high-transparency packaging material made from polyolefin resin.
It is widely used for automatic packaging of food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and industrial products.
Compared to PVC and PE films, POF offers better shrinkage performance, lower odor, and superior environmental compliance.
| Key Features of POF Shrink Film | |||
| Feature | Benefit | ||
| High transparency & gloss | Enhances product presentation and shelf appeal | ||
| Excellent shrinkage performance | Shrink ratio up to 60% in both directions | ||
| Wide shrinkage temperature range | Works on most automatic shrink packaging machines | ||
| Low odor & no chlorine | Safe for food contact applications | ||
| FDA & EU compliant | Suitable for global markets | ||
| Good puncture resistance | Protects products during logistics | ||
| Common Applications | |
| Food industry | noodles, cookies, frozen food |
| Daily chemicals | Soap, shampoo bottles, tissue boxes |
| Pharmaceuticals | Medicine boxes, health product packaging |
| Electronics | Battery packs, phone accessories, software boxes |
| Industrial products | Auto parts, hardware tools |
| POF vs. Other Shrink Films | |||
| Property | POF | PVC | PE |
| Clarity | Excellent | Good | Poor |
| Shrink performance | Excellent (50-60%) | Good | Fair |
| Environmental compliance | High (chlorine-free) | Low (contains chlorine) | Medium |
| Food contact approved | Yes | No | Yes |
| Odor | Very low | Strong | Low |
| Sealing strength | High | Medium | High |
Why Choose Our POF Shrink Film?
GRS 4.0 certified – Post-consumer recycled content available
EN 15343 certified – Traceable recycled content calculation
Customizable – Thickness from 10µm to 38µm, width up to 2200mm
PPWR compliant – Full technical documentation and DoC available
Flexible MOQ – Trial orders accepted
Conclusion
POF shrink film is the ideal choice for businesses looking for high-performance, eco-friendly, and cost-effective packaging solutions. Whether you need standard film or cross-linked film with PCR content, we can provide the right product with full compliance documentation for the EU and global markets.
FAQ
Q: Is POF shrink film recyclable?
A: Yes, POF is a mono-material polyolefin film that can be recycled in existing plastic film recycling streams (class 4/5).
Q: Can POF film be printed?
A: Yes, we offer surface printing with water-based inks.
Q: What is the difference between POF and cross-linked POF?
A: Cross-linked POF (e-beam irradiated) offers higher heat resistance and wider sealing temperature range, ideal for high-speed packaging lines.
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