Flexible packaging materials and barrier structures

From PET, PE, BOPP, CPP, VMPET, aluminium foil and kraft paper to recyclable mono-materials, ALLWINS supplies high-performance packaging materials and custom laminate structures engineered for protection, printability, sealability and shelf life.

Fanned clear laminate sheets, an aluminium foil reel, a clear film roll, a coffee bag, whey protein and matcha pouches, silver retort pouches and a kraft pouch — the ALLWINS materials and barrier structures range

Print performance

Excellent surface quality for outstanding graphics and brand impact.

Barrier protection

Protects against moisture, oxygen, light and other external factors.

Sealability

Reliable heat-seal strength for high-speed packaging operations.

Custom structures

Tailored laminates for your product, performance and sustainability goals.

Food-grade options

Compliant materials for safe contact with food, beverages and nutraceuticals.

Core material options

A wide range of films, foils and papers to meet your packaging needs.

A clear glossy PET film roll on a paper core, unwinding onto a white ground

PET

Polyethylene terephthalate

  • Excellent clarity and stiffness
  • Great print surface
  • High strength and dimensional stability

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A soft translucent polyethylene film roll on a paper core, unwinding onto a white ground

PE

Polyethylene

  • Excellent sealability
  • Tough and flexible
  • Food-grade options available

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A clear high-gloss BOPP film roll on a paper core, unwinding onto a white ground

BOPP

Biaxially oriented polypropylene

  • High clarity and gloss
  • Good moisture resistance
  • Cost-effective solution

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A white cast polypropylene film roll on a paper core, unwinding onto a white ground

CPP

Cast polypropylene

  • Superior sealability
  • High heat resistance
  • Soft and flexible

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A bright silver aluminium foil roll on a paper core, unwinding onto a white ground

Aluminium foil

Full barrier layer

  • Ultimate barrier protection
  • Blocks light, oxygen and moisture
  • Ideal for sensitive products

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A natural brown kraft paper roll unwinding onto a white ground

Kraft paper

Natural paper facing

  • Natural and sustainable
  • Good strength and stiffness
  • Ideal for paper-based structures

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A clear mono-material polyethylene film roll marked with the recycling triangle, unwinding onto a white ground

Mono PE

Recyclable structures

  • All-PE mono-material
  • Designed for recyclability
  • Sustainable packaging solution

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Common barrier structures

Proven laminate structures for different product needs. Custom structures are available on request.

PET / PE

Two clear film layers held apart to show a PET over PE laminate structure

PET 12µm · PE 60µm

  • Good strength and clarity
  • Excellent print surface
  • General purpose

Ideal uses

Snacks, confectionery, consumer goods

PET / VMPET / PE

Three film layers held apart — clear PET, metallised VMPET and PE — showing a metallised laminate structure

PET 12µm · VMPET 12µm · PE 60µm

  • High barrier to oxygen and moisture
  • Excellent printability
  • Extended shelf life

Ideal uses

Coffee, tea, snacks, supplements

PET / AL / PE

Three layers held apart — clear PET, aluminium foil and PE — showing a full-barrier foil laminate structure

PET 12µm · aluminium foil 9µm · PE 60µm

  • Maximum barrier
  • Blocks light, oxygen and moisture
  • Ideal for sensitive products

Ideal uses

Coffee, supplements, pharmaceutical

BOPP / PE

Two clear film layers held apart to show a BOPP over PE laminate structure

BOPP 20µm · PE 60µm

  • Good print surface
  • Moisture resistance
  • Cost-effective

Ideal uses

Snacks, bakery, consumer goods

Paper / VMPET / PE

Three layers held apart — kraft paper, metallised VMPET and PE — showing a paper-faced laminate structure

Kraft paper 40g/m² · VMPET 12µm · PE 60µm

  • Natural look and feel
  • Good barrier performance
  • Sustainable appeal

Ideal uses

Dry food, coffee, tea, organic products

Mono-PE (PE/PE)

Two polyethylene layers held apart to show an all-PE mono-material recyclable structure

PE 20µm · PE 60µm

  • All-PE recyclable structure
  • Good barrier performance
  • Supports sustainability goals

Ideal uses

Frozen food, household goods, retail products

How to choose the right structure

Four questions that settle most of it.

1

Product sensitivity

Assess your product for sensitivity to moisture, oxygen, light and other external factors.

2

Filling process

Consider your packaging machinery, filling temperature and sealing requirements.

3

Shelf-life needs

Determine the required shelf life and storage conditions.

4

Branding and finish

Choose the surface, printability and finishing options that bring your brand to life.

Applications by industry

Flexible packaging materials and structures for a wide range of markets.

Roasted coffee beans in a jute sack beside a cup of black coffee, for coffee and tea packaging

Coffee & tea

Aroma protection and extended freshness.

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Food and beverage packaging: salad bowls, juice bottles, granola pouch, kraft window bags and a paper soup bowl

Food & beverage

Safe, high-barrier solutions for snacks, frozen foods and beverages.

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Supplement packaging: protein and collagen tubs, omega-3 and multivitamin bottles, capsules and blister strips

Supplements

Moisture and oxygen barrier for vitamins, protein powders and nutraceuticals.

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Pharmaceutical bottles, glass vials, an ampoule and blister packs of tablets and capsules

Pharmaceutical

High-barrier, tamper-evident solutions meeting strict requirements.

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Cosmetics packaging: serum dropper, cream jar, pump bottles, lipstick and nail varnish in rose gold

Cosmetics

Attractive, functional packaging with excellent printability and barrier.

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Consumer goods packaging: juice carton, water bottle, detergent, shampoo, wipes and a crisp packet

Consumer goods

Durable, cost-effective packaging for everyday products.

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Technical support

What you need to make the right material and structure decisions.

Structure guide

How material sensitivity, barrier performance and structure design fit together.

Barrier performance

Oxygen, moisture and light barrier performance across materials, on every product page.

Custom specification request

Tell us your product requirements and we will recommend the best structure.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common questions about materials, structures and performance.

Tell us about your product

Let’s find the right packaging solution for your industry and application.

Key Information

A flexible packaging structure is written outside-in — PET/NY/AL/PE and the rest — with each layer doing one job: print and stability outside, barrier in the middle, and a sealant that touches the product.

  • Structures are written outside-in, so the first layer is the printed outer surface and the last touches the product.
  • PET carries print and dimensional stability; nylon carries puncture and flex resistance; aluminium foil carries the barrier; PE and CPP are sealant layers.
  • Mono-material structures use one polymer family so they can enter an existing recycling stream.
  • A structure string states neither thickness nor adhesive, so two identical strings can perform differently.
  • The sealant layer decides whether a pack can be retorted.
What does PET/AL/PE mean?

Three layers written outside-in: a PET outer carrying the print, an aluminium foil middle providing the barrier, and a polyethylene inner that seals and touches the product.

When is a mono-material structure the right choice?

When recyclability in the destination market matters more than maximum barrier and heat resistance, and the shelf life can be met without a foil layer.

How do I know which structure my product needs?

Convert the shelf life into a required OTR and WVTR at stated conditions; those numbers select the laminate.