Taghleef Industries expands SHAPE360 portfolio with new white polyolefin TD shrink sleeve film
SHAPE360 TDSW, a high-performance floatable white polyolefin TD shrink sleeve label film, is the newest innovation from Taghleef Industries. Similar to its clear sibling, SHAPE360 TDS, this new film maintains the critical low-density qualities necessary for recyclability while delivering perfect opacity.
SHAPE360 TDSW enables the application of opaque white labels to clear PET bottles, improving print quality with its glossy finish while still supporting the reuse of PET bottle material in the bottle-to-bottle recycling.
A key feature of SHAPE360 TDSW is its inherent floatability, achieved through its low density. This characteristic facilitates efficient separation of polyolefin (PO) label flakes from rigid PET bottle flakes during the recycling process, resulting in cleaner PET recyclate and a substantial reduction in plastic waste. Furthermore, the film is designed for high ink adhesion, preventing ink bleeding during recycling and ensuring optimal recyclate purity.
When used on PE containers, the labels and containers are part of a single PO compatible recycling stream.
Diana Dedeic, product manager at Taghleef Industries stated that this new white polyolefin shrink sleeve film represents a significant leap in labelling innovation.
“Building upon our existing SHAPE360 portfolio, which includes clear options in 50, 45, and the recently added 42-micron thicknesses, this development underscores our dedication to fulfilling market needs for diverse and thinner solutions optimised for recycling,” she explained.
