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Film label materials built for performance, durability, and standout aesthetics

Whatever the container shape, size, or substrate, film labels adapt to meet a wide range of application requirements. Conformable, moisture and UV resistant, and the go-to choice for clear, no-label-look applications, they offer a more durable alternative to paper labels. Our UPM Raflatac film label materials cover PP, PE, and PET facestocks across a range of adhesives and liners – serving sectors from food and beverage to home and personal care, with consistent specifications for reliable converting and application performance.

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Film materials matched to your container, environment, and finish

PE film labels

Optimal for squeezable containers and flexible packaging. PE (polyethylene) film labels flex with the container. They conform to squeezable tubes, bottles, and flexible pouches without cracking, lifting, or losing print quality under repeated deformation. Ideal for squeezable bottle labels in personal care and household products where containers compress during use.

PP film labels

Perform well on rigids, food, and high-clarity applications. PP (polypropylene) film labels deliver dimensional stability on rigid containers, strong printability across digital and conventional presses, and broad chemical resistance. Available in white, clear, and metallized finishes. Well-suited to food packaging, household cleaning products, and cosmetics where shelf impact and moisture resistance both matter. Polypropylene film labels are also common when brands need crisp graphics and clear on clear labels for a premium look.

PET film labels

The best choice when durability cannot be compromised. PET (polyester) film labels stand up to the harshest conditions in the portfolio – sustained chemical exposure, high-temperature processing, abrasion, and industrial environments. Used in chemical, pharmaceutical, automotive, and logistics applications where label integrity is a safety or compliance requirement.

Clear-on-clear and no-label-look

The no-label look. Clear film on a clear or glass container lets the product speak for itself. UPM Raflatac clear-on-clear constructions combine high optical clarity with adhesion systems designed for glass, PET, and HDPE — maintaining the transparent effect through condensation, refrigeration, and ice-bucket conditions.

Film label applications by container type and environment

Personal care and cosmetics

Squeezable tubes, curved bottles, and high-moisture bathroom environments demand a film that moves with the container and holds its appearance through condensation and handling. PE and PP films with wet-strength adhesives are the standard choice. Clear-on-clear constructions are widely specified for premium cosmetics where packaging aesthetics are a primary purchase driver. Squeezable bottle labels made with PE film labels maintain graphics while delivering comfort-in-use.

Food and beverage

From refrigerated dairy to ambient beverages, film labels face moisture, condensation, and extended shelf life requirements. PP films with appropriate adhesive systems maintain adhesion and print clarity in cold-chain and high-humidity environments. Wash-off constructions are available where recyclability of the labeled container is a design requirement. Clear-on-clear options help beverages achieve a premium shelf presence with clear on clear labels that showcase contents.

Household and home care

Cleaning product containers face solvent contact, wet handling, and rough retail shelf conditions. PP and PET films with chemical-resistant adhesives resist softening, lifting, and discoloration. High-tack options are available for containers with challenging curvature or high-surface-energy plastics. Polypropylene film labels provide durability and clarity, while PET film labels deliver superior abrasion resistance.

Why converters specify UPM film labels

Wash-off constructions for recyclable packaging
For labeled PET bottles and PE or PP containers targeted at recycling streams, our wash-off adhesive constructions allow clean label removal – supporting the recyclability of the labeled container. UPM ProCycle™ wash-off film constructions are externally recognized for compatibility with relevant recycling streams.
Print compatibility across press technologies
Our film label materials are engineered for reliable performance across key print technologies, including flexographic, offset, and digital printing (HP Indigo and inkjet, where applicable). Each construction is supported by detailed Technical Information Sheets (TIS), print guidance, and product specifications available through MyRaflatac. You can also request quotes and samples for film label materials.
Removable film labels
Large appliances, white goods, window glazing, and electronics often carry mandatory information labels – energy ratings, compliance marks, model specifications – that need to stay put through retail handling but remove cleanly once the product reaches the customer. UPM’s removable film constructions deliver the adhesion needed for secure in-store display and the clean release needed at point of use, without tearing, stretching, or leaving residue on painted panels, glass, or coated plastics.
Global supply with consistent quality
Film label materials produced across UPM's manufacturing sites share standardized production processes and quality controls. Converters operating in multiple regions can source equivalent constructions with consistent performance, reducing re-qualification time when switching production between plants.

The right film construction reduces rework, speeds press setup, and gives your brand customers the shelf performance they need. Tell us your container, environment, and print process and we will identify the right construction and get samples to you.

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