What Is Mylar?

Polyethylene Terephthalate
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Mylar®, also known as BoPET (Biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate), is a polyester film made from stretched polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and is used for its high tensile strength, chemical and dimensional stability, transparency, reflectivity, gas and aroma barrier properties, and electrical insulation.

BoPET film was developed in the mid-1950s, originally by DuPont, Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI), and Hoechst. The term "Mylar" is presently a registered trademark of the DuPont Teijin Corporation.

Because polyester film is less permeable to gasses than other plastics, it is often favored in the food packaging industry. When used as a laminate, e.g., aluminum foil / polyester / LLDPE, it provides increased shelf life and freshness, as well as an excellent barrier against moisture and gas, notably oxygen.

Vacuum metallization, also known as thermal evaporation, is the most common PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) process used to apply metal alloys under vacuum. Where polyester film is concerned, aluminum is vaporized inside a vacuum chamber and then bonded to a polyester sheet to achieve a uniform metalized layer. This process produces the silver-colored material often incorrectly referred to as "mylar" by consumers, while the appropriate term is "metallized polyester".

SIZE: LESS THAN 6"
MiniPouches
- Small products & devices
- Snack & sample portions
- Pharmaceutical applications

SIZE: 6" - 15"
Medium Bags
- Long term food storage
- Product protection
- Apparel & shipping

SIZE: 15" +
Large Bags
- Bulk processing
- Box lining
- Large moisture control

SIZE: 7.0"+ MIL THICKNESS
Heavy Duty Bags
- Low MVTR packaging
- High barrier packaging
- Starting at 7.0mil thick.


SIZE: MINI, MEDIUM AND LARGE
Zipper Bags
- Fill through top or bottom
- ZipSeal with Tear Notch
- Wide range of applications

SIZE: 2 fl oz - 8.71 gal
SpoutPAK™
- Used for liquids and powders
- Carbonated drinks
- Cold brew coffee

SIZE: MINI, MEDIUM AND LARGE
Stand Up Pouches
- Stands up on its own
- Window options
- Custom Print

SIZE: 5 - 55 gal
Drum Liners
- Round bottom
- Gaylord box liners
- Pallet covers



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