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Metallised PET, matte laminated

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PET Label Film

Polyester film for labels that must stay flat, stable and legible under heat, chemicals and years of handling. White, clear and metallised; the durable choice for home care, industrial and premium packaging.

  • White, clear and metallised polyester with gloss or matte lamination
  • Highest temperature, chemical and UV resistance of the standard films
  • Dimensionally stable: stays flat, no shrink, crisp small text and barcodes
  • Permanent and high-tack adhesives; PET liners for high-speed lines
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The quotation states the exact grade, gauge, adhesive and liner for your application.

Variants
White · Clear · Metallised
Best for
Durable goods, chemicals, heat
Resists
Heat · Chemicals · UV · Abrasion
Conformability
Flat surfaces
Print & finish
White ink · Lamination · Foil
Variants

Three PET variants

Same polyester base; choose by appearance and by how much of the container should show.

White PET
White PET

Opaque white base for durable product, chemical and compliance labels. Gloss or matte lamination on top.

Clear PET
Clear PET

Crystal-clear film for the no-label look on glass and clear plastics, with white ink where the artwork should be opaque.

Metallised PET
Metallised PET

Silver base for metallic effects on premium and technical labels. White ink controls where the silver shows.

Properties

How PET behaves

Where the material is strong, and where another face stock is the better choice.

MoistureExcellent
Oils & chemicalsExcellent
Tear resistanceExcellent
ConformabilityFlat surfaces
Outdoor / UVExcellent with lamination
PrintabilityExcellent, top-coated
Indicative ratings for comparing face stock families. Exact values are on the technical data sheet of the grade we quote.

Limits to plan around

  • Stiff: not for curved, squeezable or textured containers. Compare BOPP, PE or vinyl.
  • Costs more than BOPP: specify it where heat, chemicals or durability call for it.
  • Clear PET shows the adhesive: use a clear adhesive and a PET liner for the no-label look.
  • High temperatures still have a limit set by adhesive and lamination; tell us the process and we check the data sheet.
Grades & data

Grades and technical data

The constructions we run, with gauge, adhesive and liner. This table is filled from the supplier data sheets.

VariantGradeGaugeAdhesiveLinerTechnical data
White PET · glossPENDINGPENDINGPermanentGlassine paperTDS PENDING
White PET · mattePENDINGPENDINGPermanent / High-tackGlassine paperTDS PENDING
Clear PETPENDINGPENDINGPermanent (clear)PET filmTDS PENDING
Metallised PETPENDINGPENDINGPermanentGlassine paperTDS PENDING
PET for drums & chemicalsPENDINGPENDINGHigh-tack permanentPET filmTDS PENDING
To be completed from supplier technical data sheets for the grades we stock. Until then the quotation always states the exact construction.
Adhesives & liners

Adhesives and liners for PET

The face stock is only half the label. The adhesive is matched to your surface and conditions; the liner to how the labels are applied.

All adhesives
PermanentLong-term bond for durable goods and compliance labels.The default on PET: the label is meant to last as long as the product.
High-tackExtra grip on powder-coated, textured or low-energy surfaces.HDPE drums, painted metal, rough plastics.
Cold-useFreezer and cold-chain labels that stay legible.Applied at room temperature, then frozen or chilled.
RemovableFor reusable equipment and returnable containers.Less common on PET; confirm removal on your surface and time frame.
Lamination / varnishoptional, protects the printFace stockpaper, BOPP, PET, vinylAdhesivepermanent, removable, cold-use, high-tackLinerglassine paper or PET film, removed at applicationYour surfaceglass, PET, HDPE, paperboard, metal
Liners: glassine paper for standard rolls; PET film liner for high-speed application and clear-on-clear labels.
Applications

Where PET is the right choice

Typical uses across the industries we serve.

All industries
Home care & chemicals

Home care & chemicals

Cleaning products, sprays and concentrates with chemical contact.

Premium beauty

Premium beauty

Metallic and clear labels on glass and rigid packaging.

Equipment & electronics

Equipment & electronics

Rating plates, serial and asset labels that must stay legible.

Industrial containers

Industrial containers

Drums, canisters and outdoor-stored products.

Artwork

Artwork and print notes for PET

What to prepare so the material prints and cuts the way you expect.

White ink layerOn clear and metallised PET, colour is printed over a white ink layer. Supply it as a separate layer or let us prepare it.
Small text and barcodesPET stays flat and sharp; small compliance text and barcodes print reliably. Tell us the scanning requirement.
Lamination for chemicalsChemical and abrasion resistance comes from lamination as much as the film; specify the exposure.
Process temperaturesShare any heat step, sterilisation or hot-fill so we check film, adhesive and lamination limits.
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FAQ

Questions about PET

See All FAQs
PET or BOPP?
BOPP for most bottle and jar labels. PET where the label meets heat, chemicals, UV or years of handling, or where it must stay perfectly flat.
Can PET labels survive dishwashers or sterilisation?
Many PET constructions tolerate higher temperatures than BOPP, but the limit depends on grade, adhesive and lamination. Tell us the process and we confirm against the data sheet.
Will a PET label wrap a curved bottle?
Gentle curves, yes. Tight curves and squeezable containers need a more conformable film such as BOPP, PE or vinyl.
Metallised PET or foil?
Metallised film gives a metallic base across the whole label at lower cost; foil adds a bright metallic accent on selected areas. They can be combined.
Is clear PET compatible with PET bottle recycling?
Some clear PET label constructions are designed for PET bottle recycling streams; it depends on adhesive and ink. Tell us if this is a requirement.

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