Custom Rollstock Films

Custom Rollstock Films

  • Rolls designed for speed and flexibility — maximize throughput on HFFS and VFFS lines.
  • Lightweight, high-barrier films protect product freshness and extend shelf life.
  • Ideal for brands needing fast, consistent packaging across SKUs and product sizes.

Available Films

  • Mylar Films
  • Clear Polyester (PET)
  • EVOH (High Barrier)- ALOX (Ultra-High Barrier)
  • PVDC Coated (PET)
  • Metallized (MET-PET)
  • Foil High barrier Films
  • Nylon Vacuum films
  • Kraft Paper
  • Cosmetic Web films
  • OPP / BOPP
  • CPP
  • MDO-PE
  • Sustainable & Recyclable Options
  • PCR – Post Consumer Recycled Films
  • Mono PE #4 Recycle Materials
  • How2recycle - In store drop off Films
  • Industrial Compostable films

Made to Fit Your Product & Brand

  • Custom laminations matched to your product’s needs: moisture, oxygen, aroma, light.
  • Broad material options (PET, foil, MET-PET, kraft, compostable) ensure ideal performance.
  • High-impact print options elevate your brand even on high-speed machines.

Efficiency, Savings & Shelf Impact

  • Reduces plastic usage vs. rigid containers — cost-effective and eco-conscious.
  • Gloss, matte, soft-touch, or metallic finishes give visual and tactile shelf appeal.
  • Compatible with most packaging lines — reduces downtime and switchovers.

Partner With Red Dot

  • Fast turnarounds, expert lamination guidance, and over 40 years of technical know-how.
  • Sustainable film options available without compromising print quality.
  • Trust us to get your rollstock right — the first time.

Rollstock Film FAQ

Q: Which rollstock films perform best on HFFS and VFFS lines for fast, consistent packaging?

A: Lightweight, high-barrier rollstock engineered for high-speed performance delivers the best results on HFFS and VFFS lines. Material options such as PET, MET-PET, foil, OPP/BOPP, CPP, nylon, and MDO-PE can be configured to match your product’s seal requirements and throughput goals. Custom laminations are built to maintain line speed, seal integrity, and consistent registration without sacrificing barrier protection.

Q: How do I choose the right barrier structure—PET, MET-PET, foil, EVOH with ALOX, or PVDC—based on moisture, oxygen, aroma, and light needs?

A: Start by defining required protection levels for moisture vapor transmission, oxygen transmission, aroma containment, and light sensitivity. Clear PET offers moderate barrier and print clarity; MET-PET and foil provide strong moisture and oxygen protection; EVOH with ALOX enhances barrier while maintaining visibility; and PVDC-coated PET delivers enhanced gas barrier performance. The ideal lamination balances shelf-life targets, aesthetics, and machine performance.

Q: What sustainable rollstock options are available, including mono-PE films suitable for in-store drop-off recycling, PCR content, and industrial compostable films?

A: Sustainable solutions include mono-PE films designed for in-store drop-off recycling streams, PCR (post-consumer recycled) content films, and industrial compostable structures. These options are engineered to maintain line speed and print quality while aligning with environmental goals. Material selection depends on barrier needs and desired recyclability pathways.

Q: Do you offer How2Recycle in-store drop-off compliant films, and which materials qualify?

A: Yes. Mono-PE–based film structures can be engineered to align with How2Recycle in-store drop-off guidelines. Qualification depends on the final lamination structure and barrier components required for your product.

Q: Can switching from rigid containers to flexible rollstock reduce plastic use and overall packaging costs?

A: Yes. Flexible rollstock typically reduces plastic consumption compared to rigid formats and lowers transportation and storage costs due to lighter weight and reduced cube. It also integrates with most packaging lines, minimizing changeovers and operational inefficiencies.

Q: What print finishes can I get on rollstock—gloss, matte, soft-touch, or metallic—and do they hold up on high-speed lines?

A: Gloss, matte, soft-touch, and metallic finishes are available and engineered to perform on high-speed HFFS and VFFS systems. These finishes are designed to maintain durability, scuff resistance, and visual quality under demanding production conditions.

Q: Do you provide custom laminations tailored to my product’s barrier requirements and brand look, and what material combinations are possible?

A: Yes. Custom laminations are designed around your barrier targets, seal parameters, and brand aesthetics. Material combinations may include PET, MET-PET, foil, kraft paper, compostable films, nylon, OPP/BOPP, CPP, and MDO-PE. These structures are optimized for print clarity, protection, and performance on automated equipment.

Q: What rollstock materials are available from your catalog, such as Mylar, clear PET, nylon, vacuum films, OPP/BOPP, CPP, MDO-PE, foil, kraft paper, and cosmetic web films?

A: Available materials include Mylar films, clear PET, EVOH with ALOX high-barrier structures, PVDC-coated PET, metallized (MET-PET) films, foil laminates, nylon, vacuum films, kraft paper, cosmetic web films, OPP/BOPP, CPP, and MDO-PE. Each can be configured into multilayer laminations to match specific product and processing needs.

Q: Are these rollstock films compatible with most existing packaging lines, and how does that help cut downtime and changeovers?

A: Yes. Rollstock is engineered for compatibility with most HFFS and VFFS equipment. Matching sealing layers and film thickness to your machinery reduces downtime, supports faster changeovers, and maintains consistent throughput across production runs.

Q: For a brand with many SKUs and package sizes, which rollstock choices help keep packaging consistent across the lineup while maintaining speed?

A: Establish a common lamination platform optimized for your HFFS/VFFS systems, then adjust barrier layers as needed per SKU. Consistent finishes and print systems preserve brand uniformity, while flexible material combinations allow you to tune barrier performance without sacrificing production efficiency.

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