Appvion's Film Products in Use

Direct Thermal Film

Appvion’s direct thermal film products offer excellent barrier properties for unique applications that require resistance to high plasticizer content adhesives that may migrate through paper sheets. These films provide durability, resistance, and sharp imaging for increased water resistance and sheet strength.

Appvion’s Film Portfolio

Appvion’s direct thermal film product line is ideal for pressure-sensitive and non-pressure sensitive applications where paper products cannot provide the required resistance. Our films are perfect for barcode applications needing a variety of lifespan and heat sensitivity requirements. Our high-strength portfolio is designed to meet specific variable information printing needs for a variety of applications and environments.


  • Optimal Performance

    Our film portfolio is compatible with today’s direct thermal printers, producing quality images that support high-speed printing requirements.

  • Exceptional Converting

    Appvion’s direct thermal film materials provide outstanding converting characteristics such as perforating, fan-folding, die-cutting, and foil stamping.

  • Consistent Readability

    Appvion’s film solutions provide end-users with consistent readability, featuring sharp, high-contrast imaging for effective barcode scanning.

Explore our product naming convention

Understanding Appvion’s product and brand descriptions will make it fast and easy to identify the ideal solution for your application. You can also contact an Appvion label specialist for more information.  

CleanSlateTM

CleanSlate™ is a topcoated thermal film facestock that is made with nonreactive chemistry, free from BPA and BPS.

  • SUBSTRATE: Film

    DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more

    CALIPER (mils): 3.1

    BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 59.5

    TOP-COATED: X

    IMAGE LONGEVITY: High

    APPLICATIONS:

    • Long-term indoor and outdoor applications
    • Industrial applications
    • Horticulture

PolyTherm®

PolyTherm® topcoated film facestocks are for use in applications where high resistance or sheet strength is needed.

  • SUBSTRATE: Film

    DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more

    CALIPER (mils): 10.1

    BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 281.0

    TOP-COATED: X

    IMAGE LONGEVITY: High

    APPLICATIONS:

    • Baggage Tags
    • Industrial Labels
    • Parking Violations
    • Retail Shelf Marking Labels
    • Ski Lift Tickets
  • SUBSTRATE: Film

    DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more

    CALIPER (mils): 6.0

    BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 171.0

    TOP-COATED: X

    IMAGE LONGEVITY: High

    APPLICATIONS:

    • Baggage Tags
    • Fishing & Hunting License
    • Industrial Labels
    • Parking Violations
  • SUBSTRATE: Film

    DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more

    CALIPER (mils): 4.1

    BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 82.1

    TOP-COATED: X

    IMAGE LONGEVITY: High

    APPLICATIONS:

    • Baggage Tags
    • Parking Violations
    • Pharmaceutical Labels
    • Retail Shelf Marking Labels
    • Ski Lift Tickets
    • Wristbands
  • SUBSTRATE: Film

    DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more

    CALIPER (mils): 3.4

    BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 61.0

    TOP-COATED: X

    IMAGE LONGEVITY: High

    APPLICATIONS:

    • Baggage Tags
    • Parking Violations
    • Pharmaceutical Labels
    • Retail Shelf Marking Labels
    • Ski Lift Tickets
    • Wristbands
  • SUBSTRATE: Film

    DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more

    CALIPER (mils): 3.0

    BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 53.7

    TOP-COATED: X

    IMAGE LONGEVITY: High

    APPLICATIONS:

    • Baggage Tags
    • Parking Violations
    • Pharmaceutical Labels
    • Retail Shelf Marking Labels
    • Ski Lift Tickets
    • Wristbands
  • SUBSTRATE: Film

    DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more

    CALIPER (mils): 3.9

    BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 79.3

    TOP-COATED: X

    IMAGE LONGEVITY: High

    APPLICATIONS:

    • Backside Printable Materials
    • Baggage Tags
    • Industrial Labels
    • Parking Violations
    • Pharmaceutical Labels
    • Retail Shelf Marking Labels
    • Ski Lift Tickets
    • Wristbands
  • SUBSTRATE: Film

    DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more

    CALIPER (mils): 3.3

    BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 67.8

    TOP-COATED: X

    IMAGE LONGEVITY: High

    APPLICATIONS:

    • Backside Printable Materials
    • Baggage Tags
    • Industrial Labels
    • Parking Violations
    • Pharmaceutical Labels
    • Retail Shelf Marking Labels
    • Ski Lift Tickets
    • Wristbands
  • SUBSTRATE: Film

    DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more

    CALIPER (mils): 4.1

    BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 82.0

    TOP-COATED: X

    IMAGE LONGEVITY: High

    APPLICATIONS:

    • Baggage Tags
    • Wristbands

PolyTherm® Clear

PolyTherm® Clear is a topcoated film facestock that is translucent and has exceptional clarity and resistance.
  • SUBSTRATE: Film

    DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more

    CALIPER (mils): 3.0

    BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 70.1

    TOP-COATED: X

    IMAGE LONGEVITY: High

    APPLICATIONS:

    • Address Labels
    • Garment Labels
    • Product Labeling
    • Retail Shelf Marking Labels
    • Translucent Labels

PolyTherm® Hotmelt

PolyTherm® Hotmelt is a topcoated film facestock with a back-barrier coating that has exceptional strength, smoothness, and resistance and is designed for use in applications with hotmelt adhesive.
  • SUBSTRATE: Film

    DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more

    CALIPER (mils): 4.1

    BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 85.0

    TOP-COATED: X

    BACK-COATED: X

    IMAGE LONGEVITY: High

    APPLICATIONS:

    • Baggage Tags
    • Industrial Labels
    • Parking Violations
    • Pre-Pack
    • Retail Shelf Marking Labels
    • Ski Lift Tickets
  • SUBSTRATE: Film

    DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more

    CALIPER (mils): 3.4

    BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 60.0

    TOP-COATED: X

    BACK-COATED: X

    IMAGE LONGEVITY: High

    APPLICATIONS:

    • Baggage Tags
    • Industrial Labels
    • Parking Violations
    • Pre-Pack
    • Retail Shelf Marking Labels
    • Ski Lift Tickets
  • SUBSTRATE: Film

    DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more

    CALIPER (mils): 3.0

    BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 53.6

    TOP-COATED: X

    BACK-COATED: X

    IMAGE LONGEVITY: High

    APPLICATIONS:
    • Baggage Tags
    • Industrial Labels
    • Parking Violations
    • Pre-Pack
    • Retail Shelf Marking Labels
    • Ski Lift Tickets

OPTIMA®

OPTIMA® is a topcoated film product with exceptional resistance performance and tear strength.
  • SUBSTRATE: Film

    DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more

    CALIPER (mils): 6.1

    BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 121.8

    TOP-COATED: X

    IMAGE LONGEVITY: High

    APPLICATIONS:

    • Medical Wristbands

***NOTICE*** Our thermal catalog's product information is being updated. In the meantime, please refer to the up-to-date product information in the datasheets for each product on our website.