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.
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Optimal Performance
Our film portfolio is compatible with today’s direct thermal printers, producing quality images that support high-speed printing requirements.
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Exceptional Converting
Appvion’s direct thermal film materials provide outstanding converting characteristics such as perforating, fan-folding, die-cutting, and foil stamping.
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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.
PolyTherm®
PolyTherm® topcoated film facestocks are for use in applications where high resistance or sheet strength is needed.
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CALIPER (mils): 3.3
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 69
APPLICATIONS:- Airline baggage tags
- Retail shelf tags
- Medical applications
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CALIPER (mils): 2.9
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 53
APPLICATIONS:- Airline baggage tags
- Retail shelf and price labels
- Product and packaging labels
- Industrial and warehouse labels
- Parking enforcement labels
- Ski lift and event tickets
- Pharmaceutical and healthcare labels
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CALIPER (mils): 4
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 73.2
APPLICATIONS:- Airline baggage tags
- Retail shelf and price labels
- Product and packaging labels
- Industrial and warehouse labeling
- Parking enforcement labels
- Ski lift and event tickets
- Pharmaceutical and healthcare labels
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CALIPER (mils): In development. Preliminary specs coming soon.
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): In development. Preliminary specs coming soon.
APPLICATIONS:- Hunting and fishing licenses
- Airline baggage tags
- Product labeling
- Industrial labels
- Parking violations
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CALIPER (mils): In development. Preliminary specs coming soon.
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): In development. Preliminary specs coming soon.
APPLICATIONS:- Ski lift tickets
- Airline baggage tags
- Retail shelf labels
- Product labeling
- Industrial labels
- Parking violations
PolyTherm® Clear
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CALIPER (mils): In development. Preliminary specs coming soon.
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): In development. Preliminary specs coming soon.
APPLICATIONS:- Retail shelf labels
- Product labeling
- Address labeling
- Garment labeling
- Translucent labeling
PolyTherm® Hotmelt
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CALIPER (mils): 3.4
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 69.2
APPLICATIONS:- Airline baggage tags
- Retail shelf labels
- Product labeling
- Industrial labels
- Parking violations
- Ski lift tickets
- Pharmaceutical labels
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CALIPER (mils): 4.1
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 83.6
APPLICATIONS:- Airline baggage tags
- Retail shelf labels
- Product labeling
- Industrial labels
- Parking violations
- Ski lift tickets
- Pharmaceutical labels
OPTIMA®
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CALIPER (mils): In development. Preliminary specs coming soon.
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): In development. Preliminary specs coming soon.
APPLICATIONS:- Medical ID wristbands