PETpla.net Insider 10 / 2017

PET products 36 PET planet Insider Vol. 18 No. 10/17 www.petpla.net Light blocking label film Klöckner Pentaplast has been expanding the Pentalabel shrink film line to include a high-performing light blocking label film, Pentalabel eklipse. This product is aimed to introduce maximum light blocking properties into the film process and to satisfy the market need for films that are cost- effective, process efficient and improve light barrier characteristics. Pentalabel eklipse films offer high performing shrink percentages for optimal design freedom while eliminating the need for high-barrier primary containers, says the company. Target groups include, amongst others, the food and beverage industry (here especially dairy, juices, organic beverages and isotonics) where the shrink film line can extend shelf life of the products and pro- tect vitamins (dairy products) and colour while at the same time reduce off-tastes. The product offers light-blocking with transmission rates of <1%. www.kpfilms.com Biobased label With the EcoSource label, CCL Label is introducing a labelling solution that consists of components with up to 94% biological share. Instead of using fossil raw materials its components are made from renewable resources. The processability and clarity of the chosen bioplastics and bio-based adhesives are claimed to guarantee secure per- formance and premium appearance. The label is suitable for PET and glass bottles alike. www.ccllabel.com Awarded Direct Object Printing technology Plastipak Pack- aging, Inc., a lead- ing global manufac- turer of rigid plastic packaging, earned DuPont’s 2017 Silver Award for Packag- ing Innovation for Direct Object Print- ing technology. This technology utilises white-plus process colouring printing to deliver a wide colour gamut and brilliant graphics for full decoration of a round package. Direct Object Printing was recognised for its technological advancements, including rapid label changes without stopping the printing process, customised consumer engagement opportunities, and speed to market. Direct Object Printing offers unique printing capabilities in key areas on the bottle including front the panel, back panel and on the shoulder. The use of environmentally-friendly ink and the elimination of label substrates makes Direct Object Printing a sustainable printing option, says Plastipak. www.plastipak.com Artists’ collections Life WTR is Pep- siCo’s premium bottled water that is intended to serve as a source of inspiration as well as hydration. Life WTR is a purified water, pH balanced with electro- lytes added for taste. Its label serves as a canvas for art and design and features rotating label motifs created by emerging artists. The Series 1 artists are (bottles pictured L-R): Momo; Craig & Karl; Jason Woodside. While Series 2 focused on female artists, Life WTR has - for the latest Series 3 - been partnering with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) on a global collabo- ration to help emerging fashion designers make their mark in the highly competitive national and international markets. Through this partnership, talented participants of the prestig- ious CFDA+ spotlight program will be given the opportunity to have their bespoke designs displayed on millions of bot- tles of Life WTR. Series 3 of the Life WTR bottles are now available in the U.S. in two sizes, 700ml and 1l. The labels are being printed by Constantia Flexibles, using recycable clear pressure sen- sitive BOPP labels. www.lifewtr.com www.cflex.com