| PVC |
Polyvinyl Chloride |
| PET-G |
Polyethylene terephthalale glycol |
| PLA |
Polylactic Acid |
| OPS |
Oriented Polystyrene |
| Tubing |
PVC film that is extruded without seams |
| Seamed film |
Flat film that is made into a tube and a seam is formed. |
| Millimeter (mm) |
1/1000 of meter |
| Mil thickness |
The thickness of tubing: 2 mil (.05mm), 2½ mil (.06mm) 3 mil (.07mm). |
| Layflat (LF) |
Width dimension of tubing in flat form (closed end to closed end). |
| Cut Length |
The height of a cut band (open end to open end). |
| Cut band |
A segment of tubing cut to a specified length. |
| Impression |
Indicates the amount of pieces within a roll of film
(the yield depends on the cut length). |
| Perforation(Perf) |
A perf or die cut that allows for easier removal. |
| Single/Vertical Perf |
A perf that run the length of the film vertically. |
| Horizontal Perf |
A perf that runs the width of the film horizontally. |
| Duo Perf |
A vertical perf that is placed on both sides of the sleeve. |
| T Perf |
A horizontal perf with a partial vertical perf. |
| Reverse Crease |
Film that is opened and refolded to 90 degrees from its' original position. Allows for easier application of narrow layflats. |
| Pull Tab |
A die cut tab that extends above the cut line. Can be used in conjunction with a perforation or a tear tape for ease of removal. |
| Tear Tape |
Clear or colored tape that is applied to seamed material only. |
| Multipack |
2 or more products shrunk together with one band. Can be clear or printed. Compartment Bands A seamed band either clear or printed, that forms two individual compartments. Normally used for multipacking of unusually shaped items. |
| Combo Label |
A full sleeve 360 ° label that also provides tamper-evidence with a
horizontal perforation. |
| Preform |
A tamper-evident band that is opened and formed and ready to be placed on top of the container. |
| Straight Bag |
A sleeve that is sealed on one end. |
| A Bag |
A sleeve that is sealed on one end as a curve or radius. |
| Q & A I Artwork Specifications |
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