GL FILM is a transparent barrier film created using TOPPAN’s unique technologies to protect the quality of your products.
GL FILM is one of the world’s leading brands of transparent barrier film. While non-metallic, it protects product quality over long periods by preventing the transmission of oxygen and water vapor with the world’s highest level barrier performance, rivalling that of aluminum foil. Since its launch in 1986, GL FILM has been used for 15,000 products* by 1,500 companies in more than 45 countries and regions.
*Toppan research as of October 2013
Contents are protected from changes such as moisture absorption, drying, and decomposition, and aroma retention helps to maintain the value of products over long periods. Odor transfer can also be prevented, and since the impact of temperature and humidity on barrier performance is minimal, GL FILM can be used in any type of environment.
No chlorine-based gas is generated by incineration and almost no residue is produced. Total waste volume can also be reduced due to the absence of aluminum in the film’s structure.
Defects in the seal section can be detected during filling. Being able to show contents to the consumer can also enhance product appeal.
Metal detectors, microwave ovens and IC tags can be used. GL FILM also has excellent flex resistance.
- *Food can be microwave-heated while still in the pouch.
- *Radio wave communication by items such as IC tags is not inhibited.
- *X-ray inspection of products in packaged form is possible. Detection of metallic foreign materials is easy.
We provide not only films that provide an alternative to aluminum foil, but also grades that use nylon as the base material. These grades demonstrate the highest level oxygen barrier performance for nylon-based barrier films as well as outstanding aroma retention and flex resistance.