Nov. 28, 2025
Shrink sleeves are widely used for full-body labels, tamper-evident seals, and 360° branding. Among them, PET, PVC, and OPS are the three major film types—but they differ in performance, environmental impact, and cost.
High shrink rate (up to 75–80%)
Excellent clarity and gloss
High durability & impact resistance
Suitable for high-contour bottles (beverage, cosmetics, personal care)
Medium shrink rate (60–65%)
Easy to shrink, forgiving in production
Good clarity
Suitable for general-purpose shrink applications
Lower cost
Lower shrink rate (55–60%)
Very stable film, good for thin walls
Matte-like, natural look
Suitable for delicate or light-contour containers
Most environmentally friendly
100% recyclable within PET recycling stream
Widely accepted for food and beverage packaging
Least eco-friendly
Releases harmful HCl gas when incinerated
Difficult to recycle
Better than PVC but still not widely recyclable
Limited recycling infrastructure
PET: Strongest; high toughness, tear resistance, and chemical resistance
PVC: Soft and flexible, but lower strength
OPS: Brittle; can crack or split in cold conditions
PVC: Lowest cost
OPS: Medium cost
PET (PETG): Highest cost, but also best performance
PET: Excellent ink adhesion; high-quality graphics
PVC: Good printability
OPS: Good printability but less vivid than PET
Latest News
Jan. 14, 2026
Can PETG shrink film be used for digital printing?
As brand owners increasingly demand short production runs, fast turnaround times, and high-quality graphics, digital printing has become a preferred labeling solution.
Jan. 06, 2026
What makes PETG different from PVC/OPS?
PETG, PVC, and OPS are the three most commonly used materials for shrink films and shrink sleeve labels.
Dec. 17, 2025
What is the shrink rate of PETG shrink film?
PETG shrink film—made from Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol-modified resin—is a high-performance heat shrink material widely used for shrink sleeve labels, full-body packaging, and tamper-evident wraps. One of its defining characteristics is its shrink behavior when exposed to heat in a shrink tunnel or heat tunnel.
