Polyethylene film · Ref. 747 / 749
A white, flexible polyethylene film that resists tearing and is suitable for direct food contact. It is used as is as a hang tag on sacks, bales, coils or food products, or with adhesive and release liner as a self-adhesive label. Two thicknesses: 150 µm (Ref. 747) and 200 µm (Ref. 749), for large or heavily handled tags.
No adhesive · Multilayer biaxially oriented HDPE · Opacity >88% · Food-safe · TTR wax-resin or resin
When is this material right for you?
The label goes on food packaging and regulations require a material certified for direct food contact
The label must stay intact under tension, handling or in environments with a risk of accidental tearing
A smooth surface is needed with print quality comparable to paper, compatible with TTR and conventional methods
The label must fully cover the substrate without letting light through: 88% opacity eliminates show-through on packaging, lids or coloured surfaces
This is a material with no adhesive. It is used as is as a hang tag, or combined with the right adhesive and release liner to build a self-adhesive label. Contact us.
How to choose well
This material versus other white PE options
PE ECO stands out for combining very high mechanical strength with food-contact certification. Cross-direction tear resistance exceeds 16,000 mN, making it a solid option against conventional PE films when label integrity under tension is a requirement.
If the main use does not require food-contact certification and the application is limited to standard industrial labelling, lower-cost PE constructions with sufficient performance are available. Ref. 747 and 749 add value when both requirements — mechanical strength and food-contact suitability — must be met at the same time.
The corona treatment has a shelf life of approximately 6 months from the material's manufacture. After that period, ink adhesion may be compromised if the material has not been processed. It is worth factoring in this shelf life when planning stock and production schedules.
Before you specify
Complete construction
This is a material with no adhesive: it is used as is as a hang tag or, with adhesive and release liner, as a self-adhesive label. Tell us the surface and conditions of use so we can recommend the complete construction.
Recommended TTR ribbon
Wax-resin · best result
Pure resin: valid option. Pure wax: check with your supplier. Laser: not compatible.
Food-contact documentation
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for food contact is available on request. Contact us when ordering a sample or a quote and we will arrange it.
Physical properties
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total thickness | 150 / 200 | µm | Ref. 747 / Ref. 749. Multilayer HDPE film, simultaneously biaxially oriented |
| Weight | 156 / 204 | g/m² | Ref. 747 / Ref. 749. ±3% tolerance on the nominal value |
| Opacity | > 88 | % | Covers the background effectively on most substrates |
| Whiteness | > 82 | % | Smooth white surface comparable to paper |
| Service range | -40 / +100 | °C | Dimensional stability in cold and moderate heat |
| TD tear resist. | > 16,000 | mN | Very high in both thicknesses. MD: 4,500 mN (Ref. 747) and 7,000 mN (Ref. 749) |
| Elongation MD / TD | 850 / 950 | % | Ref. 747. For Ref. 749: 1,000 / 1,150 %. High flexibility without breaking under deformation |
| Printing system | TTR | — | Wax-resin recommended. Also flexo, screen printing, offset, colour inkjet. Not suitable for laser. |
Material characteristics
Resistance matrix
TTR printing and conventional methods
Use wax-resin or resin ribbon for TTR. Also supports flexo, screen printing, offset and colour inkjet with inks specific to non-absorbent surfaces. Laser printing is not compatible with this material.
Corona treatment and shelf life
Both sides are corona-treated to improve ink adhesion. The treatment lasts approximately 6 months from manufacture. Manage stock with this shelf life in mind.
Multilayer composition
How it is built
Hang tag or self-adhesive label?
Ref. 747 and 749 are used as is as a hang tag. To turn them into a self-adhesive label, the right adhesive and release liner need to be selected. Tell us the application surface, the operating environment and whether you need food-contact certification activated, and we will propose the complete construction.
If you need the Declaration of Conformity for food contact, let us know when ordering a sample or a quote and we will arrange it through our technical team.
Technical documentation
For more technical details, we have the complete version of the Technical Data Sheet for Ref. 747 in PDF format. The one for Ref. 749 is sent on request.
Download PDF specificationBefore you order
What you should know
Ref. 747 and 749 are supplied with no adhesive. They can be used directly as a hang tag, fixed with a hook, cable tie or wire. To use them as a self-adhesive label, this film must be combined with the right adhesive and release liner. If you need advice choosing the complete construction for your application and surface, contact us before starting production.
The corona treatment lasts approximately 6 months from manufacture. If the material has been in storage for a while, check the manufacture date before processing: poor ink adhesion can be a symptom of degraded corona treatment, not a printer or ribbon problem.
For use in direct food contact, you need the material's Declaration of Conformity (DoC). This document is available on request and is independent of the material order. Contact us when ordering a sample or a quote and we will arrange it through our technical team.
Frequently asked questions before production
Can I use this material directly as a label?
Yes, as a hang tag: with no adhesive it is used as is, punched and fixed with a hook, cable tie or wire. For a self-adhesive label it needs to be laminated with adhesive and release liner. Tell us the surface and conditions of use and we will help you define the complete construction.
Which ribbon works best with this material?
Wax-resin for the best result. Pure resin is also valid. Laser not compatible. Always use inks specific to non-absorbent surfaces if printing with conventional methods.
How do I get food-contact certification?
The Declaration of Conformity is available on request. Let us know when ordering a sample or a quote and we will arrange it through our technical team.
Supply details
Free technical sample
We send it to you before production to validate in your real process.
Response in less than 24 hours
Technical consultation handled by specialists since 1994.
Custom format
Roll, sheet or die-cut according to reference and process.
Delivery throughout Europe
We supply to the entire European Union.
Frequently asked questions
What temperature range does it work in?
From −40 °C to +100 °C.
Why polyethylene rather than polyester?
For conformability. This material has 850 % elongation in the machine direction and 950 % in the cross direction (Ref. 747), and cross-direction tear resistance above 16,000 mN: it adapts to flexible or irregular surfaces where a rigid film would lift at the edges.
What opacity does it have?
Above 88 %, with whiteness above 82 %, in both thicknesses (150 and 200 µm).
What is the difference between Ref. 747 and Ref. 749?
Only the thickness: it is the same HDPE film, 150 µm in Ref. 747 and 200 µm in Ref. 749. Ref. 749 has more body, for large or heavily handled hang tags; both are printed by thermal transfer and are suitable for food contact.
Do you need to validate this material?
Tell us the application, the surface and whether you need food-contact certification. We will confirm whether Ref. 747 or 749 is suitable for your project in less than 24 hours.
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