Cellophane

Cellophane Printing

Jadeh Tejarat, in collaboration with top packaging designers at its headquarters and utilizing the most advanced machinery, is capable of designing, producing, and printing cellophane packaging from start to finish. Below is a complete explanation of printing on plastic products and cellophane packaging to help you make the best choice according to your needs and budget.

Jadeh Tejarat’s production line ensures customer satisfaction for those placing printing orders by first providing printed samples to the customer. After the initial sample is approved, production continues, allowing the customer to receive their ordered product with complete confidence.

What is Cellophane?

Cellophane is a thin, transparent film made from cellulose. Due to its unique properties, it has a wide range of applications, including:

• High Transparency: Ideal for packaging and displaying products.
• Breathability: Unlike plastic, it allows gases to pass through easily.
• Biodegradability: It breaks down in the environment, making it an eco-friendly option.
• Resistance to Oil and Water: Special coatings can enhance its resistance to oil and moisture.

Thanks to these characteristics, cellophane is widely used in packaging food products, candies, and other industries.

Features of Cellophane

• High Transparency: Naturally transparent, allowing products to be visible within the packaging.
• Breathability: Unlike most plastics, cellophane allows gases (like oxygen and moisture) to pass through, which is important for packaging fresh products and food.
• Biodegradability: Cellophane is biodegradable, decomposing in the environment, making it a more sustainable alternative to non-biodegradable plastics.
• Oil and Water Resistance: With special coatings, cellophane can become resistant to oil and moisture, enhancing its use in food packaging.
• Flexibility: Thin and flexible, yet strong enough to form easily and wrap around products.
• Printability: The surface of cellophane has high printability, allowing for various designs and text to be printed on it.
• Insulation: Can act as an effective insulator against electricity and heat.
• Food-Safe: Safe and chemically non-reactive with many materials, making it an ideal choice for food packaging.
• Anti-Static: Unlike many plastic films, cellophane is naturally anti-static, preventing dust and small particles from adhering to it.

Cellophane Printing Machines

For printing on cellophane packaging, two main types of printing machines are used:

1. Flexo Printing Machine: There are two types of flexo printing machines, stack and central impression.
2. Gravure Printing Machine: This machine is used for high-quality printing.

These machines are employed to produce precise, high-quality prints on cellophane packaging.

The Flexo printing machine is divided into two main types: Central Impression Cylinder (CIC) and Stack.

• Central Impression Cylinder (CIC): This type of flexo machine is preferred for its higher print quality and shorter printing distances, which results in more precise and sharper images.
• Stack Type: The stack-type machine, on the other hand, lacks these advantages. It typically has a lower print quality and longer printing distances, which can result in less clarity and precision.

For printing on cellophane packaging, the Central Impression Cylinder (CIC) flexo printing machine is often chosen. This is because it provides superior print quality, sharper images, and better overall clarity, making it ideal for high-quality packaging applications.

Types of Cellophane (PP)

PP Cellophane (Polypropylene) packaging, often known as Tersafon or Tersafilm, is produced from polypropylene (PP) materials. This type of cellophane is widely used in the packaging industry due to its versatility and practical properties. Below are the key types and characteristics of PP-based cellophane:

1. Standard PP Cellophane:

• Description: This is the most basic form of polypropylene cellophane, used for general packaging needs.
• Features: Offers good clarity, strength, and flexibility.
• Applications: Used in a wide variety of packaging applications, such as wrapping products, food packaging, and consumer goods.

2. Metalized PP Cellophane:

• Description: This type of PP cellophane is coated with a thin layer of metal (usually aluminum).
• Features: Provides additional properties such as increased barrier resistance to light, air, and moisture.
• Applications: Commonly used in packaging for products requiring extra protection, such as snacks, coffee, and cosmetics.

3. PP Heat Shrink Film:

• Description: A form of PP cellophane that shrinks when exposed to heat.
• Features: Offers a tight, secure wrap around products for protection, tamper evidence, and to enhance the appearance of products.
• Applications: Frequently used for packaging food items, beverages, and retail products.

4. PP Anti-Static Cellophane:

• Description: This type of cellophane is treated to resist static electricity buildup.
• Features: Prevents the attraction of dust and dirt, making it ideal for sensitive electronic items or products that need to stay clean.
• Applications: Packaging of electronic devices, components, and other delicate products.

5. PP Coated Cellophane:

• Description: A polypropylene cellophane layer is coated onto other materials (like paper or film).
• Features: This provides enhanced durability and resistance to environmental factors like moisture and abrasion.
• Applications: Used in packaging items like food, medical supplies, or products that require extra protection against the elements.

6. Clear PP Cellophane:

• Description: Transparent polypropylene cellophane that offers high clarity.
• Features: It provides a crystal-clear appearance that showcases the product inside, while also providing a good level of protection.
• Applications: Common in packaging of confectionery, toys, cosmetics, and gifts.

Key Features of PP Cellophane:

• Durability: PP offers high tensile strength and durability, making it ideal for many packaging uses.
• Moisture Resistance: It provides moderate resistance to moisture, making it suitable for packaging dry products.
• Clarity: PP films offer good optical clarity, allowing for the clear presentation of packaged goods.
• Eco-Friendly: While not as biodegradable as other materials, PP can be recycled, offering an environmentally friendly option compared to some other plastics.

What is BOPP Cellophane?

BOPP stands for Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene, which is an enhanced version of OPP. In BOPP, the polypropylene film is stretched in two directions (biaxially) to further increase its strength, clarity, and resistance to moisture and tearing. This process enhances the properties of the material, making BOPP a stronger, more durable, and higher-quality packaging solution compared to standard OPP.

Key Features of BOPP Cellophane:

• Improved Strength: BOPP is stronger than OPP because it is stretched in two directions, giving it greater resistance to breaking or tearing.
• Enhanced Transparency: BOPP has superior clarity, which is ideal for products where showcasing the item inside is important.
• Better Printability: BOPP films have a smoother surface, which makes them more suitable for high-quality printing applications. This is especially valuable for products that require detailed graphics or branding.
• Moisture Resistance: Like OPP, BOPP also offers excellent resistance to moisture, but it has improved overall protection against environmental factors.
• More Robust: BOPP films are better at handling stress, providing additional protection for packaged products.
• Applications: It is commonly used in food packaging, such as chips, snacks, candies, and even non-food items such as medical packaging, textiles, and cosmetics.

Comparison of OPP and BOPP:

• OPP: Simple, cost-effective, and good for light-duty applications with lower demands on print quality and strength.
• BOPP: More durable, stronger, and suitable for higher-end packaging that requires better clarity, printing quality, and long-term product protection.

What is CPP Cellophane?

CPP stands for Cast Polypropylene, a type of clear and cost-effective polypropylene film with low density and high efficiency. CPP films are known for their outstanding properties, such as high clarity, excellent gloss, and strong sealing performance, making them ideal for packaging applications. They are also highly heat-sealable and resistant to tearing and puncturing.

Key Features of CPP Cellophane:

• High Clarity: CPP films provide excellent optical transparency, allowing the packaged product to be clearly visible.
• High Gloss: The glossy surface of CPP enhances the visual appeal of packaging, making it attractive for consumer products.
• Good Sealing Strength: CPP films offer excellent sealing properties, ensuring that packages remain securely closed.
• Tear and Puncture Resistance: CPP is resistant to tears and punctures, which increases the durability of the packaging.
• Cost-Effective: It provides a cost-efficient solution for packaging while maintaining quality.
• Applications: CPP is commonly used for food packaging, such as candies, snacks, and baked goods, as well as non-food items like textiles and medical products.

What is Metallized Cellophane?

Metallized cellophane refers to a film that is coated with a very thin layer of aluminum, typically ranging from 7 to 12 microns thick, which is applied to a base film (such as OPP or CPP) through a process called vacuum metallization. This process enhances the film’s properties, making it an ideal option for premium packaging.

Key Features of Metallized Cellophane:

• Excellent Protection: Metallized films offer high resistance to light and oxygen, providing excellent protection for food and other products. The aluminum layer prevents light from damaging the contents and helps preserve freshness.
• Aesthetic Appeal: The shiny, metallic appearance of metallized cellophane adds a luxurious and eye-catching finish to packaging, making it more attractive on the shelf.
• Durability: The addition of the aluminum layer makes metallized cellophane more resistant to physical damage, such as tears or punctures, ensuring that the product inside is well-protected.
• Moisture and Heat Resistance: Metallized films provide better moisture barrier properties compared to standard films, making them suitable for products sensitive to humidity and temperature.
• Common Applications: Metallized cellophane is commonly used for high-end food packaging, such as snacks, chocolates, and coffee, as well as for luxury packaging of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and gift items.

Production, Printing, and Export of Cellophane by Jada Tejarat Company

Jada Tejarat is a trusted manufacturer of cellophane, offering high-quality production and printing services for various types of cellophane. The company ensures the delivery of products throughout Iran, maintaining customer satisfaction with reliable services.

Order and Payment Terms:

To build trust with its customers, Jada Tejarat has designed flexible payment terms. Customers can inspect and confirm the quality of the goods upon delivery, and only after that, the remaining balance is settled. This ensures peace of mind and satisfaction with the product quality before finalizing the payment.

Export Orders of Cellophane:

For export orders, Jada Tejarat follows the same trusted process as for domestic orders. Customers can receive their products at any location within European countries or the Middle East as required. The procedure involves inspecting the product in Iran, confirming its quality, and settling the remaining payment. Once these steps are completed, the goods are then shipped to the destination country.