Plastic Films

This book presents a comprehensive description of plastic films and their use in packaging, and primarily focuses on technology and packaging applications current in North America. It helps the reader to find a heavy emphasis not only on "what" and "how" but also on "why". This is a complete illustrated guide and reference to today's plastic films for packaging. All significant aspects of plastic films for packaging are clearly and concisely presented: from materials, processes and machinery to applications and regulatory, social and economic considerations. More than 70 schematics illustrate materials, processes and package constructions. More than 30 tables provide important reference data in convenient form. The authors are leading authorities on plastic packaging films with first-hand experience in the R&D of many of today's widely used films. Published in cooperation with the Institute of Packaging Professionals.