What it does
Submit your product application and barrier requirements. The Laminate Structure Comparator evaluates up to 5 flexible laminate structures on OTR and WVTR barrier performance, cost per 1,000 units from PackIndex film indices, EU PPWR recyclability grade, and recycling stream availability.
Example use case
A coffee brand needs a 12-month shelf life pouch. The comparator evaluates all 5 structures: BOPP/PE fails on OTR, BOPET/PE is marginal, met-BOPP passes (Grade D, +18% cost vs BOPP/PE), BOPET/ALU/PE passes with best barrier (Grade E, +35%). Recommendation: met-BOPP with eco-modulation cost modelled.
Frequently asked questions
What does OTR mean?
Oxygen Transmission Rate — the rate at which oxygen passes through the film. Lower is better barrier. Measured in cc/m2/day.
Is mono-material PE really recyclable?
In theory yes — in practice, collection infrastructure for flexible PE films is limited in most markets as of 2026.
Can I add EVOH as a layer?
Yes — specify EVOH as a barrier layer and the agent calculates the OTR improvement and cost premium.
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