Narrow Web Flexible Packaging Films
For over 20 years, Glenroy has been engineering surface printable flexible packaging films purpose-built for narrow web printers. Our ExpressWeb™ program pioneered the first line of film-faced laminations for narrow web flexo printing, delivering the consistent performance and reliable runnability that label printers and flexographic printers depend on. Films are stocked and ready to ship within a few business days.
Why Narrow Web Printers Choose ExpressWeb
Most suppliers of narrow web ready-to-ship packaging films do not manufacture all of their own laminations, leading to inconsistent performance and print defects that show up on press at the worst possible time.
Glenroy manufactures our ExpressWeb films in-house using state-of-the-art extrusion coating and laminating equipment, giving you a film that runs reliably on your narrow web press and delivers the high-quality results your customers expect. Films are compatible with most solvent-based, water-based, and UV-curable inks, and are available in multiple master roll sizes that are slit to your exact width.
Where wide web flexo printing prioritizes volume, narrow web flexo printing prioritizes versatility, precise registration, and the ability to produce high-quality labels efficiently. ExpressWeb is engineered specifically for that environment.
The ExpressWeb Product Line
The ExpressWeb portfolio offers a range of surface printable flexible packaging films engineered for reliable performance across diverse narrow web applications. Tear-Anywhere™ and Value-Barrier White 662 are among the most versatile options in the lineup.
Tear-Anywhere™: An easy-tear, high-speed film with excellent print receptivity, superior sealing through contamination, and clean opening anywhere on the package without a tear notch or laser score. Tear-Anywhere™ is perfect for your nutritional powder applications, including stick packs and sachets. This premium film has no PVDC coating.
Value-Barrier White 662: Engineered to help narrow web printers reduce material costs without compromising print quality or machine efficiency. Offers superior print receptivity, excellent barrier protection against moisture, oxygen, and light, and strong chemical resistance across personal care, pharmaceutical, household products, and automotive care markets.
| Product Name | Exterior Layer | Tie Layer | Barrier Layer | Tie Layer | Sealant Layer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tear-Anywhere™ | Easy-tear PET | White LDPE | Foil | N/A | Metallocene |
| Value-Barrier White 662 | PET | White LDPE | Foil | Adhesive | 2.0 mil LLDPEF |
| White HPC 174 | PET | White LDPE | Foil | HPC | 1.25 mil LLDPEF |
| Silver HPC 174 | PET | Clear LDPE | Foil | HPC | 1.25 mil LLDPEF |
| White EAA 032 | PET | White LDPE | Foil | EAA | 1.25 mil LLDPEF |
| White HPC Plus 226 | PET | White LDPE | Foil | HPC | 1.5 mil LLDPEF |
| Silver HPC Plus 226 | PET | Clear LDPE | Foil | HPC | 1.5 mil LLDPEF |
| White EAA Plus 129 | PET | White LDPE | Foil | EAA | 2.0 mil LLDPEF |
| White Ready Seal 225 | PET | White LDPE | Foil | N/A | Lonomer |
Technical Support That Goes Beyond the Film
Many narrow web printers choose Glenroy not just for the films, but for the technical expertise that comes with them. Our packaging engineers work directly with your team throughout the production process to ensure your projects succeed, providing:
- Product and package compatibility testing
- Ingredient list and material construction analysis
- Package engineering and structure selection guidance
- On-site technical support
We are experienced in engineering structures that meet regulatory requirements across food packaging, pharmaceutical, personal care, and other demanding applications. Whether you are running self-adhesive labels, flexible pouches, or specialty packaging, our team brings the advanced technology and hands-on knowledge to keep your flexographic printing machine running at peak performance.
Custom-Engineered Narrow Web Films
When a stocked ExpressWeb structure is not the right fit, Glenroy’s packaging engineers can custom-engineer narrow web flexible packaging films to meet your specific performance requirements. With varying chemical resistance, oxygen and moisture barrier properties, and sealant layer options, we can develop a structure tailored to your application, your filling equipment, and your end market. Many label printing operations have found that a custom-engineered film improves print quality, reduces print defects, and delivers more reliable performance on press than off-the-shelf alternatives.
Contact us to discuss a custom structure for your application.
Pouch Converting for Narrow Web Printers
Narrow web printers offering stand-up pouches can rely on Glenroy for both the film and the converting. Our award-winning pouch converting capabilities include stand-up pouches with spouts and fitments, which are increasingly displacing rigid packaging across food and beverage and personal care packaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ExpressWeb program?
ExpressWeb is Glenroy’s line of stocked, surface printable flexible packaging films engineered for narrow web printers. Unlike many film suppliers, Glenroy manufactures its own laminations in-house using advanced technology and precision laminating equipment, ensuring consistent performance and reliable runnability on your narrow web press. Films are stocked and ready to ship within two to three business days.
What ink systems are ExpressWeb films compatible with?
ExpressWeb films are compatible with most solvent-based, water-based, and UV-curable inks, making them a versatile option for narrow web flexo printing operations running a range of substrates and applications. The films are engineered to support precise registration and high-quality printing across the full ExpressWeb product line.
What is Tear-Anywhere™, and how is it different from other structures?
Available only from Glenroy, Tear-Anywhere™ is a surface printable film featuring an easy-tear PET exterior and a proprietary metallocene sealant layer that seals through contamination. It opens cleanly anywhere on the package without a tear notch or laser score, runs at high speed on filling equipment, and contains no PVDC coating, making it a cost-effective alternative to premium structures commonly used in easy-tear applications.
What is Value-Barrier White 662?
Value-Barrier White 662 is part of the ExpressWeb portfolio designed to help narrow web printers and their brand customers reduce material costs without sacrificing performance. It offers superior print receptivity, excellent barrier protection, and strong chemical resistance across personal care, pharmaceutical, household products, and automotive care markets.
Can Glenroy custom-engineer films outside the ExpressWeb line?
Yes. In addition to stocked ExpressWeb products, Glenroy’s packaging engineers can develop custom narrow web flexible packaging films tailored to your specific barrier requirements, sealant preferences, chemical resistance needs, and filling equipment specifications. Custom structures are a strong fit for flexographic printers running specialized applications where a standard film does not fully meet performance or print quality requirements.