Eco-Tite shrink bag from Curwood, Oshkosh, WI, substitutes ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) barrier layer for polyvinylidene chloride (PVdC). Change eliminates landfill contaminant, equals big plus on environmental scorecards, improves sealability, barrier properties, abrasion resistance for meat, cheese packaging.

Multilayer Eco-Tite structure consists of durable outer layer to resist puncture, abrasion; EVOH layer for superior oxygen barrier; high-flow sealant layer for excellent caulking, sealing under wide range of conditions. High-flow sealant seals through wrinkles, folds to reduce leakers, rework, waste. Thinner, stronger Eco-Tite bags permit significant downgauging to improve product-to-package ratio, consume 25% to 33% less material. Thus, more bags fit in shipper, on pallet, reducing warehouse, shipping costs. Bag material also exhibits excellent shrink for tight fit with minimal dog ears as well as brilliant clarity, gloss.