CRYOVAC® Brand Breathable Shrink Bags

Breathable / Permeable Shrink Bags

Protect food quality and safety of poultry and produce with these oxygen-permeable shrink bags.

Reduce Product Waste, Re-work
Strong seals and puncture resistance reduce the mess and loss caused by leakers during processing.

Optimize Freshness, Appearance
Superior shrink ensures tight, uniform fit, and oxygen permeability helps maintain freshness while preventing odors.

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Primary packaging for fresh foods, including seafood, poultry, and produce, requires breathable, non-barrier films that allow oxygen and carbon dioxide to pass through the film structure.

These multi-ply bags thicken and toughen during hot water shrink, resulting in a durable package that is resistant to punctures and other abuse found in today’s cold chain.

Permeable materials help eliminate natural confinement odors, while easy-open features remove the need for scissors and knives, enhancing consumer and food safety. A sustainability enhancement option is available, designated as recycle-ready, RIC 4 PE.

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Features and Benefits

High-shrink properties maximize product appearance.
Airtight seals and durability reduce leakage, operational waste, and rework.
Optimizes operations and is compatible with heat sealing or clipping applications.
Breathability eliminates unpleasant odors upon opening.
Suitable for fresh or frozen poultry and fresh produce.
Printable for excellent merchandising opportunities.
Recycle-ready option available, approved for labeling as RIC 4 (PE recyclable where facilities exist).
Consumer-friendly food safety features, including a lock seal and Grip & Tear® easy-open tabs.

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Specifications

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Dimensions:	Wide range of sizes and gauges
Production Format:	Boxed, bags are loose or taped
Seal Type:	Side-seal or end-seal
Colors:	Transparent clear, opaque white, and opaque cream
Printing:	Two-sided, flexographic print in up to 10 colors