Leak-proof Tray Seals with High Visibility

CRYOVAC® brand Shrink End-Seal (SES) Overwrap Film is a premium clear, co-extruded shrink film engineered for high durability and abuse resistance.

 

This film ensures leak-proof overwrap while maintaining product integrity throughout distribution and retail.

Born out of Sealed Air’s commitment to sustainability, this film is pre-approved to display the How2Recycle Store Drop-off Recyclable logo and is available with 30% recycled content. SES film combines robust performance with eco-friendly packaging solutions, making it a responsible choice for your business.

To optimize versatility, our side-end-seal film works seamlessly with all CRYOVAC® brand preformed overwrap trays, including our curbside recyclable PET trays and our bio-based compostable trays. It can be efficiently used on various overwrap or horizontal form-fill-seal (HFFS) equipment, often without the need for significant capital investment for upgrades.

Ideal for case-ready and e-commerce applications, this film is perfect for fresh and frozen poultry packaging, as well as for fresh red meats, marinated meats, and alternative proteins. Enhance your overwrap tray solutions with CRYOVAC® brand SES Overwrap Film, where outstanding performance meets sustainability.

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Features and Benefits

  • Thin, flexible overwrap shrink film ideal for packaging fresh and processed meats, poultry, and prepared foods
  • Clear, skin-tight presentation from uniform shrink performance
  • Compatible with horizontal form-fill-seal, side-end-seal, and flow wrap equipment
  • Easy changeovers on HFFS machines
  • Provides virtually leak-proof seals on overwrap trays made from plastic, foam, molded paper, or composite materials
  • Printable in up to 10 colors for excellent merchandising and display
  • Available with 30% recycled content and option available that has been pre-approved to carry the How2Recycle Store Drop-Off recyclable label

Specifications

  • Complies with FDA requirements for food packaging, Letter of Guarantee available on request.
  • Specifications vary based on package type and presentation attributes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tray overwrap packaging generally comes in two styles: Tuck & Fold or End-Seal.

Tuck & Fold tray packaging is where plastic film wraps around the entire tray and adheres to itself with the application of heat. It’s the type of tray packaging typically used for produce or low-moisture proteins.

End-Seal packaging also wraps the entire tray, but the end-seal equipment seals the film to itself along the bottom and two short ends of the tray, creating seals of very high integrity. End-Seal overwrap creates a smooth surface on the top and bottom of the package, perfect for high quality printing on both sides.

End-Seal packaging is ideal for high moisture products such as fresh cut meats, poultry, or seafood.

How2Recycle began in 2008 as a project of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition. In 2012, it introduced the How2Recycle label program to help create consistent and transparent on-package disposal instructions for consumers. Behind every label is a custom recyclability assessment that continuously evolves in alignment with changing regulations in the U.S. and Canada.

Brands that want to use the How2Recycle label on their packaging must go through the certification process themselves, however, a pre-qualified material, such as CRYOVAC® brand SES overwrap film, helps to streamline this process.