Flat skin — the new generation of vacuum packaging

SKINFRESH™ — a film that hugs the product like a second skin

Skin packaging on board is known worldwide as flat skin. The film fits the product completely and becomes almost invisible. Its barrier properties protect the product, and the peel effect makes opening easy.

Get a sample Why it is better

75–85%less plastic
Peeleasy opening
Barrierproduct protection

Salmon fillet in SKINFRESH skin packaging on a printed board

What is flat skin

Skin on board — how it works

Flat skin is the internationally accepted name for skin packaging on a flat board. Under vacuum, the heated film follows the shape of the product and seals to the board over the whole free surface: the product is held firmly and there is no air inside.

A flat printed board instead of a plastic tray
Packs can be displayed vertically
Runs on tray sealers and thermoformers with a skin function

1The product is placed on a board
2The heated film comes down from above
3Vacuum removes the air — the film wraps the product and seals to the board

Comparison

How SKINFRESH™ differs from regular packaging

Skin packaging holds the product on the board: it stays in place, keeps its shape and looks on the shelf exactly as intended.

Regular vacuum packaging

The film folds, and juice can collect in the folds
The product shifts inside the pack
Complex shapes are hard to pack
More plastic per unit

SKINFRESH™

Full film contact — no folds and no air
The product is fixed on the board and does not shift
Suitable for products of complex shape
Can be displayed vertically — the product does not slide
75–85% less plastic
Peel effect: the pack opens in one movement

Examples

How the product looks on the shelf

Salmon fillet in SKINFRESH packaging — **Fish**Fillets, steaks, slices

Meat steak in SKINFRESH packaging — **Meat**Steaks, cuts, portioned meat

Delicatessen in SKINFRESH packaging — **Delicatessen**Ham, slices, cheese

Board for SKINFRESH™

We make the boards ourselves — in colour and printed

Skin film needs a rigid base. We will make a board for your product and equipment: gold, silver, black, white pearl, a custom Pantone colour or full-colour printing with your brand.

Board with increased moisture resistance
Gloss and matte finishes
Various sizes and configurations

More about the boards

Salmon fillet in skin packaging on a black-and-gold board, with gold and white pearl boards

Applications

Which products

Fish and seafood
Steaks and meat
Sausages and delicatessen
Cheese
Poultry
Ready meals

Questions

Frequently asked questions about SKINFRESH™

Did not find the answer? Call or write — a technologist will reply within one business day.

What is flat skin?

It is the international name for skin packaging on a flat board. The film wraps the product and seals to the board — without a plastic tray. SKINFRESH™ is our flat skin solution: film and board for your equipment.

What is skin packaging?

It is a type of vacuum packaging in which a heated film fits tightly around the product and seals to the board over the whole free surface. The product is fixed, the air is removed and the pack looks neat and premium.

What equipment does SKINFRESH™ run on?

On skin packaging equipment — tray sealers and thermoformers with a skin function. The technologist will check your line model and send samples for a trial.

Which board should be used?

We make boards for SKINFRESH™ ourselves — in different colours, metallised or printed. We will choose the size and material for your product.

Can I get samples?

Yes. Leave a request — we will clarify the product and equipment and send samples of film and board.

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