Bio-Based Compostable BOPLA Bottle Sleeves Premium Branding with a Purpose
A growing number of consumers are becoming increasingly aware of their impact on the environment, and the label you choose communicates just how committed your company is to reducing that impact. Our Bio-Based Compostable BOPLA Bottle Sleeves are an alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics, providing a high-quality, eco-friendly option to help you convey your commitment to sustainability from the moment your customer sees your product.
Our 100% bio-based (from renewable sources) pressure sensitive label films (made from materials like sugarcane, corn, and straw) are ideal for companies that desire to “go green” while maintaining their high-end image with their products. Whether you're labelling premium spirits, craft beers, artisanal waters or organic wines, our sustainable clear film for bottle branding provides the level of optical clarity and pristine transparency required by the luxury packaging industry. Your labels will shine brightly on store shelves, allowing the bottle design, liquid colour, and embossing to take centre stage.
However, the true benefit of this material lies in its ability to be versatile. The compostable nature of this beverage label film allows it to work well with a variety of different bottle substrate types – glass, PET, HDPE, and even aluminium cans. Additionally, the film has flexibility to meet your needs, whether you require full body sleeves, neck labels, front & back pressure sensitive labels, or wrap around applications; it works perfectly with all of them. For those distilleries and breweries looking for alcohol compostable packaging sleeve film, this solution provides a great combination of sustainability and durability and adheres tightly to curved surfaces without wrinkles or lift.
One of the major benefits of using our BOPLA material is its processability. As a bio-based pressure sensitive label film, it runs smoothly on standard label converting and applying machinery. It prints exceptionally well – whether you print flexographically, gravure, or digitally – the film has superior ink adhesion and vibrant colours. The die cutting is clean and precise, the matrix removal is smooth, and the application speed remains at a high rate. This allows you to make the switch to sustainable packaging without having to invest in expensive machine upgrades or slow down your production line.
For those who would like to create a dramatic impression with their packaging, our compostable wrap-around bottle labels provide 360-degree branding opportunities that are visually appealing and environmentally responsible. From the brewery to the bar, these labels will maintain their integrity in cold temperatures, withstand moisture condensation, and stay attached to the bottle without adhesive failure. When the product is done, the journey of the label does not end up in a landfill – it can be composted along with other organic waste in commercial composting facilities and break down into water, CO2, and nutrient-rich biomass.
| Thickness μm | Corona | Width mm |
| 20 - 40 | Single Side | 300-1300 |
Basic Info.
| Model NO. | ESL-112 | Thickness | 20-40 |
| Transport Package | Carton Package | Specification | ESL |
| Trademark | Changsu | Origin | China |
Product Description
The Best Option for Microplastic-Free Branding
Our BOPLA film is microplastic-free, making it the go-to solution for brands that want to promote a cleaner ocean and a better future for our planet. From glass to PLA bottles, our sleeves provide a mono-material packaging solution that’s far simpler to deal with in the waste stream. This Sustainable Clear Film for Bottle Branding has been designed to provide a high-gloss, crystal-clear view of your product — something that you just can’t achieve with conventional recycled films.
Multiple End-Use Options - Cola to Whiskey
Our product has a high degree of versatility and is an outstanding Compostable Beverage Label Film option. Common applications include:
Compostable wrap-around bottle labels for fast application on cylindrical bottles
Alcohol Compostable Packaging Sleeve Film: A premium, high-clarity film for use on beer, wine or spirits where a "no-label" appearance is desired.
Craft Soda & Mineral Water: Our colourful labels won't fade to maintain a fully compostable look and feel.
Built for Performance and Scale: A truly green solution is also built for performance and scale. We use the world’s most advanced biaxially oriented technology to guarantee that every micron of our film has the highest quality for printability and tension. Our current production capacity exceeds 150,000 tons per year to support your growth, and we know how important supply chain speed is: that’s why our lead time is as short as 10 days.
Why are brands choosing our BOPLA Sleeves?
Complete Clarity: Clear film enables you to showcase your product colour and quality.
Eco-Synergy: Fully compatible with PLA bottles to make a 100% plant-based package.
Easy Processing: Superb stiffness and flat-lay characteristics for smooth processing on conventional labelling machinery.
Microplastic-Free: A strong selling feature for eco-conscious customers who "hate microplastics".
With our Bio-Based Compostable BOPLA Bottle Sleeves, you will be making the right decision for the future with high-class branding and eco-friendliness.
Product Parameters
| Typical Properties | Test Method | Units | Typical Value | |
| Thickness | - | μm | 40 | |
| Average Thickness Tolerance | ISO4593 | % | ±3.0 | |
| Tensile Strength | MD | ASTM D882 | MPa | 120 |
| TD | 120 | |||
| Elogation at Break | MD | ASTM D882 | % | 120 |
| TD | 125 | |||
| Heat Shrinkage | MD | ASTM D1204 (100ºC, 10min) | % | 4 |
| TD | 1.8 | |||
| Dynamic COF | Untreated Side/ Untreated Side | ASTM D1894 | - | - |
| Surface Tension | Treated Side | ASTM D2578 | mN/m | 42 |
| Untreated Side | - | |||
| Haze | ASTM D1003 | % | 2.5 | |
| Light Transmission | 94 | |||
| Gloss (angle 45°) | ASTM D2457 | % | - | |
| Heat Seal Strength | 135Kpa/85℃/2s | N/15mm | 5.0 | |
Length (m): Standard 2500 or 5000
With(mm): 300-1300
Paper core (inches): 3, 6
Remark:
1. Testing Conditions: 20°C, 65% RH (except as otherwise provided in the test method)
2. The property values represented in the table do not constitute product specifications, but rather present the average or typical values.
You may have questions about Bio-Based Compostable BOPLA Bottle Sleeves that aren't answered above. Here are some of the most common questions we receive:
Q: Which beverages are ideal for Bio-Based Compostable BOPLA Bottle Sleeves?
A: Our film is universal and can be used as a high-performance Compostable Beverage Label Film for many different beverages, including:
Beverage Packaging Soft Drinks: Craft sodas, kombucha and cold-brew coffees.
Beer, Wine & Spirits: A very popular application is as an alcohol Compostable Packaging Sleeve Film for beer bottles, hard seltzers and wine.
Healthy Beverages: Mineral water, cold-pressed juices and energy drinks.
Milk & Non-Dairy: Milk bottles, drinkable yoghurts and plant-based nut milks.
As a Sustainable Clear Film for Bottle Branding, the contents of the bottle always remain front and centre!
Q: Is this compatible with glass or compostable bottles?
A: Yes. This is the real value. Although our Compostable Wrap-Around Bottle Labels perform fantastically on standard plastic, they are designed to go with glass and compostable bottles like PLA. On a PLA bottle, the label makes it a "mono-material" package. The bottle is plant-based, and the label is plant-based. On glass, the high-gloss finish of the film offers the same high gloss as glass itself, giving a "no-label" look.
Q: I have a very strong focus on saving the ocean. Does your label film use microplastics?
A: No. The fact that our Bio-based Pressure Sensitive Label Film does not contain microplastics is one of the top reasons that our customers select it. Petroleum-based labels end up in the environment as microplastic particles that will not degrade for hundreds of years. Our BOPLA film is made from renewable sugarcane or straw, meaning it will compost without leaving behind any microplastic waste—great for brands with a "zero-waste" or "microplastic-free" mission.
Q: Is this a "shrink" film, or how does it get onto the bottle?
A: BOPLA bottle film is a non-shrink material. The intent is to use this as a roll-fed label or wrap-around sleeve for either cylindrical or flat-surfaced bottles. With our proprietary biaxially-oriented technology, we have made the film stiff with great tension control, which should be easier to run on high-speed labelling equipment than more pliable films.
Q: We have a very fast production cycle. Can you handle large orders quickly?
A: Absolutely. We know that the beverage sector is in a hurry. With an annual capacity of over 150,000 tons and counting, we are among the largest global manufacturers of high-performance film. Our smart production enables us to provide a lead time of just 8 days so that your filling line runs without interruptions and your clear film for bottle labelling is always available.
About Us: Xiamen Changsu Industrial (Changsu) has been a leading global innovator in the field of high-performance film technology since 2009.
By integrating R&D with intelligent manufacturing, we offer material solutions that serve as the backbone of various industries. With production and sales bases in China and Indonesia that cover a total area of 450,000 m², we are a go-to partner for companies around the world that value outstanding film materials.
Our guiding philosophy of "Better Materials, Better Life" is the cornerstone of our company, and we concentrate on developing films that promote the well-being, safety, and environmental stewardship of humanity. We are known for our industry-leading production and sales volumes of:
1. Bio-based & Biodegradable Films: such as our signature BOPLA film, which is free from microplastics and produced from renewable biomass sources like sugarcane.
2. Functional BOPA Films: with high-barrier properties that provide unparalleled protection.
3. New Energy Films: that facilitate the use of renewable energy.
We were the first Chinese company to become a member of the UN FAO SAVE FOOD initiative. Through the creation of cutting-edge films that enhance food preservation and minimise food waste, we are playing an active role in improving food safety and security worldwide.
By advancing the field of biaxially-oriented material technologies, Changsu is committed to building a better world that is more secure, healthier, and more sustainable. From a compostable window for a loaf of bread to a bio-based label for a bottle of soda, we are the source of innovative materials that transform everyday lives.
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