Collection: Foil Packaging

Characteristics of Foil Packaging

Foil packaging is a versatile and effective solution for various packaging needs. It offers both functionality and aesthetic appeal, making it an ideal material for food preservation, gift wrapping, and other projects requiring elegance. Foil packaging provides a sleek barrier to maintain freshness, enhances visual presentation with a reflective surface, and offers protection from external elements. Additionally, it elevates product shelf appeal and delivers quality and style in one package.

Valdamark High Performance Foil Packaging

Valdamark’s high-performance foil packaging is designed to meet the demands of sensitive products that require protection from moisture, light, and oxygen. Our foil packaging solutions are made from high-quality aluminium foil that is suited for a wide range of applications, including food packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, and cosmetics packaging. With its excellent barrier properties, our foil packaging ensures that products remain fresh and secure throughout the supply chain.

Valdamark high performance foil packaging is manufactured to conform to the highest standards in a variety of regulated sectors.

The majority of our foil packaging work is bespoke, made to product. Our aluminium foils are also widely used in packaging chocolate, with a current trend towards using thinner foils to meet industry needs.

We are committed to providing a wide range of aluminium foil thicknesses and types to meet the specific needs of our customers.

The majority of our foil packaging work is bespoke, made to product.

Naturally our range of performance packaging films and foil laminates are suitable for a cross sections of industries:

Industrial Aluminium Foil Packaging

Aluminium foil is an innovative and effective packaging material widely used in industrial applications due to its versatility and protective qualities. Its use in packaging chocolates and other sweets highlights its effectiveness as a barrier to light, gas, and moisture. Its use in various forms such as sachets and tubes enhances the overall quality perception of products, making it ideal for intricate printing and aesthetic benefits.

Medical, Healthcare & Pharmaceutical

Aluminium foil is well suited for medical, healthcare, and pharmaceutical packaging due to its protective properties and user-friendly characteristics.

• Sterile & non sterile medical device packaging.
• Secondary packaging layers.
• Animal health & feed packaging.

Speciality & High Value Work for Sensitive Products

Thermal Insulation materials in building construction.

• Automotive packaging.
• Art & Antiques.
• Eco Packaging.
• PMUC nuclear certification packaging.
• A technical approach to foil packaging.
• We utilise multi layering, cast extrusion, thin film doping a more to achieve finished products.

We like a challenge. In addition to our own in house capabilities we work in collaboration with several third party laboratories to develop new products and meet your technical requirements.

Aluminium foil acts as a barrier against light, gas, and moisture, enhancing its utility in preserving the freshness of high-value items.

• In House R & D – Doping, extrusion, lamination & seal strength testing facilities all available in house.
• Third Party R & D – We work with a leading 3rd party corrosion testing laboratory as well as sterilised and clean room finishing facilities.
• Fast turnarounds for customisations & prototypes.

For convenience we offer several of our standard sized/formatted products available for purchase online. These include our Val55HD™ heat sealed foil packaging rolls ideal for protecting moisture sensitive goods during transport and storage. This material conforms in full to both military specifications MIL-PRF-131 K Class 1 & DEF STAN 81-147 (formerly DEF STAN 81-75).

Our heat seal packaging can be converted into a variety of formats including both 2D flat bag and 3D box bag designs.

In addition to this we also have a large roll stock of anti static packaging for protecting sensitive electronics. Like our laminate foils we can convert this into a wide variety of formats.

Properties of Aluminium Foil

Aluminium foil is a popular packaging material due to its unique properties. It is lightweight, flexible, and has excellent barrier properties against moisture, light, and gas. Aluminium foil is also corrosion-resistant, making it an ideal material for packaging sensitive products. Additionally, it is widely recycled, making it a sustainable and eco-friendly packaging option. Aluminium foil can be embossed, printed, and laminated to create a wide range of packaging solutions.

Legislation and Regulations

The packaging industry is subject to various legislation and regulations that ensure the safety and quality of packaged products. In the European Union, for example, packaging materials must comply with Regulation (EG) 1935/2004, which sets out the requirements for packaging materials that come into contact with food. Additionally, packaging materials must also comply with Regulation (EG) 2023/2006, which defines the rules for Good Manufacturing Practices for articles and materials intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. Our foil packaging solutions comply with these regulations, and we provide a Declaration of Harmlessness upon request.

Printing and Branding Options

Foil packaging offers a wide range of printing and branding options, making it an ideal material for companies looking to create visually appealing packaging solutions. Aluminium foil can be printed using various techniques, including rotogravure and digital printing. Additionally, foil packaging can be embossed with sophisticated patterns and logos, creating a premium look and feel. Our foil packaging solutions can be customised to meet the specific branding needs of our customers, ensuring that their products stand out on store shelves.