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Woman buying cheese ina supermarket Discover Capran^® biaxially oriented nylon films from AdvanSix, a world leading producer of advanced biaxially oriented nylon film (BOPA, BON) and oriented nylon film (OPA, ONY, ON). The biaxial orientation endows Capran^® with exceptional strength and barrier properties, including superb burst strength, flex-crack, and abrasion and puncture resistance at lighter gauges versus competitive films.

Capran^® films are ideally suited for a wide range of markets – from food and industrial to pharmaceutical and medical packaging. Specific applications include food packaging, retort packaging, book covers, balloons, liquid bag-in-a-box and bulk bag/pouch applications. The Capran^® product line includes clear films as well as a wide range of coated and treated films enhanced for specialized applications such as printing, oxygen barrier, moisture barrier and heat sealing.

Look into our product line below and contact us to discuss your specific needs. Also, find out more about Capran^® Heat Stabilized Nylon Films known for their excellent heat stability and pinhole resistance, and OxyShield^® oxygen barrier films known for their ability to deliver excellent resistance to odors, aromas, oils and greases.

[ + ]Capran® Nylon Films – PIR Grades

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	Capran® PIR-1000	Capran® PIR-1000 film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 1000, its standard, non-recycled counterpart. Capran® PIR-1000 is a 0.39 mil (10 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film. It features a superior balance of properties, including high gas barrier, excellent toughness and puncture resistance, optical clarity, and exceptional flex crack resistance. Capran® PIR-1000 nylon 6 film is well-suited for packaging applications requiring optimum protection and performance.
	Capran® PIR-1200	Capran® PIR-1200 film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 1200, its standard, non-recycled counterpart. Capran® PIR-1200 is a 0.47 mil (12 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film. It features a superior balance of properties, including high gas barrier, excellent toughness and puncture resistance, optical clarity, and exceptional flex crack resistance. Capran® PIR-1200 is well-suited for packaging applications requiring optimum protection and performance.
	Capran® PIR-1200RT	Capran® PIR-1200RT film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 1200RT, its standard, non-recycled counterpart. Capran® PIR-1200RT is a 0.47 mil (12 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film. It features a superior balance of properties, including high gas barrier, excellent toughness and puncture resistance, optical clarity, and exceptional flex crack resistance. Capran® PIR-1200RT is particularly recommended for retort applications and is well-suited for packaging applications requiring optimum protection and performance.
	Capran® PIR-1500	Capran® PIR-1500 film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 1500, its standard, non recycled counterpart. Capran® PIR-1500 is a 0.59 mil (15 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film. It features a superior balance of properties, including high gas barrier, excellent toughness and puncture resistance, optical clarity, and exceptional flex crack resistance. Capran® PIR-1500 is well-suited for packaging applications requiring optimum protection and performance.
	Capran® PIR-1500RT	Capran® PIR-1500RT film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials1 while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 1500RT, its standard, non-recycled counterpart. Capran® PIR-1500RT is a 0.59 mil (15 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film. It features a superior balance of properties, including high gas barrier, excellent toughness and puncture resistance, optical clarity, and exceptional flex crack resistance. Capran® PIR-1500RT is particularly recommended for retort applications and is well-suited for packaging applications requiring optimum protection and performance.
	Capran® PIR-2500	Capran® PIR-2500 film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 2500, its standard, non-recycled counterpart. Capran® PIR-2500 is a 1.0 mil (25 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film that offers a superior balance of properties, including high gas barrier, excellent toughness and puncture resistance, optical clarity, and exceptional flex crack resistance. It is well-suited for packaging applications requiring optimum protection and performance.
	Capran® PIR-2500RT	Capran® PIR-2500RT film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 2500RT, its standard, non-recycled counterpart. Capran® PIR-2500RT is a 1.0 mil (25 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film. It features a superior balance of properties, including high gas barrier, excellent toughness and puncture resistance, optical clarity, and exceptional flex crack resistance. Capran® PIR-2500RT is particularly recommended for retort applications and is well-suited for packaging applications requiring optimum protection and performance.
	Capran® PIR-MT1200	Capran® PIR-MT1200 film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® MT-1200, its standard, non-recycled counterpart. Capran® PIR-MT1200 film is a 0.47 mil (12 micron) biaxially oriented Nylon 6 film with a metallized barrier coating by controlled vacuum deposition of high-purity aluminum. The metallized film has corona treatment on the reverse side. Capran® PIR-MT1200 film not only maintains its physical properties, but also offers exceptional gas barrier and a pure glossy metallic appearance, making it especially well-suited for packaging and balloon applications.
	Capran® PIR-MT1200	Capran® PIR-MT1200 film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials1 while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® MT-1200, its standard, non-recycled counterpart. Capran® PIR-MT1200 film is a 0.47 mil (12 micron) biaxially oriented Nylon 6 film with a metallized barrier coating by controlled vacuum deposition of high-purity aluminum. The metallized film has corona treatment on the reverse side. Capran® PIR-MT1200 film not only maintains its physical properties, but also offers exceptional gas barrier and a pure glossy metallic appearance, making it especially well-suited for packaging and balloon applications.

[ + ]Capran® Films

Product	Description	TDS	Read More
1000	Capran^® 1000 is a 0.40 mil (10 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film produced by Simultaneous Tenter Frame Orientation technology. It features a balance of superior properties, including high gas barrier, excellent flex crack resistance and outstanding optics. It is well-suited for packaging applications requiring optimum protection and performance.	(69 KB)	Read More
1200	Capran^® 1200 film is a 0.47 mil (12 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film produced by Simultaneous Tenter Frame Orientation technology. It features a superior balance of properties, including high gas barrier, excellent flex crack resistance and outstanding optics. It is well-suited for packaging applications requiring optimum protection and performance.	(69 KB)	Read More
1500	Capran^® 1500 is a 0.59 mil (15 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film produced by Simultaneous Tenter Frame Orientation technology. It features a superior balance of properties, including high gas barrier, excellent flex crack resistance and outstanding optics. It is well-suited for packaging applications requiring optimum protection and performance.	(69 KB)	Read More
2500	Capran^® 2500 is a 1.0 mil (25 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film produced by Simultaneous Tenter Frame Orientation technology. It features a superior balance of properties, including high gas barrier, excellent flex crack resistance and outstanding optics. It is well-suited for packaging applications requiring optimum protection and performance.	(69 KB)	Read More
1200RT	Capran^® 1200RT is a 0.47 mil (12 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film produced by Simultaneous Tenter Frame Orientation technology. It features a superior balance of properties, including high gas barrier, excellent flex crack resistance and outstanding optics. It is particularly recommended for retort applications and is well-suited for packaging applications requiring optimum protection and performance.	(69 KB)	Read More
1500RT	Capran^® 1500RT film is a 0.59 mil (15 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film produced by Simultaneous Tenter Frame Orientation technology. It features a superior balance of properties, including high gas barrier, excellent flex crack resistance and outstanding optics. It is particularly recommended for retort applications and is well-suited for packaging applications requiring optimum protection and performance.	(69 KB)	Read More
2500RT	Capran^® 2500RT is a 1.0 mil (25 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film produced by Simultaneous Tenter Frame Orientation technology. It features a superior balance of properties, including high gas barrier, excellent flex crack resistance and outstanding optics. It is particularly recommended for retort applications and is well-suited for packaging applications requiring optimum protection and performance.	(69 KB)	Read More
Capran® MT3000	Capran® MT3000 film is a 1.2 mil (30 micron) biaxially oriented Nylon 6 film with a metallized barrier coating by controlled vacuum deposition of high-purity aluminum. The metallized film has corona treatment on the reverse side. Capran® MT3000 film not only maintains its physical properties, but also offers exceptional gas barrier and a pure glossy metallic appearance, making it especially well-suited for packaging and balloon applications.
Capran® MT1000	Capran® MT1000 film is a 0.40 mil (10 micron) biaxially oriented Nylon 6 film with a metallized barrier coating by controlled vacuum deposition of high-purity aluminum. The metallized film has corona treatment on the reverse side. Capran® MT1000 film not only maintains its physical properties, but also offers exceptional gas barrier and a pure glossy metallic appearance, making it especially well-suited for packaging and balloon applications.
Capran® MT1200	Capran® MT1200 film is a 0.47 mil (12 micron) biaxially oriented Nylon 6 film with a metallized barrier coating by controlled vacuum deposition of high-purity aluminum. The metallized film has corona treatment on the reverse side. Capran® MT1200 film not only maintains its physical properties, but also offers exceptional gas barrier and a pure glossy metallic appearance, making it especially well-suited for packaging and balloon applications.
Capran® MT1500	Capran® MT1500 film is a 0.59 mil (15 micron) biaxially oriented Nylon 6 film with a metallized barrier coating by controlled vacuum deposition of high-purity aluminum. The metallized film has corona treatment on the reverse side. Capran® MT1500 film not only maintains its physical properties, but also offers exceptional gas barrier and a pure glossy metallic appearance, making it especially well-suited for packaging and balloon applications.
Capran® MT2500	Capran® MT2500 film is a 1.0 mil (25 micron) biaxially oriented Nylon 6 film with a metallized barrier coating by controlled vacuum deposition of high-purity aluminum. The metallized film has corona treatment on the reverse side. Capran® MT2500 film not only maintains its physical properties, but also offers exceptional gas barrier and a pure glossy metallic appearance, making it especially well-suited for packaging and balloon applications.

[ + ]Oxyshield® Oxygen Barrier Films

Product	Description	TDS
OxyShield® OMB 1200	OxyShield® OMB 1200 is a 0.47 mil (12 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film with Corona treatment on the outside of the reel. EVOH is incorporated in the core layer to provide additional barrier to oxygen. This OxyShield® film features a superior balance of properties, including high barrier to both oxygen and aromas, excellent toughness and puncture resistance under both high and low temperatures, exceptional flex crack resistance and optics. It is particularly recommended for packaging requiring high oxygen barrier OTR <5 cc/m2/24 hours, such as ‘doy pack’ for mayonnaises, containers for seafood, dairy products, processed meats and pastas.	(68 KB)
OxyShield® OEB 1500 (2ST)	OxyShield® OEB 1500 (2ST) is a 0.59 mil (15 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film with corona treatment on both sides of the reel. EVOH is incorporated in the core layer to provide extra barrier to oxygen. This OxyShield® film features a superior balance of properties, including very high barrier to both oxygen and aromas, excellent toughness and puncture resistance under both high and low temperatures, exceptional flex crack resistance and optics. It is particularly recommended for packaging requiring very high oxygen barrier OTR <2 cc/m2/24 hours, such as dairy products and meats in modified atmosphere packages.	(68 KB)
OxyShield® OEB 1500	OxyShield® OEB 1500 is a 0.59 mil (15 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film with corona treatment on the outside of the reel. EVOH is incorporated in the core layer to provide extra barrier to oxygen. This OxyShield® film features a superior balance of properties, including very high barrier to both oxygen and aromas, excellent toughness and puncture resistance under both high and low temperatures, exceptional flex crack resistance and optics. It is particularly recommended for packaging requiring very high oxygen barrier OTR <2 cc/m2/24 hours, such as dairy products and meats in modified atmosphere packages.	(68 KB)