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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® Films

Product	Description	TDS
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.	(70 KB)
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.	(70 KB)
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.	(70 KB)
1200 Matte	Capran^® 1200 Matte is a 0.55 mil (14 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film produced by Simultaneous Tenter Frame Orientation technology, with a matte appearance on one side. The matte surface imparts excellent contact clarity while maintaining superior scuff resistance. This combination of properties makes Capran^® 1200 Matte well-suited for use in thermal lamination films designed for book cover applications. This film is not FDA approved and thus not suitable for food or pet applications.	(69 KB)
1200M	Capran^® 1200M is a 0.47 mil (12 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film produced by Simultaneous Tenter Frame Orientation technology with a polymeric coating that enhances adhesion to a variety of printing inks, coatings and adhesives. “M”-coated products are also excellent for metallization processes. Capran^® 1200M features a superior balance of properties, including high gas barrier, excellent flex crack resistance and excellent optics. It is well-suited for packaging applications requiring optimum protection and performance.	(70 KB)
1500M	Capran^® 1500M is a 0.59 mil (15 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film produced by Simultaneous Tenter Frame Orientation technology with a polymeric coating that enhances adhesion to a variety of printing inks, coatings and adhesives. “M” coated products are also excellent for metallization processes. Capran^® 1500M 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.	(70 KB)
2500M	Capran^® 2500M film is a 1.0 mil (25 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film produced by Simultaneous Tenter Frame Orientation technology with a polymeric coating that enhances adhesion to a variety of printing inks, coatings and adhesives. “M” coated products are also excellent for metallization processes. Capran^® 2500M maintains 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.	(70 KB)
Capran® 200B and 200A	Capran^® 200B is a blown film produced from low lactam nylon 6 resin and is supplied in sheet, J-fold or double-fold winds. Capran® 200A is a cast film that is also produced from low-lactam nylon 6 resin and is supplied in sheet only. They are recommended as variable moisture vapor retarder/enhancer components, useful in building and construction applications. Capran® 200B and 200A films have excellent tear, slip and anti-block/anti-stat characteristics.	(70 KB)

[ + ]Capran® Heat Stabilized Nylon Films

Product	Description	TDS
512	Capran^® 512 film is a clear, heat-stabilized blown film produced from low lactam nylon 6 resin. It is recommended as a bagging film for advanced composite fabrication and other high-temperature applications where softness and workability are essential. Capran^® 512 film has excellent heat stability and resistance to pinholing, and is available in sheet, tube and V-sheet in widths ranging from 48" to 80".	(70 KB)
518	Capran^® 518 is a green-tinted, heat-stabilized blown film produced from low lactam nylon 6 resin. It is recommended as a bagging film for advanced composite fabrication and other high-temperature applications where softness and workability are essential. Capran^® 518 film has excellent heat stability and resistance to pinholing, and is available in sheet, tube and V-sheet in widths ranging from 48" to 80".	(70 KB)
524	Capran^® 524 film is a blue-green tinted, heat-stabilized blown film produced from modified nylon resin. It is recommended as a bagging film for advanced composite fabrication and other high-temperature applications where softness and workability are essential. Capran^® 524 film has excellent heat stability and resistance to pinholing, and is available in sheet, tube and V-sheet in widths ranging from 48" to 80".	(69 KB)
HS Red	Capran^® HS Red is a red tinted, heat-stabilized blown film produced from low lactam nylon 6 resin. It is recommended as a bagging film for advanced composite fabrication and other high-temperature applications where softness and workability are essential. Capran^® HS Red has excellent heat stability and resistance to pinholing, and is available in sheet, tube and V-sheet in widths ranging from 48" to 80".	(69 KB)
HS800	Capran^® HS800 film is a gold tinted, heat-stabilized blown film produced from low lactam nylon 6 resin. It is recommended as a bagging film for advanced composite fabrication and other high-temperature applications where softness and workability are essential. Capran^® HS800 has excellent heat stability and resistance to pinholing, and is available in sheet, tube and V-sheet in widths ranging from 48" to 80".	(69 KB)
HS8171-6	Capran^® HS8171-6 film is a green tinted, heat-stabilized blown film produced from low lactam nylon 6 resin. It is recommended as a bagging film for advanced composite fabrication and other high-temperature applications where softness and workability are essential. Capran^® HS8171-6 has excellent heat stability and resistance to pin-holing, and is available in sheet, tube and V-sheet in widths ranging from 48" to 80"	(70 KB)
HS8171-666	Capran^® HS8171-666 film is a blue-green tinted, heat-stabilized blown film produced from modified nylon resin. It is recommended as a bagging film for advanced composite fabrication and other high-temperature applications where softness and workability are essential. Capran^® HS8171-666 has excellent heat stability and resistance to pin-holing, and is available in sheet, tube and V-sheet in widths ranging from 48" to 80".	(69 KB)
Elastomax™ 1000	Elastomax^™ 1000 film is a pink tinted, high elongation, heat-stabilized blown film produced from modified polyamide resin. It is recommended as a bagging film for advanced composite fabrication where flexibility under adverse atmospheric conditions is essential. It requires fewer pleats than conventional bagging films and has better flex crack resistance. Elastomax^™ 1000 film is available in sheet, tube and V-sheet in widths ranging from 48" to 80".	(68 KB)
Stretch-Vac 2000	Stretch-Vac 2000 is a pink tinted, high elongation, heat-stabilized blown film produced from modified polyamide resin. It is recommended as a bagging film for advanced composite fabrication where flexibility under adverse atmospheric conditions is essential. It requires fewer pleats than conventional bagging films and has better flex crack resistance. Stretch-Vac 2000 film is available in sheet, tube and V-sheet in widths ranging from 48" to 80".	(68 KB)
Stretch-Vac 2000 HM	Stretch-Vac 2000 HM film is a pink tinted, high elongation, heat-stabilized blown film produced from modified polyamide resin. It is recommended as a bagging film for advanced composite fabrication where flexibility under adverse atmospheric conditions is essential. It requires fewer pleats than conventional bagging films and has better flex crack resistance. Stretch-Vac 2000 HM film is available in sheet, tube and V-sheet in widths ranging from 48" to 80”.	(69 KB)

[ + ]Oxyshield® Oxygen Barrier Films

	Product	Description	TDS
	2545	OxyShield^® 2545 is a 1.0 mil (25 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film coated on one side with PVdC. The coating is applied without the need for a primer layer, offering superior coating adhesion and laminating adhesion to other films. Medium oxygen and moisture vapor barrier, and superior clarity, make it well-suited for packaging applications requiring excellent mechanical strength and long shelf life.	(69 KB)