• Meat Shrink Bags with PVDC/EVOH High-Barrier Materials
  • Meat Shrink Bags with PVDC/EVOH High-Barrier Materials
  • Meat Shrink Bags with PVDC/EVOH High-Barrier Materials
  • Meat Shrink Bags with PVDC/EVOH High-Barrier Materials
  • Meat Shrink Bags with PVDC/EVOH High-Barrier Materials

Meat Shrink Bags with PVDC/EVOH High-Barrier Materials

Packtastic Meat Shrink Bags are premium multi-layer co-extruded packaging solutions engineered specifically for fresh and processed meat applications. Available with either PVDC (Polyvinylidene Chloride) or EVOH (Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol) high-barrier layers, these bags deliver exceptional protection against oxygen, moisture, and external contaminants. When exposed to hot water (85–90°C), the bag shrinks tightly around the product, forming a wrinkle-free "second skin" that conforms precisely to the meat surface—preserving natural colour, juice, and flavour.

Whether you're packaging beef, pork, lamb, poultry, or seafood, Packtastic meat shrink bags extend refrigerated shelf life significantly—from 3–5 days to 7–9 days for fresh meat with PVDC, and up to 90 days for pasteurized meat products under 0–4°C. With superior puncture resistance for bone-in cuts, crystal-clear transparency, full customization options, and low minimum order quantities, Packtastic is the trusted packaging partner for meat processors, packers, and retailers worldwide.


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What are Meat Shrink Bags?

Meat shrink bags are multi-layer co-extruded tubular films used for vacuum packaging of fresh and processed meats. The product is placed inside the bag, vacuum-sealed, and then passed through a hot water tunnel at 85–90°C. The heat causes the bag to shrink tightly around the meat, creating a skin-tight, wrinkle-free package that conforms to the product's shape while providing a high-barrier seal against oxygen and moisture.

Packtastic offers both PVDC and EVOH barrier options, allowing you to choose the solution that best fits your product and storage conditions.


PVDC vs. EVOH: Which Barrier to Choose?

FeaturePVDC (Polyvinylidene Chloride)EVOH (Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol)
Oxygen BarrierExcellent; stable in all humidityExcellent in dry conditions; degrades above 70% RH
Moisture BarrierExcellentModerate
Humidity SensitivityNot affected by humidityLoses barrier above 70% RH
Shrinkage Rate>50%>35%
ClarityGoodExcellent
Best ForFresh red meat, bone-in cuts, high-humidity cold chainPoultry, seafood, processed meats, dry storage

Key Features

Superior Oxygen & Moisture Barrier

PVDC and EVOH barrier layers provide exceptional protection against oxygen transmission, significantly extending product shelf life. PVDC maintains stable barrier performance even in high-humidity environments, making it ideal for fresh red meat. EVOH offers excellent clarity and barrier performance in dry conditions. Modern high-barrier shrink bags can achieve oxygen transmission rates below 5 cc/m²/24hr.

Extended Shelf Life

  • Fresh meat (PVDC): 7–9 days under refrigeration (vs. 3–5 days without)

  • Pasteurized meat products: Up to 90 days under 0–4°C

  • Chilled meat (EVOH): Up to 4 months

  • Frozen meat: Up to 12 months or longer

Skin-Tight Shrink Fit

When heated, the bag shrinks tightly around the product, forming a wrinkle-free "second skin" that eliminates air pockets, reduces purge loss, and preserves the original shape. Shrinkage rates reach >50% for PVDC and >35% for EVOH at 85–90°C.

Exceptional Clarity & Gloss

Crystal-clear transparency showcases the natural colour and texture of the meat, boosting retail shelf appeal and consumer confidence.

Superior Puncture & Tear Resistance

Multi-layer construction provides outstanding durability, protecting against bone-in cuts and handling damage during processing and distribution.

Low-Temperature Shrink Options

Available with low-temperature shrink capability to preserve product colour and reduce colour degradation during packaging.

Food-Grade & Certified

Manufactured using food-grade materials suitable for direct food contact, compliant with FDA, ISO, BRC, HACCP, and Kosher standards.

Full Customization

Packtastic offers extensive customization capabilities including:

  • Custom sizes: width 150–500mm+, length customizable

  • Custom thickness: 45–300μm (custom available)

  • Custom printing: up to 20 colours on both sides

  • Bag styles: tube bags, bottom seal bags, perforated (for high-speed automated lines)

  • Colours: clear, white, or custom PMS matching


Specifications

ParameterDetails
MaterialsPVDC/PE, EVOH/PE, PA/EVOH/PE, EVA/PE
Thickness45–300μm (custom available)
Width (Folded)150–500mm (custom available)
LengthCustomizable
Shrink Temperature85–90°C
Shrinkage Rate>50% (PVDC); >35% (EVOH)
Oxygen TransmissionHigh barrier (PVDC/EVOH); medium barrier (EVA/PA/PE) options available
PrintingUp to 20 colours on both sides
Bag StylesTube bags, bottom seal bags, perforated bags
Freezer SafeTolerable at –40°C
CertificationsFDA, ISO, BRC, HACCP, Kosher

Applications

Packtastic Meat Shrink Bags are suitable for a wide range of meat and food products:

Beef & Pork

  • Fresh beef cuts (steaks, roasts, primal cuts)

  • Ground beef and patties

  • Fresh pork (chops, roasts, ribs)

  • Bone-in and boneless cuts

Lamb & Poultry

  • Lamb and veal

  • Whole birds, parts, and processed poultry

Seafood

  • Tuna, salmon, and other fish fillets

Processed Meats

  • Deli meats, cold cuts, ham, and sausages

Cheese

  • Blocks, wedges, and processed cheese


Why Choose Packtastic?

Superior Barrier Performance

Whether you choose PVDC or EVOH, Packtastic delivers stable, reliable oxygen and moisture barrier performance to maximise product shelf life. PVDC maintains barrier properties even in high-humidity cold-chain conditions.

Proven Shelf Life Extension

Extend fresh meat shelf life from 3–5 days to 7–9 days with PVDC, or achieve up to 90 days for pasteurized products. EVOH barriers can extend vacuum-packed fresh red meat shelf life from 7 days to up to 28 days under refrigeration.

Low Minimum Order Quantities

Packtastic understands that businesses come in all sizes. With low MOQs, we make high-quality meat shrink bags accessible for small-batch producers, specialty butchers, and startups—not just large-scale processors.

Customization Expertise

From size and thickness to full-colour printing and specialised bag styles, Packtastic provides end-to-end customisation to match your brand identity and product requirements.

Quality Assurance

ISO 9001:2015 certified production with FDA, BRC, and Kosher compliance options. All materials are food-grade and suitable for direct food contact.

Factory-Direct Pricing

Manufactured in our own facilities, Packtastic offers competitive wholesale pricing without compromising on quality.

One-Stop Service

From material selection to finished printed bags, Packtastic provides end-to-end solutions under one roof.


Packaging & Shipping

  • Packaging: Cartons or wrapped pallets

  • Shipping: Ocean, land, air, express available

  • Port: Tianjin, Shanghai, Ningbo


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