Light-Blocker Film

Volm Light-Blocker Half-N-Half and poly bags extend shelf life by 12 to 17 days over traditional poly and paper bags for Russet potatoes on the measurement of weight loss. When measured by greening*, the shelf-life extension was unlimited with the Light Blocker Half-N-Half And poly bags versus traditional poly and paper bags for yellow, red and Russet potato varieties. Light Blocker Half-N-Half and poly bags block greater than 99.5% of all visible and ultraviolet light.

Most Common Uses

Potatoes

Product Detail

Features

Prevents greening
High graphic capability
Available in mesh or clear poly back
Automated packing
Compatible with CloseIt® clips

CLAF Bio Fabric contains 96% biobased content, which is the percentage ratio of non-fossil organic carbon. It highly exceeds the minimum standard of 25% set by the USDA BioPreferred. Program for biobased products. It is made with resins based on sugarcane, a highly renewable resource. It is also compatible with the current polyethylene recycle stream. CLAF Bio Fabric provides a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based mesh.

Ultratech® mesh: A sustainable mesh packaging alternative that uses less material and fossil fuel in production and transportation.

Wicket: Holes punched in the top part of bag that allow for placement on automated filling machines.

CloseIt by Bedford: All-plastic bag closure clip.

* Volm recently engaged the Michigan State University School of Packaging with the purpose of researching the best bag to prolong potato shelf life during retail storage.