Glassine paper is a smooth and sustainable packaging that is used in food and other industrial applications. At our company, this paper is available in custom dimensions and GSMs. So you can fulfill your packaging requirements the way you want.

Our company gives affordable rates and free shipping for all orders of glassine wraps and helps you reduce the overall packaging cost. We offer unlimited customization and up-to-the-mark raw material to give you the best available glassine sheets.

What Is Glassine Paper?

Glassine paper sheets are smooth and translucent and are grease-resistant. These paper sheets are manufactured by a process called supercalendering of wood pulp fibers at high pressure. Glassine wrap is designed for:

• Air resistant
• Moisture resistant
• Oil resistant
• Recyclable

Glassine sheets are used in industries where product protection and surface clarity are both important. This material offers a non-abrasive surface that prevents scratches on sensitive items such as stickers and documents. Brands can associate this paper with sustainability and food safety, as we carefully manufacture it considering the current consumer demand. Some of the common applications are as follows:

• Food Packaging
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Label and Sticker Backing
• Archival Storage
• Retail and Luxury Packaging

How Glassine Paper Is Manufactured

This food wrapping paper is manufactured through a controlled redlining and compression process that changes the physical structure of cellulose fibers. The core material is kraft paper that undergoes special treatment to become translucent.

Fiber Refining Process

In this process, wood pulp is refined to break down fibers into a uniform slurry. The fiber refining process improves the paper density and reduces the porosity. This reduction in porosity is essential for barrier performance.

Sheet Formation

The refined pulp is then converted to thin sheets using paper manufacturing machines under controlled moisture conditions. During sheet formation, the thickness of the paper is kept consistent for transparency.

Supercalendering

Supercalendring is a process which passes that paper through heated rollers under high pressure. This step flattens the paper fibers and creates a smooth and glossy surface. At the end of supercalendaring, you will get a translucent and resistant sheet of paper.

Finishing Treatment

This is an optional step where optional coatings are applied to enhance the grease and moisture resistance properties of glassine, just like wax paper. The selection of coatings is done based on the intended industrial application.

By passing the wood fiber from the above-mentioned steps, brands get custom glassine paper with the following properties:

Types Of Glassine Paper

The different types of glassine paper rolls and sheets are based on their industrial applications. Some of the common ones are as follows:

• Standard Glassine Paper: Thai is used for wrapping to interleaving, and as a general protective packaging
• Colored Glassine Paper: colored paper is manufactured via different dyes for branding and decorative wrapping, specifically in retail applications.
• Silicone-Coated Glassine: Just like parchment paper, silicone-coated glassine has non-stick properties. This type is used as a release paper for labels and adhesive-backed materials.
• Food-Grade Glassine Paper: To comply with the food safety standards and FDA regulations, this type of glassine paper bag or sheets is specially designed for food wrapping.

Glassine Paper vs Wax Paper

Glassine is often compared to wax paper due to its similar appearance. Nonetheless, they both serve different purposes. Glassine paper bags and sheets are manufactured with grease-resistant properties without the application of any coatings. On the other hand, wax paper has a wax coating. This coating melts under high heat and can be used for short-term food wrapping applications.

Printing For A Professional Look 

When customs look for “glassine paper near me” they also look for a printed paper. This is because brands have the main purpose of promoting themselves and protecting their products. You can use the printed glassine wrapping paper manufactured by our company and enhance your sales due to a catchy product presentation. The printing processes that I have for the customer are as follows:

• Offset printing
• Screen printing
• Digital printing
• Flexography

Order Now!

Order your custom glassine paper from Custom Grease Paper to enhance the presentation of your product. From food to retail packaging, this paper will give you an effective packaging solution. So book your order now and enhance your sales!