On November 2, DESU completed a new shipment of APET rigid plastic sheet rolls to a customer in Malaysia. This batch includes 35 tons of 0.45mm-thick PET rolls with a width of 815mm, mainly used for food packaging and thermoforming applications.
- Superior Food-Grade Safety Standards: Our sheets are made from 100% new food-grade PET raw materials, fully complying with US FDA and EU food safety standards. They are free of heavy metals and harmful substances, providing the safest protection for your fresh produce packaging, fast food takeout boxes, and elegant pastry trays.
- Excellent physical properties and processing adaptability: A precise thickness of 0.45mm ensures the rigidity and support strength of the packaging box while also saving material and reducing costs. A uniform width of 815mm perfectly matches mainstream thermoforming machine molds, effectively reducing cutting waste and improving production efficiency. Its high transparency and crystal-like luster vividly showcase the original color of food, stimulating consumers’ desire to buy.
- Environmental protection and sustainability: As a recyclable plastic, APET material actively responds to the global call for sustainable development. Choosing DESU’s environmentally friendly rigid plastic sheets is not only choosing a high-quality product, but also choosing responsibility for the future of the planet.
As a professional PET sheet manufacturer and exporter, DESU has been focusing on the production of high-quality APET rigid film that meets food-grade and environmental standards. The PET sheet rolls are widely used for food trays, fruit boxes, cake containers, blister packaging, and other thermoformed products.
Superior Properties of DESU APET Rigid Plastic Sheet Rolls
APET (Amorphous Polyethylene Terephthalate) is known for its high transparency, gloss, and excellent impact strength. Unlike PVC or PS sheets, APET is 100% recyclable, making it a sustainable choice for packaging manufacturers worldwide.
Key advantages include:
- Crystal-clear transparency for excellent product display
- Good stiffness and formability, suitable for automatic thermoforming machines
- Excellent chemical resistance to oils and acids
- Food contact safety, compliant with FDA and EU standards
- Eco-friendly material, recyclable and non-toxic
The 0.45mm thick PET sheet is ideal for medium-weight food trays and containers. Combined with DESU’s precise thickness control and uniform surface finish, it ensures stable forming performance and perfect edge cutting during thermoforming.
Reliable Supply & Export to Global Markets
DESU exports PET sheet rolls to more than 40 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, UAE, Chile, and Spain.
Each shipment follows strict quality inspection — including thickness tolerance, transparency testing, and roll uniformity — to ensure stable and safe product performance during thermoforming and food contact use.
For this shipment to Malaysia, DESU provided customized specifications according to the client’s packaging line requirements. The rolls are individually wrapped and palletized, ensuring safety during sea transportation.
Applications in the Food Packaging Industry
- APET rigid sheet rolls are widely used for:
- Disposable food trays, fruit clamshells, cake boxes
- Thermoformed containers for bakery and salad packaging
- Blister packaging for consumer goods
- Lid films and inner layers for laminated materials
Compared with PP or PVC, APET provides better clarity, rigidity, and safety, making it one of the most popular materials in modern food-grade thermoforming packaging.
Commitment to Quality and Sustainability
At DESU, sustainability is a key priority. All PET sheet rolls are manufactured from virgin or RPET materials with advanced extrusion lines, minimizing energy consumption and material waste. The production strictly complies with ISO quality management and food contact regulations, ensuring every roll meets global standards.
❓ FAQ — Common Questions About APET Rigid Plastic Sheet Rolls
Q1: What is the thickness range of DESU PET sheet rolls?
Our PET rigid sheets are available from 0.18mm to 1.7mm, suitable for different thermoforming and packaging requirements.
Q2: Are APET sheets safe for food packaging?
Yes. All APET sheets from DESU are food-grade, BPA-free, and meet FDA and EU safety regulations.
Q3: Can DESU provide custom sizes or colors?
Yes, we offer custom width, thickness, and color options (clear, white, black, or frosted) according to customer needs.
Q4: What’s the difference between APET and PETG sheets?
APET is more rigid and cost-effective for food trays and boxes, while PETG has better impact resistance and is suitable for high-end or printed packaging.
Q5: Does DESU supply RPET (recycled PET) sheets?
Yes. We provide both virgin and recycled PET sheet rolls, helping customers achieve sustainable packaging goals.
Q6: What is the typical shelf life and oxygen barrier of your APET sheets for fresh food applications?
Our standard rigid APET sheets offer excellent clarity and stiffness but are not a high-barrier material against gases like oxygen. For applications requiring extended shelf life for sensitive products (like fresh meat or prepared salads), we recommend our APET/PE barrier sheets or exploring our range of coated options. Please contact our technical team to discuss your specific barrier requirements.
Q7: Can these shee be used for microwaveable or freezer-safe containers?
Yes, our APET sheets perform exceptionally well in freezer conditions, remaining tough and crack-resistant. However, standard APET is not recommended for microwave use, as it can warp under high heat. For microwaveable applications, we offer CPET (Crystallized PET) sheets which are designed to withstand high temperatures. Let us know your needs, and we can guide you to the right material.
Q8: How are the drop resistance and stacking capacity of this 0.45mm thick APET sheet? What specific products is it suitable for packaging?
Our 0.45mm thick APET sheet is precisely formulated and processed, possessing excellent impact strength and rigidity. It is ideal for making food packaging boxes requiring a certain load-bearing capacity and protection, such as fruit preservation trays, sushi platter bases, electronic product inner packaging, and multi-layer stacked pastry boxes, ensuring no deformation or breakage during transportation and display.
Q9: Is the heating window of this sheet wide during high-speed thermoforming? Is the demolding performance good?
DESU’s APET sheets are renowned for their excellent thermal stability and wide thermoforming temperature range, which greatly facilitates thermoforming processes and effectively reduces scrap rates. At the same time, the sheet surface is smooth, demolding is smooth, and it does not stick to the mold, significantly improving your production line efficiency and making it an ideal choice for continuous thermoforming production.
Q10: We are looking for high-transparency, low-haze plastic sheets for high-end gift packaging. Can your products meet our requirements?
Absolutely. DESU’s high-transparency rigid APET sheets are designed for such high-end applications. Their extremely low haze and crystal-clear visual effect greatly enhance the perceived quality of packaged goods. Widely used in cosmetic packaging, gift box windows, and high-end food blister packs, they are an excellent material for showcasing brand sophistication.
Q11: Besides the 815mm width, can you provide other custom widths or special colors of APET sheets?
Yes. DESU has strong capabilities in custom plastic sheet production. In addition to standard specifications, we can provide custom APET sheets of different widths, thicknesses, and even various colors based on your mold dimensions and specific requirements. Please provide your specific technical parameters, and our engineering team will provide you with a customized solution.
