Materials & compliance
PVC or PET film for blister packs?
Short answer
Both work. PVC is the long-standing blister film for medicines: it forms and seals easily, and AVI makes it as the AVI Blis grade for pharmaceutical blisters. PET (APET or PETG) is chosen where the brief asks for PVC-free or recyclable packaging; PETG suits deeper or tougher blisters.
Part of the guide: PVC, blister and specialty films guide
- Pharma PVC gradeAVI Blis
- PVC grades6
AVI's blister films
- PVC Film Manufacturer — AVI Blis, Form, Print, Box, Lam & Card6 PVC film grades from AVI Global Plast — AVI Blis, Box, Form, Lam, Print and Card — 10,000 TPA capacity for pharma,...
- APET Sheets for Thermoforming, Printing & PackagingAVI Global Plast produces high-quality APET sheets for thermoforming, blister and box packaging. Customisable...
- PETG Sheets for Thermoforming & Medical PackagingHigh-performance PETG sheets with crystal clarity, durability, and easy formability for thermoforming applications...
- Pharma Blister PackagingAVI Blis blister film for pharma packaging — DMF-registered, free from heavy metals, ISO 9001:2015, EU and REACH...
Compared
| PVC | APET | PETG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forming | Easy, wide window | Good | Very good, deep draws |
| Sealing to foil or board | Well established | Needs matched lacquer | Needs matched lacquer |
| Recycling | Limited | PET stream | PET stream |
| Typical use | Pharma blisters, retail | Retail blisters, boxes | Deep or tough blisters, medical |
Choosing
For medicines, start from the approved pack and the regulatory file; changing film means revalidation. For retail and consumer goods, PET makes recycling claims easier.
Related questions
Does AVI make PVC film for card and print as well?
Yes: AVI's six PVC grades are AVI Blis, Box, Form, Lam, Print and Card.