The best known option for PVC substitution is PET G. PET G provides good results in shrinking and overall coverage. It is non-toxic, and provides good compatibility with various plastic bottles. PET G gives an exceptional output in the steam shrink tunnel. There is scope for improvement in the heat shrink tunnel of PET G due to its high density. Next PET G is another substrate opted for after PVC. Like PET G, next PET G is also non-hazardous and provides excellent results with HDPE, PET or PP containers. And here’s the best part, the price of Next PET G is quite competitive than PVC. Hence, it is considered as the most opted replacement of PVC. The next in line is oriented polystyrene (OPS). It is most prevalent in Japan for the purpose of refrigeration. It is usually opted for when the PET G shrink sleeves is not adequate and PVC is not an option. It is environmentally friendly and costly as compared to PET G. LDPET is another choice over PVC. LDPET is dimensionally stable than OPS. Let’s discuss “TruCycl” – the first recyclable shrink sleeves in India. It is the only substrate that can be recycled and reused in the industry repeatedly. It’s relatively recent in the market but has already created a stir. The next option for shrink sleeves that is created from organic sources like sugarcane and corn starch, polylactic acid (PLA) is completely biodegradable but highly priced. The substrate that fits your bill in terms of design, container, shrink tunnel, sustainability criteria and budget will be the correct choice. Running from pillar to post in quest for sustainability but not consulting an expert technical packaging partner will sabotage your entire development project. It’s time for you to ask a proficient packaging partner the best-fit solution.