What is a Release Liner?

A release liner is a strip of material coated on one or both sides with a releasing agent used for nearly all products utilizing a mastic or adhesive coating such as tapes or labels. The release liner is the thin strip of material pulled away from the sticky side of the adhesive side of a product.

What Are Release Liners Made Of?

Release liners are typically made of either a paper or plastic material available in different variations based on the application they are required for. Paper release liners are typically made from specialty paper but can utilize a poly or clay coating whereas plastic release liners make use of different plastic resins which can be mixed to alter the density of the release liner.

What Are They Used For?

The applications are nearly endless for release liners. Any industry that makes use of self adhesive materials will generally require a release liner of some form. Most often release liners are found on tapes or labels, however the manufacturing process of release liners is highly customizable to meet the requirements of an application.

Typical Release Liner uses include:

• Labels/Tapes
• Envelopes
• Construction/Roofing
• Graphic Arts
• Medical/Hygiene
• Aviation
• Electronics
• Gas/Moisture Sealing

Release liners can be manufactured to be highly durable, weather resistant, temperature resistant and tear resistant based on the needs of the client.

For more information about Release Liners, contact Fox River Associates today!