Versatile design for performance + sustainability

Meet PrimeTear™.

PrimeTear™ technology is a patent-pending laser scoring solution designed to deliver clean, reliable easy-open functionality on recyclable PE and MDO-based flexible packaging.

Developed to overcome the limitations of traditional laser scoring on elastic PE films, PrimeTear™ enables predictable tear initiation and propagation while maintaining film strength, barrier integrity, and high-speed performance. The result is an intuitive, frustration-free opening experience for food, consumer goods, and other flexible packaging applications — without compromising recyclability or package performance.

PrimeTear™ Benefits

BENEFITS

High Tensile Strength & Predictable Tear Control

Thinner , Simpler PE film Structures – No additives

Reliable Barrier Integrity vs Deep Scoring

Improved process control and faster running speeds

Lower Costs

CONVERTERS

Provides consistent, repeatable tear behavior that reduces variability, scrap, and setup time on PE films.

Enables reliable easy-open on PE films without additives, inks, or aggressive laser scoring—simplifying materials and reducing production risk.

Preserves seal strength and barrier integrity, minimizing rework, claims, and quality issues caused by deep scoring.

Adds PE easy-open capability without high-power lasers, specialty materials, or major new CAPEX.

Improves line stability and throughput, allowing higher speeds with less downtime and intervention.

BRAND OWNERS

Delivers a clean, intuitive opening that improves consumer experience while maintaining package durability.

Makes recyclable PE packaging viable without compromising consumer experience or product quality.

Protects freshness and shelf life by maintaining barrier performance, reducing leaks and product failures.

Upgrades packaging functionality while decreasing material complexity and overall packaging costs.

Ensures consistent package quality at scale, supporting reliable supply and faster time to market.

Bringing PrimeTear™ to Your Packaging

PrimeTear™ can be delivered through FlexPak’s in-house laser processing services, allowing brands and converters to access advanced easy-open functionality without new capital investment. Ideal for development and full-scale production runs.

In-House Laser Processing

PrimeTear™ integrates into existing or new LasX LaserSharp® systems, allowing converters to bring PrimeTear™ capabilities directly onto their production lines with high-speed, repeatable scoring on PE and MDO films.

Laser System Integration

PrimeTear™ performance by optimization of our laser process software and hardware to deliver a consistent easy open feature. FlexPak works with customers to develop suitable materials for consistent opening performance and package integrity.

Process & Material Optimization

FAQs

What problems does PrimeTear™ solve for PE packaging?

PrimeTear™ addresses one of the biggest limitations of recyclable PE films: inconsistent, frustrating opening performance. By enabling controlled, reliable tear behavior without aggressive scoring, PrimeTear™ allows PE packaging to meet consumer expectations while maintaining film strength, barrier integrity, and production efficiency.

- Enables easy-open functionality on recyclable PE films
- Maintains film strength, seal integrity, and barrier performance
- Eliminates the need for laser-reactive additives or specialty inks
- Supports consistent, repeatable production at scale
- Reduces risk associated with deep laser scoring

When is PrimeTear™ the right solution?

PrimeTear™ is ideal when brands or converters want to transition to recyclable PE structures, improve consumer opening experience, or add easy-open functionality without increasing material complexity, compromising package performance, or investing in new high-power laser systems.

- Designed specifically for mono-PE and MDO-PE structures
- Controlled tear initiation and propagation
- Compatibility with existing laser systems and workflows