Lidding and Ready Meal Films – Peelable & Weldable Polyester

Multiplastics supplies one of the UK and Europe’s most complete ranges of polyester lidding films designed for ready-meal trays, fresh produce, seafood, and other food applications. Our PET-based lidding films combine heat resistance, exceptional sealing performance, and food safety compliance, making them ideal for modern packaging lines.

Whether you require ovenable lidding films for ready meal trays, peelable
polyester sealing films for fresh produce, or anti-fog lidding film for
microwavable packaging, we offer solutions tailored to your product, process,
and sustainability goals.

Film Properties
Our polyester (PET) lidding films deliver superior performance across key
packaging demands:

• High tensile strength for secure sealing and durability
• Excellent puncture resistance to protect against handling damage
• Ovenable and microwavable – withstanding cooking temperatures without
compromising safety
• High barrier properties for extended shelf life in chilled or ambient storage
• High-gloss finish for premium shelf presentation
• Aluminium Oxide (AlOx) coatings for high clarity and superior gas barrier
without metal foil
• Anti-mist / anti-fog coating for clear visibility in chilled and heated displays

Explore our compostable lidding film alternatives for sustainable packaging options.

Seal Technologies
We provide lidding films engineered for multiple sealing applications:

• Weld-seal polyester lidding films – strong, tamper-evident seals for secure product integrity
• Peelable-seal polyester lidding films – consumer-friendly opening for fresh produce, ready meals,
and deli products
• Perforated and punched formats – for breathable packaging of fresh produce
• Laminated constructions – optimised for barrier, printability, and sealing to different tray materials

Applications by Food Type

Our lidding films are suitable for:
• Ready meals – ovenable and microwavable tray lidding with weld or peel seals
• Fresh produce – breathable peelable films for fruit, salads, and vegetables
• Seafood – high-barrier, anti-fog weld seals for fresh and frozen products
• Deli & chilled meals – printable lidding for premium branding and consumer appeal

Why Choose Multiplastics
• Complete range of PET-based lidding films for diverse food applications
• Expertise in film performance optimisation for higher machine speeds and reduced pack costs
• UK & European supply with consistent quality through rigorous supplier audits
• Custom solutions including print, perforation, coatings, and sustainable options

View our flow wrap and HFFS/VFFS films for complementary packaging solutions.

All our raw material suppliers and sites are rigorously audited to ensure we supply the highest quality products of a consistently high quality from one month to the next, ensuring we deliver a product that you can trust with customer service you won't find anywhere else.

Whether you want to increase machine speeds, reduce pack costs, extend your shelf-life or simply cut down on packaging waste Multiplastics are here to help. Contact us today for further information, or for a full review of your packaging.