Why Phthalate-Free and Chlorine-Free Films Matter in Public Spaces?

Public spaces such as airports, shopping centers, hospitals, hotels, offices, schools and retail stores use printed graphics across walls, windows, signages and promotional displays. These graphics need to deliver clear visuals while also meeting practical requirements related to durability, printability and material selection.

Phthalate-free and chlorine-free green graphic films offer an alternative to conventional PVC-based materials, helping businesses align graphic applications with their sustainability goals.

Importance of Film Composition

Graphic films can remain installed in public spaces for extended periods and are often used in high-traffic environments. This makes the choice of substrate important, particularly when businesses are evaluating materials for indoor and outdoor applications.

Two considerations are increasingly relevant when selecting graphic films:

• Phthalate-free construction
• Chlorine-free or PVC-free construction

These characteristics help businesses move towards alternative film solutions while continuing to meet the visual and functional requirements of printed graphics.

Phthalate-Free Graphic Films

Phthalate-free films are produced without phthalate-based plasticizers. For public-space graphics, this provides businesses with an option when material composition is an important part of their procurement or sustainability specifications.

They can be considered for applications such as:

• Retail and point-of-sale graphics
• Indoor wall graphics
• Promotional displays
• Office and commercial graphics
• Signage and visual communication

Choosing phthalate-free materials can therefore be one part of a broader approach to responsible material selection.

What Does Chlorine-Free Mean?

Chlorine-free films avoid chlorine-containing polymers such as PVC. A chlorine-free approach can be particularly relevant for brands and printers looking to reduce their dependence on conventional PVC graphic materials. It allows graphic applications to be considered from both performance and material perspectives.

For public spaces, the choice can be relevant where businesses are looking for:

• PVC-free alternatives
• Different material constructions
• Sustainable graphic solutions
• Applications requiring reliable print performance

Green Graphic Films for Public-Space Graphics

Green Graphic Films by Cosmo Films are PVC-free, BOPP-based graphic films developed as an alternative for sustainable graphic applications. They are phthalate-free and halogen-free, making them suitable for businesses looking beyond conventional PVC graphic films.

The films support several commonly used digital printing technologies, including:

• Solvent printing
• Eco-solvent printing
• UV printing
• HP Latex printing

Green Graphic Films are available in 90µ & 120µ, in gloss and matte finishes, along with grey and clear adhesive options, giving printers flexibility based on the intended application.

Public-space graphics need more than an appealing appearance. They must remain suitable for their intended environment and support the requirements of printers, brands and facility managers.

Green Graphic Films offer up to 12 months of outdoor durability and up to 18 months of indoor durability when used with the recommended lamination combination. This makes them suitable for a range of temporary and medium-term graphic applications.

Material selection is becoming an important part of how businesses approach graphic applications. While print quality and durability remain essential, factors such as material composition and sustainability are also increasingly considered during procurement.

Phthalate-free and chlorine-free films provide an alternative approach for businesses seeking to reduce their use of conventional PVC-based graphic materials. For printers, signage providers and brands, these films can support applications where both visual performance and material considerations matter

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What material is the green graphic film made from?

A. The film is manufactured using advanced Polymeric BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) technology, providing excellent dimensional stability, printability, and durability.

2. How does Cosmo Green Graphic Film compare with traditional PVC films?

A. Compared to PVC films, Cosmo Green Graphic Films offer:

• Better sustainability

• No chlorine content

• No harmful plasticizers 

• Recyclability

• Comparable print performance

• Excellent dimensional stability

• Superior optical clarity in over-lamination

• No yellowing overtime

3. Are green graphic films safe for the environment?

A. Yes. It contains:

• No PVC

• No chlorine

• No harmful plasticizers 

• Recyclable polyolefin construction

making it an environmentally responsible choice.

4. Does Cosmo Green Graphic Film contain PVC?

A. No. Cosmo Green Graphic Film is 100% PVC-free, making it a more sustainable choice for graphic applications.

5. Why does PVC lamination develop a yellow tone?

A. PVC-based laminates may develop yellowing over time due to material ageing and environmental exposure. Cosmo Green Graphic Over-Lamination Film is designed to maintain clarity and avoid yellow tone development.