Our ovenable films are performance films for oven and microwavable applications. They can withstand temperatures up to 200⁰C for 90 minutes and feature laser perforation for steam release. It comprises a high-performance polyester film laminate on a reel, suitable for standard packing lines and ultra-high cooking temperatures.
Ovenable films allow food producers to take products from filling line to consumer’s oven in the same pack. These films are engineered to withstand higher temperatures, typically up to around 200°C for defined cooking times, while maintaining seal integrity, clarity and barrier performance.
Easy-peel and weld-seal films are ideal for various cooking methods. Our ovenable films, whether plain or printed, seal to most RPET, APET, and CPET trays, with the option to incorporate anti-fog features for improved on-shelf and cooking visibility.
From a brand owner’s point of view, ovenable films are not simply a materials choice; they are a platform decision that affects operations, product quality and consumer perception. On the operational side, a pack that can remain in the same tray and lid through filling, sealing, storage, transport and cooking removes a whole series of intermediate steps. Fewer transfers mean fewer opportunities to spill, damage or contaminate product, which usually translates into cleaner lines, more predictable yields and less rework.
Our clients often find that a well specified ovenable format unlocks efficiency gains that are difficult to achieve with traditional re-tray or re-pack workflows. From the consumer’s perspective, the attraction is straightforward. The tray moves from fridge or freezer to oven and then to plate with minimal effort, less washing up and less decision making at the end of a long day.
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Ovenable films should be validated on its own tray line, but in practice most solutions sit within a handful of proven materials. At Aropack, we produce ovenable laminates with advanced barrier protection to custom finishes and each element is designed to enhance performance, product life, and shelf impact.
Available in sizes from 60mm to 1500mm reel wide.
Digital, flexo and gravure print up to 9 colours.
Matt, gloss, paper touch, de-metalized, unprinted and spot finish.
Available with oxygen, moisture, light and puncture barriers.
Heat sealable and suitable for hot and cold filling.
Recyclable mono materials or multi-layer laminates.
Ovenable films are used wherever the pack must go directly into an oven or microwave without repacking. Typical applications include:
Ovenable film is where rigid and flexible packaging meet. It is the thin technical layer that makes your tray, cup or pot actually perform on shelf: keeping oxygen and moisture out, holding modified atmosphere in, sealing reliably at high speeds and still opening cleanly in the consumer’s hand.
Moving to recycle ovenable film that matches the tray polymer makes it easier to design mono material packs that fit local recycling streams. While ovenable solutions are currently based on polyester-dominant structures, our mono-PET ovenable films are designed to be recyclable within existing streams.
PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) films are also becoming more relevant as mono PET ovenable lidding films incorporate PCR content, which can fit into existing PET recycling systems where local infrastructure supports them. Our team can help you understand what is technically possible and what is realistically recognised in the markets you sell into.
When we support an ovenable project, we start by understanding our client’s product and process in detail, including the recipe profile, tray material and shape, filling and sealing conditions, storage regime and the cooking instructions. On that basis, we specify a ovenable film structure with a clearly defined temperature and time window, confirm tray compatibility, agree on peelable or weldable lids and any features such as anti fog, laser perforation or tailored barrier levels, and produce either plain reels or fully printed lidding as a strong, retail ready branding surface. We then process line trials to fine tune the laminate film structure so that ensure film runs reliably on your equipment, meets your regulatory and shelf life targets .
Here are some of the most common queries we get about our ovenable films.
Our standard ovenable films can typically withstand temperatures up to 220–230°C (428–446°F), depending on dwell time and film structure.
Ovenable films are ideal for ready meals, frozen entrees, marinated proteins, and bake-in-tray items. They’re commonly used in both retail and foodservice formats.
Yes. Our ovenable films can be engineered with barrier layers to protect against moisture, grease, oxygen, and aroma — maintaining product quality before cooking.
Yes. Most of our ovenable films are dual-ovenable, meaning they’re suitable for both conventional and microwave ovens — offering convenience and flexibility to consumers.
Ovenable film can be sealed to CPET, aluminium foil trays, and certain coated cardboard trays. We’ll help you match the correct film to your base material.
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is possible with some ovenable film structures, particularly when combined with appropriate trays or thermoformed bases. Vacuum is less common but may be possible in select formats.
Flat Bottom Pouch
Recyclable Films
Flow Wrap Film
Lidding Films
Re-closable Films
