Protection that the consumer can smell
Aluminium foil does not absorb or transmit odours, so it prevents the tobacco aroma from dissipating and protects the tobacco from drying out or picking up moisture. The foil is laminated to a paper backing that gives the liner body, stiffness and a clean fold, and the aluminium surface has natural antibacterial properties that meet hygiene standards for packaging in contact with tobacco.
Colours, embossing and printing
Standard liners are silver or gold; we also supply coloured and lacquered foils so you can match any shade of your pack design. The foil can be embossed with a pattern or your brand, printed, or laminated with a protective layer. Foil-free metallised paper liners are available as a lighter alternative for markets that require it.
Specification for your packer
Reel width, core size and outer diameter are set to your HLP or other packer; typical laminates use 6.35 µm aluminium on 20–25 g/m² paper for a total of 45–60 g/m². We confirm the embossing pattern and the registration with your packer's foil station before production.
Typical specifications
| Parameter | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Aluminium thickness | 6.35 µm standard; 6–9 µm available |
| Total basis weight | 45–80 g/m² laminate (paper backing 20–25 g/m²) |
| Colours | Silver, gold, coloured and lacquered; metallised paper as a foil-free option |
| Finish | Plain, embossed (pattern or logo), printed |
| Reel width | 80–150 mm depending on pack format; 76 mm core typical |
| Minimum order | One pallet within the EU; one container for sea freight |
