IntegraScore® Feature with Slider Zipper Doubles Convenience for Consumers

Source: Curwood Marketing Communications

Date: 12/6/2004

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(OSHKOSH, Wisconsin) – Curwood’s IntegraScore® convenience opening feature can be combined with press-to-close or a slider zipper in horizontal and vertical form/fill/seal (HFFS/VFFS) applications to give consumers easy opening and resealable features in one package.

The IntegraScore feature is achieved by applying a continuous, controlled score to a multi-layered film. Curwood’s proprietary system controls the scoring to the proper layers, ensuring the barrier protection is not compromised, while providing the convenience of an easy-opening system. This controlled system even allows the feature to be applied to a forming web without compromising the barrier or strength needed during the F/F/S process.

Consumers simply tear and remove the top (hood) of the package to expose the press-to-close or slider zipper closure system. This eliminates the need for a scissors, knife or sharp tool to open the package. Combining the IntegraScore feature with various zipper systems provides consumers both easy opening and resealability.