Sleeve

The packaging that wraps, communicates and transforms.

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One shrink sleeve it's a heat-shrink sleeve that adapts to the container and takes advantage of its entire surface to communicate: brand, design, information and promotions. In an increasingly competitive retail fixture, it is a solution that differentiate, protect and enhance the visual impact from the very beginning.

Our materials, such as PETG and PETC, develop their full contraction potential in steam tunnels, the most precise and efficient system for sleeve shrink wrapping, especially for containers with complex geometries.
Unlike hot air, steam transmits heat in a uniform and controlled manner, allowing the material to adapt to the container through progressive shrinkage, without deformation or creases.
Why choose our materials for your steam processes?
  • Perfect fit to the container contour
  • Higher graphic definition
  • Stability in curved or conical areas
  • Reduction of defects in the process

At Universal Sleeve We are national leaders in the manufacture of sleeves and work with major manufacturers across multiple sectors. We are driven by challenges, precision and high standards: which is why our service is designed to ensure the final result is flawless.

Real advantages over conventional labelling

Maximum visibility and 360-degree communication

The sleeve covers the entire container, enabling a wrap-around design that clearly and impactfully communicates the brand, information and promotions.

Premium presence in-store

It delivers a high-quality finish that enhances product perception and sets it apart from the competition from the very first moment.

Protection and durability without compromising on design

It offers excellent mechanical and thermal resistance, maintaining an impeccable aesthetic even in demanding conditions.

Versatility for promotions and personalisation

Ideal for launching limited editions or adapting the design without changing the base packaging. Agility to respond to the market with no additional costs.

Logistics optimisation and product grouping

It makes it possible to create multipacks without altering the contents, facilitating storage and transport while reducing the number of stock-keeping units.

Why choose our sleeves?

01

Finishes and special effects
We offer a wide range of effects to differentiate your product:
metallics, pearlescents, holographics, invisible inks, phosphorescents, among others.
Furthermore, we continuously develop new applications to cover specific needs in food, drinks, cosmetics and chemical products.

02

Top quality, consistency and production capacity
At Universal Sleeve we have a state-of-the-art technological park and a production capacity of over 500 million units annually.

03

Rotogravure
Ideal for long or recurring print runs with maximum quality. Excellent definition and unique metallic finishes.
Optimised costs for long print runs.

04

High-definition flexography
Our line of high-definition flexography it complements rotogravure by offering an agile, versatile and highly competitive solution.
Allows printing with a high colour homogeneity, excellent sharpness and optimal technical performance across different substrates and print runs.

Available materials

At Universal Sleeve we offer solutions in PETG, PETC and PET with PCR, tailored to both the technical requirements of the packaging and the sustainability goals of each brand.

PETG – Glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate

Ideal for: Packaging with complex geometries and high visual impact.
Available sizes: 35 / 40 / 45 µm
Finishes: Transparent · White · Matt
Key benefit: Maximum shrinkage (up to 75–80%) and excellent gloss, ideal for wraparound designs and those with high aesthetic standards.

CPET — Crystalline polyethylene terephthalate

Ideal for: Containers with moderate shapes requiring greater dimensional stability.
Available sizes: 35 / 40 / 45 µm
Finishes: Transparent · White · Matt
Key benefit: Medium shrinkage (60–65%) with excellent stability during the heat-shrink process.

RPET — Polyethylene terephthalate with recycled content

Ideal for: Brands looking to reduce their environmental footprint without compromising performance or visual quality.
Available sizes: 35 / 40 / 45 µm
Finishes: Transparent* · White* · Matt*
Key benefit: It contains between 30–50% of post-consumer recycled (PCR) material, improving the packaging’s sustainability profile and promoting the circular economy.

*Finishes on versions with PCR may show slight visual variations depending on the percentage of recycled material.

Available thicknesses

35 µm → Cost optimisation and higher performance per reel.
40 µm Perfect balance between strength and efficiency.
45 µm → Greater rigidity and strength for demanding applications.

What material to choose?

If your container has pronounced curves → PETG It is the best option.
If you are looking for stability and shrinkage control → PETC.
If your priority is sustainability and the circular economy → PET scan with CRP.

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