CaCO3-filled PE film stretched to create micro-pores for breathability.
Product · Breathable PE Film
Custom Breathable PE Film for Hygiene Products.
Microporous breathable PE film for baby diaper, sanitary pad and underpad backsheets. Custom print, manufacturer-direct, FOB Xiamen.
50+
Years Manufacturing
Reel
MOQ Basis
8c
Flexo Colours
SKU · BRF-001
100–1,750 mm Web Width
CaCO3 PE · Microporous · Flexo Printed
01 — Overview
Breathable PE film is a microporous or micro-perforated flexible polyethylene film that allows air and water vapour to pass through while remaining liquid-resistant. It is the essential backsheet material for baby diapers, sanitary pads, underpads and other hygiene products — keeping the product dry against the skin while allowing breathability for comfort. Tansox manufactures breathable PE film in microporous and printed formats.
02 — Product Variants
Six structures, one production line.
Every variant ships from the same Quanzhou facility, with shared tooling, shared QA and a single project manager from artwork to FOB.
Mechanically perforated film for higher airflow in premium hygiene applications.
Custom-printed breathable film for branded diaper and pad backsheets.
Breathable film bonded to non-woven for combined barrier and softness.
Tinted breathable film in white, blue, pink or custom brand colours.
Textured surface breathable film for premium softness aesthetics.
03 — Specifications
Built to your spec sheet, not ours.
The table below covers our standard manufacturing window. We routinely engineer outside of it — share your WVTR target, gauge requirement and line speed and we'll propose a structure.
Tech Drawing
REF · DWG-BRF-2025
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Size RangeWeb width 100–1,750 mm. Gauge 15–35 micron typical · Custom widths available.
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Material StructuresCaCO3-filled PE Perforated PE Breathable Laminate
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Printing MethodFlexographic printing, up to 8 colours. Pantone-matched on breathable substrate.
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MOQReel-based MOQ — confirm with sales team.
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Sample Lead Time10–20 days printed · 5–10 days unprinted.
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Production Lead Time25–40 days after artwork approval, depending on structure and quantity.
04 — Special Finishes
Six tactile finishes to give the pack presence on shelf.
Gold Sand
F-01
Brushed
F-02
3D Emboss
F-03
Aluminized
F-04
Hot Stamp
F-05
Spot UV
F-06
05 — Markets We Serve
Built for baby care, feminine hygiene & incontinence.
Tansox breathable film ships to diaper manufacturers, pad converters and hygiene product brands. Click any category for material recommendations.
06 — Why Tansox
A half-century of flexible packaging, one factory floor.
50 Years Manufacturing Experience
Founded in 1976. Three generations of operators on the gravure presses, with a 220-person workforce in our Quanzhou plant.
ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Certified
Tansox operates ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified management systems, issued by EACC and accredited by CNAS under the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement. Every production lot ships with COA, retain samples and gravure colour-match reports.
FOB Xiamen · FOB Quanzhou · EXW
Three Incoterms, two ports, one consolidated container per customer. Average ocean transit to US West Coast: 18 days.
07 — Frequently Asked
Questions buyers ask before quote.
Breathable film is a microporous or perforated PE film that allows air and water vapour to pass through while blocking liquid. In baby diaper manufacturing, it is used as the outer backsheet — the layer against the baby's clothing — allowing skin ventilation while preventing leakage. Tansox supplies breathable film in reel format to diaper manufacturers' backsheet lamination lines.
Microporous film is made by blending calcium carbonate (CaCO3) into PE and stretching it — the stretch creates micro-pores that allow vapour transmission. Micro-perforated film uses mechanical needles to create larger holes — giving higher airflow but lower liquid barrier. Microporous is standard for premium diaper backsheets; micro-perforated suits applications where maximum breathability is the priority.
Yes. Tansox prints breathable film via flexographic press, up to 8 colours, Pantone-matched. Printed breathable film is used for branded diaper backsheets carrying size, product and brand information. A printed pre-production sample is supplied for approval before the full run.
