Abstract: An opaque, oriented polymeric film structure comprises: (a) a core layer containing a thermoplastic polymeric matrix material which has a first surface and a second surface, the core layer having a plurality of voids, substantially all or all of the voids being free from a void-initiating particle and at least some of the voids being interconnected with an adjacent void in the polymeric matrix material, the number of voids not containing a void-initiating particle being sufficient to impart a significant degree of opacity to the film structure; and (b) at least one outer or skin layer containing a thermoplastic polymeric material and an effective amount of a nucleating agent to suppress cavitation in said at least one outer or skin layer. The film structure has a smooth surface and can be tailored to provide a controlled permeability, and is particularly suitable for food packaging.

Abstract: The film resulting from and the process for forming a firmly bonded film laminate combination comprising, preparing an intimate combination I of polypropylene and a maleic acid anhydride modified olefin polymer; forming a film of at least one layer of said combination I with at least one layer of a polymer II selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohol and an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer; and effecting adhesion between the layers by orienting the film.