Precision-engineered PVC films designed specifically for medical-grade urine bags, IV bags, drainage pouches and disposable healthcare packaging.
Cold PVC film is a non-thermally processed polyvinyl chloride film manufactured at lower processing temperatures to preserve its molecular structure, flexibility, and optical clarity. Unlike standard rigid PVC sheets produced by thermoforming at elevated temperatures, cold PVC film retains superior softness, translucency, and chemical resistance — properties that are critically important in medical disposable manufacturing.
In the medical disposables sector, cold PVC film is the material of choice for fabricating products such as urine collection bags, IV fluid bags, colostomy pouches, wound drainage systems, blood bags, and sterile packaging films. The film must meet stringent biocompatibility standards, withstand sterilization processes, and maintain structural integrity under clinical conditions.
The global medical disposables market, valued at over USD 380 billion in 2023, is one of the fastest-growing segments in healthcare manufacturing. Cold PVC film plays a foundational role in this ecosystem, enabling cost-effective, hygienic, and reliable production of single-use medical devices.
Medical-grade cold PVC film is formulated with non-toxic plasticizers and stabilizers, meeting ISO 10993 biocompatibility standards for prolonged skin and body-fluid contact applications.
High optical clarity allows medical professionals to visually monitor fluid levels and conditions in urine bags, IV pouches, and drainage systems without removing the device.
Resistant to gamma irradiation, EtO sterilization, and common medical disinfectants, ensuring the film maintains integrity throughout the product's sterile shelf life.
Cold PVC film retains excellent flexibility at temperatures as low as -20°C, preventing cracking or brittleness during cold-chain transport and storage of medical devices.
Available in thicknesses from 0.08mm to 1.2mm with tight tolerances of ±0.01mm, enabling consistent, defect-free production across high-speed automated medical assembly lines.
Excellent high-frequency (HF) welding and heat-sealing performance ensures leak-proof joints in urine bags, blood collection bags, and fluid management pouches — critical for patient safety.
The demand for cold PVC film in the medical disposables sector has experienced robust growth driven by aging global populations, expanding healthcare infrastructure in emerging markets, and heightened awareness of infection control following the COVID-19 pandemic. Asia-Pacific — particularly China — has emerged as both the largest producer and a rapidly growing consumer of medical-grade PVC films.
The global medical PVC film market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% through 2030, driven by surging demand for single-use medical devices, sterile packaging, and home healthcare products. Cold PVC film accounts for over 40% of all flexible medical packaging film consumption worldwide.
Regulatory pressure from the EU MDR (Medical Device Regulation) and FDA guidelines is accelerating the transition from DEHP-plasticized PVC to DINP, TOTM, and bio-based plasticizer formulations. Manufacturers investing in green chemistry are gaining significant competitive advantage in European and North American medical markets.
Leading cold PVC film producers are integrating AI-driven quality inspection systems, real-time thickness monitoring, and automated roll-to-roll defect detection on production lines. This Industry 4.0 adoption is reducing scrap rates below 0.5% and ensuring consistent medical-grade quality at scale.
Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America are witnessing rapid healthcare infrastructure buildout, creating new demand centers for affordable, reliable cold PVC film for urine bags, IV sets, and basic surgical disposables. Chinese manufacturers are well-positioned to serve these high-growth markets with competitive pricing and scalable capacity.
Post-pandemic supply chain disruptions have prompted global medical device OEMs to diversify sourcing and establish regional supplier relationships. Vertically integrated PVC film manufacturers with in-house compounding capabilities offer the supply security and customization flexibility that medical customers increasingly require.
Next-generation cold PVC films for medical applications are being developed with antimicrobial additives, RFID-compatible barrier layers, and multi-layer co-extrusion structures that combine PVC with EVA or PEVA for enhanced performance in advanced wound care, wearable medical devices, and smart packaging systems.
Cold PVC film's unique combination of flexibility, clarity, chemical resistance, and weldability makes it indispensable across a broad spectrum of medical disposable applications. Below we examine the key sectors where this material delivers critical performance.
Cold PVC film for urine bags must combine softness for patient comfort, full transparency for clinical monitoring, and absolute leak-proof HF-welded seams. The film typically ranges from 0.12mm to 0.20mm thickness with a Shore A hardness of 65–75. Dahai's medical urine bag film meets EN ISO 8669 and GB/T 18278 standards, with DEHP-free formulations available for pediatric and sensitive-patient applications.
Multi-layer cold PVC film structures are used in IV solution bags requiring USP Class VI and ISO 10993 compliance. The film must resist protein adsorption, maintain sterility under gamma irradiation, and provide oxygen barrier properties to preserve drug stability. Advanced co-extruded PVC/EVA films are replacing traditional single-layer PVC in premium IV bag applications.
Ultra-thin cold PVC films (0.06–0.10mm) with controlled tackiness are used in surgical incise drapes and wound care dressings. The film must provide a microbial barrier, conform to body contours without tearing, and be compatible with adhesive lamination processes. Antimicrobial-additive PVC films are an emerging growth segment in this application area.
Colostomy and ostomy pouches demand cold PVC films with exceptional odor barrier properties, quiet film noise characteristics, and skin-friendly surfaces. Film formulations for this application typically incorporate specialized plasticizer blends and surface treatments to achieve the required combination of flexibility, barrier performance, and patient comfort during extended wear.
Jiangsu Dahai Plastics Co., Ltd. was founded in 1996 and is a professional producer of various types of PVC film and printed PVC film, serving healthcare, packaging, construction, and consumer industries globally. We mainly produce super transparent film, ordinary transparent film, toy film, bath film, raincoat film, electrical tape film, cold film, non-stick film, decorative film, PEVA film, particles, tablecloth, shower curtain, and medical urine bag film.
The company operates more than 20 production lines with more than 450 employees, of which 30% are technical management personnel, supported by a sound management system. Our facility covers more than 120,000 square meters with an annual output exceeding 100,000 tons and annual sales surpassing 1 billion RMB. Our products are exported to South America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and other regions worldwide.
With a dedicated focus on medical-grade cold PVC film innovation, Dahai is actively building an intelligent manufacturing project for new medical materials, positioning the company at the forefront of the global medical disposables supply chain.
The total registered capital of several projects under the company group is $40 million, total assets reach $140 million. In 2018, we achieved sales of $180 million, of which exports earned $10 million USD.
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We possess laboratories accredited by China National Commission for Conformity Assessment (CNAS), equipped with many kinds of world-advanced experimental equipment and physical and chemical testing-analysis instruments. In every experiment, in every test, even the slightest difference can be detected by our machines, which greatly guarantees the quality of our products.
DAHAI continues to invest resources and works with university teams to develop products. Our technical department is constantly learning new technologies and combining them with our own situation, through which our ability to innovate is continually improving.
We import all kinds of testing machines, such as universal testing machines, Agilent GC analyzers, gloss meters, and cold-tolerance testing machines. We also establish good cooperation with professional testing companies to meet customer requirements.
Complete realization from concept to market. Dahai Plastic assists customers around the world in developing and manufacturing cold PVC film products for medical supplies, packaging, building materials, and toy supplies.
Our dedicated sales and technical teams engage closely with customers to gather detailed specifications, discuss project goals, and identify any unique challenges in cold PVC film for medical disposable applications.
Once needs are confirmed, we move into the product proofing phase. We create prototypes or samples of cold PVC film based on agreed-upon specifications, including thickness, plasticizer type, clarity, and medical compliance requirements.
After thorough evaluation and refinement, we finalize the medical-grade cold PVC film sample that both parties agree upon. The confirmed sample serves as the benchmark for all subsequent production runs.
Our make-to-order approach allows us to tailor cold PVC film production processes to meet individual client needs. Leveraging our flexible manufacturing capabilities across 20+ production lines.
Upon completion of production, each roll of cold PVC film undergoes comprehensive finished inspection. Our quality assurance team employs advanced testing methods including GC analysis, tensile testing, and optical clarity measurement.
We actively seek feedback to continuously improve our services and adapt to evolving medical market demands. Through ongoing partnerships, we aim to be more than just a supplier — a trusted innovation partner.
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