A packaging thickness expression whose meaning depends on the material and industry convention; for many flexible films, 100 gauge is commonly treated as 1 mil.
Why buyers encounter it
Confirm the supplier's convention and specification tolerance. Use conversion as a communication aid, not a product approval.
Buyer diagramReference diagram for gauge.
Use the term carefully
This definition helps interpret a packaging conversation. It does not establish a complete film structure, machine setting, regulatory conclusion, shelf-life result, or approval for a particular application.
Research source: PC-048, PC-094. Application-specific details remain subject to manufacturer and technical review.
