Fox River Associates is a full-line supplier of paper release liners and film release liners — stocked at warehouses across the United States and ready to ship. Whether you need a silicone-coated glassine, SCK, PET, LDPE, or a specialty substrate for a demanding application, our experienced team will identify the appropriate release liner options and get release liner to you faster than anyone in the industry.
We serve medical contract manufacturers, tape converters, label producers, and specialty converters throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. We’re ready to work with you. Call us at 1-800-647-6579 or use the contact form on this page to get the conversation started today.
Why Fox River Associates: The Shortest Lead Times in the Industry — Backed by U.S. Inventory
When your production schedule depends on reliable release liner supply, you need a partner with product in stock. Fox River Associates maintains strategic inventory at warehouses positioned throughout the United States, so the film release liner or paper release liner you need is already in the country — often within a day's drive of your facility.
- 35+ years supplying release liners in North America
- Shortest lead times in the industry
- 4 U.S. warehouse and converting locations
- 100% release liner focus — it's all we do
Paper Release Liners — One Source
Fox River Associates carries one of the most comprehensive inventories of release liner substrates available from a single North American supplier. Whether your converter application calls for a lightweight glassine, a polycoated kraft paper or a specialty coated paper, we are dedicated to working with you to identify the release liner product and build a supply channel to serve your needs.
Paper Release Liners
- Glassine
- SCK (super calendered kraft)
- PCK (poly coated kraft)
- CCK (clay coated kraft)
- Specialty papers
Paper release liners deliver smooth, consistent release surfaces for pressure-sensitive adhesive applications, label stock, graphic arts, medical, automotive, and industrial tapes. Many paper release liners are available with silicone coatings on one side (S1S), two sides (S2S), or with differential release — and certain substrates are available without any coating for specialty applications.
Release Liners Engineered for Your Converting Application
Every release liner application has unique requirements — substrate caliper, tensile strength, release force, temperature resistance, and adhesive compatibility all factor into the right selection. Our technical team has spent decades working with converters across these industries to understand exactly what works and what doesn't.
Industries served:
- Medical device and medical contract manufacturing
- Aerospace composites and prepreg
- Automotive tape and bonding
- Building and construction (roofing, weatherproofing)
- Electronics and semiconductors
- Foam packaging and gasket converting
- Graphic arts and vinyl graphics
For medical contract manufacturers specifically, Fox River Associates supplies release liners that meet the demanding requirements of wound care products, transdermal drug delivery systems, surgical drapes, and emerging biomedical device applications. Consistent release force, FDA-compatible substrates, and lot-to-lot reproducibility are non-negotiable — and we deliver them.
Not Sure Which Release Liner Is Right for Your Application?
Selecting the wrong release liner costs you time, material, and production efficiency. Our experienced team doesn't just take your order — they ask the right questions first: What adhesive system are you using? What are your processing temperatures? What release force does your application require? What line speeds and die-cut tolerances are you working with?
Custom release force matching. Light, medium, and tight release options matched to your specific adhesive chemistry and converting process.
High-temperature applications. Specialty substrates engineered for composite prepreg and thermoset resin systems that must survive elevated cure temperatures.
Converting to spec. Slitting, rewinding, sheeting, and custom widths available from our converting facilities — no need to source a separate converter.
Specialty and regulated markets. Experienced with FDA-compatible and ISO-relevant requirements for medical, aerospace, and electronics applications.
Strategically Located U.S. Warehouses Mean Shorter Lead Times
One of the most common complaints converters have about release liner suppliers is lead time. Overseas sourcing, long minimum order quantities, and domestic distributors who stock only the most common items leave converters waiting weeks for material they need now. Fox River Associates was built to solve exactly that problem.
We maintain ample inventory at warehouses and converting facilities positioned throughout the United States — including locations in Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; and Los Angeles, CA — so we can serve customers from coast to coast without the delays that plague overseas supply chains.
Whether you're a medical contract manufacturer in the Midwest, a tape converter on the East Coast, or a specialty converter in the Southeast, our distribution network means we can typically deliver faster than any other release liner supplier in North America.
What Converters Ask Us Most Often
What is a release liner and what substrates are available? A release liner is a paper or film material coated with a release agent — typically silicone — that protects pressure-sensitive adhesives, serves as a carrier during converting operations, or functions as a process or casting release liner during manufacturing. Common paper release liner substrates include glassine, SCK, CCK, and PCK. Film release liner substrates include silicone-coated PET, LDPE, HDPE, PP, BOPP, and specialty coextruded films.
What's the difference between a film release liner and a paper release liner? Film release liners — such as silicone-coated PET or LDPE film — offer superior dimensional stability, moisture resistance, and tensile strength compared to paper alternatives. They are preferred for high-speed converting lines, composite prepreg processing, and medical applications where consistent caliper and low particulate are critical. Paper release liners, including glassine and SCK, are cost-effective for many label stock, tape, and graphic arts applications where the additional strength of film is not required.
How quickly can Fox River Associates deliver release liners? Fox River Associates offers the shortest lead times in the North American release liner industry. Because we stock material at strategically located warehouses across the United States, many orders ship within one to two business days. Lead times depend on the specific substrate, width, and quantity required — contact our team for a specific timeline.
Do you supply release liners for medical contract manufacturers? Yes. Fox River Associates has extensive experience supplying release liners to medical device companies and medical contract manufacturers across North America. Our medical release liners are used in wound care, transdermal drug delivery, surgical products, and emerging biomedical device applications. We understand the importance of lot-to-lot consistency, FDA-compatible materials, and documentation requirements in regulated manufacturing environments.
Can you help me select the right release liner for a specialty application? Absolutely. Our experienced technical team works closely with customers to understand their adhesive chemistry, processing conditions, line speeds, and end-use requirements before making a recommendation. We've been doing this for more than 35 years, and we know that the right release liner for one application is often completely wrong for another. Call us at 1-800-647-6579 to speak with a specialist.
Ready to Source Release Liners with Confidence?
Stop dealing with long lead times, high minimums, and suppliers who don't understand your application. Fox River Associates has the inventory, the expertise, and the logistics to deliver the right film or paper release liner — fast.
Call us at 1-800-647-6579 or use the contact form on this page to connect with our team.