Roll package with die-cut edge protection

Abstract

A roll package with die-cut edge protection having a Kraft paper layer surrounding the outer roll surface. A header is positioned adjacent the roll end and the Kraft paper layer has a die-cut edge folded radially inwardly adjacent the header without crimping. An outer plastic wrap layer is positioned adjacent the Kraft paper layer and the die-cut edge.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A package for a roll, the roll having an outer cylindrical roll surface and opposed roll ends, said package including a header positioned adjacent a roll end, a Kraft paper layer surrounding the outer cylindrical roll surface adjacent the roll end, said Kraft paper layer including a die-cut edge extending radially inwardly at said roll end and an outer plastic wrap layer positioned adjacent said Kraft paper layer and said die-cut edge.  
     
     
         2 . A package for a roll according to    claim 1   , wherein a die-cut edge is positioned over a header at each end of the roll.  
     
     
         3 . A package for a roll according to    claim 1   , including a flexible edge band positioned adjacent the intersection of the outer cylindrical roll surface and the roll edge.  
     
     
         4 . A package for a roll according to    claim 3   , including a flexible edge band positioned adjacent each end of the roll.  
     
     
         5 . A package for a roll, according to    claim 1   , wherein said outer plastic wrap layer is radially wrapped over the outer cylindrical roll surface and over said Kraft paper layer.  
     
     
         6 . A package for a roll, according to    claim 1   , wherein said Kraft paper layer is continuous and extends throughout the length of the roll.  
     
     
         7 . A package for a roll, according to    claim 1   , wherein said Kraft paper layer is composed of multiple portions positioned along the cylindrical outer surface of the roll.  
     
     
         8 . A package, according to    claim 5   , wherein said die-cut edge comprises a plurality of die-cut tabs folded inwardly adjacent said header.