8mm black film leader in mylar / polyester. ( 8mm black film spacing / 8mm schwarz filmvorspann / noire 8mm bande amorce / cola negra de inicio 8mm ) 

Available in 5 roll/spool lengths and 4.1 mil thickness. (Please note that leader comes on a Super 8 reel/spool and may require an 8mm adapter plug , available in our online shop, for 8mm equipment.)

This leader has base material that is NOT susceptible to VS - vinegar syndrome.

This film product may also be referred to as polyester leader, 8mm film spacing, film start leader, tail leader, leader tape, 8mm spacing, 8mm spacer, head leader, black film, black leader, emulsion leader, emulsion film, black emulsion, colored film leader, scratch leader, lab leader, processing leader, animation leader, fade out leader, threading film, bande amorce, filmvorspann, animation leader, and editorial leader.

Polyester film leader may also be generally referred to as Mylar, PET, or Kodak ESTAR.

Typically used in film labs and film processing, but may also be useful as scratch leader for student animation projects.

Best For: Editorial / Laboratory - Processing / Film Student Animation / Negative Conforming