the present invention relates to a halogen - free , multilayered heat shrink film comprising a core layer comprising a copolymer of ethylene or propylene with an alpha olefin and the core having an upper and lower surface , a skin layer on the upper surface of the core layer , wherein the skin layer comprises a polyolefin or polyolefin blend and a printable layer on the lower surface of the core layer , wherein the shrinkage of the film is at least about 30 %. the invention also relates to articles , including cylindrical articles such as batteries . the films have good shrinkage and avoids end puckering . additionally , the films are printable , even with gravure printing . the films and labels produced thereform may be applied at high speeds and have good heat stability .