A multilayer structure comprising at least one skin sealant layer, wherein the skin layer comprises a polyethylene having a crystallinity, CS; a tie layer which comprises a first polyethylene having a crystallinity, CT, wherein the tie layer is adhered to the skin layer; and a bulk layer which comprises a second polyethylene having a crystallinity, CB, wherein the tie layer is disposed between the bulk layer and the skin sealant layer; wherein CB>CT>CS; and wherein the layers are coextruded and the multilayer structure oriented by a semi-molten orientation process is provided. Also provided is a laminate comprising the multilayer structure and articles comprising the laminate.