The First Clear High Barrier Compostable Films Made From Renewable Resources in the US
September 16, 2010, ATLANTA, GA – Innovia Films has launched its high barrier NatureFlex™ range of renewable and compostable cellulose-based packaging films for the North American market. The new films, NatureFlex™ NKR and NKA, manufactured in Tecumseh, Kansas, provide the highest moisture barriers of any transparent bio-film on the market.
NatureFlex™ contains over 90% renewable content as measured by ASTM 6866 and is produced from wood pulp sourced from managed plantations which either have or are actively working towards Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification or equivalent. The product is also compostable and meets the requirements of ASTM D6400, composting within six weeks.
Joe Piccione, President, Innovia Films Americas stated, “NatureFlex™ is a truly unique product and its renewable characteristics are being leveraged by many progressive companies to gain a competitive edge in today’s environmentally conscious marketplace. The new NatureFlex™ NKA and NKR grades are the first clear high barrier compostable films to be made from renewable resources in the US and open up access to mainstream markets.”
Both these films provide an excellent barrier to gases and aroma, a good barrier to moisture and have a wide heat-seal range. They also offer advantages for packing and converting such as inherent deadfold and anti-static properties, high gloss and they are resistant to grease and oil.
NatureFlex™ NKA and NKR films are ideal for packing moisture-sensitive products such as coffee, cookies, condiments, chips, bakery and cosmetics. Types of pack construction the films could be used in include – twist wrap, overwrap, pouches, sachets, lamination with other bio-films, HFFS flow wrap, VFFS bags.
For further information and to receive a high resolution copy of the image please contact:
Julie Bennett
Tel: +1 (770) 818 3000
Email: julie.bennett@innoviafilms.com
Patricia Potts, Global Communications Manager or Zena Bergmann, PR Assistant
Tel: +44 16973 42281 / Fax: +44 16973 41452
Email: patricia.potts@innoviafilms.com / zena.bergmann@innoviafilms.com
NatureFlex™ is a registered trademark of Innovia Films Group.
About Innovia Films Ltd.
Innovia Films Ltd. is a major producer of Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) and Cellulose films with production sites in the UK, USA, Belgium and Australia. The company holds a leading global position in the markets for labels and security films, coated packaging, overwrap and sustainable, biodegradable, compostable films under the brand-name NatureFlex™, employing some 1,350 people worldwide. Innovia Films became the first film company globally to offset the residual carbon-balance of its coated NatureFlex™ films.
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Source: Innovia Press Release
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