Natureflex™ High Barrier Family Tree Grows

Innovia Films has expanded its high barrier NatureFlex™ range of biodegradable and compostable cellulose-based packaging films.

The new high barrier films include a lustrous metallised version – NatureFlex™ NKM; a range of brightly coloured films – NatureFlex™ NKC and a solid white film – NatureFlex™ NK White. All these films provide an excellent barrier to moisture, a good barrier to gases and aromas and have a wide heat-seal range.

Derived from renewable resources, NatureFlex™ films are certified to meet the European EN 13432 and American ASTM D6400 composting norms. NatureFlex™ has also been confirmed as suitable for emerging 'waste to energy' techniques such as anaerobic digestion, aiding the diversion of organic wastes from landfill.

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™ films are ideal for packaging confectionery, bakery goods, fresh produce, dried goods, snacks, household products and personal care items.

“These flexible films offer manufacturers of natural and organic products the opportunity to align their packaging message with the spirit of their product marketing; it provides them with a compostable, naturally-based packaging material. Increasingly we see major brand owners respond to the consumer commitment to ‘do the right thing’, reflected in an increased demand for sustainable packaging. Additionally, our coloured films are liked because they allow product differentiation at point of sale. In simple terms, brand owners recognise the benefits that NatureFlex™ can offer them commercially, technically and environmentally” stated Paul Barker, Innovia Films’ Product Manager, NatureFlex™ and Cellophane™.