MONO-MATERIAL BARRIER SOLUTIONS IN PE

100% Recyclable solutions to grant high quality and barrier standards with a lower environmental impact

Due to the increasing marketing demand, and in response to the market’s aim of 100% recyclable packaging by 2030, Papers has developed the MONOFLEX portfolio, consisting in multi-layers mono-material solutions, PE based, which easily substitute the current most common not recyclable complexes. MONOFLEX solutions can be modified and personalized according to the final use, in order to reach the best packaging structure.

MONOFLEX M1 is an innovative flexible packaging solution based on PE, designed to offer high barrier performance and exceptional sustainability. This mono-material solution is ideal for various applications in both the food and non-food sectors.

Key Features

- Material: PE-based mono-material

- Structure: Two layers, available in transparent or white

- High Barrier: OTR <0.3, WVTR <7.5

- Composition: MDO PE film with EVOH + Low SIT PE film (85°)

Benefits

MONOFLEX M1 replaces multilayer materials such as PET/PE (EVOH) and OPA/PE (EVOH), maintaining the same safety, security, and quality standards of existing solutions.

Applications

MONOFLEX M1 is perfect for a wide range of end uses, including:

- Top lidding film for fresh and processed food

- Flowpack

- MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) applications

- Dry and liquid foodstuffs

- Frozen food

- Home and personal care

MONOFLEX M3 is an advanced flexible packaging solution based on PE, engineered to deliver superior barrier performance and environmental sustainability. This tri-layer mono-material is suitable for various high-demand applications in both the food and non-food sectors.

Key Features

- Material: PE-based mono-material

- Structure: Three layers, featuring MDO PE film with EVOH and metallized PE film

- High Barrier: OTR <0.1, WVTR <0.5, metallized for enhanced protection

- Composition: MDO PE film with EVOH + PE MET film + Low SIT PE film (85°)

Benefits

MONOFLEX M3 enables the supply of packaging that ensures high protection levels against water, oxygen, and light, eliminating the need for an aluminum layer.

Applications

MONOFLEX M3 is ideal for a wide range of end uses, including:

- Flow Pack

- Stick and Doypack

- Packages requiring optical barrier

- Dry and liquid foodstuffs

- Coffee and juice packaging

- Frozen food

- Pharma products

- Home and personal care products

Our Monoflex structures have recently received the prestigious “Interzero Made for Recycling” certification. To obtain this certification, our packaging has undergone rigorous testing to demonstrate their effective recyclability and ability to be reintegrated into production cycles without loss of quality.

By choosing our structures for your packaging, you can benefit from the “Made for Recycling” quality seal and affix it to your packaging: an important added value for the end consumer!

Conclusion

Our MONOFLEX M1 & M3 represent a significant advancement in the flexible packaging sector, combining high barrier performance, sustainability, and versatility. Visit our stand at the Fachpack fair to discover how these can enhance your packaging solutions.