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Compostable flexible film to launch
At Bioplastics in Packaging - Interpack 2008, Innovia Films will be launching a new grade of NatureFlex™ film, NVR. NatureFlex™ is one of the market leading biodegradable and compostable flexible films for packaging and labels.
NatureFlex™ NVR belongs to the second generation of Innovia Films’ compostable and biodegradable product range, together with NatureFlex™ NVS and NatureFlex™ NM. It has been specifically formulated to offer enhanced print and conversion receptivity and has an intermediate moisture barrier with heat-sealability on both sides.
“Visitors to our stand at Interpack 2008: Bioplastics in Packaging will be able to see samples of NatureFlex™ NVR on display as part of our complete NatureFlex™ range. The development of NatureFlex™ NVR demonstrates yet again, innovation leading the way and our R&D expertise coming to the fore,” said Andy Sweetman, Innovia Films’ Market Development Manager - Sustainable Technologies.
Other key features of NatureFlex™ NVR include: superb dead-fold properties, improved stiffness under chill cabinet conditions, good barrier to gases and aromas and resistance to oils and greases. Target applications for NVR include bakery, confectionery and dried foods such as pasta, pulses and rice.
NatureFlex™ NVR is based on renewable wood pulp sourced from managed plantations which either have, or are working towards, FSC, PEFC or similar certification. The renewable or biobased content of a range of NatureFlex™ films has been determined by ASTM D6866 and shown to be circa 95%.
The NatureFlex™ range of films is biodegradable and certified as compostable (according to EN13432 and ASTM D6400). In addition to industrial composting, the product has also reached the standard required for soil, home composting (OK Compost) and will biodegrade in a waste water environment.
NatureFlex™ films are stiffer and more oriented than many bio-polymers currently on the market which makes them ideal for use in standard flow-wrap and form-fill-seal equipment for food packaging. Glossy and transparent, they are also static-free for easy handling. They offer natural and organic product manufacturers the ability to align their packaging message with the spirit of their product marketing.
