Fiber-based packaging is reshaping food service and e-commerce. Brands need recyclable wrappers, boxes and mailers that protect products and cut plastic waste. Henkel’s high-performance barrier coatings enable sustainable mono-material fiber solutions.
Water-based heat seal coatings enable recyclable, grease-resistant fiber-based packaging for food and non-food applications. Applied to suitable papers, they deliver secure sealing, moisture and grease barriers, and compatibility with existing packaging lines while supporting fiber recovery.
Barrier coatings for fiber-based packaging add grease and moisture resistance, oxygen and aroma barriers, and heat sealability so paper can replace plastic or laminates in many food and non-food uses. Designed for repulpability and recycling, they enable mono-material, circular packaging solutions, supported by Henkel’s material science expertise.
Grease-resistant barrier coatings stop oils and fats from penetrating fiber-based packaging, keeping graphics sharp and pack surfaces clean. They enable paper to replace plastic or laminated structures in snacks, bakery and quick-service formats while remaining compatible with established recycling streams.
Water-resistant barrier coatings protect fiber-based packaging from liquid splashes and condensation, helping maintain pack integrity from filling to end use. Applied to suitable papers, they support reliable line performance and product protection while remaining repulpable for efficient fiber recovery.
Moisture barrier coatings control water vapor transmission in fiber-based packaging so products stay crisp, dry and shelf-stable. By tailoring coating type and coat weight, packaging developers can balance barrier performance, sealability and recyclability, enabling mono-material paper solutions for a wide range of food and non-food uses.
Oxygen barrier coatings help protect sensitive products and aromas by limiting oxygen ingress through fiber-based packaging. Combined with the right substrates and heat-seal properties, they allow paper to replace plastic films or multi-material laminates in many applications while still fitting into existing paper recycling systems.
Within the EU, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is reshaping how packaging is designed, used and recycled. From 2030, non-compliant formats can no longer be placed on the EU market – including imported packs – making PPWR relevant for global brands. Henkel helps translate these requirements into practical, future-ready solutions.
Henkel Packaging Recyclab is Henkel’s testing service for packaging recyclability. In labs in Düsseldorf and Shanghai we assess fiber- and film-based structures under recognized recycling protocols, giving brands data to design more recyclable, regulation-ready packaging.
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