Waterproof paper - is it an innovation or not? It seems that the so-called "oiled paper" and its varieties have been used successfully for a long time. However… However, paper packaging market leader Smurfit Kappa has just recently proudly announced its latest innovation, AquaStop™ waterproof paper. What are the features?

So, the first and foremost feature of AquaStop is that this waterproof paper is fully recyclable like regular uncoated wrapping paper. With the growing popularity of the circular economy and the fight against waste, we assume that this development will be quite popular in the EU and the UK. In many areas, it will replace the usual paper with waterproof coatings, which was very difficult to recycle due to its layering and the different nature of these layers. The coating applied during the production process to AquaStop paper, according to the manufacturer, does not affect the processing process at all, nevertheless providing waterproof properties.

This paper can be used in the production of corrugated cardboard and has a wide range of applications. Suitable for packaging where temporary water protection is required, such as flower boxes, detergents, e-commerce, fresh food, it is an excellent solution for transporting and storing refrigerated products where there is exposure to condensation. In addition to water resistance, AquaStop paper improves grease resistance and helps to reduce water vapor transmission.

AquaStop is a worthy addition to the Smurfit Kappa TechniPaper® portfolio of many high performance papers. In addition to waterproof paper, this line includes grease-resistant, heat-sealable, anti-slip, fire-resistant, anti-static papers.

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