Mondi introduced Medium, High, and Very High Functional Barrier Paper

The company has further evolved its portfolio thanks to Mondi’s extensive study and development actions, expertise in paper and plastic, investments in new technology, and increased capacity. It now offers a full range of FunctionalBarrier Papers to customers. This range of paper-based packaging solutions is suitable for using different barrier technologies, such as extrusion coatings, aqueous coatings, and further very high barriers. It can be used for various applications.

Summary Medium Barrier Solution

The medium barrier solution, designed for industrial, eCommerce, and personal care packaging, offers high sealability and medium water vapor protection. 

In contrast, the high barrier functional paper presents a medium oxygen and water vapor barrier and a high grease and mineral oil barrier for frozen foods and chocolates. 

The very high barrier solution for consumer food products such as coffee, cereals, and confectionery, provides excellent product protection from water vapor and oxygen and ensures a long shelf life.

An advantage of Mondi’s integrated value chain is that the FunctionalBarrier Paper range is done entirely in-house. Developed to be recyclable in paper streams across Europe and operating responsibly sourced base material, the solutions deliver renewable alternatives to plastic laminates and multi-material aluminum-based packaging.

FunctionalBarrier Paper at a glance

The Mondis Functional Barrier Paper is a fleet of paper-based packaging with tailored barrier properties that can significantly reduce the amount of plastic utilized and provide a moisture-, vapor-proof pack. The content is crafted to be repurposable within paper streams across Europe and is constructed from the sustainably sourced base material. The barrier levels are customized to the product requirements and are available as follows:

Medium Barrier:

This range delivers exceptional sealability and a medium water vapor barrier. FunctionalBarrier Paper with a medium barrier gives a broad range of traditional barrier properties for critical applications such as; fresh, frozen, and dried foods, food service packaging, personal care products, and eCommerce applications for industrial uses like cement bags.

High Barrier:

High Barrier, Functional Barrier Paper shows a medium barrier to OTR and WVTR and a high grease and mineral oil barrier. This range is developed to decrease the quantity of packaging material needed. It can be utilized as packaging for frozen foods and ice cream, dried foods, chocolate and other snack bars, food service, home, personal care products, and other applications such as packaging tape.

Very High Barrier:

This FunctionalBarrier Paper is utilized for food applications, such as dried foods and mixes, coffee, cereals, muesli bars, and powdered milk, where the highest barrier is needed to provide freshness and long shelf life. It has excellent barrier protection functions against water vapor and oxygen. It is an alternative to conventional packaging for a high degree of barrier security, which typically consists of multiple materials such as plastic and aluminum and is nonrecyclable.