Scanfill, a knowledge-based company that develops and produces world-class packaging materials, and Sulapac, a pioneer in bio-based, biodegradable plastic alternatives, have joined forces to help thermoformers across Europe meet their customers’ increasing sustainability requirements while preserving the integrity of both product quality and manufacturing performance.
The Degrafoil Flow 1.7 by Scanfill is made of Sulapac Flow 1.7 wood-composite and is used in thermoforming machines as a direct replacement for conventional plastic foils. Sulapac Flow 1.7 combines the functionality of plastic with the advantages of fibrous materials. It is certified industrially compostable and due to its high bio-based content, it can significantly reduce the packaging’s carbon footprint compared to conventional plastics like PET.
Final products made of Flow 1.7 have a smooth, fiber-like surface that feels distinct from conventional plastic. The possibilities for color are nearly limitless. In terms of scratch resistance and durability, Degrafoil Flow 1.7 is comparable to traditional plastic.
“Customers value Flow 1.7 for its uncompromising nature,” summarizes Niklas Linde, Sales at Scanfill.
Accessible sustainability meets easy processability and consistent quality
Consistent quality and easy processability in thermoforming, were must-have features for the new material – and something that sets Sulapac Flow apart from competitors.
“For a long time, we’ve wanted to include a compostable alternative in our portfolio, but only Sulapac managed to meet our quality requirements,” says Karl Banke, Sustainability Specialist & Technical Support at Scanfill. “With Degrafoil Flow 1.7, our clients can respond to brand owners’ increasing demand for renewable content and reduced carbon footprint – while continuing business as usual”.
“Sulapac always aims to make sustainability an easy choice. That way, we can ensure our innovations spread widely and create meaningful impact,” explains Juho Luukkanen, Sales Director at Sulapac. “Together with Scanfill, which has a broad customer base and strong sales capabilities across Europe, we can accelerate towards that goal.”
Degrafoil Flow 1.7 is produced at Scanfill’s facility in southern Sweden following the requirements for food contact materials. The first packaging solutions powered by Sulapac and Scanfill are already on the market.