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News Release from: Innovia Films | Subject: Natureflex NE30
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 08 March 2006
Biodegradable Film Eco-Wraps Hygiene
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A European producer of hygienic tampons, Tosama, has switched to using film to wrap its tampons that will biodegrade in waste water.
A European producer of hygienic tampons, Tosama, has switched to using film to wrap its tampons that will biodegrade in waste water Natureflex NE30, from Innovia Films, is a packaging material which meets the criteria of the Miti Test (ISO 14851) for ambient aqueous biodegradability
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 28 Feb 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Tosama, in Slovenia, said its use of Natureflex reflects consumer demand for more eco-friendly packaging.
As the director of the company's logistic centre, Gornik Franc, explained: "One of the goals of Tosama is to move towards using only biodegradable packaging materials that are friendly to the environment.
Wrapping tampons in biodegradable material is accepted by the market and may eventually be expected by the consumer." The company is expanding rapidly with sales of private label tampons across Europe, as well in China and Australia.
Its range also includes branded Viriana tampons, which has an almost 20 per cent market share of tampons on Slovenian market.
As well as its biodegradable and compostable capabilities, Natureflex films have a wide heat sealing range from 70 degrees C to 200 degrees C for high speed line performance without compromising pack seals, claimed Innovia.
NE30 is coated on both sides with a high moisture barrier sealant layer and has natural deadfold properties.
Natureflex tear tapes are also available.
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