Winpak Films Inc. (www.winpak.com), Senoia, GA, was awarded a patent for a seven - layer film that provides
excellent oxygen - and water -
barrier properties for food packaging applications.
Nano Composites /
Barrier Packaging: It performs the following functions: •
Barrier properties: It acts as a shield and protect food from
oxygen, light, moisture, UV rays; •
Excellent mechanism properties: It provides strength, elasticity and durability to the product; • Thermal stability: It protects from external attacks such as fire, rodents and unhygienic conditions; • Flammability reduction and lightweight.
This flexible packaging material is derived from sustainable wood pulp, offers
excellent barriers to
oxygen and moisture, is non-GMO and is certified compostable.