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Primex introduces Prime Sulapac sheets – made from a bio-based Sulapac® material that offers a safe, sustainable, and high-performance alternative to traditional plastics. Sulapac® has been developed by Helsinki-based Sulapac Ltd, an award-winning material innovation company trusted by global luxury brands.
A Beautifully Sustainable Solution
The Sulapac® material, now offered as customizable sheets by Primex, is a combination of wood from industrial side streams and biodegradable biopolymers. This composition delivers the aesthetic appeal of natural fiber products with the durability and functionality of plastics – ideal for thermoforming and a wide range of applications.
The Sulapac® solution for thermoforming features a high bio-based content and is industrially compostable, certified by BPI. According to company, the material has a low carbon footprint and can be mechanically recycled, helping to minimize waste and fight climate change. Furthermore, it leaves no persistent microplastics or toxic chemicals behind.
Unlike many other bio-based materials that require strict temperature control during manufacturing, Prime Sulapac offers natural insulating properties that allow for a broader and more forgiving processing window. This results in greater manufacturing flexibility and fewer production challenges.
As the company states, its lower thermoforming temperature requirements can result in up to 20% energy savings due to shorter heating times, leading to reduced production time and increased operational efficiency.
Frequently used as a replacement for traditional plastics like PS, PP, and PET, Prime Sulapac excels in packaging inserts and other thermoformed products including point-of-sale displays, logistic trays, single-use food packaging, and blister cards.
Prime Sulapac provides a smooth surface, offering a refined aesthetic for high-end applications.
