Materials & Sustainability

Barrier Coatings in Paper Packaging: Water-Resistant Bio-Polymers vs. PE Lamination

Published: July 12, 2026 By Clara Lindqvist 0 Views 1 min read Category: Materials & Sustainability

Paper cups and cosmetic boxes traditionally rely on PE plastic film coatings that prevent repulping.

Waterborne Dispersion Coatings

Aqueous polymer dispersions provide water and grease resistance while remaining 100% repulpable in standard paper recycling mills.

Grease Resistance Kit Rating

Engineered bio-coatings achieve Kit 7-9 grease barrier performance without utilizing harmful perfluorinated PFAS chemicals.

Clara Lindqvist VERIFIED CONTRIBUTOR

Nordic Luxury Packaging & Tactile Experience Consultant

Editorial Credentials: B.A. in Industrial Graphic Design (Royal College of Art), Specialist in Sustainable Luxury Finishes.

Clara is a Scandinavian graphic & packaging designer dedicated to minimalist luxury aesthetics, specialty textured papers, blind debossing, and tactile brand storytelling.