Molded pulp packaging is an environmentally friendly packaging solution made from recycled paper or pure cellulose fiber. It is ideal for protecting products during transport and storage, successfully replacing plastic and foam packaging-materials.
Advantages over plastic
| FEATURE | MOLDED PULP | PLASTIC PACKAGING | FOAM PACKAGING |
| Environmental Impact | Biodegradable, made from recycled materials | Hard to degrade, high environmental footprint | Highly polluting, does not decompose naturally |
| Customizability | Fully customizable to the shape of the product | Customizable but labor-intensive, wasteful | Limited shape options, standard molds |
| Protective Ability | Good shock resistance and support for heavy items | Medium protection, depends on construction | Very good impact protection, especially for light items |
| Recyclability | 100% recyclable or compostable | Possible, but rarely recycled in practice | Very limited recycling options |
Production: How is it made?
1. Raw Material Preparation (Mixing)
Production starts with soaking recycled paper or cellulose fiber in water to create pulp of the right consistency. It’s a closed-loop system—no wastewater is produced, as all water is either evaporated through heat or recirculated.
2. Molding
Custom metal tools (molds) are created for each product and dipped into the pulp. A vacuum draws water through a fine mesh, forming a packaging piece shaped like the product. The top mold presses against the bottom one for precision. The resulting piece is still wet and needs to be dried.
3. Drying
Molded parts are dried in automated hot-press dryers.
4. Pressing
The dried product surface may be uneven. For a smooth finish, parts are pressed between metal molds under high pressure. This improves both the look and stackability of the packaging.
5. Trimming and Finishing
After pressing, the edges are trimmed. Any leftover material is returned to the production cycle—nothing goes to waste.
6. Quality Control
Each packaging piece undergoes thorough visual and mechanical inspection. Defective pieces are recycled as raw material, ensuring a resource-efficient, zero-waste production process.
Result: Eco-friendly and Functional Protective Packaging
The result of this production process is durable, recyclable, and biodegradable packaging, created to protect a specific product.
