Aqueous-Based Barrier Coatings: A Customisable, Sustainable Alternative for Takeaway Food Packaging
As the food and beverage industry moves toward more sustainable, recyclable, and performance-driven packaging, converters and brands alike are seeking alternatives to wax, polyethylene (PE) coatings and film laminates for flexible packaging products. Traditional materials may offer protection, but they come at the cost of recyclability, sustainability, and often, consumer experience.
That’s why we provide a flexible, aqueous-based barrier coating system, designed specifically for takeaway food and drink packaging. Whether you’re producing containers for hot soups, greasy foods, cold beverages, or microwave-ready meals, our barrier coatings can be tailored to your exact needs.
Why Choose Aqueous-Based Barrier Coatings?
Unlike traditional PE films or wax coatings, our water-based solutions offer the same food-contact safety while also being customisable to meet a wide range of barrier and performance requirements. Applied as a liquid and dried into a transparent, high-performance coating, they offer protection without compromising recyclability or design freedom.
Customisable Barrier Functions
Our coatings can be configured to provide the following key properties:
- Heat Sealable Options (compatible with ultrasonic and hot air sealing)
- Non-Heat Sealable Versions for microwave or oven-ready applications
- Low MVTR (Moisture Vapour Transmission Rate) to preserve freshness
- Low Cobb Values water absorption rates
- Grease Resistance for oily or fried foods
- Low Residual Odour, ideal for hot drink packaging
- Transparent When Dry, maintaining brand design visibility
- Microwave & Oven Compatibility
- Food-Contact Safe in compliance with regulatory standards
- Custom Viscosity & Defoaming Options based on machine type
Whether you’re aiming for a mono-material structure or simply want to reduce plastic and improve recyclability, our coatings offer a proven path forward.
Packaging Versatility
Our coatings are ideal for:
- Takeaway food trays
- Hot & cold beverage cups
- Snack boxes and wraps
- Microwaveable ready-meal containers
They’re available in 20kg, 60kg, and 1000kg IBCs, making them suitable for everything from pilot trials to full production runs.
Sustainable, Scalable, Smart
The shift to more circular packaging isn’t just a trend—it’s a responsibility. Our aqueous-based barrier coatings help you meet sustainability targets while maintaining the functionality your customers expect.
Let’s build smarter packaging, together.
If you’re looking for a reliable solution for food-safe packaging, explore our range of aqueous barrier coatings. Contact Us Today