Hydropol™ has been specially developed by Aquapak to help brands introduce next generation packaging that improves and simplifies recycling, offers multiple safe end-of-life options, and accelerates the transition to a circular economy.
As a high effective barrier film Hydropol™ reduces the overall plastic footprint of packaging by enabling downgauging and simplification of multi-layer structures, without a loss in functionality or performance.
Typical Packaging Structure
Standard Packaging Layers Explained
For example Hydropol™ is easily combined with PE or PP to create robust and recyclable structures with less material and lower overall weight without compromising the shelf life of the product.
Polyethylene / Biopolymers
Tie Layer
Hydropol™
Tie Layer
Polyethylene / Biopolymers
A perfect partner for bioplastics
Hydropol™ film can be combined with a wide range of compostable and biodegradable polymers such as PLA or PBS to create cost effective, ultra-high barrier compostable and biodegradable packaging structures to preserve food, whilst ensuring full compliance with changing packaging legislation.
End-of-life Solutions
Environmentally safe with convenient end-of-life
- Biodegrades Naturally
- No harmful microplastics
- Recyclable as mono-material in combination with PE
- Biomass used for renewable energy in anaerobic digestion plants
Process on existing machinery
Hydropol™ is compatible with existing processes and packaging conversion machinery and runs efficiently on mono and co-extruded blown film lines and extrusion blow moulding. Hydropol™ is heat sealable, clear and printable and is at least four times stronger than its conventional counter parts (e.g. LDPE).
Packaging Features with Hydropol™
Revolutionising Packaging
with Hydropol™ Technology
- Excellent barrier to oxygen
- Very good barrier against CO2, & N2
- Solvent resistance
- Flavour/ Aroma barrier
- High barrier to grease, fats, oils and petrochemicals
- Low fumigant vapour permeability
- Excellent clarity/ transparency
- Reduces packaging complexity
- Allows downgauging without loss of performance
- Adds strength, durability, puncture resistance
Explore the Possibilities with Hydropol™
Suitable Applications
- Meat packaging
- Dairy packaging
- Processed food packaging
- Lidding films
- Pre-cooked breads/ wraps
- Coffee capsules
- Condiment sachets & bottles
- Cosmetics and toothpaste
- Non-food packaging