Frequently Asked Questions

Harrier Packaging - more than just an alternative

Q. Is PaperFeel™ approved for use in contact with food products?
A. Yes, all the components used to make PaperFeel™ are approved by both the European authorities and the FDA.

Q. Is a package made from PaperFeel™ gas flushable?
A. This is possible by the use of lamination.

Q. Can PaperFeel™ be used in Form/Film/Seal applications?
A. Yes, with an slight amendment to the film to make it heatsealable.

Q. Can it be filled on existing machinery?
A. In our experience, PaperFeel™ can be used on existing machinery with little or no amendment to the settings.

Q. Can it be recycled?
A. Yes. As a mono-material [PE] it is more readily recycled than a mixed material substrate e.g. laminated or coated paper.

Q. What are dimensional limits of PaperFeel™?
A. From 40 micron to 250 micron, and 435mm width to 1400mm.

Q. What are its mechanical properties?
A. A full range of test results are available – please contact us for a data sheet.

Q. What does it cost?
A. This is dependent on the final specification. Our experience shows that where PaperFeel™ is used to replace added value paper – it is very competitive.