TECHNICAL ARTICLES

LET's REINvent the world together

The following articles include industry trends, product highlights, company news and more.

Seamless Sustainability: Transitioning from Plastic to Paper with Impermea
Sustainable Packaging

Seamless Sustainability: Transitioning from Plastic to Paper with Impermea

Transitioning to high-performance, sustainable paper packaging has never been easier–especially with Impermea Materials. 
Dog Food in Paper Bag
Sustainable Packaging

How Impermea Eliminated Plastic in Dog Food Packaging with BIO-PAK + OTR 4060

The pet food industry has long relied on plastic-lined packaging to ensure freshness and durability. However, as consumer demand for sustainable solutions continues to rise, pet food brands seek ec...
Freshness Without Compromise: Sustainable Packaging That Performs
Innovation & Performance

Freshness Without Compromise: Sustainable Packaging That Performs

At Impermea Materials, we believe that performance and sustainability should go hand in hand–without compromise. This article explores how next-generation barrier technologies are reshaping how we ...
Impermea Materials new headquarters in Charlotte North Carolina
Company News & Insights

DetraPel, INC. Unveils Cutting-Edge 40,000 Square Foot Manufacturing Hub in Charlotte, Tripling Production Capacity & Accelerating the Future of PFAS-Free Innovation

FRAMINGHAM, MA – DetraPel, Inc., a leading innovator in PFAS-free and fluorine-free protective coatings, is expanding its manufacturing operations with the opening of a 40,000-square-foot facility ...
The Next Era of Luxury Products
Textiles & Specialty Applications

The Next Era of Luxury Products

From luxury makeup brands transitioning to paper-based packaging to high-fashion textiles eliminating PFAS without sacrificing performance, the industry is proving that sustainability enhances—not ...
Plants in Dirt
Industry Trends & Regulations

Why Greenwashing is Failing–and What Comes Next

Greenwashing isn’t just failing—it’s a growing risk for brands in today’s sustainability-focused marketplace. Consumers are demanding transparency, regulators are cracking down on misleading claims...
Thread by Thread: The Future of Sustainable Textiles
Textiles & Specialty Applications

Thread by Thread: The Future of Sustainable Textiles

The textile industry is embracing a greener future with PFAS-free coatings—offering water repellency, stain resistance, and durability without harmful chemicals. From outdoor gear to fashion and wo...
Meeting the Four Pillars of Modern Packing: How Impermea Delivers Cost, Performance, Aesthetics, and Sustainability
Innovation & Performance

Meeting the Four Pillars of Modern Packing: How Impermea Delivers Cost, Performance, Aesthetics, and Sustainability

In today’s competitive marketplace, packing must meet diverse and often conflicting requirements. Modern packaging must excel in cost efficiency, performance, aesthetics, and sustainability–but ach...
Protecting Our Heroes: OLEO-TEX + FR 1120 – The Next Generation of Firefighter Gear
Industry Trends & Regulations

Protecting Our Heroes: OLEO-TEX + FR 1120 – The Next Generation of Firefighter Gear

At Impermea Materials, we’ve reimagined the standards for safety and performance with our OLEO-TEX + FR 1120. This groundbreaking, PFAS-free coating innovation is a leap forward in the fight agains...