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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...
The Critical Difference Between "PFAS-Free" and "PFAS-Free and Fluorine-Free" in Packaging Materials
Industry Trends & Regulations

The Critical Difference Between "PFAS-Free" and "PFAS-Free and Fluorine-Free" in Packaging Materials

While many companies advertise their materials as "PFAS-free," they often use other fluorinated chemicals that pose similar environmental and health risks. This is why distinguishing between "PFAS-...
Enhancing Grease Resistance with OLEO-PAK 4100
Innovation & Performance

Enhancing Grease Resistance with OLEO-PAK 4100

In a market increasingly driven by environmental responsibility, the demand for sustainable, high-performance packaging solutions has never been greater. With OLEO-PAK 4100, companies no longer hav...