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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...
The Importance of Repulpability in Packaging Coatings: A Look at Impermea’s Sustainable Solutions
Innovation & Performance

The Importance of Repulpability in Packaging Coatings: A Look at Impermea’s Sustainable Solutions

In the packaging industry, sustainability drives innovation, especially as consumers and businesses prioritize eco-friendly solutions. One key aspect of sustainability in paper and packaging is rep...
Why PFAS-Free Matters: The Environmental and Health Impacts of Fluorinated Chemicals
Industry Trends & Regulations

Why PFAS-Free Matters: The Environmental and Health Impacts of Fluorinated Chemicals

The danger of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) has gained widespread attention in recent years. Known as “forever chemicals” due to their inability to break down in the environment, PFAS ...
The Role of Compostable and Recyclable Coatings in Reducing Waste
Industry Trends & Regulations

The Role of Compostable and Recyclable Coatings in Reducing Waste

At Impermea Materials, we are committed to addressing the pressing environmental challenges traditional coatings pose. Our innovative solutions, including the BIO-PAK + OTR 4060 and BIO-PAK + MVTR ...
Maximizing Performance: The Benefits of Oil & Grease Resistant Coatings for Packaging
Innovation & Performance

Maximizing Performance: The Benefits of Oil & Grease Resistant Coatings for Packaging

Whether it’s a takeaway meal, snack wraps, or bakery goods, packing must be durable and resistant to contaminants like oil and grease. That’s where advanced oil and grease-resistant coatings, like ...