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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...

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...

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...

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-...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...