Kraft paper: Ecological, economical and multi-purpose protection

Kraft paper is an eco-friendly packaging solution with many utilities and advantages: It is easy to recycle, comes from sustainable resources, is easy to use and reduces your company’s carbon footprint, which will help your customers perceive your company values with a unique unpacking experience. So why choose plastic materials to protect your products when there is a 100% recyclable and more environmentally friendly option? Companies are starting to embrace a green and plastic-free future. Kraft paper also reduces damage, quick to use (because you don’t have to wait for it to inflate) and saves space in the warehouse as it takes up much less space than any other air-filled packaging

did you know that the word “kraft” means “resistant” in German?

Table of contents:

• what are the uses of kraft paper?
• why use kraft paper for protection in a package?
• what types of kraft paper can I find?
• how can I use kraft paper for safe protection?
• where can I find kraft paper?

► what are the uses of kraft paper?

one of the most important features of kraft paper is its versatility, it can be used for stuffing, cushioning or wrapping your products

	Usage	Description
	Filling	Protects the products inside the boxes by filling the empty space, so it will not tear or move during transport.
	Cushioning	Kraft paper crumples and the air between the layers has an excellent cushioning effect.
	Wraps your products	It offers protection against minor incidents during handling. It also has a natural look that is very aesthetically pleasing.

► why use kraft paper for protection in a package?

kraft paper is 100% renewable, recyclable, biodegradable, space-saving and economical

• It comes from renewable materials

paper comes from a 100% renewable material: wood. Contrary to popular belief, paper does NOT destroy forests because the paper industry uses only wood by-products such as wood waste or, on the other hand, uses trees from sustainably managed forests. We explain how a sustainable forest works: When a tree is cut down, the trunk is used to generate wood and the branches that are cut to keep the trees healthy and the waste from the sawmills are used to make paper. If you want to know if the paper or cardboard comes from a sustainable forest, look for the PEFC or FSC labels

• Recyclable

did you know that more than 50% of paper manufactured in Europe is made from recycled materials? A recent report says that only 24% of Europe’s plastic was collected for recycling in 2012, compared to 71.7% for paper. A recent report (by Plastics Recyclers Europe, PRE) has shown that in 2012 only 24% of Europe’s plastics were collected for recycling, a figure that is “no longer acceptable”. For paper the recycling rate is 71.7%. Nine out of ten consumers would choose paper packaging over other materials. Recycling plays an important role in the sustainability of the paper cycle

• Biodegradable

paper decomposes quickly, leaving no trace of toxic materials as plastic does, and does so much more quickly

• Takes up little space

while plastic as protection takes up a lot of space in a warehouse because it has to be inflated (as with bubble wrap) or is too thick (as with foam), paper is simply a sheet of foil that only has to be crumpled up to protect a package. You can store much more in less space

► what types of kraft paper can I find?

1.

Recycled kraft paper

Ideal for packaging your products or filling empty space in your boxes

• Ecological: 100% recycled and recyclable paper.
• Excellent presentation: Natural brown colour.
• Versatile: For packaging your products and filling the inside of your boxes.

it is available in 2 qualities: standard(72 gr/m²) or industrial(90 gr/m²) and in a wide range of sizes and formats (in rolls or paper packs).

2. Natural kraft paper

It is ideal for product packaging due to its rigidity and good presentation

• Flexible and resistant: It adapts to all shapes and is resistant to tearing and perforations.
• Biodegradable and recyclable: Made from virgin fibre, laid kraft paper, opaque and antistatic.

it is available in roll or sheet form. There are 2 grades: 72 gr/m² (the most commonly used, optimal for both packaging and internal filling) and 90 gr/m² (for packaging your heavy or angled products).

3. Coloured kraft paper

Ideal for wrapping gifts or products

• Excellent presentation: Premium quality 60 gsm pure kraft soft paper, flexible and puncture resistant.
• Available in white, bright or classic colours, in rolls or sheets.

4.

Kraft waxed paper

• High performance: Recommended for metal parts used in the metallurgical and automotive sectors for the protection of loose parts, bearings, plates… Coated with paraffin which gives it anti-corrosive properties.
• 95gr/m² quality paper, the thickest on the market
• Greaseproof: Made of kraft paper coated with paraffin on both sides.

6.

Geami WrapPak

The Geami WrapPak system is environmentally friendly and innovative, it protects your products and gives them an unbeatable presentation, your customer will find it hard to forget such a presentation, here are some packaging ideas:

► how to use kraft paper for safe protection?

kraft paper can be applied manually or with machines. The system is simple, you have to crumple and fill the spaces in the box so that the object is fixed. There are systems to do it manuallybut if your cadences are large, we recommend the use of machines, first you should know that the converters make a more industrial type filling and the filling production systems make a filling more suitable for ecommerce. Here you have a small guide to know which is the most suitable machine for your company

Fillpak TT filler	For throughputs up to 1000 cartons/day
Fillpal TT Cutter filler	For throughputs up to 1500 cartons/day
Fillpak SL filler	For high throughputs from 1500 to 2500 cartons/day
PadPak Compact Converter	For all throughputs up to 500 cartons/day
PadPak LC2 Converter	For medium and large throughputs up to 1000 crates/day
PadPak Junior Converter	For small throughputs up to 100 cases/day
PadPak Senior Converter	For large throughputs up to 1000 crates/day
Geami WrapPak	For all throughputs up to 500 crates/day

► where can I find kraft paper?

at Rajapack we are experts in packaging, so if you want to buy kraft paper, or for us to advise you if you are already using it, you have landed in the perfect place. We deliver in 24/48 hours to the whole peninsula and we can also help you by phone on 902 20 30 06. You can also visit our website:

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