Ad-air® technology results in several major benefits over current thermoformed and molded food packaging. This technology uses food-grade carbon dioxide, and has received a “no objection” letter from the FDA.
Food Packaging
Lower costs to produce – Make microwavable packaging with common rPET at a lower cost than CPET and at a competitive cost with Polypropylene (PP).
High insulating qualities for cold foods – Extra insulation protects refrigerated or frozen foods, especially from handling abuse.
Easier to hold with hot or cold foods— Outstanding insulating capabilities keep extreme hot or cold away from your fingers.
Stands up to cutlery — Process naturally forms a solid outer layer that is cut and puncture resistant.
Won't crack and spill its contents — The material is flexible and will not break like conventional “foam” cups and clamshells.
Retains true food flavor — Smooth solid surface provides a great barrier to prevent leakage or transfer of off-flavors to food contents.
High-quality appearance — High gloss surfaces give the package crisp and clean appearance on the inside, while the outside is perfect for printing sharp, full-coverage, color graphics.
Suitable for microwave cooking and warming — High heat tolerance enables the packaging to withstand temperatures up to 300 degrees F for 30 minutes.
Food Packaging
Considering the billions of polycoated paperboard cups disposed into landfills each year, the beverage industry is poised for innovation to move to recyclable, expanded plastic cups.
Beverage
Easier to hold with hot or cold liquids — Outstanding insulating capabilities keep hot or cold away from your fingers... as good as "double-cup" or “cup sleeves” paper hot cups. Insulation qualities also help reduce condensation with cold beverages.
Won't crack and spill its contents — The material is flexible and will not break like conventional "foam" cups.
Retains true food flavor — Smooth solid surface provides a barrier to prevent liquid leakage or transfer of off-flavors to beverage contents.
Attractive — High gloss surface gives the package a crisp and clean appearance on the inside, while the outside is perfect for printing sharp, full coverage, color graphics (with your logo!)
Seamless — Thermoformed cups mean less chance for leaky seams or leaks between cap and cup. Even heat seals made in convolute forming are tighter and flatter when made with materials expanded with Ad-air® technology.
