Anti-microbial packaging is increasingly being deployed amid the COVID-19 pandemic as consumers' sense of safety and hygiene has intensified over the last few months. This innovation is the result of a collaboration between Parkside Flexible and Touchguard—a surface protection supplier.
The anti-microbial packaging differentiates itself on the market with a special coating that is designed to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. It is made with a "silver-based technology." The companies state that the coating can be applied as water or solvent-based finish, which allows it some degree of flexibility. It can be applied to a range of formats, including pouches, lidding films, and flow wraps.
The anti-microbial packaging is currently being tested in labs to ensure its safety for consumers.
Anti-Microbial Packaging Films
Parkside Flexibles and Touchguard Bet on Sanitation in Packaging
Trend Themes
1. Anti-microbial Packaging - The trend of using anti-microbial packaging films to ensure hygiene and safety in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. Special Coating Technology - The trend of incorporating silver-based special coating technology in packaging films to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
3. Flexible Application - The trend of applying anti-microbial coatings as water or solvent-based finishes on pouches, lidding films, and flow wraps.
Industry Implications
1. Packaging - The packaging industry has an opportunity to leverage anti-microbial packaging films to meet the growing demand for hygienic and safe packaging solutions.
2. Healthcare - The healthcare industry has the potential to adopt anti-microbial packaging to enhance the safety and sanitation of medical supplies and equipment.
3. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can benefit from using anti-microbial packaging films to ensure the freshness and longevity of perishable products.