Barrier coatings guidebook

Barrier coatings guidebook

Fiber-based packaging is already a strong performer. But for applications like ready-meal trays, ice cream cups, foodservice clamshells, and frozen vegetable cartons, barrier coatings are what help paperboard meet advanced requirements of food and liquid contact, temperature extremes, and extended shelf life.

Barriers lend additional functionality to fiber: moisture resistance, grease protection, gas and aroma control, heat sealability, and more. And with plastic reduction targets tightening, choosing the right barrier solution has never been more important.

We created this guidebook to give brand owners and packaging converters a clear, practical resource for understanding barrier coatings and finding the right fit.

Inside, you'll learn:

• What barrier coatings are, how they work, and the key differences between extruded, dispersion, and laminated varieties
• How barrier-coated boards perform at end-of-life, including recyclability, compostability, and biodegradability
• How Stora Enso is innovating to make barriers thinner, more circular, and increasingly bio-based
• Which barrier and board combinations suit your specific end-use, with real product examples