Special materials
A special product deserves special packaging!
The use of specialized materials such as heavy-wall PET or glass-like polymers requires a high degree of expertise and experience. The professional and successful handling of these materials is one of our core competencies.
Glass-like polymers
It’s crystal clear
Heavy-wall PET
When strength counts
Materials,
that demonstrate responsibility
REBHAN combines responsible packaging development with a keen eye for design and brand impact. Across all areas of the company, we are working to systematically reduce the environmental impact of our packaging – for example, through material-efficient solutions, recyclable designs, and the evaluation of alternative raw materials.
Recycled materials
Packaging made from recycled plastic offers a wide variety of applications today. Thanks to established recycling processes, numerous materials are available that can be reused.
When we are referring to recycled products made from plastic in household waste collections, we talk about post-consumer recycling (PCR). PCR is packaging which is collected in recycling streams and sent to be reused. However, in addition to rPET, recycled materials can also include rHDPE or rPP and can be mechanically as well as chemically recycled. When industrial plastic waste from manual or mechanical production is recycled, this is referred to as post-industrial recycling (PIR).
Our co-extrusion production process offers numerous opportunities to increase the proportion of recycled materials in packaging. Please read more about co-extrusion in our Green line section.
Bio-based polymers
Bio-based plastics are primarily derived from plant-based raw materials, such as corn or sugarcane. Only parts that are not used as food – such as surplus corn or the third pressing of sugarcane – are used in this process.
Depending on their composition and manufacturing process, these materials can help reduce the use of fossil-based raw materials. Bio-based and partially bio-based polymers make it possible to use alternative sources for plastic production, thereby broadening the material base.
Standard polymers
We offer a wide range of material solutions – from specialty alternatives to proven standard plastics such as PET, HDPE, and PP. Our packaging experts will work with you to determine which material properties are best suited to your product and which options meet your specific requirements.
PET
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is highly valued for its clear appearance, its light weight and its outstanding recyclability. In its original condition, PET is colourless and semi-crystalline, but can also be coloured using dyes and pigments. PET is very strong and rigid, and is resistant to diluted acids, oils, grease and alcohols.
HDPE – HIGH-DENSITY POLYETHYLENE
HDPE stands for high-density polyethylene. Polyethylene (PE) is a thermoplastic material, which can be deformed at defined temperatures. It is highly resistant to acids, bases, oils and fats. It is therefore very suitable as a packaging material for different substances – including the non-food sector. PE can be recycled on a large scale [recycling code 02].
PP – POLYPROPYLENE
Polypropylene is a versatile and practically neutral thermoplastic which is used in a multitude of everyday applications. It is one of the most frequently used plastics for food packaging. PP is known for its extraordinary resistance to numerous chemical formulas including bases, acids and solvents, and is suitable for hot filling.
Get in touch!
Please don’t hesitate to advise us of your requests and specific material requirements. Together we will find a way of making your very specific material request a reality for your brand packaging.