The 4 best of sustainable paper protective packaging materials

2025-07-24

Contents


1.Introduction

2.Fanfold paper: Kraft paper material used to fill gaps in boxes

   2.1 How does fanfold paper z fold paper folding machine work?

   2.2 Core performance and application value

3.Honeycomb paper: Lightweight packaging material with hexagonal honeycomb structure

    3.1 Honeycomb paper making machine production line

    3.2 Characteristics and market opportunities

4.Kraft paper tape: Provides safe and super strong adhesion

5.Honeycomb paper sleeve: Perfect protection solution for wine bottles

    5.1 How does honeycomb paper sleeve machine work?

   5.2 High-end fragile product packaging strategy

6.Conclusion




Introduction


As the draft of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is accelerated, e-commerce and manufacturing companies are in urgent need of alternative solutions that are both "environmentally friendly" and "easy to use". Fanfold paper, honeycomb paper, kraft paper tape and honeycomb paper sleeves have outstanding performance in terms of cushioning and shockproofing, cost control, warehousing optimization and cost optimization, and all of them can be automated through special equipment, truly achieving large-scale implementation and carbon footprint reduction.


Fanfold paper: Kraft paper material used to fill gaps in boxes


How does fanfold paper z fold paper folding machine work?


Fanfold paper is also called Z fold paper, which is mainly produced by fanfold paper folding machine through the following steps:


1. Loading and tension control

The large roll of kraft paper is automatically rolled up through the air shaft, and the PLC system monitors the tension in real time to keep the paper web entering smoothly.


2. Paper threading and crease positioning

The kraft paper roll passes through the guide roller in an S-shaped path, and the servo motor drives the punching knife to punch holes at the set pitch and pre-press the crease.


3. Z-folding

The knife disc and folding plate work together to fold the kraft paper roll into a "z fold" structure according to the set shape; the folding angle accuracy can be controlled within ±0.5 mm.


4. Counting, cutting and stacking

The photoelectric sensor automatically cuts and neatly stacks after accumulating the length, and the single machine speed can reach up to 200 m/min.


kraft fanfold paper


Core performance and application value


Efficient stacking: The volume is compressed by about 60% after Z folding, which greatly saves storage and freight costs.


Ready to use and pull: With the intelligent paper pad machine, durable kraft paper pads can be produced on site, suitable for transportation and logistics protection


100% recyclable: FSC-certified kraft paper is used, which can be recycled together with the carton to avoid sorting costs.


Buffer upgrade: The gap between the folded layers forms a natural air cavity, and the compression resistance is improved by 48% compared with flat paper.

honeycomb paper making machine

Honeycomb paper: Lightweight packaging material with hexagonal honeycomb structure


Honeycomb paper making machine production line


Honeycomb paper making machine, by automatically converting kraft paper rolls into 3D honeycomb mesh structures, mainly relies on the following steps:


Unwinding: Automatically feed the kraft paper roll into the system

Continuous gluing: The base paper is sprayed with water-based latex or starch glue through the gluing roller to ensure interlayer adhesion.

Lamination and drying: Multiple layers of kraft paper are automatically overlapped after passing through and automatically pressed

Cutting and forming: The roller will automatically punch holes at the set position to form a hexagonal aperture, stretch and unfold to form a honeycomb core.

Automatic rewinding: It will then automatically rewind into a roll and enter the pallet. The whole machine can reach a production capacity of 150/160 rolls per day when working for 8 hours.


honeycomb paper sleeve making machine


Characteristics and market opportunities


Lightweight and durable: The hexagonal honeycomb unit structure after stretching is shockproof, decompressive and lightweight.

Excellent cushioning: Honeycomb paper can absorb more than 80% of impact and vibration, suitable for protective packaging of furniture, fragile items, cosmetics, ceramics, hardware, auto parts, etc.

0 plastic: It has FSC certification and can be 100% recyclable and biodegradable.

Customizable: Logo, size and color, outer packaging and fragile label packaging can be customized according to needs.


kraft fanfold paper


Kraft paper tape: Provides safe and super strong adhesion


Environmental protection: The tape is made of natural kraft paper and can be 100% recycled.

Strong sealing: The starch base inside the water-activated paper tape becomes sticky when it comes into contact with water, and can be strongly attached to the surface of the carton to form protection.

Brand display: Accepts printing of logos, colors and brand information to increase brand awareness

Temperature and humidity resistance: The tape can still maintain stable viscosity in high and low temperature environments, and is suitable for the entire warehousing chain


honeycomb paper making machine


Honeycomb paper sleeve: Perfect protection solution for wine bottles


How does honeycomb paper sleeve machine work?


Honeycomb paper sleeve machine plays a key role in the deep processing of honeycomb paper:


Feeding: The automatic core loading device can load 30-50 honeycomb cores at a time to achieve uninterrupted production.


Precise cutting: The servo cutting module can achieve precise and high-speed cutting according to the set length, with an error of ≤0.5 mm.


Gluing and shaping: After the honeycomb paper core material is connected, it is rotated into a cylinder, evenly coated with glue, and gradually shaped.


honeycomb paper sleeve making machine


High-end fragile product packaging strategy


All-round wrapping: Honeycomb paper sleeves are extremely suitable for packaging wine bottles, ceramics, cans, etc., to achieve all-round protection

Quick packaging: Just one set is enough, no other cumbersome tools are needed

100% recyclable: No plastic packaging, improve the unpacking experience

Lightweight and soft: Can be easily stretched, can fill gaps and is easy to unpack


kraft fanfold paper


Conclusion


These four sustainable paper protective packaging materials represent an important trend in the packaging industry's transformation towards green and environmental protection.


Whichever packaging material you choose, it will be a leap forward for the company. The use of honeycomb paper for filling and protection in the box, coupled with the strong adhesive sealing of the carton with kraft paper tape, makes the overall packaging clean, tidy and branded, which enhances consumers' impression of the brand and unboxing experience. It is also an ideal choice for many e-commerce, logistics warehouses and retailers.

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