{"id":92044,"date":"2024-04-25T12:25:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T10:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?p=92044"},"modified":"2024-04-29T10:09:44","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T08:09:44","slug":"multifunctional-bags-with-recycling-certificate-made-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/multifunktionsbeutel-mit-recyclingzertifikat-made-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Multifunctional bag with \u201eMade in Europe\u201c recycling certificate\u201c"},"content":{"rendered":"

With its latest environmentally friendly innovation, the Vorarlberg-based packaging developer PackSolutions aims to bring a \u201egreen breeze\u201c to the textile industry: A multifunctional bag made of recycled PET developed for the internationally active Swiss underwear manufacturer Calida replaces the single-use plastic polybag packaging that is otherwise common in the textile industry. All raw materials and the production of the newly designed packaging are \u201eMade in Europe\u201c.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The traditional company Calida, headquartered in Switzerland, was looking for attractive, but above all sustainable packaging for its nightwear sets. Packaging specialist PackSolutions realised a new packaging idea for this and developed a versatile packaging solution, Reusable, washable and printable mesh bag with zip made from 100 per cent recycled PET<\/strong>, which can be realised in all sizes. The cardboard for the inlay and the banderole are FSC-certified in the interests of sustainable forestry.<\/p>\n

The market launch of the new packaging product in 2024 was preceded by an intensive development process. This is because the requirements that packaging has to fulfil along the entire supply chain are high.<\/p>

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Andreas Zupan-Eugster presents the reusable, washable and printable mesh bag with zip made from 100 per cent recycled PET. (Image: PackSolutions)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201eCalida told us that the entire packaging, including the raw materials, must come from Europe and must also be processed here<\/strong> - and, of course, at an acceptable price. However, our search has always taken us outside of Europe, which is why we soon moved away from organic cotton and the like in favour of recycled plastic.\u201c<\/p>\n

Andreas Zupan-Eugster<\/strong>, PackSolutions<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For example, a 0.5 litre PET bottle is sufficient to produce a laundry bag. In addition to their purpose as packaging, the multifunctional bags are also suitable for other applications, for example to protect laundry in the washing machine or as sorting, vegetable or travelling bags. Another advantage of the innovation is its weight. \u201eThe Multifunctional bags weigh only half as much as previous poly packaging<\/strong> of our nightwear. This weight saving has a positive effect on the transport volume and thus also protects the environment in this respect,\u201c explains Janine Weiz-B\u00fchler from Calida.<\/p>\n

Intensive partner search in Europe<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Another challenge was the search for the suitable manufacturers and processors in Europe<\/strong>. In the end, PackSolutions gained a material recycler as a partner who weaves the mesh fabric for the packaging from recycled PET and supplies it in bales. A sewing shop produces the multifunctional bags, including zips, to size and attaches the various customisable labels. Finally, they are taken to the Calida production facility for packaging.<\/p>