Nfinite Nano provides a fully recyclable ultra‑high barrier paper that replaces flexible plastic films in packaging. The paper combines a high‑performance cellulose substrate with a water‑based dispersion coating and a Spatial Atomic Layer Deposition (SALD) ceramic oxide barrier, delivering moisture and oxygen transmission rates comparable to plastic while remaining printable, sealable, and compatible with existing high‑speed form‑fill‑seal lines.
Funding
$6.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
5OCGFounders
Product
Problem
Flexible plastic packaging creates significant environmental waste because it is rarely recyclable and contributes to landfill and pollution. Manufacturers lack a high‑performance, recyclable alternative that can match the barrier properties of plastic while fitting existing packaging lines.
Solution
Nfinite Nano offers a 100 % curbside‑recyclable ultra‑high barrier paper that replaces flexible plastic films in packaging applications. The paper combines a high‑performance cellulose substrate with a water‑based dispersion coating and a Spatial Atomic Layer Deposition (SALD) barrier layer composed of hundreds of nanometer‑thin ceramic oxide layers. This structure provides moisture transmission rates below 0.3 g/m²·day, oxygen transmission below 1 cc/m²·day, and excellent grease resistance, matching or exceeding typical plastic performance. The coating is invisible, non‑metallic, and dissolves during recycling, keeping the material fully recyclable and compostable. The product is printable with standard flexographic, gravure, or digital presses and can be processed on existing horizontal and vertical form‑fill‑seal (FFS) lines without lamination or speed penalties.
Target Audience
Primary customers are consumer‑packaged goods manufacturers, packaging converters, and brand owners seeking sustainable, high‑performance flexible packaging for food, beverage, and personal care products.
Features
- Water‑based dispersion coating that primes, protects, and provides sealability while remaining fully recyclable
- Spatial Atomic Layer Deposition (SALD) creates >1000 × nanometer‑thin ceramic oxide layers at atmospheric pressure, delivering ultra‑high barrier performance
- High fiber content (85‑95 %) for strength and flexibility, with grammage options from 50 to 70 gsm
- Compatible with flexographic, gravure, and digital printing; heat‑seal and cold‑seal versions available
- Drop‑in replacement for existing high‑speed horizontal and vertical FFS packaging equipment
- Low‑temperature, energy‑efficient roll‑to‑roll coating process (100‑300 m/min) reducing manufacturing carbon footprint
- 100 % curbside recyclable in standard paper streams, eliminating persistent plastic waste