Finland-based Ahlstrom is expanding its Acti-V range of label release liners with the addition of new label release papers that have post-consumer recycled fibres and unbleached cellulose fibres.
The fibre products maker has launched Acti-V RF Yellow paper and Acti-V RF Natural paper.
Acti-V RF Yellow is a supercalendered release paper with at least 15% post-consumer recycled fibre. It is said to have the usual light-yellow hue of paper liners present in most of the Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) paper labels in Europe.
Acti-V RF Natural is a supercalendered release paper with a light, creamy hue that comes naturally from the combination of unbleached and bleached cellulose fibres and at least 15% post-consumer recycled fibre.
Both products are intended to support the sustainability and circularity goal of laminators, label printers, and end-users engaged in PSA laminates and labels production.
According to the Finnish firm, both products promote circularity by substituting a portion of virgin fibres with post-consumer recycled fibres.
Additionally, the new Acti-V RF Natural uses no dye and is built with materials that can reduce carbon emissions by at least 15% when compared to the Acti-V Yellow lining, Ahlstrom claimed.
The new release papers are incorporated with Ahlstrom’s proprietary Acti-V technology, which enables a highly efficient silicone coating and converting process. This can potentially result in low usage of energy, catalysts, and silicone.
The fibre products maker said that the release liners are used in a variety of PSA labelling supplies for efficient PSA label printing, cutting, and application.
Additionally, they can help decrease product waste, improve product safety, and move goods reliably and effectively through conventional or online distribution, said Ahlstrom.
Earlier this week, the company signed an agreement to divest its Stenay plant in France to Germany-based Accursia Capital, following the latter’s binding offer announcement in July this year.