Molded Fiber

Molded Fiber Innovation: Why Cushioning Needs More Than a Sustainability Claim

Molded fiber cushioning is gaining attention as an alternative to plastic foam, but approval depends on tooling cost, strength, moisture behavior, lead time, line compatibility, and total cost—not on a sustainability claim alone.

Packaging materials lab reviewing non-wood biomass fibers and molded fiber tray prototypes

Fallen Leaves and Non-Wood Biomass in Molded Fiber Packaging: Can They Reduce Virgin Pulp Dependence?

A practical look at when fallen leaves and other non-wood biomass can become molded fiber cushioning or food tray materials, focusing on processability, residue supply, quality control, and food-contact testing.