Kerbside-Recyclable Medium Barrier Paper

Product type: Kerbside-recyclable barrier paper

Barrier level: Medium — oxygen and water vapour

Best for: Salt, confectionery, nuts

Disposal: Kerbside and office paper recycling

Print: Available as a custom-printed substrate

Minimum order: Scoped at quote

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Recycles in the standard paper stream
Oxygen and moisture barrier
Custom-printed to your brand
Made to order, one simple quote

Description

Medium barrier paper coating delivers a laminated barrier against oxygen (OTR) and water vapour transmission (WVTR) whilst enabling paper recycling. It is designed to recycle just like plain paper, so consumers and businesses can dispose of it safely by simply putting it in with their kerbside and office paper recycling.

The Hydropol layer dissolves in the paper recycling process, then breaks down in wastewater treatment leaving no microplastics.

How it is built

Diagram showing Barrier Paper Coating construction with Hydropol barrier, kraft paper, and lacquer

At a Glance

Specification	Details
Barrier level	Medium laminated barrier against oxygen (OTR) and water vapour transmission (WVTR).
Typical applications	Salt, confectionery and nuts.
Coating	Hydropol water-soluble (PVOH) barrier coating.
Disposal stream	Standard kerbside and office paper recycling.
Recycling behaviour	The coating dissolves during repulping and breaks down in wastewater treatment, leaving no microplastics.
Printing	Can be supplied as the substrate for custom-printed flexible packaging.
Minimum order	Scoped to your format and print method — ask us for a quote.

Where medium barrier paper works best

Salt — a moisture barrier for free-flowing dry product.
Confectionery — oxygen and moisture protection for sweets and chocolate.
Nuts — an oxygen barrier for products where freshness matters.

How ordering works

1. Tell us the brief — your product, pack format and volumes.
2. We scope it — we recommend a grade, send samples and confirm print and minimum order.
3. Approve and produce — sign off the artwork and we manufacture to order.

Frequently asked questions

How is it recycled?

Place it in your standard kerbside or office paper recycling. The Hydropol coating dissolves during repulping and breaks down in wastewater treatment, leaving no microplastics.

Is it compostable?

These papers are designed for paper recycling, not composting. Recyclability is the benefit, so dispose of them with your paper stream.

How does medium differ from the light grade?

Medium adds a laminated barrier against oxygen and water vapour, which suits salt, confectionery and nuts. The light grade is aimed at pillow packs, e-commerce, dry pet food and plain chocolate.

Can I get it printed and made up?

Yes. These papers can be supplied as the substrate for your custom-printed flexible packaging, a recyclable barrier structure with your branding.

Can I get samples?

Yes. Request samples and a quote and we will recommend the right grade for your product.

Tell us your product and barrier needs and we will recommend a grade and send samples.

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