Ahlstrom introduces new sustainable release liners

Ahlstrom has broadened its range of release papers by introducing new products that support the design of more sustainable double-sided pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes.  

With many everyday uses, double-sided PSA tapes are hidden components inside many common products. They join different parts or materials with strength, durability, and versatility. While they often directly perform a sustainable function by replacing heavier and more impactful elements, they can also be manufactured with increasingly sustainable materials.  

An extension of Ahlstrom’s Acti-V Industrial dedicated range of release liners, the new products offer options to support environmentally conscious tape producers, with the use of post-consumer recycled fiber, and unbleached cellulose fibers The range includes:  

Acti-V Industrial RF Brown a supercalendered release paper including 30 percent post-consumer recycled fiber, and features the typical brown color used in double-sided adhesive tape liners. 

Acti-V Industrial RF Natural is a supercalendered release paper featuring a natural kraft color, based on a combination of post-consumer recycled cellulose fiber (at least 15 percent) and unbleached cellulose fibers. 

Both products replace a portion of virgin fibers with post-consumer recycled fibers. The new Acti-V Industrial RF Natural additionally eliminates the use of any dye, and is based on a raw materials mix that - according to Ahlstrom’s initial estimates - could allow an overall reduction of 17 to 20 percent in carbon footprint compared to that of standard Acti-V Industrial liners.  

The new products are designed for double side silicone coating and Ahlstrom’s proprietary Acti-V technology allows efficient silicone coating and converting process. 

Ahlstrom has manufacturing in Europe and the Americas.