Ahlstrom adds release paper with recycled content

Ahlstrom has expanded its range of release papers by introducing new products supporting sustainability and circularity in manufacturing pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) laminates and labels.   

Ahlstrom has extended its Acti-V range of high-performance label release liners with new products offering novel options to sustainability-driven laminators, label printers, and end-users, with the use of post-consumer recycled fibers and unbleached cellulose fibers.  

Acti-V RF Yellow is a supercalendered release paper including at least 15 percent post-consumer recycled fiber, featuring the typical light-yellow color of paper liners that carry most PSA paper labels in Europe. 

Acti-V RF Natural is a supercalendered release paper featuring a light creamy color, naturally resulting from the blend of at least 15 percent post-consumer recycled fiber and unbleached and bleached cellulose fibers. 

Additionally, the new Acti-V RF Natural does not use any dye and is based on components that - according to Ahlstrom’s initial estimates - can allow reduction of at least 15 percent in the carbon footprint compared to the standard Acti-V Yellow liner. The new release papers maintain the performance of Ahlstrom’s proprietary Acti-V technology, which allows a efficient silicone coating and converting process, showing potential reductions in the consumption of energy, catalysts, and silicone.    

To help increase circularity in the labeling industry, Ahlstrom was one of the founding members of CELAB (Toward a Circular Economy for Labels), the industry coalition dedicated to building a sustainable self-adhesive labeling industry and creating greater circularity by enhancing and promoting matrix and release liner recycling worldwide.