EN13432 Certified VMPLA Tea Bags — From “Silent Microplastics” to Pure Tea Aroma
11 billion microplastic particles can leach from a single nylon tea bag (McGill University, 2022).
Europe’s tea lovers deserve better. Keyful New Material’s vacuum-metallised PLA (VMPLA) overwrap ends the hidden plastic problem while matching (and often beating) the performance of PET/foil laminates.
Proven Performance, Documented Numbers
- Industrial-Compostable & Food-Safe
- EN13432 certified; FDA 21 CFR compliant
- Dual-Action Barrier
- OTR < 2 cc m-² day-¹ (ISO 15105-2) – keeps bergamot oils lively
- WVTR ≤ 1.5 g m-² 24 h-¹ (ASTM F1249) – prevents monsoon-season clumping
- Zero Microplastics, Zero PFAS
- Marine biodegradation in ≤26 weeks (OECD 306)
- < 30 µm thickness qualifies for UK Plastic-Packaging-Tax exemption
- Transparent, Low-Carbon Feedstock
- Blockchain-tracked Bonsucro-certified sugar-cane PLA
- 0.31 kg CO₂e / 10 k bags (-65 % vs. Al-foil laminates)
- Production-Ready
- Bursting strength ≥280 kPa after 400 k+ bags on Teepack lines
Real-World Proof
“VMPLA is the only metallised film hitting our Plastic Pact 2025 targets.”
— Sustainable Packaging Director, An UK TEA COMPANY
37 % packaging-waste reduction, zero flavour loss after 9-month M&S shelf-life test.
Next Steps
• Request pilot rolls + full test reports
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