Discover WOOLPACK's Superior Thermal Performance
WOOLPACK
Planet Protector Packaging is provided to a bespoke, temperature-controlled thermal performance specification that will protect your product from the point of despatch to its final delivery point.
Our proprietary wool technology is effective at absorbing moisture from the air, minimising humidity and condensation and insulating against heat and cold to maintain superior temperature stability.
Wool is first scoured, free from any chemicals or toxic additives. The wool is felted to specifications and sealed inside a recyclable or compostable food grade. Wool is also excellent at cushioning contents in transit.
When used with ice packs for temperature sensitive packaging food, wines, seafood or pharmaceuticals Woolpack has been scientifically proven to maintain temperatures below 5°c for 144+ hours.
When used with dry ice for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and frozen goods, Woolpack has been externally validated to maintain temperatures below -80°C for up to 144 hours.
The science behind WOOLPACK
WOOLPACK, at its core, borrows from nature: just as wool keeps sheep warm in winter and cool in summer, so too does WOOLPACK technology for the contents of its boxes and pouches.
The specifically chosen fibres are incredibly effective at absorbing moisture from the air (hygroscopic), minimising humidity and condensation to maintain stable temperatures.
The recyclable or compostable liner which encloses the wool is micro-perforated to allow the wool fibres to breathe and create the natural cooling system.
Our WOOLPACK solutions have been tested and proven to outperform both polystyrene and alternative packaging.
Clients have also found a reduced need for refrigerant as opposed to polystyrene. This saves resources and reduces freight costs.
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Food
Designed to enhance acoustic comfort while reducing impact, our solutions deliver performance without compromise.
Pharmaceutical
Designed specifically for the Pharmaceutical cold chain, our Pharma Protector is the sustainable and cost competitive alternative to EPS; ensuring superior temperature stability for life-saving drugs.
Wine
Our geotextile range is crafted from sustainable materials, ensuring that they are as kind to the planet as they are effective in the field.
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Film
Depending on the customer’s requirements, we offer the option of a recyclable or home-compostable film.
Once removed from our wool liners, our home-compostable film is certified to both AS 4736-2006 and AS 5810-2010 standards, verifying it as commercially and home-compostable. The film is food safe and has been FDA certified and ISO 9001 certified.
Our recyclable HDPE film can be kerbside recycled depending on local council requirements. The film is food safe and has been FDA certified and ISO 9001 certified.
Refrigerant
Planet Protector gel ice is a sustainable way to keep your products cool during transit. Made from a super absorbent polyacrylate and salt, our ice packs are non-toxic, and the gel is suitable to dispose of in any sink with running water. The outer shell is kerbside recyclable. Available in 500g and 1kg sizes.
WOOLPACK can be used with a range of alternative refrigerant solutions depending on temperature requirements. Reach out to our team to identify which solution will work best for your products. WOOLPACK has been validated to perform with:
Gel Ice
Dry Ice
PCM's
Pouch Protector
Planet Protector’s 100% compostable Pouch Protector range is designed for short postal or courier shipments of small and artisan goods such as cheese, kimchi, chocolate and yogurt.
Our environmentally friendly pouches use sheep’s wool unsuitable for the textile industry, which is normally designated a waste product and destined for landfill. The wool is encased in a compostable food grade film and then placed inside a home compostable mailer. This means your pouch solution is 100% home compostable, making disposal as simple as the end-user burying it in the backyard or adding the mailer to their home compost!
Transitioning to a Planet Protector solution away from polystyrene means a demonstrable public commitment to sustainability, a large reduction of your environmental impact and an elevated image of your packaging as premium and cutting edge.
Woolpack benefits and features
Flat-packed delivery
of Planet Protector solutions means up to 80% savings on storage, movement and unloading costs when compared to an equivalent volume of polystyrene boxes. In addition, the wool liners come compressed to 50% of their original size, further saving space and cost. Just open your packs, wait an hour, and you are ready to be a Planet Protector!
No harsh chemicals
are used in Woolpack’s manufacture. The wool is simply scoured using soap and hot water. This means Woolpack wool felts are 100% biodegradable, compostable and sustainable.
Less refrigerant
Superior insulation means less refrigerant (commonly ice packs) is necessary, reducing the cost and weight of transport and creating less plastic and water wastage. Most customers find they can reduce the amount of refrigerant they use by at least 20%.
Eliminate the use of refrigerated trucks
Due to the superior performance of Woolpack in high and rapidly fluctuating external temperatures, many customers are able to eliminate the use of refrigerated trucks with consequent significant energy and delivery cost savings
Custom Sizing
Polystyrene has limited thickness and size options, whereas Woolpack liners can be quickly and easily customised to client’s bespoke cartons or temperature needs, offering substantial cost savings to companies during cooler months and/or shorter shipments. Clients also find that the limited sizes of polystyrene mean they are frequently sending surplus air in their packages. In contrast, Planet Protector cartons are able to be tailored to your exact size needs and customised with your personal branding for maximum impact
Less condensation and humidity
Due to the hygroscopic nature of wool and the breathable food and pharmaceutical grade film, Woolpack reduces condensation and removes humidity – preventing spoilage of perishable items and maintaining the integrity of the cardboard cartons during transit. This also allows the wool to absorb any product odours!
Reuse
Woolpack liners can be reused multiple times, often more times than poly boxes which easily crush and break apart in rough transport. For clients with access to reverse logistics e.g. a subscription-based meal kit, a customer recycling program option is available which gives the client a credit against future purchases because it reduces the amount of raw materials consumed.
Less damaged products
consigned to landfill due to packaging failures means less waste and less cost to your business. Woolpack thermal properties and cushioning effect ensure products arrive safely and in good condition to their destination. We can conduct in-house testing in a variety of temperature profiles or advise you how to conduct your own to ensure everything is working optimally for your shipments.
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