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SOLUTIONS FOR CAPSULES

Fi-PLAST develops Estabio®, an advanced biodegradable and compostable compound designed to meet the needs of manufacturers producing capsules for coffee and other beverages.
Thanks to its innovative formulation, Estabio® enables the production of capsules with high technical performance while meeting the sustainability requirements demanded by the market and by the new European regulations on compostable packaging.

A MATERIAL FOR THE FUTURE OF PACKAGING

Fi-PLAST was among the first companies to develop a biodegradable and compostable compound specifically for capsule applications, anticipating market developments and establishing itself as a trusted partner for manufacturers.
With the recent approval of new European Parliament regulations on compostable packaging, the demand for alternatives to traditional plastics is rapidly increasing. Estabio® represents a concrete solution for companies that want to align with future environmental directives without compromising product quality.

Estabio® is a biodegradable and compostable formulation compliant with EN 13432 standards for industrial compostability, offering several strategic advantages for capsule production:

  • Excellent oxygen barrier properties, helping preserve the aroma and freshness of coffee and other beverages
  • Thermal resistance and mechanical stability, ensuring compatibility with thermoforming and injection molding processes
  • Optimized processability, adaptable to the main production technologies used in the capsule industry

As confirmation of the quality and sustainability of Estabio®, Fi-PLAST has obtained several certifications, including:

  • OK Compost Industrial, issued by TÜV Austria, which guarantees the industrial compostability of Estabio® materials
  • Compliance with UNI EN 13432 standards, confirming the biodegradability and compostability of packaging materials
  • Specific certifications for different Estabio® grades, tailored to various beverage capsule applications

Estabio® is available in several formulations designed to meet the needs of capsule manufacturers and offers:

  • Compatibility with the main coffee and beverage brewing systems
  • Different barrier levels for specific preservation requirements
  • Customization options in terms of color and surface finish

Thanks to Fi-PLAST’s extensive experience in research on sustainable polymers, Estabio® is an ideal solution for capsule manufacturers seeking high performance, regulatory compliance and environmental responsibility.