Mondi is partnering with Ekornes, a leading Norweigan furniture producer, to introduce a paper-based packaging solution for wrapping high-end mattresses, replacing the previous plastic solution.
Ekornes is using Mondi’s re/cycle CompressWrap to wrap its mattresses and protect them during transport. The mattress packaging consists of two components: compress wrapping and secondary packaging.
For the first step, Mondi says that its FunctionalBarrier Paper 95/5 ensures durability and vacuum sealing during the compression process as a result of its “thin coating layer.”
In the second step, the compressed and rolled mattress is secured with an outer wrapper made from Mondi’s FunctionalBarrier Paper Reduce, which reportedly offers “excellent sealing properties”, to tightly secure the high-end mattress during shipping.
As part of Mondi’s re/cycle portfolio, the company’s FunctionalBarrier Paper range is designed for recycling according to the 4evergreen ‘Design for Circularity Guidelines’.
Additionally, Ekornes says that the new CompressWrap solution runs seamlessly on its existing machinery.
“At Ekornes, we are passionate about delivering the best sleep you can dream of, and this new partnership with Mondi means we can now wrap that promise in a solution that aligns with our commitment to sustainability” said Pål Aage Nordahl, Managing Director at Ekornes Beds AS.
“Together, we’ve created packaging that not only protects our high-end mattresses but also reflects our values and those of our customers.”
“This collaboration underscores our commitment to working hand-in-hand with our customers to solve industry-specific challenges,” said Ola Forsberg, Industry Group Manager Foaming Papers at Mondi.
“By understanding Ekornes’ needs, we were able to deliver a packaging solution that not only meets their technical requirements but also contributes towards a circular economy.”
The new pack allows consumers to unwrap the mattress without the need for a knife or cutter, with the aim of ensuring a safer unwrapping experience.
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