Sappi Europe is strengthening its position as a leader in sustainable packaging with the launch of Guard Pro OHS and Guard Pro OMH. These two recyclables, mono-material papers, deliver high-barrier protection without compromising production efficiency. Designed to help brand owners meet tightening EU packaging regulations such as the PPWR, the new solutions offer a paper-based alternative to plastic and multilayer foils that is ready for today’s fast-paced manufacturing lines.
Guard Pro OHS is a heat-sealable, high-barrier paper designed for applications such as flow-wraps, sachets, and pouches. It offers strong protection against oxygen, water vapor, grease, and MOSH/MOAH. These barrier properties help extend shelf life, preserve aroma and product quality, and protect contents from contamination. The paper has enhanced mechanical properties, which lead to a better runnability on packaging machines.
The paper is available in two finishes: Natural (62, 72 and 92 g/m²), and Gloss (77, 87 and 102 g/m²). It is suitable for direct food contact and complies with toy safety standards, making it ideal for both food and non-food packaging that require secure seal integrity and safety assurance. Typical applications include snacks, dry foods, ice cream flow wrap, hygiene products, and children’s items, where safety, freshness, and compliance are key.
Guard Pro OMH offers the similar barrier properties as OHS but is designed for cold-seal applications. It’s a cost-effective solution for applications where heat sealing isn’t needed. With improved oxygen barrier compared to OHS, Guard Pro OMH fits a wide range of food and non-food uses. Because of the particularly smooth surface the paper offers excellent conversion results in metallization, making it ideal for metal deposition and further conversion to ultra-high barrier applications. The paper is available in an uncoated Natural version (60, 70 and 90 g/m²) and a Glossy (75, 85 and 100 g/m²) version.
The choice between Guard Pro OHS and Guard Pro OMH gives packaging engineers more control over sealing method, production speed, and material costs, without compromising recyclability or protection. “With Guard Pro OHS and Guard Pro OMH, we’re giving the market more flexibility and choice when selecting recyclable, high-barrier papers” – said Filip van Ranst, Sales Director at Sappi.