ProTec®
Wausau Paper produces sophisticated base papers for select clay-coated applications requiring barrier properties & excellent printing surface.
Our expertise is geared toward smaller customized production runs with individualized customer attention for niche market applications.
These dual-sided grades are designed with specific properties and functionality, ranging from high to low greaseproof with varying degrees of surface smoothness. Wet-strength, mold inhibitors, and other additives are available to achieve specific objectives.
In addition, the following performance attributes are experienced in the converting process:
- High-speed runnability (uniform caliper & profile)
- Basis weight control (area cost advantage)
- Flex-crack resistance (in gusset folding)
Typical end-use products include: charcoal bag outer-wall, pet food bag outer-wall, food packaging, beverage labels, and other consumer product novelty items.