The enhanced expanded polyethylene (EPE) foam solutions from Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics deliver high level of cushion performance and abuse resistance through Dow polyethylene resins and patented technology. With tailored LDPE/LLDPE blends and exceptional processability, this new foam solution achieves new levels of downweighting or downgauging. There is up to 15% savings on raw material cost in unit packaging while providing the same or better protective performance, this enables converters to have product differentiation and improve competitiveness in the industry. The reduction in thickness or weight allows more shipping space, improving the load-ability of containers. Brand owners and e-retailers receive less damages on goods delivered caused by packaging failure and consumers will enjoy a better protective packaging of high value goods. The compressive strength can be maintained at similar level after 20% downweight without sacrificing cushioning performance. This new foaming solution drives sustainable growth throughout the value chain and brings benefits to the stakeholders.
