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Paper net – made by Knüppel

The sustainable alternative for foam

Two sliding boxes in comparison: top with PU foam padding, bottom with the new paper mesh padding
Application example: PU foam and paper net padding in comparison.

More and more companies want to reduce the amount of plastic in their packaging. However, PE foam is still commonly used as cushioning inner packaging for shipping and transporting fragile products. With our in-house developed paper net, we replace PE foam with almost the same cushioning properties. This allows you to protect your packaged goods securely while eliminating plastic - for more sustainable logistics.

 

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Seal German Packaging Award Winner 2024 in the sustainability category
Logo Worldstar Winner 2025 WOP World Packaging Organisation
Seal Worldstar Winner 2025

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Honoured once again: WorldStar 2025

Our sustainable paper net has won another award! We are delighted to have received the international WorldStar 2025 award in the Packaging Materials and Components category from the WPO (World Packaging Organisation). From over 550 entries, the paper net was selected as one of the 260 winners based on strict evaluation criteria. The WorldStar Award ceremony will take place on 30 May 2025 in Milan during IPACK-IMA, the international trade fair for packaging materials, process and packaging machines in the food and non-food industry.

 

Seal German Packaging Award Winner 2024 in the sustainability category

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Victory! German Packaging Award 2024

The paper net has won the prestigious German Packaging Award! Our new development, which replaces inner packaging made of foam, won over the jury in the Sustainability/Material Substitution category. In total, there were 41 winners out of 244 entries in 10 categories. The award ceremony took place on 24 September at Fachpack in Nuremberg.


We are delighted to receive this award and congratulate our colleagues in Packaging Development for their clever idea for reducing plastic in packaging.

Logo Worldstar Winner 2025 WOP World Packaging Organisation

News

Honoured one again: WorldStar 2025

Our sustainable paper net has won another award! We are delighted to have received the international WorldStar 2025 award in the Packaging Materials and Components category from the WPO (World Packaging Organisation). From over 550 entries, the paper net was selected as one of the 260 winners based on strict evaluation criteria. The WorldStar Award ceremony will take place on 30 May 2025 in Milan during IPACK-IMA, the international trade fair for packaging materials, process and packaging machines in the food and non-food industry.

Siegel Deutscher Verpackungspreis Gewinner 2024 in der Kategorie Nachhaltigkeit

News

Victory! German Packaging Award 2024

The paper net has won the prestigious German Packaging Award! Our new development, which replaces inner packaging made of foam, won over the jury in the Sustainability/Material Substitution category. In total, there were 41 winners out of 244 entries in 10 categories. The award ceremony took place on 24 September at Fachpack in Nuremberg.


We are delighted to receive this award and congratulate our colleagues in Packaging Development for their clever idea for reducing plastic in packaging.

Ideal protection for fragile goods

Our paper net has restoring forces that enable it to withstand multiple impact loads. The structure of the paper net straightens up again after impacts and thus retains its protective function. The padding passes various standardised drop tests, such as DIN standard 22 248.

Paper net with soft structure
Soft padding
Paper net with solid structure
Solid Padding
Paper net with corrosion protection
Solid padding with VCI corrosion protection film

If you're looking for a single-material packaging made from 100% recycled paper and do not want to compromise on the cushioning effect of PE foam, our flexible paper net is the right solution. It is adaptable in quality and strength and can be used for different shapes and weights. Depending on the application, it can be reused multiple times.

Your advantages at a glance

Comparison of paper net and foam monitor packaging
Application example: A monitor is padded with the paper net (right) in an environmentally friendly way. On the left, a conventional PE foam cushion for comparison.

Product data: Paper net material

  • Withstands multiple impact loads
  • Sustainable & recyclable – made from 100% recycled paper
  • Passes various standardized drop tests, e.g. DIN 22 248
  • Optional: One-sided coating with VCI corrosion protection film
  • Reduces recycling costs

Production of stable paper net mats

Paper net converter

The paper net converter enables the production of stable and flexible paper net mats directly at the packing station.

The cushioning mats produced with the converters:

  • offer protection for all types of products
  • are an ideal solution for filling voids
  • are suitable for both light and heavy packing goods
  • fulfil their protective function as a stable stacking or separating aid
Converter for paper net mats.

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