MDO-PE / LDPE — fully recyclable in PE streams. Replacing conventional PET/PE laminates at equivalent barrier.
Sustainability · Mono-Material Packaging
Mono-Material Flexible Packaging for Hygiene Brands.
Fully recyclable mono-material flexible packaging — single polymer structures, custom print, manufacturer-direct, FOB Xiamen.
6+
Mono Structures
Recyclass
Certified
50+
Years Manufacturing
CERT · Recyclass
ALL-PE · ALL-PP · ALL-PET
All-PE Mono-Material · MDO-PE / LDPE
01 — Definition
Mono-material packaging is flexible packaging made from a single polymer family — all-PE, all-PP or all-PET — eliminating the mixed-material layers that make conventional laminates unrecyclable. Tansox manufactures mono-material flexible packaging that performs on existing HFFS and VFFS filling lines and meets the recyclability standards required by EU and US retailers, giving hygiene brands a credible path to recyclable packaging without replacing production equipment.
02 — Why It Matters
The numbers behind the switch.
Mono-material design is one of the most practical routes to recyclable flexible packaging because it keeps the pack format familiar while removing incompatible mixed layers.
Unrecyclable
Traditional multi-layer laminates mix PE, PET and aluminium — making them almost impossible to recycle in standard streams
Mixed-material laminates are designed for barrier and strength, but the combined layers are difficult to separate and process after use.
Source · Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Single
polymer
polymer
Mono-material structures use one polymer family — accepted in standard PE or PP recycling streams globally
All-PE and all-PP formats allow the whole pack to move through one compatible recycling pathway instead of separating layers.
Source · Recyclass technical guidance
On par
All-PE and all-PP structures now match conventional laminates in barrier performance for most hygiene applications
New film orientation and barrier-coating options help mono-material packs reach performance levels suitable for core hygiene formats.
Source · Material supplier LCA data
03 — Our Materials / Options
Six mono-material structure families.
Each structure trades recyclability pathway, barrier, stiffness and line performance differently. Tell us your format and fill-line requirements — we'll recommend the right one.
BOPP / CPP — recyclable in PP streams. Strong clarity and stiffness for hygiene retail packaging.
High barrier, widely recyclable. Suitable for hygiene and medical applications requiring strong oxygen and moisture protection.
Machine-direction oriented PE for HFFS / VFFS lines. Drop-in stiffness replacement for PET-based rollstock.
SiOx or EVOH-free barrier coating on all-PE or all-PP. Recyclable with enhanced barrier — no foil layer needed.
Third-party Recyclass or How2Recycle verified. Documentation-ready for retail sustainability audits.
04 — Compatible Product Formats
Available across core bag and film formats.
Mono-material structures can be engineered into the same pouch, bag and film formats your production line already uses, with structure-level documentation available.
Stand Up Pouch
F-01
Zipper Bag
F-02
Rollstock Film
F-03
Flat Bottom Bag
F-04
Wet Wipes Bag
F-05
Packaging Film
F-06
05 — Certifications
The credentials behind the materials.
Tansox supplies structure-level recyclability documentation for eligible mono-material formats. Certificate scope depends on the selected structure and target market.
9001
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
Certified scope: design and printing of PE and PP plastic packaging bags, issued by Beijing East Allreach Certification Center Co., Ltd. (EACC). Certificate copies available on request.
14001
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management
Same certified scope as ISO 9001, also issued by EACC and accredited by CNAS under the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement. Valid to 4 Nov 2028.
RECY
CLASS
CLASS
Recyclass Certification
European recyclability assessment for mono-material packaging structures intended for PE, PP or PET recycling streams.
H2R
How2Recycle Eligible
Structure-level eligibility for US retail recycling labels when the chosen mono-material construction meets programme requirements.
APR
APR Design Guide Compliant
Design-for-recycling alignment with the Association of Plastic Recyclers guide for compatible flexible packaging structures.
BPA
FREE
FREE
BPA-Free Declaration
All Tansox flexible packaging ships with a BPA-free declaration for hygiene, baby and medical packaging buyers.
PFAS
FREE
FREE
PFAS-Free Declaration
No intentionally-added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Suitable for buyers managing state-level and EU PFAS restrictions.
Note: Mono-material recyclability claims depend on the selected structure, target recycling stream and retail market. Confirm certificate scope with our sales team before specifying.
06 — Markets We Serve
Hygiene, personal care & medical categories we pack for.
Tansox mono-material packaging ships globally for category leaders across these markets. Each market has its own page with material recommendations and product specs.
07 — Why Tansox
Sustainability is a discipline, not a marketing line.
50 Years Manufacturing Experience
Established ~1976 in Quanzhou, Fujian. We've evolved from conventional laminates to certified sustainable structures — the production know-how transfers, the substrate doesn't.
ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Certified
Tansox operates ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified management systems, issued by EACC and accredited by CNAS under the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement. Every production lot ships with COA and supporting declarations for the selected sustainable structure.
Flexible Shipping Terms
Three Incoterms, two ports, one consolidated container per customer. Sustainable orders ship with the same lead times and freight options as our conventional line.
08 — Frequently Asked
Questions buyers ask before quote.
Mono-material packaging uses a single polymer family — such as all-PE or all-PP — throughout all layers of the film structure. This means all layers can be processed together in standard recycling streams, unlike conventional laminates that mix PET, aluminium and PE, making them unrecyclable. Recyclass and How2Recycle certifications confirm that mono-material structures are accepted in target recycling infrastructure.
Yes. Tansox's all-PE and all-PP mono-material structures now match conventional laminates in barrier performance for most hygiene applications — wet wipes, sanitary pads, baby care and underpads. MDO-PE rollstock runs on existing HFFS and VFFS filling lines at standard machine speeds. Our application engineers will confirm barrier suitability against your product's fill weight and shelf-life requirements.
Standard MOQ for custom-printed mono-material packaging is 10,000 units per SKU — matching our conventional pouch program. MDO-PE rollstock MOQ is reel-based — confirm web width and reel length requirements with the sales team. Certified recyclable structures are available across all standard formats.
