As global industries shift toward more sustainable solutions, the packaging sector faces growing pressure to eliminate plastic, reduce carbon emissions, and support circular economy goals. XIATECH DENMARK is proud to introduce a groundbreaking advancement in industrial packaging: high-barrier extensible paper, a 100% recyclable, PE-film-free solution tailored for multi-wall cement sacks.

Why Traditional Packaging Must Evolve

Cement and other dry building materials are typically packed in multi-wall sacks that rely on plastic film (PE) as a moisture barrier. While effective, PE film is not recyclable within paper waste streams and contributes to the packaging’s carbon footprint and landfill impact.

Additionally, PE film complicates sack construction by requiring separate handling, non-gluing to paper layers (to avoid rupture), and specialized machinery.

Introducing Our High-Barrier Extensible Paper

XIATECH DENMARK’s high-barrier extensible paper overcomes these challenges by delivering superior water vapor barrier performance—comparable to or better than PE film—while remaining 100% paper-based and recyclable.

Key Features:


  • Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR): 22.3–27 g/m² / 24 hours (standard) <10 g/m² / 24 hours (premium version)
  • Tensile Strength: Transverse: 3.14–3.34 kN/m Longitudinal: 4.71–5.27 kN/m
  • Thickness & Weight: 0.095 mm / 70 gsm
  • Manufacturing Process: Coated using electron-beam (e-beam) evaporation technology for consistent barrier properties without plastic lamination


Environmental & Economic Benefits

✅ 100% Recyclable Unlike plastic-laminated paper, our solution is fully compatible with paper recycling systems, helping brands meet EU and global sustainability directives.

✅ Plastic-Free Eliminating PE film from the sack structure simplifies construction and improves environmental impact—no microplastics, no separation challenges.

✅ Reduced Carbon Footprint Using mono-material paper solutions cuts down energy-intensive plastic production and waste processing, significantly lowering CO₂ emissions across the supply chain.

✅ Lower Cost, Simplified Construction With no need for a separate PE layer, sack converters can use three-layer paper constructions, reduce glue points, and simplify production, lowering overall costs.

✅ Enhanced Sack Stability Our extensible paper can be glued like traditional kraft, improving layer bonding and reducing the risk of delamination or leakage during high-speed filling.

Ideal for Cement, Chemicals, and Dry Powders

This high-barrier paper is ideal for industrial applications where moisture protection is critical, including:


  • Cement & construction materials
  • Mineral powders
  • Dry chemicals
  • Fertilizers
  • Food-grade powders (where certified)


Ready for the Future

With increasing demand for sustainable alternatives in industrial packaging, XIATECH DENMARK’s high-barrier paper is a next-generation solution that balances performance, cost-efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

We are currently ramping up production at our new manufacturing site in China (operational from December 2024) and are actively working with sack converters, paper mills, and industrial brands across Europe and Asia.

Free samples and technical data sheets are available upon request.

Contact Us: Henrik Lindskov Director, XIATECH DENMARK 📞 +45 2887 1021 🌐 www.xiatech.dk 📧 hl@xiatech.dk