Lactips is revolutionising the market for bio-based and biodegradable resins with the launch of PFP344MAX, an innovation that redefines performance and durability standards. Made from milk proteins, this new generation of resin offers water-soluble, home-compostable solutions that meet food contact requirements, addressing the growing demands of the packaging, paper, and textile industries. With enhanced thermal and mechanical resistance, PFP344MAX easily integrates into existing industrial processes without the need for extensive modifications. In line with increasingly stringent European regulations on single-use plastics, this material positions itself as a strategic choice for industries looking to combine innovation, performance, and eco-responsibility.

Lactips launches PFP344MAX: a new generation of bio-based and biodegradable resins

At a time when manufacturers are seeking credible alternatives to conventional plastics, Lactips takes a major step forward with the launch of PFP344MAX. Introduced in early 2025, this innovation reflects the company’s determination to support the transition toward more responsible materials without compromising performance.

Since its creation, Lactips has established itself as a pioneer in the development of bio-based and fully biodegradable thermoplastic resins. With PFP344MAX, the company further advances the balance between environmental requirements and technical performance. Based on milk proteins, this material meets several key expectations: water solubility, home compostability, and food-contact compliance.

These features make it a major asset for the packaging, paper, and textile industries, which must reconcile product innovation, new regulations, and growing societal demands for eco-design.

PFP344MAX stands out for its superior mechanical and thermal resistance compared with previous generations. This improvement allows for easier integration into existing industrial processes, without requiring heavy modifications to production lines. For users, it is therefore an immediately operational solution, capable of meeting demanding specifications.

The combination of durability and robustness opens new perspectives, particularly for applications requiring high resistance to heat or mechanical stress.

Applications across multiple sectors

  • Packaging: PFP344MAX can replace certain conventional polymers in films and coatings, offering compostable solutions suitable for food contact.
  • Paper: Used as a binder, it enhances recyclability and strengthens the mechanical properties of paper, while reducing reliance on petro-based additives.
  • Textiles: As a functional additive, it helps improve the technical performance of fibers and fabrics, paving the way for more sustainable solutions in fashion and industry.
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These fields of application highlight Lactips’ ambition to position its materials as industry standards across a wide range of uses. The tightening of European regulations on single-use plastics and circularity requirements is pushing manufacturers to rethink their approaches. With PFP344MAX, Lactips provides a solution fully compliant with regulatory frameworks, while guaranteeing certified biodegradability under home-composting conditions. This compliance reinforces the material’s credibility and reassures stakeholders seeking to anticipate future legal obligations.

For Lactips, the launch of PFP344MAX illustrates the growing maturity of its solution portfolio. The company continues to pursue partnerships with manufacturers to co-develop applications tailored to the needs of each sector.

By putting performance at the core, Lactips confirms its ambition to position itself not only as a provider of ecological solutions but also as a strategic partner for responsible innovation.

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