Toppan Printing, a global communication, security, packaging, décor materials and electronics solutions company, developed film-type Virusweeper packaging with antiviral and antibacterial functions for film packaging. The new film packaging is an addition to Toppan’s “SMART LIFE-VALUE Packaging” lineup, part of the recently launched “TOPPAN S-VALUE Packaging”. Virusweeper film packaging will launch in April.
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted an increase in safety and hygiene awareness among consumers and propelled demand for contactless environments and products offering antiviral action. In response to these needs, Toppan added antiviral functionality to printed décor materials. Toppan subsequently applied the treatment technique to packaging, announcing Japan’s first paper-based carton packaging capable of reducing the presence of virus particles on surfaces in October 2020.