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H2OK water soluble bags are available

in two different materials adapted

to customer needs.

WATER SOLUBLE FILM BAG

WATER SOLUBLE FABRIC BAG

Made of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Film

  Made of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Fibers

Soluble in Hot Water at 70ºC

  Soluble in Hot Water at 100ºC

Moderate Rain Resistant

  Heavy Rain Resistant – REUSABLE –

Thickness from 25 to 60 microns

  Weight from 50-90g/m2

Transparent – Natural Color 

  White Color

Biodegradable – Non Toxic – Free of PP or PE

  Biodegradable – Non Toxic -Free of PP or PE

Does Not Generate Microplastics

  Does Not Generate Microplastics

Printable

  Printable

WATER SOLUBLE BAGS
T-SHIRT

Retail Sector
Grocery Stores
Drugstores
Supermarkets

WATER SOLUBLE BAGS
DIE CUT

Retail Sector
Clothes Stores
Bookstores
Pharmacies

WATER SOLUBLE BAGSWITH HANDLE

Retail Sector
Clothes Stores
Bookstores
Pharmacies

WATER SOLUBLE BAGS
DIE CUT

Retail Sector
Clothes Stores
Bookstores
Pharmacies

WATER SOLUBLE BAGS
WITH SEALING FLAP

Packing Sector
Packing Clothes
Packaging Electronics
Courier Bag

WATER SOLUBLE BAGS
WITH TIES

Laundry Bag
(Hot or Cold Soluble)
Dry Garbage Bag

WATER SOLUBLE BAGS
FLAT TYPE

Packing Sector
Packing Clothes
Packaging Electronics
Courier Bag

WATER SOLUBLE BAGS
WITH ROPE

Packing Sector
Packing Clothes
Packaging Electronics
Courier Bag

WATER SOLUBLE FILM BAG

H2OK water soluble film bags dissolve in contact with hot water (70 °C or more), making them an excellent eco-friendly option for replacing traditional polyethylene (PE) plastic bags and complying with environmental regulations.

WATER SOLUBLE FABRIC BAG

H2OK water soluble fabric bags dissolve in contact with hot water (100 °C or more), making them an excellent eco-friendly option for replacing polypropylene non woven bags and complying with environmental regulations.

H2OK BAGS ADVANTAGES

H2OK hydrosoluble bags have numerous advantages

not only compared to traditional plastic bags (PP-PE) but

also to compostable plastic bags since they do

not require composting.

SOLUBLE IN WATER

H2OK soluble bags dissolve completely without leaving traces when immersed in hot water at more than 70°C or 100°C.

BIODEGRADABLE

Once dissolved in water, H2OK water soluble bags become H20, CO2 and biomass due to microorganism action.

DOES NOT GENERATE MICROPLASTIC

Once-dissolved, H2OK  bags do not generate microplastics, unlike traditional Polyethylene (PE) or Polypropylene (PP) bags.

ECO-FRIENDLY

H2OK bags dissolve slowly in cold water. Therefore they do not harm life in marine, lake, or water ecosystems.

RAINWATER RESISTANT

H2OK water soluble bags are specially formulated to withstand moderate or heavy rains.

EXTRA STRONG

H2OK water soluble bags are made with polyvinyl alcohol, which has greater elasticity than traditional plastics.

RECYCLABLE

H2OK Water Soluble Bags can be recycled with other bags of the same material (PVA).

TRACEABILITY

H2OK water soluble bags are traceable, providing the customer with the assurance of using 100% original and eco-friendly bags.

PP-PE FREE

H2OK water soluble bags are certified Polyethylene (PE) and Polypropylene (PP)-free by LMPE laboratory from Italy.

H2OK – LMPE LABORATORY

The Ecocompatible Polymeric Materials Laboratory (LMPE) is Europe’s leading laboratory in the development of ecological polymers. LMPE improves formulation and controls the technical and environmental aspects of H2OK bags. Our H2OK water soluble bags have been designed in Italy according to strict European standards.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are H2OK bags made from?

H2OK water soluble bags are made with polyvinyl alcohol and natural materials.

What is PVA or polyvinyl alcohol?

PVA or polyvinyl alcohol is a synthetic organic polymer. Its particular property is to be water soluble and biodegradable in an aqueous environment.

Why is PVA biodegradable?

PVA can be degraded by photothermal, oxidation, and biological processes (microbial and biochemical attacks). Different studies show that at least 20 different types of bacteria and several molds and yeasts degrade PVOH, turning it into carbon dioxide, water, and biomass.

Is PVA toxic?

PVA is non-toxic. It is widely used for packaging household and food products, in medical applications for coating capsules and tablets, as a component of artificial tears, and in the cosmetic sector to join chemical components. Toxicological studies show that the degree of absorption of this substance by the body is minimal, so its oral consumption is approved.

What sectors can use H2OK bags?

H2OK bags can be used in the retail, supermarket, postal delivery, garment packaging, and (dry) waste sectors, among others.

Is there a single type of PVA for all bag types?

Unlike traditional plastic, PVA allows for specific production formulas of H2OK bags according to the customer’s desired use. 

What differences exist between an H2OK and a compostable bag?

Although compostable, the H2OK bag does not need any compostability system for disposal. This makes it ideal for markets lacking composting facilities that recreate the conditions for compostable bag degradation (*PBAT, PLA, starch). On the other hand, H2OK bags dissolve in aqueous environments (rivers, seas, lakes, etc.) while compostable bags do not.

Where can I find more information on PVA?

Wheatley Q. y Baines F. (1976) Biodegradation of Polyvinyl Alcohol in Wastewater, Textile Chemist & Colorist . Feb76, Vol. 8 Issue 2, p28-33.
DeMerlis C.C. y Schoneker D.R.(2002) Review of the oral toxicity of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), Food and Chemical Toxicology.  Vol. 41, p319-326.
Hallensleben M. (2000) Polyvinyl Compounds, Others, Ullmann’s Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim.
Chiellini E. Corti A. D’Antone S. Solaro R. (2000) Biodegradation of poly (vinyl alcohol) based materials, Prog. Polym. Sci. 28 (2003) 963–1014.

H2OK WATER SOLUBLE BAGS BECOME

H2O + CO2 + BIOMAS DUE TO

MICROORGANISM ACTION

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HONG KONG, CHINA

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