The history of molded fiber packaging: a 20th century pulp story

Abstract

Molded fiber packaging, which is also referred to as molded pulp packaging, has been around for a little over a hundred years now. From the first patent, dating from 1903, until approximately 25 years ago molded fiber packaging was a niche product used mainly for packing eggs. However, in the last two decades scientific understanding of the material properties and technology development improved the possibilities of application. Combined with an increased demand, due to a call for environmentally sound packaging materials, molded fiber has finally found a wider field of application.Industrial Design Engineerin