Thermoforming Applications

• Food Packaging:

  Disposable trays (for fruits, vegetables, and baked goods), blister packs, and clamshells. FDA-approved for direct food contact, but unsuitable for hot foods or microwaving (unless modified with heat-resistant additives).

• Medical & Pharmaceutical:

  Sterile packaging for medical devices (e.g., syringes, surgical gloves), dissolvable sutures, and drug delivery systems—leveraging biocompatibility and biodegradability.

• Consumer Goods:

  Disposable tableware (plates, cups), cosmetic containers, and promotional displays. Amorphous PLA’s clarity makes it a viable alternative to PET for aesthetic applications.

• Agriculture:

  Biodegradable mulch films and seedling trays, which eliminate plastic waste in soil after use.

• 3D Printing Support Material:

  Water-soluble or compostable PLA sheets used as temporary supports for complex 3D-printed parts.