Neopac Unveils World’s First Paper Tube designed for Full Recyclability in the Paper Stream

In a leap toward decarbonizing packaging, Neopac Group with its collaboration partners AISA and innovation partner Blue Ocean Closures, will present the world’s first radical tube design for full recyclability in the paper stream.

PaperX FiberTop represents a breakthrough in fiber-based packaging. It is the world’s first tube designed to be fully recyclable in the conventional paper recycling stream while delivering the functionality of a barrier tube. Unlike conventional “paper tubes” that rely on plastic laminations, PaperX FiberTop integrates paper-based solutions across all main components: tube body, shoulder, and closure.
A key innovation is the patented paper shoulder with an integrated EVOH barrier, combined with a paper-based tube body and a novel fiber closure. This makes PaperX FiberTop the first paper-based tube to feature a functional barrier not only in the body but also in the shoulder, ensuring reliable product protection for a wide range of formulations.
The fiber cap, developed in collaboration with an innovation partner, is made from a proprietary material containing more than 95% FSC®-certified cellulosic fibers. Its advanced forming process enables precise geometries, strong mechanical performance, and attractive, customizable designs that enhance brand differentiation at the point of sale.
Material reduction:
PaperX FiberTop significantly reduces plastic usage by replacing conventional components with fiber-based alternatives. The tube consists of around 85% paper and 15–20% plastic. Compared to a COEX tube of the same size with a LowPro flip-top closure, it achieves 87% less virgin plastic, substantially reducing fossil-based material use.
End of life:
PaperX FiberTop is the first confirmed recyclable tube with a very high paper content certified for conventional paper recycling. It complies with the 4evergreen Recyclability Protocol (≥80% recyclable paper content). Recyclability has been verified through standardized laboratory testing. By enabling disposal via existing paper streams, it avoids downcycling and supports a circular economy.