Introducing Shard
Our strongest packaging, pairing a premium natural‑paper feel with superior barrier protection that keeps sensitive products like food or cosmetics fresh and free from external flavours or odours.
Great barrier protection
Locks out unwanted flavours, odours and moisture to keep goods fresh.
Made for recycling
Mono-material ensures great recyclability, backed by data.
Premium materials
Natural-paper surface delivers a premium feel and signals quality.
Why choose Shard?
Transparent is not just strong—it's our most robust packaging material. It effectively preserves the freshness and integrity of your product by preventing the intrusion of unwanted flavours and odors, making it especially ideal for sensitive goods like food or cosmetics. At the same time, the natural paper surface gives it a premium, tactile feel—perfect for brands that value both function and aesthetics.
Let's get into it.
What makes Transparent so strong?
Surface layer
Natural paper surface gives it a premium, tactile feel - perfect for brands that value both function and aesthetics.
Print layer
This is the print layer, it has some other properties - it's where the print goes.
Sealing layer
Seals the contents inside, protecting from odours and contaminants.
Sustainability insights
Eco‑White raises the bar on protection, Pouchly backs up your sustainability claims.
Mono-plastic material, offering improved recyclability.
Made in the UK, reducing carbon footprint and delivery times.
Fully bespoke impact reporting available with every order, compare to your existing packaging supplier.
Carbon footprint (eq. kg)
0.123
0.456
Eco costs (£)
0.12
0.34
Transport stage (eq. kg)
0.045
0.067
Shard
Which pouch types are available?
Struggling to decide?
Feel free to get in touch with our team on 01206 266853, or head over to the configurator to compare all of our sustainable materials.