SECTORS // PACKAGING
Next Generation Packaging Product Development
NIRI translates innovative packaging ideas into market-ready products by leveraging its core services in product development, market and application development, and supply chain and manufacturing support.
Our expertise spans critical packaging applications such as protective, food, industrial, and disposable packaging.
Packaging Market Insights
Fibrous materials play a vital role in the packaging industry, enhancing product protection, sustainability, and efficiency. The global packaging market was valued at USD 1.3 trillion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% between 2024 and 2032.
This growth is driven by several key factors, including the e-commerce boom, increasing consumer convenience, and rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging.
Technological advancements, growth in the food and beverage industry, heightened health and hygiene concerns, urbanisation, rising disposable incomes, globalisation of trade, brand differentiation, regulatory compliance (e.g. Single-use Plastic Directive), and expansion in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries all contribute to the increasing demand for advanced packaging materials.
Regulations Driving Packaging Industry Innovation
As global legislation evolves, the nonwoven packaging industry faces new challenges and opportunities:
Europe
The Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) and European Green Deal push for sustainable packaging and higher recycling targets. Extended Producer Responsibility schemes are expanding, increasing producer accountability.
North America & Canada
Canada’s Zero Plastic Waste Initiative bans harmful single-use plastics, while various US states enforce strict recycling requirements. Federal legislation may soon set national standards.
Asia
China’s nationwide plastic ban by 2025 and India’s Plastic Waste Management Rules promote recyclable and biodegradable materials.
Global Initiatives
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the forthcoming Global Plastics Treaty will set international standards for sustainable packaging.
At NIRI, we help nonwoven packaging brands navigate these regulatory landscapes by developing innovative, compliant, and sustainable packaging products.
NEXT GENERATION PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Our Key Packaging Applications
At NIRI, we specialise in developing products and processes to meet critical needs in the packaging sector. Discover how our product development services transform packaging and enhance product protection and sustainability.

Protective Packaging
We innovate nonwoven materials designed for dust protection, moisture-sensitive products, complex geometries, and cushioning for fragile items during shipping

Food Packaging
We develop products with active packaging properties such as oxygen scavenging and thermal insulation to maintain food quality and extend shelf life

Industrial Packaging
We prototype durable nonwoven fabrics for heavy-duty applications, ensuring robust protection for industrial goods and machinery parts

Disposable Packaging
We create biodegradable or recyclable packaging, providing an environmentally responsible alternative to single-use packaging
PARTNERING WITH NIRI
Creating Packaging of the Future
The packaging market is anticipated to grow substantially, driven by stricter environmental regulations and increasing consumer demand for sustainable end-products. NIRI is at the forefront of this evolving field and is contributing to its growth. We are dedicated to advancing packaging technology by incorporating fibres, nonwoven, and advanced materials. Our expertise in material science and engineering and a comprehensive understanding of packaging needs enable us to create next-generation products that emphasise performance and sustainability.
Contact us to explore how NIRI can help your company increase its market share and competitiveness.