Thermapet's patented technology creates fully recyclable PET containers that withstand temperatures up to 220°C - offering industries a sustainable, additive-free solution for high-performance packaging.
Thermapet's TPET Forming technology enables PET containers to withstand high temperatures without additives. This makes them ideal for microwavable and hot-fill applications while ensuring full recyclability within existing systems, something that conventional materials like PP, PE or CPET cannot achieve.
PET plastic with added chemicals to achieve heat stability.
Cannot be fully reused in the recycling process.
Because of heat stabilizing additives.
Additives contaminate recycling streams, making tray-to-tray recycling impossible.
Pure PET without chemicals - 100% chemically pure.
Seamlessly integrates into bottle-to-bottle recycling.
It's lighter, thinner and stronger. 38% lower cost per tray vs CPET.
Full tray-to-tray recycling, EU PPWR 2030 compliant, mono-material design.
For industries like FMCG, packaging manufacturing, and food services, Thermapet provides a superior, fully recyclable alternative to traditional high-heat packaging materials like CPET or polypropylene.
100% recyclable - Bottle to bottle. Compatible with existing PET recycling infrastructure worldwide.
For hot fill, Microwave, Ovenable, and many other applications. Operating range: -40°C to +220°C.
Up to 2/3 less material - Greater Durability. 38% lower cost per tray vs CPET. ~3s cycle time.
Thermapet's patented process transforms standard PET into a high-heat, high-performance material - without chemical treatment - ensuring the material's integrity and full recyclability.
Our patented TPET Forming process uses a combination of special heating, force-induced crystallisation, and thermoforming to transform standard amorphous PET into a high-performance material - without any chemical additives.
The result is a mono-material PET container that operates from -40°C to +220°C, is fully compatible with existing global PET recycling infrastructure, and forms in approximately 3 seconds per cycle.
Thermapet's fully recyclable packaging solution reduces single-use plastic waste and integrates into existing recycling systems.
Thermapet is perfect for high-heat applications. 90% of microwavable trays are still polyolefin-based - TPET is the circular replacement.
Lightweight, fully recyclable, and heat-resistant. Passed airline extreme tests at 220°C. 6× cheaper by weight than aluminium.
Maintains stiffness and heat resistance, with no need for multi-layer materials. Replaces paper and PP/EVOH sandwich structures.
Thermapet's fully recyclable packaging solution reduces single-use plastic waste and integrates into existing recycling systems. By eliminating the need for chemical additives, we ensure a completely circular lifecycle.
Fits into existing PET recycling systems. Full bottle-to-bottle and tray-to-tray capability.
Targets 90% of single-use applications, significantly reducing waste.
~2.0 kg CO₂/kg (virgin), ~1.4 with 80% rPET. Only 0.044 kg CO₂e per tray.
Our team is composed of experienced professionals in packaging technology and sustainability, committed to delivering high-performance, circular packaging solutions.
TPET operates from −40 °C to +220 °C while remaining 100% chemically pure and fully recyclable. Patented in 75 countries, with no competing technology worldwide.
Our patented TPET forming process uses a combination of special heating, force-induced crystallisation, and thermoforming to transform standard amorphous PET into a high-performance material - without any chemical additives.
Compatible with existing bottle-to-bottle PET infrastructure. Up to 100% rPET tested and certified. No additives contaminate the recycling stream.
EP 4 499 386 granted. Global patent family covering 75 countries including China. No competing technology exists worldwide.
Full cold-chain and hot-chain compatibility. Microwave-safe, oven-safe, and freezer-safe in a single transparent mono-material.
Enhanced oxygen barrier (~6× vs APET) ideal to replace multi-layer barrier packaging with EVOH/PA layers. Near-BOPET performance.
1,053 gf vs CPET 94 gf - enables high-pressure MAP lidding without leaks. Revolutionises modified atmosphere packaging.
38% lower cost per tray vs CPET at equal weight. 3-second forming cycle vs 7-10s for CPET. 100% skeleton regrind, tray-to-tray.
TPET matches CPET's heat ceiling while delivering full circularity. Standard APET and PP cannot compete in high-heat applications.
Independently tested and certified performance data from SGS Singapore, MTEC Thailand, and Brand Owner laboratories.
TPET's 11× higher sealing force and superior oxygen barrier enable Modified Atmosphere Packaging at scale - replacing deep-freeze with long-life chilled distribution.
TPET delivers near-BOPET barrier performance while remaining transparent, thermoformable, and oven-safe to 220 °C - a unique combination among PET and PP-based materials.
A comprehensive comparison across the properties that matter most to converters, brand owners, and regulators.
| Property | TPET | CPET | PP | APET |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat resistance | 220°C | 220°C | 125°C | ~70°C |
| Service temp range | −40 to +220°C | −40 to +220°C | −20 to +125°C | −20 to +70°C |
| Circularity | ✓ Full (100% pure PET) | ✗ Low (additives) | ✗ No food-grade | ✓ Full |
| EU PPWR 2030 | ✓ Compliant | ✗ Non-compliant | ✗ At risk | ✓ Compliant |
| O₂ barrier (cc/m²·day·atm) | 0.25-0.55 | 0.3-0.6 | 6-16 | 0.6-1.0 |
| Sealing force (gf) | 1,053 | 94 | - | - |
| Forming cycle | ~3 seconds | 7-10 seconds | ~3 seconds | ~3 seconds |
| CO₂ footprint (kg/kg) | ~1.4 (80% rPET) | 2.6 | 3.0 | ~2.0 |
| Transparency | ✓ Crystal clear | ✗ Opaque | ✗ Opaque/hazy | ✓ Clear |
| Scrap recyclability | ✓ 100% tray-to-tray | ✗ Not food-grade | ✗ Not food-grade | ✓ 100% |
| MAP compatible | ✓ 11× seal + barrier | Limited | ✗ High permeability | Limited |
TPET's sealing and barrier performance enable a shift from deep-freeze to chilled MAP distribution, delivering measurable savings across the entire cold chain.
TPET delivers up to 53% lower CO₂ emissions vs PP and 45% lower vs CPET when manufactured with 80% recycled PET content.
TPET has been rigorously tested by leading international laboratories for food safety, heat stability, and recyclability.
All 8 tests passed under Thailand Ministry of Public Health No. 435. Migration/leaching free up to 220°C. Zero visible colour migration.
National Metal and Materials Technology Center. Heat trials up to 190°C passed. Airline extreme test up to 220°C passed on all samples.
Comparative testing vs natural CPET trays. Confirmed 11.2× higher max peel force. Manufacturing process validated independently.
IV: 0.66 dl/gm. Melting point 246°C. Oven test at 150°C passed. Microwave and oven heating with food at 220°C passed. No haze change.
Regulatory alignment: EFSA (EC) 282/2008 • US FDA 21 CFR 177.1630 • ISO 14021:2016 • RecyClass compatible • EU PPWR 2030 mono-material compliant
TPET enables a fully circular PET flow. From NIR sorting to hot wash stability, every step of the recycling process is compatible with existing global infrastructure.
Clear PET #1 - detected automatically by NIR sorters. No contamination of PE/PP streams.
Stable to 220°C - no shrinkage, deformation, or degradation in industrial wash lines.
100% production scrap recovered and fed back tray-to-tray, or pelletised for bottle-to-bottle.
Up to 100% PCR content - tested and certified. Meets EU PPWR 2030 mandates without re-engineering.
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View Opportunity Contact UsThermapet's patented TPET technology addresses a >40 million ton/year global market with the world's only additive-free, fully recyclable, high-heat PET - creating a licensing platform with exceptional margin potential and strong regulatory tailwinds.
The core issue: the plastics we rely on for heat-resistant food packaging are fundamentally non-circular. PP, PE, and CPET all end up in landfill or incineration - no material until now has combined high-heat performance with true recyclability.
A comprehensive comparison across every relevant dimension - recyclability, performance, regulatory compliance, cost structure, and market readiness. TPET leads on every metric that matters.
| Property | CPET | CPET-Lite | TPET | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additives | Talc/TiO₂ nucleators | Talc/TiO₂ nucleators | None - 100% pure | Mineral fillers optional |
| Visual quality | Opaque / matte | Translucent | Crystal clear | Dull |
| Heat resistance | Highest | Medium (~95°C) | Highest (220°C) | Medium (~125°C) |
| Service temperature | -40 → 220°C | 0 → 95°C | -40 → 220°C | -20 → 125°C |
| MAP / Barrier-ready | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ OTR 2-4× better | ❌ |
| EU PPWR 2030 | ⚠️ Non-mono | ⚠️ Non-mono | ✅ Compliant | ⚠️ At risk |
| Circularity | Low | Low | Full (tray→tray) | Moderate |
| Skeleton reuse | ≤ 20% | 50-70% | 100% | 50-70% |
| CO₂ footprint | 2.6 kg/kg | 2.4 kg/kg | ~1.4 kg/kg (80% rPET) | 3.0 kg/kg |
| Profit margin potential | Up to 35% | Up to 30% | Up to 50% vs CPET | Up to 10% |
| Market trend | Declining | Low | Rapid growth | Declining |
Each segment represents a key competitive advantage. TPET delivers maximum value across all dimensions - regulatory compliance, profit margins, circularity, barrier performance, and food safety.
Scored across: oven, microwave, temp range, rPET content, recyclability, sustainability, regulation, MAP suitability, meal-fit
TPET directly addresses the highest-value packaging segments where sustainability regulations and performance demands intersect.
Based on DCF analysis with conservative assumptions. Even under worst-case commercialisation scenarios, the projected enterprise value exceeds $95M. Sensitivity analysis across multiple discount rates and terminal growth rates confirms robust upside.
TPET's advantage extends beyond sustainability - it is materially lower-cost and delivers superior margins at every level of the value chain.
50+ packaging companies across 6 continents have expressed interest - originating from K-Show 2025 leads and direct industry outreach.
For qualified investors and strategic partners - let's discuss how Thermapet is transforming the packaging industry.
Get in TouchA comprehensive, investor-grade analysis of the global addressable market for TPET, covering PP microwavable and CPET dual-ovenable tray segments across all major regions.
PP microwavable (~30 Mt/year) dominates global rigid packaging volume. CPET (~1.7 Mt/year) is small but provides high-margin early conversion. TPET has strongest fit in markets with recycling pressure or high energy prices. Early wins come from CPET strongholds (Europe, Japan, Australia), followed by regulation-driven PP conversion and volume expansion into China, SE Asia, India and Brazil.
Detailed regional volumes for PP microwavable and CPET dual-ovenable tray segments, with estimated packaging value and royalty potential.
| Region | PP (Mt/yr) | CPET (Mt/yr) | Total (Mt/yr) | Value (€B/yr) | Royalty (€M/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 11.00 | 0.40 | 11.40 | 34.20 | 1,140 |
| Europe (EU + UK + EFTA) | 5.40 | 0.31 | 5.71 | 17.13 | 571 |
| Southeast Asia | 4.20 | 0.05 | 4.25 | 12.75 | 425 |
| North America | 3.05 | 0.41 | 3.46 | 10.38 | 346 |
| India | 1.90 | 0.05 | 1.95 | 5.85 | 195 |
| South America | 0.95 | 0.14 | 1.09 | 3.27 | 109 |
| Japan | 0.80 | 0.10 | 0.90 | 2.70 | 90 |
| Middle East (GCC + Turkey) | 0.68 | 0.05 | 0.73 | 2.19 | 73 |
| South Korea | 0.55 | 0.05 | 0.60 | 1.80 | 60 |
| Central America & Caribbean | 0.55 | 0.05 | 0.60 | 1.80 | 60 |
| Taiwan & Hong Kong | 0.40 | 0.01 | 0.41 | 1.23 | 41 |
| Oceania (AU + NZ) | 0.24 | 0.03 | 0.27 | 0.81 | 27 |
| Global Total | 29.72 | 1.65 | ~41.5 | ~€125 | ~€4,100 |
A phased approach targeting high-margin CPET strongholds first, followed by regulation-driven PP conversion and volume expansion into mega-markets.
Europe's combined CPET + PP microwavable market is ~1.19 Mt/year (~€1.83B). TPET conversion rates depend on regulatory pressure and retailer adoption.
As TPET captures market share, both CPET and PP volumes contract. CPET declines faster due to recyclability and forming cost disadvantages.
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Technology & Performance Investment OpportunityThe latest on TPET technology, circular packaging regulations, industry partnerships, and the future of sustainable packaging.
The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is now in force. We break down the key requirements for design-for-recycling, mandatory recycled content, and what it means for PP, CPET, and mono-PET packaging.
April 2026A deep dive into the biaxial stretching and staged annealing process that transforms standard APET into high-performance, heat-resistant mono-PET - and why it matters for recycling.
Read on LinkedIn →Our LCA shows TPET trays at 0.044 kg CO2e per tray - significantly below CPET and PP. Here's how virgin PET and rPET content affect the numbers.
Read on LinkedIn →Our presence at K-Show opened access to 2.8 million tons of addressable market. A recap of the conversations, partnerships, and pipeline that emerged.
Read on LinkedIn →With 11.2x higher peel force than natural CPET, TPET unlocks Modified Atmosphere Packaging for chilled distribution - replacing frozen and saving millions in logistics.
Read on LinkedIn →The UK's PPT plus modulated EPR fees are making non-recyclable packaging increasingly expensive. Here's how switching to TPET can eliminate the tax entirely.
Read on LinkedIn →Unlike CPET which contaminates recycling with nucleating agents, TPET integrates seamlessly into existing PET bottle-to-bottle recycling infrastructure.
Read on LinkedIn →SGS Thailand's comprehensive food safety testing confirmed TPET trays are migration-free up to 220°C, with all heavy metal and extraction tests passed with wide margins.
Read on LinkedIn →The landmark treaty establishes binding international commitments to reduce plastic pollution. What this means for packaging converters and why mono-material PET is positioned to win.
Read on LinkedIn →Independent analysis from Indorama's Lopburi facility confirmed TPET's IV, melting point, and heat resistance - with food heating tests at 220°C passing without issue.
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