Cristal® Ahlstrom transparent papers
High-performance transparent papers for packaging, tapes, and specialty applications
Cristal® is Ahlstrom’s range of high-performance transparent papers, designed to deliver excellent clarity together with strength, processability, and sustainability.
The portfolio offers a fiber-based alternative to plastic films across a wide range of applications, enabling product visibility while supporting the transition toward more sustainable materials.
Cristal® transparent papers are engineered to meet the performance requirements of converting and end-use applications:
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High transparency
Delivers strong product visibility to enhance shelf impact and consumer appeal.
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Fiber-based alternative to plastic
Enables replacement of fossil-based transparent films with a renewable material.
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Excellent converting performance
Designed for smooth runnability and consistent performance in industrial processes.
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Versatile application range
Suitable for food and non-food packaging, tapes, and specialty uses across multiple industries.
How does it work
Cristal® transparent papers are engineered to deliver consistent performance across a wide range of converting processes and end-use applications. They combine high transparency with reliable mechanical strength and dimensional stability, ensuring smooth runnability on industrial lines.
Thanks to their uniform structure and surface quality, Cristal® papers enable converters and brand owners to achieve both functional performance and visual appeal. Available in a range of basis weights and formats, the portfolio can be tailored to meet specific technical and application requirements.
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Cristal®
Cristal® is engineered to deliver high transparency and strong visual impact, making it the ideal choice when maximum product visibility is required. With its smooth surface and excellent converting performance, it enables premium transparent packaging solutions for both food and non-food applications. Particularly suited for window bags and window containers, it supports the development of fully paper-based structures while enhancing shelf appeal.
Cristalline®
Cristalline® is designed to provide a more diffused transparency, creating a softer visual effect while still allowing consumers to identify the product inside. This makes it particularly suitable for applications where a balance between visibility and discretion is preferred, or where a more natural, paper-like appearance is desired. Compatible with multiple converting technologies, Cristalline® performs reliably in both food and non-food packaging applications, including window bags and containers, while supporting the transition toward fiber-based packaging solutions.
Cristal® transparent papers are used across multiple industries. Explore the portfolio by application:
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Safe for direct food contact, making them the perfect plastic-free alternatives for food packaging.
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A sustainable and aesthetic alternative to plastic films, cellophane and kraft paper – perfect when beauty matters.
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Transparent paper designed for adhesive tape applications requiring clarity and strength.
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High-quality transparent papers for specific end uses where visibility and appearance are key.
Let's talk about sustainability
Cristal® transparent papers offer a fiber-based alternative to traditional plastic films, supporting the shift toward more sustainable material choices. Produced from renewable raw materials, they enable product visibility while reducing reliance on fossil-based materials. Depending on the final application and structure, Cristal® papers can also support recyclability, helping brands move toward more circular packaging solutions without compromising on performance.
Discover the Transparency platform
Want to learn more about the science and technology behind Ahlstrom’s transparent papers? Discover how our Transparency Platform brings together material expertise, process innovation, and application development to create high-performance fiber-based solutions.
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