Driving Sustainable Innovation in Sheet Extrusion with Floreon Bioplastics
- Alison Evans
- Sep 20
- 2 min read
Sheet Extrusion is a fundamental process in the plastics industry. But as brands, retailers, and manufacturers shift their focus toward carbon reduction and circular economy strategies, traditional sheet materials like polystyrene and polypropylene are being re-evaluated; That’s where Floreon makes a difference.
Floreon is a high-performance bioplastic made from renewable resources, offering a direct alternative to oil-based polymers. It’s designed to fit seamlessly into existing sheet extrusion lines, delivering the mechanical strength and aesthetic quality required while dramatically improving sustainability metrics.
Why Choose Floreon for Sheet Extrusion?
Sheet extrusion processes require materials with excellent thermal stability, surface quality, and consistent thickness. Floreon was developed with these needs in mind and has been successfully trialled on commercial extrusion equipment.
In our latest case study, Floreon demonstrated outstanding performance in sheet extrusion, including:
✅ Strong, stiff sheets with excellent dimensional stability
✅ Smooth surface finish
✅ Thermoformable sheets, enabling versatility in downstream processing
✅ Comparable processing temperatures to traditional plastics like ABS or HIPS
✅ Flame Retardant grade available for engineering applications
✅ Recyclable
The sheets produced were suitable for a wide range of uses opening the door to applications in electrical, construction, healthcare, and consumer goods where both aesthetics and performance matter.
Performance + Sustainability: No Compromise
Unlike some bioplastics that compromise either function or scalability, Floreon has been engineered to match the needs of high-volume durable extrusion applications.
Here’s what sets Floreon apart:
Carbon footprint up to 7x lower than fossil-based polymers
Recyclable, supporting closed-loop manufacturing strategies
Enhanced safety profile, with options that are non-toxic and food-contact approved
Drop-in compatibility with existing extrusion equipment—no tooling changes required
Manufacturers can run Floreon with confidence, knowing it delivers the processability and mechanical characteristics needed for commercial production, while helping them meet environmental goals.
Real-World Results
In our case study for sheet extrusion Floreon was processed without the need for additional modifications to the production line. Floreon was extruded smoothly with good melt strength and produced uniform, rigid sheets that were thermoformable and printable.
The results also showed potential energy savings due to lower processing temperatures and faster cooling times, helping to reduce both emissions and costs at factory level.
Learn more about Floreon
Download our full case study pack to see how Floreon is transforming sheet extrusion, injection moulding, profile extrusion and more. https://www.floreon.com/_files/ugd/a17df6_396ecdd917824122962f9f8d584f5093.pdf
Do you have a sheet extrusion project in mind? Our technical experts can help you assess feasibility, run trials, and transition smoothly to a lower-impact Floreon material.
Get in touch today and take the next step toward a circular future.
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