Woamy flexible biofoam sheet to give unique feel and protection for Kivalo knives
- luisajannuzzi
- Jul 31
- 2 min read
Woamy is bringing to the market a revolutionary circular biofoam for protective packaging to replace harmful plastic foams, a solution that can fit a variety of applications from surface protection and padding to impact protection. Kivalo Design has introduced Woamy’s padded flexible sheets with a beautiful wood pattern in the packaging for their knives. Padded flexible sheets provide both scratch protection and padding for the knives while keeping the packaging versatile to fit the different products of Kivalo.
For Finnish check PAKKAUSuutiset article
“Woamy’s flexible sheets are ideal for surface protection and padding for a variety of different products. They are easy to process, and customize, as it is possible to see with the wood pattern used for Kivalo; evoking the brand connection with the Finnish forests and highlight the premium quality of the knives. We are delighted to support Finnish brands efforts in moving away from harmful plastic foams to recyclable alternatives like Woamy biofoam” highlights Susanna Partanen, CEO of Woamy.
“We wanted to create a unique unboxing experience for our customers, with a natural touch and feel. The wood pattern sheet is ideal to contribute to our brand image and messaging. We take great pride in providing our customers with a packaging that is fully recyclable with carton” says Heikki Alakulppi, CEO for Kivalo Design.
For more information, please contact:
Susanna Partanen
CEO & Co-founder of Woamy
+358 50 5536716
Heikki Alakulppi
CEO & Co-founder at Kivalo Design Oy
+358 40 669 7257
KIVALO DESIGN - Kivalo is a Finnish brand that designs and manufactures wooden products, particularly puukko knives and other items for cooking and outdoor activities. Their products are made in Finnish Lapland, with a focus on practical and arctic design, often handcrafted. www.kivalodesign.com
WOAMY - an Aalto University spin-out, brings to the market a circular biofoam for packaging that is both biodegradable and recyclable with cardboard. With flexible design and post-processing, Woamy meets diverse customer needs, offers high end finishing, and sets a new packaging standard, empowering brands to reach their sustainability goals. Founded in 2022, Woamy has its first production line located in Espoo and is now preparing to scale the production to an industrial production line. www.woamy.com
