Structural Comparison of Different Inner Lining Paper Products
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Cigarette Inner Lining Paper: This is the paper lining the inside of cigarette packs, providing a certain degree of moisture resistance and aroma retention for the cigarettes.

Nowadays, environmental sustainability and safety have become the primary considerations for consumers when selecting products. Currently, the mainstream inner lining paper products in the cigarette market are aluminum foil laminated paper or metallized paper, which pose potential safety risks due to metal residues and also contribute to environmental pollution. In response to national low-carbon initiatives, domestic and international tobacco companies are actively collaborating with enterprises to develop green, non-aluminum inner lining paper, with the intention of replacing traditional aluminum foil inner lining paper with these eco-friendly alternatives.



1、Structural Comparison of Different Inner Lining Paper Products




2、Compared With Traditional Products




Aluminum foil composite lining paperVacuum metallized aluminum lining paperCoated lining paper
Adv.

  • Simple process 

  • Low requirements for 

  • packaging equipment 

  • Strong metallic feel

  • Good processability 

  • Strong metallic feel 

  • Thin aluminum layer

  • Relatively eco-friendly

  • Completely biodegradable

  • Free from colored metals Odorless

  • Excellent moisture resistance and aroma retention

  • Good printing performance

  • Suitable for various inks

  • Good visual effect

Disadv

  • High aluminum loss (aluminum foil thickness, 7-9 μm) 

  • Non-degradable 

  • Not recyclable

  • High requirements for equipment and process 

  • Insufficient folding accuracy 

  • Still contains colored metals

  • Weak metallic feel 

  • Promotion challenges (not compatible with existing aluminum foil composite paper packaging equipment; equipment improvements are needed)




3、 Key Performance Evaluation Criteria for Non-Aluminum Inner Lining Paper


  • Water Vapor Transmission Rate: Before embossing, it should be less than 300 g/m²·day; after embossing, it should range between 500-800 g/m²·day.

  • Machine Adaptability: The inner lining paper must meet machine adaptability requirements, enabling mass production.

  • Health and Safety Standards: The 24 solvent residue tests must comply with national tobacco regulations.



4、 Key Economic Evaluation Criteria


The market capacity for cigarette inner lining paper in China is approximately 80,000 tons, with over 90% currently being aluminum-containing inner lining paper. The global market for cigarette packaging materials is vast, with annual production reaching hundreds of thousands to millions of tons. As a green packaging material, coated inner lining paper aligns with the development trends of cigarette packaging both domestically and internationally.