From Plastic to Paper: How Canapa and Plastic-to-Paper Are Transforming Industrial Sustainability In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, sustainability is no longer just an alternative choice—it is a core responsibility. At Canapa Paper Technologies, we have always believed that nature is our greatest guide and inspiration. By combining decades of manufacturing expertise with next-generation R&D, we…
Across the globe, the textile, packaging, and industrial manufacturing sectors are rapidly moving away from fossil fuel-derived plastics and single-use synthetic materials. At CANAPA Paper Technologies, we do not merely adapt to this global transformation; we redefine industry standards through our Plastic-to-Paper Technology Platform Vision. The core objective of this vision is to offer 100%…
The world is undergoing a fundamental transformation as industries seek to reduce theenvironmental impact of plastic-based structures and move toward more sustainableproduction models. From packaging to textile transfer media, from food service products tofunctional paper applications, many sectors are searching for alternatives that can deliver performance, scalability, commercial feasibility and lower environmental impact at the…
Canapa Featured on WTiN Podcast: The Future of Sustainable Textile Technologies Following our Sustainability Award win at the WTiN Innovate Textile Awards 2025, we were invited by the World Textile Information Network (WTiN) team to discuss the story behind our global success! Our Co-Founder and Technical Director, Özer Yılmaz, joined host Abigail Turner for Episode…
CANAPA Paper Technologies has received the Sustainability Award at the WTIN Innovate Textile Awards 2025—one of the most prestigious textile innovation awards worldwide—in recognition of its development of a sustainable alternative to plastic-based transfer films for the textile industry. With this achievement, CANAPA became the first innovation from Türkiye to receive this award, representing the…
What Happened in the Sublimation Printing Market in 2022 and What Awaits Manufacturers in 2030? Sublimation printing, which has gained importance with its diverse application ways, is a method that enables high quality printing on product surfaces through heat and pressure. Since this printing method can be applied from fabrics to rigid materials, its usage…
With the rapid advent of digital printing technologies, nowadays, old-fashioned analog printing methods have vanished. Whereas methods such as serigraphy, dyeing, specific wash-off stage, heat-aging, laser machining, embroidery or applique were previously used to color and design the pattern, sublimation printing offers wide range of applications with ease printing process, smaller quantities, shorter delivery times.…
Sublimation printing continues to create new and exciting opportunities for textile producers. As a result of the growing sector, cutting edge printing technologies keep pace with evolving printing requirements. According to the latest report published by Smithers Pira, global testing, consulting and information services business, the market is expected to rise from a value of €6.99 billion in…
What’s the difference between Tacky vs Non-Tacky Transfer Papers? Why is CANAPA Tacky Transfer Paper is the best tacky paper in the world?
With the widespread use of mixed synthetic fabrics, sublimation printing has become commonly used. Moreover, breakthroughs in press machines, ink and sublimation paper along with textile fabrics have strengthened the place of sublimation printing for sportswear. Offering the best print process for sportswear today, sublimation printing has emerged as the most ideal solution towards sportswear…