Engineering Natural Fiber Materials for Beauty & Personal Care

Agropak is a natural fiber materials platform creating premium bio-based packaging solutions for beauty and personal care. Our 50 mL cosmetic jar is the first validated application.

93% Bio-Based Carbon Content Verified — TÜV SÜD
15,492N Compression Strength Tested — CIPET, Bengaluru
0.8m Drop Test Passed Tested — CIPET, Bengaluru
Zero Plastic in Construction Coconut Shell and Bamboo Fiber

Material Technology

The Material System Behind the Packaging

Not a coating. Not a liner.
The fiber composite is the packaging.

Technical specifications

Composition

Coconut shell powder and bamboo fiber, engineered into a rigid packaging structure. No petroleum plastic in the construction.

Compatibility

Same fill lines, closures, and logistics as conventional plastic. Brands change the material, not the operation.

Validation

93% bio-based carbon (TÜV SÜD) / 15,492 N compression (CIPET) / 0.8m drop test passed / 2-yr shelf life validated.

The Application

The 50ml Jar — First Validated Application of the Material System

Agropak's bio-composite material combines coconut shell powder and bamboo fiber with a cosmetic-grade barrier coating. The result is a rigid, durable jar that fits existing fill lines and holds up to standard shelf-life conditions.

Coconut Shell Agricultural byproduct, not virgin material
Bamboo Fiber Rapid-growth, low-input crop
Barrier Coating Inner transparent layer for formulation protection
Compression Molded Rigid, consistent, repeatable at scale
Full Technical Specifications →
Agropak bio-composite jar showing natural fiber texture

Material Expressions

Three colourways. Nine combinations. No dyes.

Each colourway is a natural expression of the bio-composite material. The colour comes from the source materials themselves. Jar and lid are interchangeable across all three — giving brands nine distinct presentations from a single format.

Agropak Noir Black — 50ml bio-composite cosmetic jar, deep matte finish
Noir Black
Deep, matte finish. Works with premium wellness, clinical, and luxury-positioned brands.
Deep, matte finish
Agropak Mocha Brown — 50ml bio-composite cosmetic jar, warm earthy tone
Mocha Brown
Warm earthy tone. A natural fit for botanical, Ayurvedic, and nature-positioned skincare brands.
Warm, earthy tone
Agropak Sandstone — 50ml bio-composite cosmetic jar, light natural surface
Sandstone
Light, natural surface. Suited to clean beauty, skin-first, and Scandinavian-influenced aesthetics.
Light, natural surface

Independent Validation

Not just a claim. A test result.

Every performance number on this site comes from an independent lab report. We do not publish numbers we cannot show a source for.

CIPET — Bengaluru
Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology
Compression Strength 15,492 N
Drop Test 0.8 m — passed
TÜV SÜD
International certification body, Germany
Bio-Based Carbon Content 93%
Verification Independently certified
View Testing & Validation →

Real-World Compatibility

Assessed across the skincare formulation categories brands actually use.

Before making the jar available for brand evaluation, Agropak conducted an internal compatibility study across common skincare formulation categories — including face creams, body butters, sunscreens, and gel creams.

No change in colour, viscosity, or scent was observed. No material migration was detected. Third-party formulation certification is in progress.

Face Creams Body Butter Sunscreen Gel Creams Body Lotion Night Creams
Testing & Validation Details →
Agropak jar filled with moisturizer
Moisturizer Lightweight daily cream
Agropak jar filled with body butter
Body Butter Rich & nourishing
Agropak jar filled with clay mask
Clay Mask Purifying & detoxifying
Agropak jar filled with cleansing balm
Cleansing Balm Melts away makeup
Agropak jar filled with overnight mask
Overnight Mask Hydrating & repairing

From Brands Who Evaluated

What packaging teams said after testing.

We were looking for packaging that reflects where our brand stands — at the intersection of modern science and Ayurveda. Agropak delivered exactly that. Our first 30 customers across 6 European countries hadn't seen anything like it. They were eager to see it in market.

As a biodesigner and researcher, I've seen a lot of greenwashing in sustainable packaging. Agropak's different — the material is genuinely innovative, utilizing agricultural byproducts like coconut shell to create a fully functional jar. Testing performance exceeded our expectations.

I've been searching for a plastic-free jar since 2019. I tried glass, but still had to compromise with a plastic lid. Agropak solved that completely — the jar works effectively with my formulations, and holds up well for the refillable model I've always preferred.

Payal Patel, Founder and CEO of Agropak

The Founder

Built from a material science background. Driven by what packaging could be.

Payal Patel founded Agropak in 2020 after observing that packaging waste was being treated as an afterthought at every stage of the beauty supply chain. She holds a BE in Biotechnology from PES University and is a Certified Impact Analyst.

Today she leads bio-composite formulation strategy, product development, and commercialisation at Agropak — working with packaging teams at beauty and personal care brands evaluating the transition away from plastic.

Meet the Full Team →

Bio-Based vs Conventional Plastic

The honest comparison most packaging suppliers won't show you.

Material origin, performance benchmarks, end-of-life options, and regulatory trajectory — side by side. No greenwashing. No vague claims. Just the data.

See the Full Comparison →
Company Overview

The Agropak Product Overview — PDF

The 50ml jar, three natural material tones, independent validation, and how the bio-composite format fits into modern beauty brand operations.

Download PDF →

Ready to evaluate

Evaluate Agropak for your next launch. No volume minimum.

We send one jar in each of the three colourways — Noir Black, Mocha Brown, and Sandstone — with the full technical specification sheet included. Sample kits are ₹299 + shipping charges. Dispatched within 2 working days.