Futamura is a global manufacturer of cellulose-based packaging films and related materials, best known for its sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics. Part of Futamura Chemical Co., Ltd. of Japan, the company serves customers worldwide with manufacturing and technical support operations, including a major cellulose film site in Wigton, United Kingdom.
Its portfolio includes renewable, bio-based and compostable cellulose films marketed under the NatureFlex and Cellophane brands. These specialty films are used across food and consumer goods packaging, labeling and industrial applications, and are available in heat-sealable, barrier and other functional grades designed for moisture, oxygen and aroma control. Futamura works with converters and brand owners to specify film solutions that meet performance, regulatory and end-of-life requirements, with an emphasis on certified compostable packaging pathways.
