What Toraphene does

Toraphene is a UK-based manufacturer of high-performance compostable bags, founded in 2018 and headquartered in London with production at a Scunthorpe manufacturing facility. The company addresses the failure modes of conventional compostable bags — tearing, leaking, and inconvenient degradation — by reinforcing plant-based biopolymers (PLA derived from sugar, cornstarch, and natural mineral fillers) with graphene and other advanced additives dispersed at nano and micro levels using its proprietary dispersion technology. This yields independently lab-verified strength and barrier advantages, including 39% greater tensile strength than virgin compostable polymer (March 2025), 63% greater tensile strength than the leading UK/EU compostable competitor (April 2025), 92% improved moisture barrier (October 2023), and 43% improved tear strength (October 2022).

The product portfolio comprises three core consumer SKUs (kitchen bin liners in 30L/50L, caddy liners in 8L/15L/20L, and dog poo bags) sold direct-to-consumer via a global Shopify storefront (toraphene.com) supporting multiple currencies and shipping destinations. On the B2B side, the company runs a wholesale program (case and pack pricing from £0.10–£0.30 per bag), an OEM/white-label service for brands (B2B MOQ 50,000 bags, up to 5 million units per shipment), and direct enterprise sales into food service and municipal waste collection. White-label partners include Bumboo, Koh, and S&A Hart; Billingsgate Fish Market serves as a publicly cited enterprise reference customer. Toraphene is certified compostable to EN 13432 and ASTM D6400, food-contact compliant under EU Regulation No. 10/2011, vegan certified, and uses FSC-certified outer packaging.

Revenue is generated through three streams: D2C e-commerce unit sales, B2B wholesale and bulk orders, and white-label/OEM licensing arrangements. To date the company has shipped 7M+ bags, has raised approximately $2.78M across two Crowdcube rounds (November 2020 and September 2023), and is signaling US expansion through a dedicated VP of Business Development – Americas hire. Headcount is reported at 1–10 employees, consistent with a small, capital-efficient manufacturing operation.

Name

Toraphene

Legal name

Toraphene

Website

https://toraphene.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compostable Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compostable & Biodegradable Disposable Supplies (CRAJAGAK), Compostable & Bio-Based Flexible Packaging (PLA, PHA, Cellulose Films) (IMALABAO)

Keywords

• Compostable packaging
• Biodegradable bags
• Graphene-reinforced biopolymer
• White-label manufacturing
• Plastic-free packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. B2C E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of compostable bags through toraphene.com e-commerce storefront. Products include kitchen bin liners, caddy liners, and dog poo bags sold in various pack sizes at retail pricing.
2. B2B Wholesale & Bulk Orders: Direct sales to businesses including commercial kitchens, food waste collection services, and other enterprises. Volume pricing with case quantities (1000 bags) and pack quantities (25 bags). Products can be white-labeled or co-branded.
3. White-Label / OEM Licensing: Brands extend into compostable bag categories by white-labeling or co-branding Toraphene products with their own logo and packaging. Core part of business model with growing number of household and eco-DTC brand partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Toraphene manufactures and sells high-performance compostable bags made from plant-based biopolymers (PLA and cornstarch) reinforced with proprietary graphene nanotechnology. Its product range spans consumer kitchen bin liners, caddy liners, and dog poo bags sold via e-commerce, plus wholesale and white-label compostable sacks supplied to commercial kitchens, councils, and consumer brands. All products are certified compostable to EN 13432 and ASTM D6400, food-contact safe, vegan, and positioned as stronger than conventional plastic.

Product overview

Toraphene is a UK-based company that manufactures high-performance compostable bags made from plant-based biopolymers (PLA and cornstarch) reinforced with graphene nanotechnology. The product portfolio consists of three core consumer products: Kitchen Bin Liners (30L and 50L), Caddy Liners (8L, 15L, and 20L), and Dog Poo Bags. These are complemented by a wholesale/B2B program offering the same liner products in bulk roll formats (50L Sack Roll 25, 20L Liner Roll 25, and 8-10L Liner Roll 25), plus a white-label/co-branding service for business partners with minimum orders from 50,000 bags. All products are certified compostable to EN 13432 and ASTM D6400, food contact grade, and vegan. The company positions its graphene-reinforced material as 48% stronger than conventional compostable alternatives while remaining fully home compostable and plastic-free.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kitchen Bin Liners High-performance compostable kitchen bin liners made from plant-based biopolymers reinforced with graphene nanotechnology. Available in 30L and 50L sizes with 28-micron thickness, certified compostable (EN 13432, ASTM D6400), food-contact safe, vegan, and leak-proof. Sold direct-to-consumer via toraphene.com for environmentally conscious households.
• Caddy Liners Ultra-strong compostable caddy liners for food waste bins, made from plant-based biopolymers reinforced with graphene nanotechnology. Available in 8L, 15L, and 20L sizes with 28-micron thickness, plastic-free, certified compostable, and leak-proof. Sold direct-to-consumer for household food waste collection.
• Dog Poo Bags 100% compostable dog waste bags (30cm x 23cm) made from plant-based biopolymers reinforced with graphene nanotechnology. Vegan, leak-proof, certified compostable, and stronger than conventional plastic alternatives. Sold in 105- or 210-count packs via the toraphene.com e-commerce storefront.
• 50L Compostable Sack, Roll of 25 50-litre ultra-strong compostable bin liner (95cm length, 30-micron thickness) engineered for heavy loads and sharp waste. Certified compostable, food-contact safe, and designed for compliance with food waste regulations. Sold retail (roll of 25) and wholesale (case of 1000 bags) for both consumers and commercial kitchens such as Billingsgate Fish Market.
• 20L Compostable Liner, Roll of 25 20-litre compostable liner engineered to be stronger than plastic, suitable for heavy loads and sharp waste such as shellfish, meat bones, or messy food scraps. Certified compostable and food-contact grade. Sold retail (roll of 25) and wholesale for commercial food waste and council collection schemes.
• 8-10L Compostable Liner, Roll of 25 8–10 litre compostable caddy liner suitable for 5L–10L food waste bins, engineered to be stronger than plastic and tougher than standard compostables. Certified compostable and food-contact safe. Sold retail (roll of 25) and wholesale for household and commercial food waste collection.
• White-Label and Co-Branding Service B2B white-label and co-branding service that lets consumer brands and retailers extend into compostable bags under their own label. Includes custom logo, color, and packaging applied via in-house custom print service, with a 50,000-bag minimum order quantity and capacity up to 5 million units per shipment. Used by partners such as Bumboo, Koh, and S&A Hart.

Quantifiable outcome

• 39% greater tensile strength than virgin compostable polymer (March 2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BumboocoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBumboo brand extended into compostable bag category through white-label partnership with Toraphene, offering stronger-than-plastic, certified compostable bags under their own label. Represents growing number of household and eco-DTC brands partnering with Toraphene.
• KohcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerKoh brand extended into compostable bag category through white-label partnership with Toraphene, offering stronger-than-plastic, certified compostable bags under their own label.
• S&A HartcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerS&A Hart added compostable bags to their product range through white-label partnership with Toraphene - stronger than plastic, certified compostable, made in UK, supplied under their own label.
• Billingsgate Fish MarketcoreOthersMajor London fish market using Toraphene's 50L compostable sacks for commercial food waste management. Real-world validation of product strength and durability under heavy, wet, and sharp waste conditions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BioPak: BioPak produces compostable packaging and foodservice disposables made from plant-based materials. While it spans cups and cutlery beyond bags, it competes in the same eco-DTC and foodservice procurement channels where Toraphene sells caddy liners and sacks.
• TIPA: TIPA develops fully compostable flexible packaging for food and consumer applications using bio-based polymers. It overlaps directly with Toraphene's bio-based compostable film technology and targets similar sustainability-minded brands and retailers.
• BioBag: BioBag is a direct competitor producing certified compostable bags and films made from plant-based materials including cornstarch and PLA. It competes head-to-head with Toraphene in the European compostable refuse sack and food waste liner market.
• Novamont (Mater-Bi): Novamont produces Mater-Bi, a family of biodegradable and compostable bioplastics used in bags, films, and packaging. It is one of the largest suppliers of compostable bag-grade resin and competes directly with Toraphene's PLA/graphene blend at the material level.
• EcoSafe-6400: EcoSafe-6400 manufactures ASTM D6400-certified compostable bags, liners, and food waste sacks primarily for the North American municipal and foodservice market. It is a direct competitor in certified compostable refuse sack categories overlapping Toraphene's portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global Group: Berry Global is a major global packaging company with sustainability and compostable product lines including films, bags, and pouches. As a broad incumbent it competes indirectly with Toraphene across multiple packaging categories and customer segments.
• Novolex: Novolex is a large North American packaging manufacturer with a growing portfolio of compostable and sustainable bag products. It is a broad incumbent that competes in the same end-markets (foodservice, retail, waste collection) with much greater scale and capital than Toraphene.

Emerging players

• Repurpose (by World Centric): Repurpose/World Centric produces certified compostable consumer products, including bags and food service disposables. It targets a similar eco-conscious consumer and retail buyer as Toraphene's B2C storefront and white-label channels.
• Lomi (by Pela): Pela/Lomi markets compostable consumer goods and a home composting appliance aimed at sustainability-focused households. While primarily known for the Lomi device, its bag-compatible consumer ecosystem overlaps with Toraphene's compostable bag target customer.
• Two Pillars: Two Pillars is an emerging European supplier of certified compostable bags and films made from bio-based resins. It is a regional emerging player overlapping with Toraphene in compostable refuse sacks and food waste liners for EU customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tor24547872
• Facebookfacebook.com/toraphene
• Instagraminstagram.com/toraphene
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/torcorp

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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