Coated paper and board production places high demands on binder performance. In high-speed coating processes such as metering size press applications, viscosity needs to remain stable and coating behaviour must be consistent across varying formulations and machine conditions. When binder performance fluctuates, producers can face issues with coating uniformity, runnability and overall product quality.

Avebe’s potato starch-based coating binders, such as Perfectacote®, offer a natural alternative that meets these requirements by combining reliable coating performance with the consistency needed for efficient paper and board production.

The performance comes from the intrinsic properties of potato starch. Its strong rheological behaviour across a wide range of viscosity levels enables stable application under different process conditions, while its compatibility with coating systems ensures consistent results without increasing the load on the water system.

This makes Perfectacote® suitable for coating applications where controlled viscosity, strong binding power and stable runnability are essential. For paper and board producers, potato starch-based binders provide a sustainable route that supports both coating quality and production efficiency — from formulation through to the finished coated surface.