Development of “PLA Inflation Film” using a blend of PLA and PHA
Published: September 2026

Collaboration Outcomes
HighChem and KOHSOKU jointly developed “PLA Inflation Film,” a new product made using the inflation method from a blend of corn-derived biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) and marine-biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA).

Suit cover made from PLA Inflation Film
(This English version is based on the original Japanese Alliance Case Study prepared in FY2024.)