Breaking the Traditional Paper Straw Mindset — Koyee Brings Unlimited Possibilities to Paper Straws!

When it comes to paper straws, online reviews are almost always negative—mostly about poor durability or unpleasant odors. In fact, these issues are closely related to the manufacturing process itself.

Traditional multi-layer wound paper straws are made from 3 to 5 layers of food-grade paper rolls with varying weights and water resistance. These papers are spiral-wound with a waterproof coating, and each layer is bonded together using food-grade adhesive. The paper forms a spiral tube, which is then cut into straws of different specifications. Due to the extensive gluing process, the straws cannot dry immediately and must go through high-temperature ovens for curing and dehydration of the adhesive before they are ready for market distribution.

The quality of the adhesive and the baking process determine the overall performance of paper straws. This is why traditional paper straws often suffer from unpleasant odors or become soft and collapse when wet, resulting in highly polarized reviews in the market.

On one hand, there is the national ban on plastic; on the other, paper straws are receiving a 99% negative review rate. Gaoyi’s newly developed “naturally degradable single-layer paper straw” not only delivers an excellent user experience but also aligns perfectly with the future demand for low-carbon, eco-friendly products.

Firstly, Gaoyi’s naturally degradable single-layer paper straw uses FSC-certified food-grade paper and an exclusive production process that forms the straw without any glue. By eliminating the gluing and baking steps, the straws are produced faster, have no unpleasant odor, and will not collapse or crack when soaked in liquid.

Experimental data shows that Gaoyi’s single-layer paper straws can withstand temperatures up to 85°C, and even after 48 hours of immersion, they remain intact without cracking, while leaving no residue in water.

Unlike traditional multi-layer paper straws, which must be treated as general waste due to the difficulty and cost of separating glue before pulping, Gaoyi’s glue-free single-layer straws can be directly recycled into pulp, simplifying waste processing and reducing costs.

Furthermore, as straws were among the first items targeted by plastic bans, their small size, low value, and widespread use make them easily discarded by consumers. Plastic straws take 500 years to degrade, and the glued portion of traditional multi-layer paper straws also cannot biodegrade naturally. Gaoyi’s single-layer straws, however, are completely plastic-free and glue-free. They can be recycled, composted, or naturally degraded in soil and oceans without polluting the environment or releasing VOCs—truly a low-carbon, eco-friendly straw.