Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about how bioWRAP® is tested, used and disposed of.
Is bioWRAP® shrink wrap really biodegradable?
Yes, in landfill conditions. In independent testing to ASTM D5511 — the standard method for anaerobic biodegradation under high-solids conditions that simulate a biologically active landfill — bioWRAP® reached 78.8% biodegradation in 1,067 days. Actual rates in a landfill vary with moisture, temperature and microbial activity. bioWRAP® is not compostable and is not designed to break down in open air.
Can I see the biodegradation test report?
Yes. The full third-party ASTM D5511 laboratory report is published on our ASTM D5511 test results page as a PDF, together with a plain-language summary of the method, timeline and results. We publish the complete report so buyers, boatyards and regulators can verify the claim themselves.
Will bioWRAP® start breaking down while it covers my boat?
No. bioWRAP® biodegrades only in the oxygen-free, microbe-rich environment of a landfill. During normal use — on a boat, a building or equipment through a winter season — it works as a protective shrink wrap. Learn why bioWRAP® does not biodegrade in the air.
How should I dispose of bioWRAP® after the season?
Remove the cover and dispose of it with regular municipal solid waste that goes to landfill - the environment in which bioWRAP® is designed to biodegrade. Do not put it in compost: bioWRAP® is not certified compostable.
Is bioWRAP® fire rated?
Yes. bioWRAP® achieved a Class A rating in the ASTM E84 flame spread test. The report is available with our other product certificates.
Who makes bioWRAP®?
bioWRAP® is made by bioaqualife, a U.S. company based in Narragansett, Rhode Island. The product line also includes bioTAPE®, bioDOOR® and bioKIT® for marine, construction and industrial protection.
Does bioWRAP® cost more than regular shrink wrap?
Compare the full cost of a project, not only the price per roll: material, installation time and disposal. Our ROI calculator lets you enter your own project details and see the total for bioWRAP® next to conventional shrink wrap.
Where can I buy bioWRAP® or find an installer?
Order directly from the bioaqualife online shop, buy through our dealers and distributors, or hire a certified bioPRO installer near you.
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I tested their 7-mil shrink wrap film using a sample kit provided by Bio Aqua Life, and the results exceeded my expectations.
The film has excellent quality and performs exceptionally well under heat. One of the standout features was how easily the material welded together, creating strong, clean seams with minimal tapping.
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I’m looking forward to putting this material through additional real-world applications and seeing how it performs over time.
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