Partition paper and interleaving paper sit at the heart of US industrial packaging. Glass manufacturers, steel mills, photovoltaic module producers, electronics packagers, and specialty metals fabricators all depend on consistent, chemistry-controlled paper to separate stacked product surfaces and prevent abrasion, tarnish, and contamination during transit and storage. The US supplier base ranges from large specialty paper mills with dedicated interleave divisions to focused custom converters serving niche industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This guide profiles the leading US partition paper and interleaving<\/a> paper suppliers in 2026, with focus on production capability, industry coverage, and the specifications that matter most to industrial buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Selection emphasized real US production or US-based conversion capability, demonstrated coverage of multiple industrial verticals (glass, metals, electronics, photovoltaic), and verifiable certifications including ISO 9001, FSC, SFI, or PEFC. We also weighted suppliers who publish technical data sheets and offer documented chemistry control \u2014 not just generic kraft paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Headquarters: <\/strong>Multi-state US operations<\/p>\n\n\n\n Established: <\/strong>1851<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ahlstrom’s interleave paper division is one of the largest engineered interleaving paper operations serving North America. Their Glass-Gard product family is engineered for chemically-controlled separation of glass plates and panels, made from 100 percent virgin fiber with no coating or chemicals \u2014 designed to keep stored glass stain-free through controlled porosity that eliminates fogging, hazing, and metallic glazing tarnish. Ahlstrom holds Forest Stewardship Council, SFI, and PEFC chain-of-custody certifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key products: <\/strong>Glass-Gard glass interleave paper, Glass-Gard Prime, metal interleave paper<\/p>\n\n\n\n Industries served: <\/strong>Float glass, automotive glass, photovoltaic cover glass, polished metals<\/p>\n\n\n\n Headquarters: <\/strong>Mansfield, Ohio<\/p>\n\n\n\n Established: <\/strong>Specialty paper manufacturer<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flexlink’s Flexsheen line is one of the most technically distinguished interleaving paper offerings in the US market. The company runs an accelerated aging room \u2014 uniquely among US glass interleaving suppliers \u2014 that allows them to test multiple papers under high heat and humidity stress and benchmark performance against competitors. Their interleaving range covers metal, steel, glass, and plastic applications. They also produce engineered glass and plastic interleaving products designed to preserve designer glass plates, automotive windows, computer screens, and acid-etched glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key products: <\/strong>Flexsheen metal\/steel interleaver, Flexsheen glass interleaver, anti-tarnish papers, anti-corrosive papers<\/p>\n\n\n\n Industries served: <\/strong>Designer glass, automotive glass, FPD\/computer screen glass, precious metals, steel<\/p>\n\n\n\n Headquarters: <\/strong>Connecticut<\/p>\n\n\n\n Established: <\/strong>Established US converter<\/p>\n\n\n\n Xamax produces a comprehensive range of interleave materials covering kraft papers<\/a>, tissue papers, polypropylene films, polyester films, and 100 percent cotton fabrics. Their EK and HC Grade kraft papers are engineered specifically for metal interleaving with low sulfur and chloride content. Their Tuff Kraft is an industry standard separator for metal rolling, stampings, plated parts, and molded parts. Their EK\/HS line adds an LDPE thermoplastic coating for moisture barrier on electronics and precious metal protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key products: <\/strong>EK metal-grade kraft, Tuff Kraft, HC Grade creped paper, EK\/HS poly-coated, AT anti-tarnish tissue, PP and Melinex films<\/p>\n\n\n\n Industries served: <\/strong>Steel mills, copper and brass mills, precious metals, plated parts, electronics<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow We Built This List<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Top 10 Suppliers<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Ahlstrom<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. Flexlink, LLC<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Xamax Industries<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. EMI Specialty Papers<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n