Pillow Pak® Desiccants

A Wide Range of Applications + Fast Delivery

Absorb moisture vapor, odor, or gas with Desiccare’s Pillow Pak® line. Used by healthcare, food packaging, and other professionals to maintain the integrity of their products from supply chain to end customer, the Pillow Pak® desiccants are available in silica gel, clay, molecular sieve, and activated carbon. Custom blends are also available, for example: a 50% silica gel for moisture and 50% carbon for odor absorption.

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When Moisture Control Fails, Everything Else Follows.

A compromised package doesn’t just hurt the product, it disrupts production schedules, triggers compliance headaches, and chips away at brand trust. Maybe you’ve dealt with inconsistent desiccant performance. Or late shipments that force last-minute workarounds. Or materials that technically pass, until they don’t. In regulated and high-reliability environments, “good enough” has a habit of becoming very expensive.

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Engineered Desiccants. Delivered on time.

Pillow Pak® desiccants are purpose-built moisture, odor, and gas control solutions designed for real-world packaging challenges. Manufactured in-house, tested for consistency, and backed by a fulfillment system that’s as dependable as the product itself.

How Desiccants Work Inside Sealed Packaging

Moisture risk in packaging is usually caused by water vapor transmission, temperature cycling, and trapped headspace humidity, not visible liquid water. Desiccants help stabilize internal conditions by adsorbing or absorbing moisture before it reaches damaging levels.

Silica Gel Adsorption

High internal surface area captures moisture molecules without dissolving, supporting stable humidity control.

Clay-Based Moisture Buffering

Effective humidity regulation across moderate RH ranges with reliable performance in transit environments.

Molecular Sieve Precision Capture

Engineered pore structures adsorb moisture even at very low RH levels for sensitive applications.

Activated Carbon Gas & Odor Control

Microporous structure traps VOCs, residual solvents, and atmospheric contaminants.

System-Level Interaction

Performance depends on packaging permeability, storage duration, temperature variation, and seal integrity.

What Changes When Your Desiccant Just Works

Shelf life targets are met consistently without unexpected moisture-related performance issues ever.

Packaging lines operate smoothly without moisture-related disruptions or unplanned downtime issues occurring.

Audits become routine, straightforward, and stress-free for your team every time consistently.

Your team spends less time troubleshooting and more time moving forward efficiently.

Respected Worldwide

You've probably encountered Pillow Pak® inside vitamins, supplements, electronics, and more. That's because Desiccare's Pillow Pak® desiccants are trusted by multi-national corporations and small businesses alike to protect their products throughout the entire supply chain.

Benefits of Desiccare Pillow Pak®

Resistant to liquid water
High vapor transmission rate
Substrate is made with Tyvek® material
Non-dusting, strong and hard to tear
Soft feel will not damage your product
Food grade ink and FDA compliant for direct food contact
Tested for consistency, durability and reliability
Our smart scheduling system means always-on-time delivery
Engineered to meet the challenges and uncertainties in the healthcare packaging industry

Multi-Duty Materials

More than just moisture: our fill options allow Pillow Pak® desiccants to control odors/gas inside sealed containers. We offer a wide range of configurations to suit your most packaging and products. Because we are the manufacturer, we also have the ability to product custom formulations to meet even the most demanding specs. We also offer strips on spools made to work with automated dispensing machinery.

Choosing the Right Desiccant Material for Your Application

Humidity Control Requirements

Low RH environments may require molecular sieve or engineered silica gel formulations.

Regulatory & Documentation Needs

Healthcare and food packaging applications often require validated performance data and compliant materials.

Supply Chain Exposure

Extended shipping durations and climate variation may favor buffering materials such as clay or blended fills.

Odor / Gas Sensitivity

Products vulnerable to contamination or off-gassing may benefit from activated carbon or hybrid desiccant blends.

Automation Compatibility

Packaging lines using automated dispensing systems require specific formats such as strip-on-spool configurations.

Cost vs Performance Balance

Material choice often reflects total risk reduction value rather than lowest unit price.

There's A Pillow Pak For That!

Healthcare & Wellness
Pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and medical devices all require protection from atmospheric changes inside their packaging. Plus, they are FDA-approved to directly touch food products.
Fashion & Consumer Goods
Clothing, footwear, accessories and beauty products deserve Desiccare's industrial-level protection during their journey through the shipping and retail supply chain.
Electronics
Electronic components, consumer electronics, medical electronics, computer hardware, solar panels and batteries all require protection from moisture damage & degradation in the supply chain.

Desiccant Performance vs Relative Humidity Curves

Desiccant adsorption behavior changes significantly across different relative humidity levels. Performance curves provide insight into how materials respond to environmental fluctuations during storage and transport.

Silica gel typically shows increasing adsorption capacity as RH rises, making it suitable for applications exposed to moderate or high humidity conditions. Clay desiccants may demonstrate different saturation characteristics depending on formulation and cycling patterns.

Molecular sieve materials maintain strong adsorption performance even at very low humidity levels due to their uniform pore structure. This makes them valuable in regulated applications where tight environmental thresholds must be maintained consistently.

Activated carbon performance is evaluated differently, focusing on gas and odor adsorption capacity rather than moisture uptake alone. Its role becomes critical when volatile compounds or residual solvents must be controlled alongside humidity.

Because real supply chains involve temperature swings, dwell time variability, and packaging transmission differences, performance curves should always be considered in the context of the entire packaging system rather than isolated lab conditions.

Need A Custom Formula?

Every application is different. Our team works closely with you to understand your needs and recommend the right active packaging solution for optimal protection.

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Addressing Key Concerns

We understand your concerns. Here's what you need to know.

“We already have a desiccant supplier.”

If performance, documentation, and delivery are flawless, great. If not, Pillow Pak® is built for exactly that gap.

“Custom sounds complicated.”

Our in-house manufacturing ensures faster iterations, clearer specs, and greater overall consistency.

“We can’t risk switching.”

Staying with inconsistent protection is the bigger risk. Most clients switch after validating performance on a single SKU.

“Lead times are our biggest issue.”

Ours are engineered to eliminate that variable entirely, ensuring consistent performance and long-term protection.

Protect your products the quiet, reliable way.

If moisture, odor, or gas exposure is even a minor concern in your packaging, addressing it early is critical. Small levels of exposure can lead to product degradation, reduced shelf life, and costly quality issues over time. Implementing the right control solution from the start helps protect product integrity and ensures consistent performance throughout storage and transit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our products

What industries use Pillow Pak® desiccants?

Pillow Pak® desiccants are trusted across a wide range of industries where moisture control is critical. These include healthcare, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, food packaging, electronics, fashion, and consumer goods. Any product that requires protection from moisture during storage or transit can benefit from Pillow Pak® solutions.

Are Pillow Pak® desiccants FDA compliant?

Yes. Pillow Pak® desiccants are manufactured using FDA-compliant materials and food-grade inks, making them safe for direct food contact. They meet regulatory requirements for use in food, pharmaceutical, and other sensitive packaging applications.

Can you create a custom desiccant blend?

Absolutely. Custom formulations are one of our core strengths. We work closely with customers to develop desiccant blends tailored to specific moisture levels, packaging environments, and performance requirements, ensuring optimal protection for your product.

Do you support automated packaging lines?

Yes. Pillow Pak® desiccants are available in continuous strip formats designed specifically for automated dispensing equipment. This allows for seamless integration into high-speed packaging lines while maintaining consistent placement and performance.

What materials are used for the packaging?

Pillow Pak® desiccants are packaged in durable Tyvek® material, which is non-dusting, tear-resistant, and highly breathable. This ensures safe handling, reliable performance, and compatibility with sensitive products.

Can Pillow Pak® control odors or gases?

Yes. In addition to moisture control, Pillow Pak® can be formulated with activated carbon or specialized blends to absorb odors and gases, helping protect product integrity and extend shelf life.