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.
















