As a heavy-duty, ruggedized passive temperature controlled shipping system, Orcatherm is reusable and is designed with encapsulated Vacuum Insulated Panels (VIPs). This produces up to seven times the insulating effects as the same thickness of less eco-friendly materials such as Styrofoam (EPS), Extruded PolyStyrene (XPS) and Expanded Polyurethane (PUR). Additionally, Orcatherm incorporates next-generation bio-based phase change technology that provides enhanced thermal performance and decreases both the total weight and volumetric weight of the shipping system.