Patent ID: 8979981
Filing Date: 2015-03-17
Classification: B65D,F25D,Y02W

Abstract:
1. A method of extending the shelf life of produce items comprising the steps of: providing a liner apparatus having a felted body, said felted body having a first substantially planar surface, and a second substantially planar surface, and said felted body including a plurality of alpaca felting fibers in an amount of at least 60% (including 60%) by weight of the felted body; positioning said liner apparatus along an interior bottom surface of a container; flattening said liner apparatus against the bottom surface of the container as necessary so to maximize surface contact between the liner apparatus and said bottom surface; and placing one or more produce items within said container on said liner apparatus, whereby excess moisture formed on the surface of said one or more produce items is wicked away from said produce items to the liner apparatus.