ALPHA-dri® & ALPHA-dri® PLUS Disclaimer
ALPHA-dri® and ALPHA-dri® PLUS are manufactured from the same high-quality virgin paper material, ensuring identical safety, absorbency, and consistency standards. The only difference between the two products is that ALPHA-dri® PLUS contains an added component of twisted paper for additional enrichment. All other characteristics, performance specifications, and regulatory information apply equally to both products.

• Exceptional Absorption Power
  ALPHA-dri® (what ALPHA-dri PLUS is made with) absorbs over 550% of its own weight¹
• Industry-Leading Brightness² = Visible Cleanliness
  ALPHA-dri® leads the industry in brightness—an effective indicator of material consistency, cleanliness, and purity
• 21-day Cage Changes³
  As demonstrated in a 2025 JAALAS study on bedding micro-environments³. Leading to less animal disruption, labor, and bedding needed.
• No Mycotoxins or Endotoxins
  Corncob and wood bedding often contain mycotoxins and endotoxins that can impact animal physiology and research outcomes. ALPHA-dri® is free of both.
• No Odor-Masking Chemicals
  We never add chemicals to control or mask odor. These additives are known to interfere with research and are prohibited by the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. GUIDE
• Not Made from Harvested Materials
  Unlike wood chips or corncob, which vary by season and source, ALPHA-dri® is made from a controlled, virgin material with minimal microbiological variability
• 100% Virgin Paper Pulp
  No recycled fibers. No inconsistent sources. ALPHA-dri® is made exclusively from a single grade of virgin paper pulp that meets SSP’s strict quality standards.
• Free from Contaminants
  ALPHA-dri® is tested to be free of heavy metals, pesticides, and emerging contaminants such as PFAS and PFOS.
• Reliable Consistency
  Every batch of ALPHA-dri® is consistent in chemical composition and particle size—from cage to cage, bag to bag, and lot

ALPHA-dri® & ALPHA-dri® PLUS Disclaimer
ALPHA-dri® and ALPHA-dri® PLUS are manufactured from the same high-quality virgin paper material, ensuring identical safety, absorbency, and consistency standards. The only difference between the two products is that ALPHA-dri® PLUS contains an added component of twisted paper for additional enrichment. All other characteristics, performance specifications, and regulatory information apply equally to both products.

ALPHA-dri® PLUS is an exceptional bedding choice in support of this lofty goal.

Industry-Leading Brightness² = Visible Cleanliness
ALPHA-dri® leads the industry in brightness—an effective indicator of material consistency, cleanliness, and purity. This is better for observations of your animals as well.

Superior Absorbency¹
Absorbs over 550% of its weight¹ to keep cages dry and clean.

Natural Ammonia Control³
Effectively reduces ammonia levels—especially in ventilated cages—without added chemicals.

Low Dust
Precision-cut paper chips are screened and aspirated to remove dust, helping protect animals’ respiratory, sinus, and eye health.

Soft and Comfortable
Made from soft paper pulp—not hard wood or corncob—to support natural behaviors like digging and nesting.

Bedding and enrichment material must also be able to be utilized effectively and efficiently within a large scale research facility. That is why we have pre-mixed the material to dispense both at once! ALPHA-dri® PLUS’ unique characteristics and overall performance supports economical facility wide usage.

• Pre-mixed Bedding & Enrichment
  ALPHA-dri PLUS is a pre-mixed bedding material that eliminates the extra labor and cost of dosing bedded cages with enrichment materials. Each bedded cage of ALPHA-dri has enough ALPHA-twist (mini rolls of paper) to be utilized in the construction of a dome shaped nest.
• Dispensable in Automatic Equipment
  ALPHA-dri and the ALPHA-twist, have similar bulk density and flow characteristics in dispensing equipment which allow for efficient and cost-effective automatic dispensing of bedding and nesting material in one step.
• Exceptional Absorbency and Performance Reduces Costs
  ALPHA-dri PLUS is economical to use throughout the facility due to its superior absorbency and overall performance. Less bedding is needed per cage compared to other bedding materials, and cage changes may also be extended resulting in labor savings.
• Available in Several Grades
  ALPHA-dri PLUS is available in our standard, irradiated and individually batch-certified grades.
• Eliminate Costs
  No need to autoclaving or Irradiating due to the overall cleanliness of ALPHA-dri PLUS is virtually free of microbial contaminants and is suitable for most studies right out of the bag.
• Several Packaging Options
  Both certified and standard grades are packaged in high strength autoclavable bags. Irradiated material is supplied in a sealed poly bag within a sewn paper bag. ALPHA-dri PLUS is also available in bulk sacks.