Discover How Folding Cartons Can Optimize Your Warehouse Spacing and Save You Money
Clamshell packaging takes up much more storage and shipping space than a ship-flat PET folding carton. For example, a standard shipping carton could hold 500 clear hinged take-out clamshell containers, whereas the same sized PET ship flat folding carton could fit 700 into the same shipping carton, a 40% increase!Benefits of Utilizing Space-Saving Folding CartonsUsing […]
Most Common Types of Paperboard Grades for Packaging
Selecting the right packaging material is critical to ensure products make it safely into the hands of consumers. The packaging should be protective and meet the brand’s goals for aesthetic appearance and branding. Paperboard is a common packaging material made from various pulps and fibers, and there are several types of paperboard to suit a […]
The Future of Packaging: Trends to Watch in 2024
Discover the latest packaging trends that will shape the future of the industry in 2024. From sleek metallic finishes to sustainable solutions, explore the innovative approaches that are revolutionizing packaging design.Sleek Metallic Finishes: Elevating Packaging AestheticsIn 2024, one of the key packaging trends to watch out for is the use of sleek metallic finishes. This […]
Unwrapping the Magic: How Packaging Tells the Story of Seasonal Holidays
The Power of Visual StorytellingPackaging has a unique ability to tell a story visually, and during the holiday season, this power is even more pronounced. The vibrant colors, festive designs, and whimsical illustrations on Christmas packaging can instantly transport us to a world of magic and wonder. Whether it’s a beautifully wrapped gift or a […]
Switching to Window Boxes from Clamshells for Sustainability
Many consumer brand companies have mandated reduced plastic use in order to achieve their sustainability goals. Although such a broad blanket statement is not always in the best interest of our environment when taking into account all the factors going into the environmental footprint of a package from raw material production to recycling or end […]
The Importance of Product Packaging
Benefits of Product Packaging First impressions are very important, and your packaging is often a consumer’s first introduction to the product. As such, product packaging is a factor that manufacturers should never overlook. The importance of product packaging is multi-faceted and can go a long way in securing a good first impression and lasting brand loyalty. Protects […]
Why Paper Isn’t the Solution to Plastic Waste
Switching to paper packaging isn’t the answer to plastic waste. Waste reduction and minimizing excess packaging is a good thing, but don’t naïvely switch from plastic to paper packaging because you think it must be more eco-friendly… it isn’t necessarily so!Replacing plastic packaging with “sustainable or biodegradable” options like paper, cotton or bioplastic would do […]
The Benefits of Clear Packaging With Luxury Brands
Effective packaging must secure products from manufacturing to market while being structurally sound, sustainable, and dynamic enough to help your brand stand out from the competition. Because product packaging must do so much at once, you need to be able to trust your packaging provider to deliver functional and appealing options, such as transparent packaging, […]
What are Gable Boxes?
Gable boxes get their name because of their tops, which form an angular point similar to that of a gable roof. The bottom of these boxes can be either square or rectangular with angled sides that form a triangular top. Gable boxes are available in transparent plastic materials to show off the product inside, or […]
What Is PET Plastic?
PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, is a widely used and highly recycled polymer. Known for its durability and glass-like clarity, this material is used to manufacture everything from water bottles to electronics, household items, and more. Acetate boxes are also made from PET and are referred to as A-PET, which stands for amorphous polyethylene terephthalate. This […]
