Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a polymer material with many characteristics that make it suitable for product packaging. PET is the most widely recycled plastic in the world. It is clear, durable, chemically inert, eco-friendly, and lightweight, which allows for the manufacture of large but light containers that are strong and safe. Packaging made from it can also be easily decorated with printed designs or effects to suit different product or brand aesthetics. Eco-PET 100 is made from 100% Post-consumer Recycled Content.

Interested in PET packaging for your next product? The clear box packaging experts at Printex Transparent Packaging are here to help! Our equipment is designed to create clear PET boxes with soft, easy-to-fold creases with clear and strong glue lines. The boxes are engineered to ship flat and assemble easily. 

Below, we highlight the key benefits and typical applications of PET packaging and why you should partner with us for your PET packaging needs.

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Benefits of PET Packaging

PET is highly versatile, which is why clear PET plastic is used in many industries and applications. There are many benefits to using it as product packaging. For example:

• It allows for more creative packaging designs. PET can be used to create boxes in various standards (e.g., cubes or rectangles) or unique shapes (e.g., pyramids, purses, or in customized sizes), which allows product manufacturers to tailor their packaging to suit their brand or product message. If done properly, an innovative packaging design can result in greater customer attraction.

• It exhibits barrier-like properties. Unlike other packaging materials (e.g., cardboard), PET allows boxes to retain their form and integrity when exposed to moisture. 

• It produces strong but lightweight containers. PET plastic is strong and lightweight. As a result, boxes made from it withstand more wear while taking up less space in warehousing and shipping facilities. The decrease in packaging weight can lead to lower shipping costs, less space for storage, and smaller environmental footprints. 

• It maintains an inherent food-safe formulation. PET is safe for packaging used for food and beverage products. 
• It serves as a sustainable material option. PET is highly recyclable. It can be recycled over and over without losing its properties. For example: in Norway they collect 97% of PET bottles and recycle each one 12 times on average. They likely add chain extenders to restore the molecular weight, thus maintaining its properties. Reprocessing existing plastics uses less energy and fossil fuels and diverts waste from landfills.

Applications of PET Packaging

Due to its many advantages, PET packaging is used for a wide range of products, including, but not limited to, the following: 

• Baked goods
• Cosmetics and other personal care items
• Electronics
• Gift packs
• Household items
• Toys and other collectibles

Partner With Printex Transparent Packaging for Your PET Packaging Needs

If you’re searching for clear plastic boxes for your product packaging operations, they will most likely be made from polyethylene terephthalate. The material is clear, strong, light, safe, and 100% recyclable, making it ideal for use in a variety of industries and applications. 

At Printex Transparent Packaging, clear PET folding cartons are our specialty. We have extensive experience making plastic folding cartons and clear plastic windows for paper folding cartons. Our product focus is on plastic—rather than paper—which is why we are the premier source for clear plastic folding boxes, lids, windows, and gravity feeders. Our team will be there every step of the way for your PET packaging needs—from conceptualization to delivery—providing personalized support to ensure you receive a solution that fully meets your requirements and restrictions.