Carefully analyze the factors before choosing packaging. For assistance, contact Arka packaging consultants.
Common Packaging Materials
Different packaging materials have specific costs, benefits and limitations. This guide introduces common materials for handheld products:
- Boxes – protect products from shocks, spills and dirt during shipping. Made from cardboard, corrugated cardboard or chipboard.
- Bags – protect contents from moisture and impacts. Available in paper, plastic or cloth.
- Bottles – keep liquids sealed and intact. Glass or plastic bottles even allow customers to view contents before purchase.
- Labels – stick to product surfaces providing branding, advertising and information. Made from various materials like paper and vinyl based on adhesive type.
- Crates – give heavy protection with their rigid structure. Wood and plastic crates have great strength for heavy items.
- Pallets – safely stack packaged products for storage and transport. Their flat surfaces hold boxes and crates preventing damage.
- Pouches – are flexible bag-like packages that protect powders, liquids and small products. They take up less space than rigid boxes.
- Protective foams – cushion sensitive items from vibrations and jolts when shipping. They conform to odd product shapes keeping them stabilized.
Sustainability in Packaging
Sustainable and eco-friendly packaging demonstrates environmental commitment. Examples of sustainable materials include plant-based plastics, paper-based packaging, and biodegradable materials.
Anyone importing goods from abroad needs to understand which of the different types of packaging may be best suited to their products and budget. Note, the packaging described is more appropriate for smaller, non-industrial items and products.
Why are there different types of packaging? Packaging has various essential functions like protection, communication, containment and utility. The goal is to ensure packaging that will boost brand awareness, make your company different, and protect your products. For any additional assistance, contact Arka, and we will gladly answer your questions and turn your ideas into reality!
Choosing the Right Packaging
Packaging is used across a wide variety of industries for different roles, and most people encounter some form of packaging daily. It’s essential for protecting products during shipping and can be used for branding and providing useful information.
Types of packaging can be categorized into three categories – Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary:
- Primary Packaging directly contains the product, like bottles and boxes.
- Secondary Packaging adds extra protection to primary packaging using boxes, padding, bags and more.
- Tertiary Packaging groups secondary packaging items together for bulk or transit.
Sustainable packaging is now a necessity. With bans on single-use plastics, it’s vital that packaging be reduced, reused and recycled.