Four Different Kinds of Packaging- Advantages & Disadvantages

October 13th, 2011
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No matter what kind of products you manufacture, packaging is important. Packaging is the key to keeping your product protected from creation to when it hits the hands of consumers, and it conveys what your product and company is all about. Whether it’s cosmetics packaging products or foodstuff, consumers base many purchasing decisions on the look of an item. Here are four kinds of thermoformed packaging, with pros and cons.

1) Clamshells

Clamshells are extremely popular packaging that is usually created from PVC material. This type of packaging is designed with a hinge on the package that opens and closes. There are two sides to the package, one that fits within the other.
Clamshells are used in industries from cosmetics packaging to food. One benefit of this packaging includes being able to see the whole product due to translucence.

A disadvantage is that if thin plastic is used, fragile products may be more prone to breakage inside the clamshell.

2) Tri-folds

Tri-folds are perfect for those who are marketing a multi-piece product. They can work well for the medical industry, personal care and grooming and household goods manufacturers.

Tri-folds are made to stand up on shelves at 90 degrees. An advantage of the tri-fold is its versatility sitting on shelves and hanging on the walls. Stores can easily find a spot for products in tri-fold packaging.
A disadvantage of the tri-fold design is that it can be expensive to produce because it requires more materials and larger machines for successful production.

3) Blisters

Blister packs are commonly seen paired with items like batteries, over the counter medicines, cosmetics and more. Blister packaging consists of a plastic container for the product mounted on cardboard backing.

Blister packs are beneficial in that they allow for high product visibility and inexpensive production. Additionally, they are versatile in terms of size and shape, and they are easy to stock in stores.

Some disadvantages of the blister pack can include the added need for heat sealing (since you have a cardboard component) as well as the possibility of puncture or damage (since some blister packs can be less strong than others).

4) Trays

Plastic trays are the perfect packaging solution for medical and pharmaceuticals. They can also be very useful in the food industry. Trays are packaging that don’t contain hinges; rather, they have a top and an independent bottom.

The advantages of trays are that they can be made out of nearly any material, and they are custom fitted to your product. Trays typically don’t require heat-sealing, and they can be used for a number of purposes.

Tray disadvantages include higher costs than other methods of packaging, and they can make it hard to see a product inside.

 

Jessica writes about a wide variety of topics.  She especially enjoys writing about packaging. You can learn more about Cosmetics Packaging at http://www.plasticingenuity.com

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