The Flexible Packaging Blog

Reviews, trends, and tips covering all things flexible packaging to protect your products and your bottom line.

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Packaging Materials | The Business of Packaging

By: Nathan Dube
January 6th, 2022

When it comes to selecting packaging materials for your products, there is a lot you need to consider beforehand. From the type of packaging materials that are appropriate for your products to the shape and size of the packaging that you will need, there is a lot to take in. And, there are many other aspects of packaging materials that you need to think about before you make a purchase. These aspects may include the cost of your chosen materials and the environmental impact of the packaging supplies that you intend to buy. You do not want to make haste when choosing your packaging materials. Doing so may result in selecting incompatible packaging supplies for your products, machinery, and, most importantly, your customers. But, how do you choose the proper packaging materials for your products? Have no fear, because that is what today's article is all about! With the information in this article, you will be able to select the proper packaging materials for your products, packaging line, and brand!

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Supply Chain Services/ Contract Packaging

By: Nathan Dube
January 4th, 2022

Tick-tock goes the clock. But when does the clock chime for the outsourcing of thy packaging line? OK. That is enough of my trying to sound somewhat poetic! And while my attempt at being Shakespearean may have failed, it still begs the question, when is it time to buy contract packaging? Honestly, the answer to that question is not always straightforward. Depending on where you are at in the timeline of your current packaging process, it may be the right or wrong time to enter into a contract packaging agreement. So, when is it time to buy contract packaging? Well, that all depends on numerous elements relating to your business, products, customers, packaging line, equipment, materials, and various other items of consideration. However, we are going to help you work through these items and answer the question above so that you can make an educated decision on whether now is the time to outsource your packaging line or not. After reading this article, you will have everything you need to figure out if buying a contract packaging plan is the right decision for your business.

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By: Nathan Dube
December 28th, 2021

So, you have decided that you want to package your products with bundling film. You are ready to make a purchase. However, you are unsure how to calculate how much bundling film you will need for your packaging project. While you could, of course, speak with a packaging expert and have them guide you through the calculation process, you are not sure if you want to talk with a sales rep just yet. Ideally, you would like someone to explain how to calculate the number of pounds of bundling film you require for your packaging project without speaking on the phone. Well, the good news is that this article should make you happy! How so? This article will explain how to calculate the number of pounds of bundling film you need to complete your packaging project. After reading this article, you should be able to make these calculations.

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Packaging Materials | Packaging Design

By: Nathan Dube
December 21st, 2021

As we head into 2022, we are closer to the idealized versions of the future predicted by science fiction than ever before in human history. However, as we move into a world powered by the IoT, industry 4.0, and vast virtual worlds such as the metaverse, it seems that consumers are reaching for some form of “the good old days.” With the original cast of the Ghost Busters returning to the silver screen after more than thirty years while Michael Keaton reprises his role as Batman in the upcoming The Flash film, it appears that what is old is new again. And this phenomenon is not only present in pop culture but within the packaging industry as well. With the meteoric rise in popularity of vintage packaging designs, it is clear that people are finding comfort, solace, and an escape from our modern society by an attempt to touch the past. While this may seem like a set of coincidences, that is not the case at all. We are witnessing throughout our culture today a global manifestation of what has been dubbed “newstalgia.” But what exactly is this evolution in conscious thought that drives people to hold on to the golden days of old? And, more importantly, how can newstalgia be leveraged to help your business, your brand, and your customers? Finally, we must ask ourselves, how can packaging materials be used in conjunction with newstalgia to provide valuable experiences to consumers and profitability to our businesses? These are but a few of the questions we will be answering in today’s article. After reading this article, you will have a solid understanding of what newstalgia is and how it can be used with your packaging materials to enhance your brand and products in a way that resonates with those of your customers who are openly embracing newstalgic experiences.

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Packaging Materials

By: Nathan Dube
December 16th, 2021

Do you want to ship your products via snail mail? Are you a medical supplier looking for a good packaging material for specific products? Are you running an online business with a digital storefront that requires packaging materials for fulfillment? Regardless of the industry you are working in or the company that employs you, you are looking for a flexible packaging material that is suitable for your specific packaging needs. While you have likely perused several different websites and considered at least a handful of potential packaging materials, you are leaning in the direction of printed roll bags. And, considering the popularity of roll bags today, I am not surprised that you are interested in possibly using this type of flexible packaging material. However, you are not exactly clear on what a printed roll bag is. You are not sure of the applications they are used for. And you do not know if they are the correct type of packaging supply for your packaging requirements. That is why you have found yourself on the Industrial Packaging website, right? Well, first off, I want to thank you for stopping by! We are happy to assist people in their search for the proper packaging. And, we are going to help you gain a better understanding of what printed roll bags are. This article is going to show you what printed roll bags are all about. This will include information about what they are made of, what they are most commonly used for, and which applications best suit these materials. After reading this article, you will know if printed roll bags are the right packaging material for you, your business, and your packaging line.

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Packaging Materials

By: Nathan Dube
December 9th, 2021

You have a few different options when choosing a strapping material that is good for palletizing your products before shipping and other related packaging activities. And in some cases, those options may be interchangeable based on the products you are packaging and the tensile strength of the strapping you need. But, how do you know if the strapping you are currently using or want to use in the future is the appropriate material for your palletizing needs? Is there a way that you can identify which type of strapping material is best suited for your packaging requirements? Are there any tools that can help simplify the process of finding the correct strapping material needed to contain your palleted products properly? You bet there is! And, we are going to give those tools to you today. With over sixty years of experience in the packaging industry Industrial Packaging has helped thousands of clients choose the best strapping material for their unique packaging applications. And, we can help you find the correct strapping for your needs as well. After reading this article, you will have all the information and required tools to help you choose the proper strapping solution for your unitizing, palletizing, and containment requirements.