Are you getting ready to package multi-packs of your products? If so, you are most likely exploring the appropriate flexible packaging films for this application.   And, you want to make sure that you choose the correct film for the types of products you are preparing to bring to market.   But, you are not sure if shrink film or bundling film is suitable for your packaging requirements.   Maybe you have been packaging products in shrink film for some time. But, you are finding that regular shrink films are not strong enough for specific products.   Or, perhaps this is the first time you will be using flexible films to package your products and multi-packs and are not sure which one of these films is the best choice for your needs.   You are looking to understand better the differences between these two types of flexible packaging films so that you can select the correct option.   After 65 years in the packaging industry, Industrial Packaging often gets asked what the differences between these films are. Having consulted countless companies on the appropriate films for their needs, we can help you identify the best one for yours.   In this article, we explain the differences between bundling film and shrink film. With the information in this article, you will be able to choose the appropriate flexible packaging film for your specific packaging requirements.

Are you feeling frustrated? I can tell.   I mean, I would be pretty annoyed as well. After months of searching for a way to make your bottled products stand out from the crowd, you discovered shrink sleeves.   At first glance, it seemed like the perfect way to set your products apart from the pack. With the ability to print full color, branded imagery, and crisp, clean lettering, it looked like the perfect packaging solution for your needs.   So, you ordered the required equipment and a stock of sleeves. Then, after the time-consuming implementation of new equipment and operator training, you finally started production.   Maybe it went OK for a while. Or, maybe your sleeves started rising up immediately. Either way, what was supposed to be the perfect addition to your packaging line has become an ongoing headache.   You have tired several troubleshooting items, but nothing seems to work. You have had enough. And, you are desperately seeking a solution to this problem so that you can get your products to market.   Thankfully, you have landed here on our blog. And, we are going to help you solve this problem.   With several decades in the flexible packaging industry, Industrial Packaging has provided shrink sleeve solutions to clients for many years. So, we have seen it all. And, we know the common causes for this problem.   This article will help you identify the problem areas with your shrink sleeve applications and provide potential solutions to get you back to properly packaging your products.

Based on the question above, it would appear that you are looking for an alternative to shrink film. If I had to guess, I bet you have been using shrink film to package some of your products. But, you are currently looking to package heavier items and multi-packs.   Perhaps you are packaging beverages in glass bottles, and you are looking to unitize them. Or, maybe you are looking to package multi-packs of canned foods.   Regardless of the products and applications, you have come to understand that standard shrink films are simply not strong enough for your packaging requirements.   It would help if you had something with higher tensile strength and puncture resistance. After reading up on alternatives to traditional shrink film, you came across the term "bundling film".   And, while you have a basic idea of what this material is, you want to get a deeper understanding of the film and it's applications. You want to figure out if it is the proper packaging solution for your products.   With over sixty years in the packaging industry, Industrial Packaging is no stranger to flexible packaging films. And, we know which films and applications are appropriate for each other.   This article will explain what bundling film is and provide insight into the proper uses and applications for this type of flexible packaging film.   With the information in this article, you will be able to decide if bundling film is the right packaging solution for your product packaging needs.

Are you thinking of purchasing a contract packaging plan to outsource your company's supply chain and packaging line? Wait, before you do, you will want to read this article! Why is that?   Well, for one thing, very few contract packaging companies are willing to identify why you should not use contract packaging. But, there are specific reasons for certain companies not to use a co-packer.   In an effort to be transparent, open, and honest, we feel that it is imperative to be clear about those companies that are and are not, in fact, a good fit for partnering with a contract packaging company.   With several decades in both contract and in-house packaging, Industrial Packaging knows which companies are unsuitable for contract packaging programs.   In this article, we are going to review the top 5 types of customers who are not a good fit for contract packaging. With the information in this article, you will be able to decide if contract packaging is right for your business or not.

Perhaps you have been packaging your products with non-printed strapping for some time now. You are happy with the material's ability to contain your products correctly. But, you are looking for another way to brand your product's primary or secondary packaging as the containers do not have labeling.   Or, maybe you are new to strapping material altogether and are looking for a way to contain your products and brand them without implementing labeling and the required machinery for that application.   Then again, you could be looking for additional protective packaging to ensure that your products are not tampered with and then re-strapped.   Regardless of your reasons for looking into printed strapping, you are curious to determine if printed strapping materials are the right solution for your unique packaging applications.   You have been searching for information about this specialized packaging material. And, you want to learn about the benefits it has to offer your packaging line.   As a multi-generational packaging company, Industrial Packaging has been consulting thousands of businesses just like yours on the proper strapping solution for their products. And, we can do the same for you.   This article will walk you through the top three benefits of printed strapping material. With the information in this article, you will be able to decide if printed strapping is the appropriate packaging solution for your products.

Maybe you have been using traditional shrink films on your packaging line for a while now, but you have a new product that requires a film with better heat resistance.   Or, perhaps you are a start-up looking to package a product that requires high heat resistance and is looking for the proper material to package these items.   Regardless of your current situation, you have seen "heat sealable films" when searching online for the right solution. And, you want to know what these materials are. In addition, you are curious if heat sealable films are the right packaging solution for your products, but you don't fully understand these materials yet.   Industrial Packaging has been consulting on the proper shrink films for countless companies for generations. And, we know everything you need to know to decide if heat sealable films are the correct packaging solution for your products.   This article will explain what heat sealable films are, which products they are appropriate for, and the typical packaging applications for these types of flexible films. With the information in this article, you will be able to figure out if these films are suitable for your products.