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

By: Nathan Dube
November 30th, 2021

When choosing a shrink film for your product packaging, there are many things you need to consider before selecting a film. These items may include the gauge of film that is best suited for your products, as well as the formulation of shrink film that would be most appropriate for your applications. You may want a glossy sheen on your film to help catch the eyes of consumers, or perhaps you require a less reflective material for one reason or another. And, while there are many questions that you will need to answer before you make a purchase, one of the most critical questions you need to ask yourself is, do you want transparent shrink wrap or printed shrink film? Printed shrink film and clear shrink wrap have many similarities and can be used for some of the same applications. But, you will want to make sure that you choose the film that is best suited for your unique packaging requirements. So, which is right for you? Clear shrink wrap or printed shrink film? In today's article, we are going to help you answer this question. With over 65 years in the packaging industry, we know shrink film like the back of our hands. We have helped thousands of customers choose the correct type of shrink film for their packaging needs. And, we can do the same for you. After reading this article, you will have everything you need to decide if clear shrink wrap or printed shrink film is the right choice for your business.

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Packaging Materials | Environment | Packaging Design | Packaging Psychology

By: Nathan Dube
November 11th, 2021

Whether you are getting ready to package your first products or have been packaging items for some time, it is essential to understand that packaging is not "just packaging." It is crucial to fathom that your packaging is an extension of your marketing department and, more importantly, your brand and your company. Thinking of packaging as an afterthought or a less important aspect of your marketing plan could be a vast and potentially costly mistake. But how does packaging really integrate with marketing? Is there a right way and wrong way to think about packaging and marketing integration? In what ways are packaging materials an extension of your marketing efforts? How can your packaging enhance your approach to marketing, advertising, brand awareness, and the buyer's journey and customer experience? This may seem like a lot to consider. However, we will break down how you can ensure that your packaging is being leveraged as a quality lead-generating aspect of your marketing initiatives. After reading this article, you will understand why packaging is a great marketing tool to have in your marketing department's toolbox.

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Packaging Materials | Investment

By: Nathan Dube
November 9th, 2021

Like you, many food, beverage, and consumer product companies are looking to package their products in bundling film. And also, like you, these companies often inquire about the cost of bundling film. But, pricing for bundling film is not exactly cut and dry at the moment. This is due to reasons including global-supply chain issues, resin market challenges, and the high demand for this type of flexible packaging film. To complicate matters for buyers, many vendors will attempt to put you in front of a sales rep before they give you the pricing information you are seeking regarding bundling film. Don't worry. We won't do that to you. We know how annoying that is. Instead, in this article, we are going to give you the bundling film pricing that you are seeking. And, we will also explain the factors that have lead to the current cost of this type of packaging film. After reading this article, you will know how much bundling film costs. You will also know if buying bundling film is the right choice for your company.

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Packaging Materials | Investment

By: Nathan Dube
November 4th, 2021

Perhaps you are new to purchasing shrink film, and you are looking for the proper vendor to buy your flexible packaging films from. Then again, maybe you have a few different products that you are already packaging on your in-house packaging line. And, you are using both single-wound and centerfold shrink films for various applications. Regardless of your reasons for purchasing these films, you are looking for the best packaging materials vendor to buy from. You want to make sure that you choose the most appropriate vendor for your business and your purchasing requirements. You have found many options by searching online, word of mouth, and other avenues of information collecting. But, what you really want is a guide to choosing the right vendor for your unique needs. Fortunately, you will find that this article has precisely what you are looking for. As a multi-generational packaging materials vendor, Industrial Packaging has helped countless clients chose the right packaging supplies partner, even if it is not ultimately us! And we can do the same for you. This article will review your options for packaging materials vendors. After reading this article, you will be able to choose the packaging materials seller that makes the most sense for your business, products, and personal requirements.

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Packaging Materials | Investment | Shipping Protection

By: Nathan Dube
October 19th, 2021

After diligently scouring the internet for a packaging material that is good for packaging heavy-weight items, you stumbled across strapping material. Curious as to whether this would be a good fit, you took a look at the most popular types of strapping and have narrowed your choices down to polyester strapping and steel strapping. However, you are not sure what the differences between these two types of strapping materials are. You know that they are both well suited for heavy products, but you need a clear understanding of which of these two materials is the best one for your heavy products. You want to move forward with a purchase to complete your current product packaging project, but you are having trouble finding the information you are looking for to complete this process. Well, the good news is, you have come to the Industrial Packaging blog! With over six decades in the packaging industry, we know all there is to know about strapping materials. And, we can educate you on the types of strapping that you are looking to compare. This article will explain the differences between polyester strapping and steel strapping. With the information in this article, you will be able to purchase the correct type of strapping for your heavy product packaging needs.

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Packaging Materials | Investment

By: Nathan Dube
October 12th, 2021

It's go time! You are super excited because you are ready to package some products with printed shrink film. You are really happy because you know your products will look beautiful and have excellent shelf appeal with your branded printed shrink film. You are ready to make a purchase and want to place an order for printed shrink film today. The only problem is, you don't know how much it costs. You have been searching online, browsing countless websites, looking for this information. The data you have researched thus far is vague and unclear. You are frustrated because you are ready to buy yesterday. Still, you can't find any straightforward pricing for printed shrink film no matter where you look. Fortunately, you have come to the Industrial Packaging blog. Industrial packaging has been consulting clients on printed shrink film pricing for decades. And we can consult you on this topic as well. This article will explain how much printed shrink film costs. After reading, you will know the price of printed shrink film. And you will be able to make a purchase.