Plastic has traditionally been recognised for its functional capabilities. This is a strong, semi-permeable and resilient substance. This makes it a sensible choice for the purpose of packaging environmentally sensitive and packaging perishable sensitive liquids like detergent, milk and other cleaning agents. However, in the recent years, plastic has steadily gained favour for its aesthetic properties and is now recognised as a clear winner in the competition for shelf appeal.

Plastic packaging and folding cartons is available in a wide variety of elegant finishes and effects which allow the beauty of your product to show through. Clear, frosted and lined versions of any colour for the maximum brand exposure and custom product design. The plastic convertors have mastered the techniques which were once reserved for paperboard like as printing on plastic, spot coating, foil sampling to make plastic more attractive and functional.

Benefits of Plastic Packaging and Folding Cartons

• They uniquely combine durability and beauty, which makes plastic ideal for versatile product packaging and point-of-purchase (POP) displays. Plastic is also being used on a wide scale for preparing the dynamic packaging and folding cartons which are of great use in the field of logistics and warehousing.

• Although paperboards are still the predominant substance which is being used in the retail shelves. Opting for plastic packaging is an excellent way to differentiate your company and your product in a cluttered retail environment.

• Given the wide variety of the plastic substrates available in today’s world, including the PVC, PET, APET, PETG, this is helpful to compare the material performance characteristics with the project specifications for selecting the best plastic which suits your application flawlessly.
  
  

Important Facts About Plastic Substrates

• Polyvinylchloride (PVC) is one of the very popular plastic substrates which are being used for carbon converting. PVC is also commonly referred to as “vinyl” and is available in both rigid and flexible forms. The material thickness varies from .007 to .020 gauge. The rigid PVC folding cartons very effectively combine maximum visibility with package integrity. The enclosed product is held securely and is very well viewable from every single angel that creates an extraordinary dramatic shelf impact.

• The custom finishing techniques like the radio frequency (RF) scoring create rounder, softer box edges which add a unique look and feel to any kind of package. The means of offset printing can add the brand logos and the other graphics, either in custom colours or standard 4-colour process inks.

• The box grade PVC is economical and RF sealable. This is a high impact modifier which resists cracking to temperatures of -31 degrees Fahrenheit. This is slightly more brittle as compared to other plastic substrates. So, this may not be the ultimate choice for the purpose of packaging and folding cartons which will be subject to excessive manipulation of finishing or during the phase of retail setting.

Although each of the plastic substrate exhibits unique performance characteristics, there are some universal principles while printing on the plastics. Remember these pointers for fetching best results. As we all know that plastic does not absorb water. The excessive usage of foundation solution on any of the substrate, especially plastic, slows down the process of ink oxidation and impairs adhesion. So, for optimum performance, the inks which are for the purpose of printing on plastic should be used. 

Conclusion

The plastic packaging and folding cartons are dynamic alternatives of the cartons which are made up of paperboards. So, try out the plastic packing and folding cartons and witness the difference all by yourself.