Eight emerging self-healing and reactive packaging materials from MIT, ETH Zurich, KAIST, Penn State, and Cambridge — with realistic commercialization...
PETG is replacing PVC in clamshells and blisters because it crystal-clears the same product without chlorine, runs cleaner on existing thermoforming l...
Coextruded films stack 3-11 polymer layers in a single pass, matching foil's barrier at 40-60% lower cost. Here's how the process works and where it w...
Tyvek's flash-spun HDPE structure delivers tear resistance, moisture barriers, and printability that paper and poly can't match. Here's where it outpe...
Paper honeycomb boards weigh up to 70% less than solid corrugated yet absorb more impact energy per gram. Here's how the hexagonal cell structure work...
Metal cans are reclaiming premium shelf space with the highest recycling rate of any packaging material. Here's why tin and steel are outperforming pl...
Metal packaging is surging in premium food and beverage. Covers steel can types, interior coatings, cost breakdowns, sustainability credentials, and w...
A complete guide to stretch film packaging — cast vs blown, hand wrap vs machine film, gauge selection, pre-stretch ratios, and practical ways to slas...
Expanded polystyrene, polyethylene, and polypropylene foam all protect products. But they protect differently, cost differently, and recycle different...
A technical breakdown of the three dominant barrier films in flexible packaging — EVOH, nylon, and PVDC — with real performance data, cost comparisons...
Metalized film gives packaging the barrier performance of aluminum foil at a fraction of the weight and cost. Here's how it works, where it fits, and...
A head-to-head comparison of wax and polyethylene barrier coatings for packaging — covering moisture resistance, recyclability, cost, and real-world p...