Material Sustainability | Eco-conscious packaging, regulatory compliance | Industry Standard: Basic cardboard (no certification) Our Base: FSC-certified paperboard (70% post-consumer waste) Our Advanced: FSC + EPR Germany-compliant cardboard | ▲ Base: Reduces environmental footprint (FSC chain-of-custody certified) ▲ Advanced: Dual compliance (EPR Germany + FSC) | Higher cost for certifications (▲ Advanced) |
Closure Mechanism | Resealable products (e.g., spices, supplements) | Industry Standard: Plastic snap lid Our Base: Plastic lid with friction fit Our Advanced: Magnetic closure + sponge liner | ▲ Advanced: Airtight seal (0.5mm magnetic gap tolerance) ▲ Base: Leak-resistant (ISO 28788 tested) | Advanced: Heavier (▲ Base: 15g vs Advanced: 22g) |
Print Quality | Premium branding, luxury goods | Industry Standard: Single-color offset printing Our Base: 6-color silk screening (ISO 12647-7) Our Advanced: UV coating + holographic stamping | ▲ Advanced: 10+ Pantone colors (ISO 12647-7) ▲ Base: Waterproof prints (ASTM D5264) | Advanced: Longer production time (▲ Base: 3 days vs Advanced: 7 days) |
Recyclability | Curbside recycling programs | Industry Standard: Non-recyclable additives Our Base: 100% recyclable (TAPPI T810) Our Advanced: Fully compostable liner (EN 13432) | ▲ Base: Meets EU recycling standards ▲ Advanced: Industrial compostable (60 days) | Advanced: Limited liner durability (▲ Base: 18-month shelf life) |
Customization | Niche markets, limited-edition products | Industry Standard: Flat design Our Base: Die-cut shapes + embossing Our Advanced: 3D embossing + gold foil accents | ▲ Advanced: 5mm emboss depth (ISO 534) ▲ Base: Custom die-cut shapes (up to 10cm²) | Advanced: Higher tooling costs (▲ Base: $200/tool vs Advanced: $800/tool) |
Certifications | Regulatory-heavy industries (e.g., food) | Industry Standard: No certifications Our Base: FSC, EPR Germany Our Advanced: FSC, EPR Germany, B Corp Certified | ▲ Advanced: Full supply chain transparency (B Corp audit) ▲ Base: Meets EU packaging directives | Advanced: Requires annual re-certification (▲ Base: Biennial) |