Material Composition | Corporate gifts, luxury items | Industry: Basic cardboard (non-recyclable) Our Base: FSC-certified 2mm cardboard (▲1) Our Advanced: Recyclable + 0.8mm leather handle (▲2) | Base meets EPR Germany standards (TÜV); Advanced adds premium leather handle (ASTM D638 tested) | Industry lacks sustainability; Advanced costs 40% more (▲-1) |
Recyclability & Certifications | Gov contracts, eco-brands | Industry: No certifications Base: EPR Germany & FSC (▲2) Advanced: +TÜV (▲3) | Certifications ensure compliance (▲3 for Advanced); EPR meets EU regulations | Certifications add 15% cost (▲-1 Base), 25% (▲-2 Advanced) |
Customization Options | Brand promotions, personalization | Industry: Basic printing (1 technique) Base: 5 techniques (embossing, UV coating) (▲4) Advanced: 8 techniques incl. gold foil (▲7) | Advanced offers 60% more options (▲7); Gold foil meets ASTM D523 reflectance | Base limits creativity (▲-3); Advanced requires extra setup time |
Structural Design (Handle) | Heavy-duty packaging | Industry: Cardboard handle (5kg load) Base: Reinforced cardboard (8kg ASTM D638) (▲1) Advanced: Leather (10kg load) (▲3) | Advanced handle withstands 10kg (▲3); Leather enhances premium feel | Leather adds 20% cost (▲-1); Base may bend under heavy loads (▲-0.5) |
Durability & Thickness | Fragile items, long storage | Industry: 1.5mm cardboard (ISO 3801) Base: 2mm (▲1) Advanced: 2.2mm + reinforced edges (▲2) | Thickness increases durability by 30% (▲2); Advanced edges prevent warping | Base adds 10% weight (▲-1); Advanced is 20% heavier (▲-2) |
Aesthetic Features (Printing) | High-end cosmetics | Industry: Matte lamination only Base: Glossy/matte options (▲1) Advanced: UV + gold foil (ASTM D523 reflectance) (▲4) | Advanced finishes stand out (▲4); Gold foil adds luxury touch | Base lacks premium effects (▲-3); Advanced requires specialized printing (▲-1) |