Material Composition & Sustainability | Eco-conscious consumer goods packaging | - Industry Standard: Plastic (PET, 500 GSM) - Our Base: Recyclable craft paper (250 GSM) - Our Advanced: FSC-certified biodegradable paper (300 GSM ▲20% thicker) | Reduces plastic use; biodegradable option (ASTM D6400 compliant) ▲ | Base version may lack durability for heavy loads; Advanced costs 15% more |
Recyclability & Compliance | Regulatory-compliant packaging | - Industry Standard: Non-recyclable (no certification) - Our Base: EPR Germany-compliant recyclable ▲ - Our Advanced: Dual EPR + FSC certification ▲ | Meets EU recycling laws; enhances brand reputation ▲ | Advanced certifications require extended lead times (+2 weeks) |
Surface Finish & Customization | Premium branding & specialty packaging | - Industry Standard: Basic printing - Our Base: UV coating, varnishing ▲ - Our Advanced: Gold foil, embossing, matte/gloss lamination ▲▲ | Enhances visual appeal for luxury products; customizable textures | Advanced options increase unit cost by 25-30% |
Weight & Durability | Shipping/storage of heavy contents | - Industry Standard: Plastic (500 GSM) - Our Base: 250 GSM paper (ISO 3801 verified) ▲ - Our Advanced: Reinforced 300 GSM (ISO 3801 + ASTM D543) ▲▲ | Lightweight (reduces shipping costs by ~18%) - Base: 20% lighter than plastic | Base may not handle >500g payloads; Advanced adds 10% thickness |
Certification Standards | Global market distribution | - Industry Standard: No certifications - Our Base: EPR Germany ▲ - Our Advanced: EPR + FSC + ASTM D6400 ▲▲ | Access to EU and eco-conscious markets ▲; FDA-compliant for food ▲▲ | Advanced certifications require third-party testing (+$0.15/unit) |
Application Versatility | Multi-use packaging (food, craft, etc.) | - Industry Standard: Single-use plastic - Our Base: Food-safe + craft + industrial use ▲ - Our Advanced: FDA-approved food + FSC eco products ▲▲ | Reduces need for multiple packaging types ▲; 90% moisture resistance ▲▲ | Limited to cylindrical shapes; customization requires minimum order of 500 units |