Material Composition | Eco-friendly food packaging (e.g., cakes, sushi) | Industry Standard: Non-recycled cardboard (100% virgin pulp) Our Base: 30% recycled content (ISO 14021) Our Advanced: 70% recycled + FSC-certified (ISO 14024) | Reduces environmental impact by 20% (vs virgin materials) Meets sustainability mandates | Slightly higher cost than non-recycled options |
Biodegradability | Organic product packaging (e.g., compostable gifts) | Industry Standard: Non-biodegradable plastics (1000+ years to degrade) Our Base: Biodegradable in 90 days (ASTM D6400) Our Advanced: Fully compostable in 45 days (OK Compost INDUSTRIAL) | Aligns with zero-waste initiatives Complies with EU compostability standards | Limited regional composting infrastructure |
Certifications | Luxury gift packaging requiring eco-labels | Industry Standard: No certification Our Base: FSC-certified (responsible forestry) Our Advanced: FSC + PEFC (dual certification) | Builds brand trust Meets global regulatory requirements | Certification adds 8–12% to production costs |
Printing Options | Branded packaging for high-end items (e.g., premium chocolates) | Industry Standard: Basic printing (single-color, matte finish) Our Base: UV coating + embossing (ISO 12647-7) Our Advanced: Glossy lamination + metallic stamping (ISO 2846-1) | Premium aesthetic appeal UV coating resists moisture (ISO 12647-7 compliant) | Complex prints may increase lead times by 2–3 days |
Thickness | Shipping heavy items (e.g., cakes, noodles) | Industry Standard: 1mm (ISO 534) Our Base: 1.5mm ▲ (30% stronger) Our Advanced: 2mm ▲▲ (ISO 534 compliant) | Enhanced durability for fragile goods Reduces damage during transit | Thicker materials increase shipping costs by ~15% |
Food Safety Compliance | Direct food contact (e.g., milk, sushi) | Industry Standard: Non-food-grade materials (may leach chemicals) Our Base: FDA-compliant (21 CFR 176.160) Our Advanced: BPA-free + ISO 22000 certified | Ensures no chemical migration Meets global food safety standards | Requires rigorous testing, raising quality control costs |