Material Composition | Food Packaging, Gift Items | Industry Standard: Basic cardboard (no certification) Our Base: Corrugated cardboard (FDA 21 CFR 176.170 compliant) Our Advanced: 70% post-consumer recycled corrugated (SFI certified) ▲ | Base: Safe for food contact; Advanced: Eco-friendly with recycled content ▲ | Industry Standard: Not food-safe; Advanced: Higher cost due to recycled materials |
Weight & Thickness | E-commerce Shipping, Lightweight Packaging | Industry Standard: 250 GSM cardboard Our Base: 285 GSM (ISO 3801 verified) ▲ Our Advanced: 300 GSM reinforced corrugation ▲▲ | Base: Lightweight (reduces shipping costs); Advanced: Enhanced durability for heavy items ▲▲ | Base/Advanced: Less suited for ultra-lightweight applications |
Recyclability | Sustainable Retail, Eco-conscious Brands | Industry Standard: Non-recyclable Our Base: 100% recyclable (ISO 14021) ▲ Our Advanced: 100% recyclable + carbon-neutral production ▲▲ | Base: Meets basic eco-standards; Advanced: Full lifecycle sustainability ▲▲ | Both: Requires proper recycling infrastructure |
Certification Compliance | Medical/Beauty Packaging, Food Industry | Industry Standard: No certifications Our Base: FDA 21 CFR 176.170 Our Advanced: FDA + TAPPI T820 burst strength (450 lbs/ft²) ▲ | Base: Safe for food contact; Advanced: Guaranteed structural integrity for fragile items ▲ | Advanced: Costly certification process |
Customization Options | Brand Packaging, Premium Gifting | Industry Standard: Basic printing Our Base: Varnishing, embossing Our Advanced: UV coating, gold foil, holographic stamping ▲▲ | Base: Cost-effective branding; Advanced: High-end visual appeal for luxury products ▲▲ | Advanced: Longer production time and higher cost |
Durability & Protection | Fragile Goods, Long-Distance Shipping | Industry Standard: 300 lbs/ft² burst strength Our Base: 400 lbs/ft² (TAPPI T820) ▲ Our Advanced: 450 lbs/ft² + moisture-resistant coating ▲▲ | Base: Standard protection for most items; Advanced: Waterproof and crush-resistant ▲▲ | Base/Advanced: Heavier than non-reinforced alternatives |