Material Composition | Eco-friendly packaging for food/household | Industry Standard: 30% recycled content (ISO 14024) ▲ Base: 70% recycled (SFI certified) ▲ Advanced: 100% post-consumer recycled (FSC certified) (FSC ensures responsible forestry) | Reduces environmental impact, meets regulatory standards | Advanced tier costs 20% more; slightly lower durability vs plastic |
Recyclability | Municipal recycling/composting programs | Industry Standard: Recyclable in 50% facilities (ASTM D6400) ▲ Base: 80% facilities (EN 13432) ▲ Advanced: Compostable in 90 days (TUV OK Compost) (Compostable for organic waste) | Higher recyclability rates, compostable option for zero-waste goals | Limited composting facilities; Advanced requires sorting at disposal |
Printing Capabilities | Branding/marketing materials | Industry Standard: 2-color printing (ISO 12647-2) ▲ Base: 5-color + UV coating (ISO 12647-7) ▲ Advanced: 10-color + embossing (300 DPI) (300 DPI for photo-quality graphics) | High customization, detailed branding, vibrant visuals | Advanced printing increases lead time and cost by 30% |
Shape & Design | Retail/product differentiation | Industry Standard: Standard boxes (ISO 216) ▲ Base: Cylinder/tube shapes (ISO 14122) ▲ Advanced: 3D molded custom shapes (Custom shapes for unique branding) | Unique visual identity, stand-out packaging | Custom shapes may require 2-weeks longer production time |
Customization Options | Personalized/gift packaging | Industry Standard: 5 color choices ▲ Base: 10 Pantone-matched colors ▲ Advanced: Gradients + metallic finishes (Metallic finishes for luxury appeal) | Enhanced visual appeal, aligns with brand identity | Advanced options add 15% to unit cost |
Application Versatility | Multi-industry packaging needs | Industry Standard: Food packaging only ▲ Base: Food + household (ISO 7800) ▲ Advanced: Medical/industrial (ISO 15378) (Medical-grade for pharmaceuticals) | Broader market reach, meets specialized industry standards | Advanced certifications (e.g., ISO 15378) require additional testing |