Category: Packaging Glossary

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Stock Packaging vs. Custom Packaging: What’s The Difference?

Asif Muhammad Asif Muhammad Last Updated: May 1, 2023

You’ve created an amazing product. Now it's time to get it into the hands of eager customers.  You’ve made countless decisions already, but now is the moment of truth. It’s time to decide on something that could make or break your customer’s first impression about your products. Should you choose stock packaging or custom packaging?  It’s a difficult decision to make. Especially when you consider that:...

What is Kraft Paper? Discover the Unique Eco-Friendly Benefits for Durable Packaging

Asif Muhammad Asif Muhammad Last Updated: May 1, 2023

Sustainable packaging is booming, with no signs of slowing down. People are aware of the environmental impact of...

What is Window Patching? Understanding the Window Patching Process in Printing & Packaging

Asif Muhammad Asif Muhammad Last Updated: May 1, 2023

Think about the last time you visited a bakery. Chances are, the boxes have an opening on top...

What is Carton Packaging? Folding Carton Packaging Explained.

Erica Campbell Erica Campbell Last Updated: May 1, 2023

Carton packaging is an incredibly popular choice for product packaging. Everything from cereal to cosmetics comes in carton...

What is Corrugated Packaging? How Corrugated Packaging is Made & When to Print with Corrugated Material

Erica Campbell Erica Campbell Last Updated: May 1, 2023

Corrugated packaging is everywhere. More than 95% of all goods consumed in North America are packaged and transported...

GSM vs. PT Unit System: Main Differences and Which is Best for Printing

Amanda Jane Rivera Amanda Jane Rivera Last Updated: May 1, 2023

When it comes to printing materials, it's common to see things measured in units like GSM or PT. ...

What is Foil Stamping? How Hot Foil Stamping Works in Printing & Packaging

Amanda Jane Rivera Amanda Jane Rivera Last Updated: May 1, 2023

Have you ever wondered how some packaging gets its golden shine? Or what gives some custom boxes a...

What is Varnish? How Varnish Is Used in Printing and Packaging

Erica Campbell Erica Campbell Last Updated: May 1, 2023

Varnish can make a huge difference to the appearance of your custom printed packaging. When you need your...

What is Die Cutting? What Die Cut Means in the Die Cut Process

Asif Muhammad Asif Muhammad Last Updated: May 1, 2023

Die cutting is used in the printing and packaging industry to refer to the cutting out of different...

What is Custom Packaging? The Top 6 Benefits of Branded Packaging

Erica Campbell Erica Campbell Last Updated: May 1, 2023

The days of throwing your products in an unmarked box and shipping them out to your customers are...

What is UV Coating? Make Your Colors Pop With UV Coating for Printing

Amanda Jane Rivera Amanda Jane Rivera Last Updated: May 1, 2023

What is UV Coating? UV coating, or ultraviolet coating, is a clear and shiny liquid coating that's applied...

What Are The RGB & CMYK Color Models In Printing? Learn Color Modes.

Amanda Jane Rivera Amanda Jane Rivera Last Updated: May 1, 2023

Color can make or break a product’s packaging design. Think about the red and yellow arches that are...

Soft Touch Coating vs Soft Touch Lamination: Use The Best Printing Finish

Asif Muhammad Asif Muhammad Last Updated: May 1, 2023

In the printing world, the phrase "soft touch" refers to any type of finishing that adds a softer...

What is Spot UV? Benefits of Spot UV Coating and Finishing for Printing

Erica Campbell Erica Campbell Last Updated: May 1, 2023

When it comes to packaging and printing, you’ve probably come across the phrases Spot UV Coating or Spot...

Embossing vs. Debossing: Which is Best for Packaging and Printing?

Amanda Jane Rivera Amanda Jane Rivera Last Updated: May 1, 2023

As you design your product’s packaging, you might’ve come across the phrases embossing and debossing, and wondered what...

Matte vs. Gloss Lamination for Packaging: What’s The Difference?

Asif Muhammad Asif Muhammad Last Updated: May 1, 2023

During your custom packaging process, you’ll need to choose how you want your products laminated – with matte...

What is Offset Printing? Differences Between Offset and Digital Printing

Asif Muhammad Asif Muhammad Last Updated: May 1, 2023

What is Offset Printing? Offset printing is a popular printing press technique, which transfers ink from a plate...

What is Aqueous Coating for Printing and Packaging?

Erica Campbell Erica Campbell Last Updated: May 1, 2023

Have you ever wondered why your fingerprints don’t stick to product packaging? Or why some packaging looks dirtier...

What is the Pantone Color Matching System (PMS)?

Asif Muhammad Asif Muhammad Last Updated: May 1, 2023

What is the Pantone Color Matching System (PMS)? The Pantone Matching System (PMS) is a standardized color system...

What is a Dieline? How to Make a Dieline for Packaging and Printing

Erica Campbell Erica Campbell Last Updated: May 1, 2023

What is a Dieline?  In the packaging and printing world, a dieline is a template that ensures that...

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