packaging materials guide
Every material we work with — what it is, how it prints, what it costs, and whether it's right for your project.
plastics
HDPE, LDPE, vinyl, and co-extruded films.
HDPE
HDPE is a stronger, stiffer polyethylene commonly used when you want a lightweight plastic with better structure than LDPE.
LDPE
LDPE is a soft, flexible polyethylene commonly used for lightweight bags, sleeves, liners, and film packaging.
Vinyl
Vinyl is a specialty plastic material used for packaging and bags when specific performance characteristics are needed.
Co-extruded LDPE / LLDPE
Co-extruded LDPE/LLDPE films are multi-layer polyethylene structures designed to improve performance while keeping the feel and converting advantages of flexible PE packaging.
paper
Kraft, recycled, white, art, and specialty papers.
Kraft Paper
Kraft paper is a strong, natural paper substrate commonly used for bags, wraps, cartons, and other printed paper packaging.
Recycled Paper
Recycled paper is a paper packaging substrate made largely from post-consumer fibers, often chosen for its sustainability story.
White Paper
White paper is a clean, bright paper substrate used when brands want a more polished, graphic-friendly base than kraft.
Art Paper
Art paper is a refined paper substrate with a smooth surface, used when brands want high-quality print results and a premium look.
Acid-free Tissue Paper
Acid-free tissue paper is a lightweight protective paper used for wrapping delicate items and improving presentation inside boxes and bags.
fabrics
Non-woven PP, woven PP, RPET, cotton, jute, and nylon.
Non-woven Polypropylene
Non-woven polypropylene is a fabric-like polypropylene commonly used for reusable shopping bags, promotional bags, and lightweight stitched packaging.
Ripstop Nylon
Ripstop nylon is a durable woven fabric used for stronger reusable bags and technical packaging, designed to resist tearing.
420D Nylon
420D nylon is a heavier, more durable nylon fabric used for strong reusable bags and technical packaging.
210D Nylon
210D nylon is a lighter-weight nylon fabric used for reusable bags and lightweight technical packaging.
Cotton
Cotton is a natural-fiber fabric used for reusable packaging and bags when the goal is softness, natural branding, and a premium reusable feel.
Jute (Hessian)
Jute, also called hessian in some markets, is a coarse natural-fiber material used when brands want a rustic, earthy, or handcrafted presentation.
Woven Polypropylene (PP)
Woven PP is a stronger, more structured polypropylene material often used for durable sacks, utility bags, and heavier reusable packaging.
Recycled PET (RPET) Fabric
RPET fabric is a recycled polyester material often used for reusable bags and fabric packaging where brands want a recycled-content story.
laminates & specialty
High-barrier and multi-layer composite structures.
Multi-layer Laminate
Multi-layer laminates are high-performance flexible packaging structures built from multiple layers to improve barrier performance, shelf life, sealing, and print presentation.
AlOx Laminate
AlOx laminate is a multi-layer flexible packaging structure with an aluminum oxide layer that improves barrier performance.
PET/Foil/PE Laminate
PET/foil/PE laminate is a three-layer structure with PET for print strength, foil for barrier protection, and PE for sealing and flexibility.
PET/VMPET/PE Laminate
PET/VMPET/PE is a three-layer laminate using vacuum-metallized PET as a lighter, more flexible barrier alternative to full foil.
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