Packing and Packaging are an integral part of the shipping and retail world but also used in our daily lives. Packing material is used as a protective wrapping while Packaging Material is used display and protective purposes.
The packaging is the method of wrapping objects in special material. Products can be packed individually or in groups. The packaging industry is a specialized industry involving the protection of goods and advertising
Packaging serves the following purposes
- Protects the product during transit
- It makes the product more attractive.
Different types of packaging material available
- Plastic is the most common packaging material available in industries mainly resin. Resin has become a very popular packaging material option because of its flexibility and rigid nature. Resin is mainly used for sodas and egg trays.
- Aluminum is a widely popular packaging material and is used to pack sodas, canned foods, and animal foods. Aluminum is expensive most industries opt to recycle aluminum cans. Recycling is also environment-friendly.
- Cardboard is a popular packaging material. Most products are put in cardboard boxes before being wrapped in another type of packagings such as foam or bubble wrap.
- Glass jars and bottles is packaging material primarily in the food industry. Although glass is fragile it makes for excellent well-sealed packing for perishable items.
Packing material is specifically used to transport material and not display. An essential feature of good packing material
- Protect and secure your products
- Absorb impact and shock from external forces
Different types of Packing Material Singapore
- Packing Peanuts is the most common packing material. There are two types of Styrofoam and starch. With high shock absorption and low cost, they have become a popular packing material. Styrofoam peanuts are not biodegradable; they are also difficult to clean up. Starch peanut material is biodegradable.
- Bubble wrap is less messy packing material and is versatile. Bubble wrap is also recycled and come in different sizes based on its diameter.
- Packing paper is a popular packing material but does not offer any shock absorption to the product.
- Packing foam is great packing material. It is ideal for packing fragile items.
- Cardboard boxes are a popular packing material and are available in many sizes
Double-sided tape is a pressure-sensitive tape that coated with glue on both sides. These tapes typically have silicon layer or a similar non sticky layer to ensure the two sides do not stick on the roll. Double-sided tape can be either
- Thin tape made with a film like backing and no backing material
- Thick tape made with foam support usually more than 0.25 mm thick.
Double-sided tape can be used for various applications
- Transportation
- Construction
- Retail
- Signage
Mopi offers a comprehensive packaging solution with a wide range of packaging and Packing Material. They supply a variety of adhesive tapes, glues, and sealants as well. Mopi has emerged one-stop-shop all you’re packing needs in Singapore.
