Cartons are very common in our daily life, almost everywhere. This is because many manufacturers prefer to package their products in order to protect them from bumps during transportation. Another reason is that brands can distinguish their products from other products of the same type through packaging, leaving an impression in consumers’ minds. In addition, brands can also use packaging to promote their ideas. It can be seen that the packaging box plays an important role in the process of product sales. So, to protect and improve these boxes, make them stronger and waterproof, look shinier and professional, and feel better. Some manufacturers choose to add a layer of plastic to the paper box. This plastic is Lamination. Because of this, Lamination is generally not recyclable, which is harmful to the environment. In addition, studies have shown that packaging materials occupy a constant proportion of plastic waste. Reuse and recycling of plastics, especially in packaging, remains particularly low.
But as Environmental protection is increasingly taken seriously internationally, Environmental impact is now a top priority for many producers when choosing to package. With targets and policies more stringent than ever, Biodegradable Lamination has been produced to meet the needs of many industries for environmentally friendly packaging. PACKFANCY is proud to say our custom packaging can provide a solution for this because our custom packaging can use Biodegradable Lamination materials, which prevent this harm to the environment.
What is Biodegradable Lamination
Biodegradable refers to the biochemical reaction of substances under the action of bacteria, mold, algae, and other microorganisms, causing the appearance of mildew to internal quality changes and other changes, and finally forming carbon dioxide and water, other common forms of natural compounds. We are significantly reducing the impact on the environment. And lamination has traditionally been the process where a thin layer of plastic film is applied to printed paper or cards. It can also be regarded as the ultimate paper protection.
This means that Biodegradable Lamination can make the packaging box stronger and shinier. And it can degrade in a short time without having a bad impact on the environment. You must note that materials that microorganisms can break down in a short period can be called degradable, and things that take hundreds of years to break down completely can’t be called degradable.
And then, I’m going to give you three types of biodegradable lamination, including matte lamination, gloss lamination, and soft touch lamination. And I will explain all of them below.
Matte Lamination
Matte lamination is a packaging film with low gloss and high fog to diffuse the lamination effect. Its surface is similar to paper, with a very low sheen and weak and soft reflected light. Matte Lamination surface glossiness is less than 15%, while the fog is generally more than 70%. It has many advantages, such as a comfortable feel, quiet and elegant appearance, realistic reproduction of color in printing, etc. It is known as paper-like packaging film or natural light gloss film.
Gloss Lamination
Gloss Lamination is a classic form of lamination. Encapsulate the printed material in a transparent layer for clearer, brighter colors. This effect is possible because the plastics used in Gloss Lamination are smooth, reflecting a lot of light and giving objects a shiny texture. Not only that, smooth lamination provides your box with almost indestructible quality, making it resistant to water and damage and easy to wipe off fingerprints, smudges, and oil stains. They are also less likely to tear or fold. This also makes Gloss Lamination often applied to the packaging of products, providing a high degree of protection from damage.
Soft touch lamination
Soft touch lamination is an advanced lamination type that satisfies visual and tactile senses. Its effect on the box is similar to Matte Lamination’s, with a luxurious look and a soft, silky feel. Besides, it doesn’t cost much.
How does Biodegradable Lamination affect custom packaging?
From the above article, we can learn that the packaging box will become stronger after laminating, which can effectively prevent sharp objects from leaving scratches on the packaging. Not only that but some packaging boxes, such as rigid boxes, are made of rigid cardboard. When it is covered with gloss lamination, rigid boxes become bright, mirrorlike, and expressive because gloss lamination reflects ambient light. Also, covering matte lamination is a good option for many packaging boxes. Many brands cover mailer boxes with matte lamination. Because matte lamination is a fog-like material, it will make the surface of the packaging box non-reflective, elegant, and have a frosted texture. The surface color is soft, and the appearance is quiet and elegant, often used in high-grade packaging industries, such as clothing packaging, gift packaging, tea packaging, and other industries.
For gift box packaging, Biodegradable Lamination will also bring great convenience. We all know that because of COVID-19, we often need to disinfect a lot of things. The Lamination box is easily disinfected, we just need to wipe the disinfecting tissue over it. We don’t have to make too much effort to disinfect them, nor do we have to get the boxes and damage the pattern.
Conclusion
Traditional lamination is made of plastic, which hinders the whole process of recycling. Because the current technology is not capable of breaking down the lamination that covers the box without destroying the paper material in the box. If the box is coated with plastic lamination, the outer layer will need to be peeled off before it can be recycled. Biodegradable Lamination eliminates this and can be recycled directly. If you want to breathe new life into your packaging with Biodegradable Lamination then congratulations, you’re on the right track. Whether it’s Matte Lamination, Gloss Lamination, or soft touch lamination, each type can be the icing on the cake for your package. It will also draw more attention to your brand in the long run.
