Protective packaging inserts help make sure the most fragile items get delivered undamaged, no matter how sensitive they are. Inserts are excellent choices for bottles, wine and spirits, cosmetics, perfume, and many other products. Many inserts come in a variety of colors, and they can be printed, offering different thicknesses depending upon the protection you need, are lightweight, versatile, and recyclable! Custom-designed inserts protect your products from damage, especially if you have multiple products in a box, and they can be designed to protect each product the specific way you need them to! Note that although inserts can be made from many materials, including scrap material, paper, and paperboard, corrugated cardboard, and foam are the most used inserts that provide functionality, and are cost-effective, eco-friendly, and user-friendly.
Paper inserts or kraft paper inserts are perfect for small, lightweight items such as beauty products and stationery, and can be fully printed on. They won’t offer the same protection as chipboard or corrugated inserts but are a good choice if you are looking for an inexpensive box insert to add to your packaging. Paperboard inserts can be folded inside your box to fit your product just right. They are also eco-friendly and good for the environment due to their ability to be easily recyclable!
Corrugated cardboard inserts are ideal for products that are heavier and need a bit more protection, such as smaller glass bottles. Partition-type inserts separate the bottles and are used as excellent protection to help eliminate damage. Corrugated inserts can be printed on. Because they can be die-cut to any shape, corrugated cardboard inserts can be used for almost any type of product. Corrugated cardboard inserts are eco-friendly, especially since they are made from recyclable materials.
Foam inserts are best for fragile items such as jewelry, glass, or electronics. Foam packaging inserts are extremely lightweight. They’re also an excellent choice for items sensitive to scratches and surface wear. Foam’s unique properties give extra protection and customization to your product. Foam inserts are available in black or white, but cannot be printed on.
Primary packaging is the last piece of packaging between your product and the end user. It is always meant to remain on the product until the end user obtains the product. It is usually not removed until the product is unboxed by the end-user or consumer. Secondary packaging is the packaging that holds together the individual products in a shipping box while in transit to a retail store or distribution center. An example would be a box holding several other small boxes of items like light bulbs or boxes of candy. It serves as a means to deliver mass quantities of the product to the point of sale or the end user. This is where custom packaging inserts play a key role.
When considering designing primary packaging or secondary packaging for a retail product or an eCommerce product, or developing custom primary packaging for a new product launch, it's important to understand how to minimize cost while reducing product damage. Whether you'd like a mailer box with a printed insert or a rigid box with a foam insert, we've got you covered. Our team of structural engineers can create a structural design that's custom-made to fit your products in the insert and the accompanying box. Make the unboxing experience all the more special for your customers and add both an extra level of protection and branding to your product.
Custom packaging inserts, whether they are cardboard inserts or custom foam inserts for boxes, are what we do at Ashtonne Packaging! We are here to help you with packaging solutions that will save your company time, energy, and money, improving sales and profits! Our TEAM will take the time to understand your needs and check in with you every step of the way to ensure we are on track! Click here to receive a bonus eBook on how to choose the right packaging supplier for your company!
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Bill Madl
Consultant, coach, and training expert for the packaging industry for over 50 years
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