Many people are confused between the skin packaging and blister packaging. But, both are not the same things. However, a few similarities between them are their stuff, some artwork, looks, and their purposes.
Well, in this article, we will find out some significant
differences and uses of skin packaging and blister packaging. These are not new
terms for the packaging industrialists or the businesses
who are dealing in packing in e-commerce; however, many of you are still
confused about the meaning and difference; therefore, let's see in detail.
Skin
Packaging
Skin packaging is a type of carded packs. They are almost the same as blister packing; therefore, people usually seem confused between both of them. Both have similar appearances. But, their applications are primarily different.
As I mentioned above, both packings have used the same
materials. Thus, skin packagings have made of board and have plastic covering.
The fundamental difference between both of them is its locking up structure.
Skin packaging has sealed with a vacuum sealing machine, while blister packs
have films and back attached. Another difference of the skin packaging is it
can be customized. You can ship them as they are; otherwise, you can change their
looks and cut through the die-cutting machine. As far as I know, this is one of
the best features of skin packs, as custom-cutting allows it to remove the
excess material and unnecessary edges from the final look. Moreover, it gives a
plain and smooth appearance to the packaging. It makes the packing appealing
and attractive.
The known examples of skin packaging are salmon packs,
smoked fish fillets packs, and some other seafood packaging.
Blister Packaging
The two significant ingredients for the manufacturing of
blister packaging are blister board and blister plastics.
Blister boards are common paperboards and cut into
rectangular shapes. These are printable sheets, and you can imprint graphics
and the brand’s logo and name on them. Moreover, manufacturers made them with
plastic and some other materials like aluminum film. Well, these films have
used for the packaging of medicines and pharmaceuticals. But, for blister pack
backers, the blister board is the suitable stuff.
The common examples of the blister packaging are fishing
lures, small hardware products, pills’ packaging, drugs, capsules,
toothbrushes, toys, candies, and some hair products.
Skin
Packaging vs. Bister Packaging
Skin packaging has a surlyn film wrapped around the
product. Moreover, it has sealed with a vacuum machine. Through the device, the
packs have locked up to the backing boards. While, blister packaging has a
hardboard, called blister; moreover, you cannot seal with a vacuum.
For skin packaging, you will need a vacuum sealer machine and a die-cutting device. Moreover, you might need some other techniques to separate the product from its master sheet. But, for blister packs, you only need a sealer.
Which
One is Right Packaging for your Products?
Before selecting the packaging for your products, you
should ask a few significant queries from yourself and look at the need for
your things. Then, you will be able to answer and choose the right one for the
products.
The questions could be:
- Do your products have sharp or pointed edges?
- If yes, then you should select blister packaging for your products.
- Do you need to pack food that can spoil?
- If yes, then you should select skin packaging.
What is your budget?
If you have a low, then you should go for blister
packaging; however, if you have a high amount to expense, then you can choose
skin packaging, as you have to buy a vacuum sealer and a die-cutting machine
too.
Does “Speed to Market” matter for you?
If yes, then you should select blister packaging.
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