Most modern packaging boxes, such as rigid plastic box packs, mostly come in two major formats – rigid box packs and folding box packs. Rigid box packs feature a top-heavy box and are commonly made of corrugated cardboard. The main advantage with rigid packaging is that it is easy to manufacture and uses minimum space. But its disadvantage is that it has limited life span and can easily get damaged.
Folded packaging boxes on the other hand are made from corrugated boards and can be used to pack just about anything. Corrugated boards are similar to corrugated cardboard, but they have been treated chemically and then coated with a laminate. Laminated coating makes it virtually impenetrable to moisture, but the surface is smooth, shiny, and textured to provide a matte surface and improve grip. This makes it ideal for food and beverage packaging needs. These types of packaging boxes also provide excellent protection from damage, thanks to their rigid construction and superior coating.
Another major advantage of folding boxes is that they offer better protection to fragile items. For example, lightweight goods such as blankets and linens often come in folded or flat packaging boxes. With rigid boxes, lightweight objects cannot be packed in them because they will instantly contract. Folding cartons on the other hand allow light to pass through them and therefore make them ideal for packing lighter but more fragile items. Also, foldable boxes can be stacked on top of each other very easily. This allows you to create more space for bigger objects or heavier ones.
All these benefits make folding boxes the most popular packaging options today. But what are the best boxes to use when it comes to packaging? The most recommended types of packaging are hard plastic folding carton, rigid paperboard boxes, and plastic injection molded packaging. Let’s take a look at each of them.
Hard Plastic Folding Carton: These packaging boxes are made out of high-density polyethylene, polypropylene, or die-cast polyethylene. They are among the cheapest packaging boxes but some have a tendency to break easily especially if too much force is used on it. However, its big advantage is that it is resistant to corrosion and has excellent shock absorption properties. These boxes are perfect for corrugated boards and corrugated fiberboards.
Rigid Boxes: Rigid boxes are usually made out of heavy-duty polyethylene. They are available in different types such as corrugated boxes and heavy-duty rigid boards. Their best feature is that they are more shock absorbing compared to other types of packaging boxes. If you want something affordable, you can use corrugated boxes but always make sure to pick the right type and the correct measurements. Corrugated boards and corrugated fiberboards are among the best options if you want to store your boxes.
