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The Guide to Packaging Materials

August 26, 2025 by
The Guide to Packaging Materials
Kerem YILMAZ

Flexible Packaging Materials

  • Plastic Films
  • PE (Polyethylene) Film: Generally used for making bags and pouches due to its flexibility and sealing capability.

  • LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene) Film: Ideal for food packaging and stretch films due to its soft, flexible, and transparent nature

  • HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) Film: A tougher and more durable type of PE; used in shopping bags and industrial packaging.

  • HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) Film: A tougher and more durable type of PE; used in shopping bags and industrial packaging

  • HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) Film: A tougher and more durable type of PE; used in shopping bags and industrial packaging

  • CPP (Cast Polypropylene) Film: A softer type of PP, often used as a lamination layer and in medical packaging

  • PET (Polyester) Film: Offers high mechanical strength and a good gas barrier; used for nuts and ready-to-eat food packaging

  • PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Film: Known for its transparency, generally used in shrink-wrap applications

  • PA (Polyamide / Nylon) Film: Provides high puncture resistance and gas barrier; ideal for vacuum packaging (meat, cheese)

  • EVOH Barrier Films: Offers a very high oxygen barrier; used in multi-layer films to extend the shelf life of sensitive foods

  • Biodegradable Films (PLA, etc.): Compostable and environmentally friendly packaging solutions made from plant-based resources


  • Paper & Cardboard
  • Kraft Paper: Has high tear resistance, generally used for bags and wrapping paper.

  • Sulphite / Greaseproof Paper: Used for packaging items like butter and cheese due to its grease resistance

  • Coated Paper: Has a smooth and glossy surface, preferred for packaging that requires high-quality printing

  • Foils & Metallized Films
  • Aluminum Foil: A perfect barrier against light, moisture, and gas; used for products like coffee and pharmaceuticals

  • Metallized PET/BOPP Film: Created by coating a plastic film with a thin layer of aluminum; provides a shiny appearance and an improved barrier

  • Composite & Multi-Layer Materials

  • Lamine Filmler: Farklı malzeme katmanlarının (örn: PET+PE) birleştirilmesiyle dayanıklılık ve bariyer özelliklerinin artırıldığı filmlerdirLaminated Films: Films where layers of different materials (e.g., PET+PE) are combined to increase strength and barrier properties.

  • Co-extruded Films: Films with multiple plastic layers produced in a single process, often used in food packaging

  • Other Flexible Materials

  • Non-woven Fabric: Used for tea bags, wet wipe packaging, and medical products

  • Net Packaging: Used for packaging products like fruits and vegetables to allow air circulation

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Rigid Packaging Materials

  • Plastic Containers
  • PET Bottles & Jars: Common, clear, and durable containers for beverages and food

  • HDPE Bottles & Containers: Generally opaque, chemical-resistant containers (milk jugs, detergent bottles, etc.).

  • PP (Polypropylene) Containers: High-temperature resistance; used for yogurt cups, margarine tubs, and microwaveable containers

  • Metal Packaging
  • Tin Cans (Steel): Used for canned foods (vegetables, fish, ready meals)

  • Aluminum Cans: Common for beverages (soda, beer)

  • Glass Packaging
  • Glass Bottles: Used for beverages, sauces, and oils

  • Glass Jars: Used for preserving foods like jams, pickles, and canned goods

The Guide to Packaging Materials
Kerem YILMAZ August 26, 2025
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