On Display: Cartons - Combining Flair and Function
Decorative Cartons
A polypropylene carton with a flower-shaped closure on the lid is supplied in a frosted finish. The carton is available in five colors and three sizes. The semirigid polypropylene is scratch- and crack-resistant. Such custom decorating techniques as offset printing and foil hot-stamping can be performed in-house. Envision Packaging, a div. of Jeffco Inc., Tucson, AZ.
Ultrawhite Paperboard
Ultrawhite solid bleached sulfate paperboard has a smooth surface for good ink laydown of vibrantly colored, fade-resistant graphics. Suited for offset lithographic, rotogravure, and flexographic printing, and silk-screening, Crescendo paperboard is designed to minimize dusting, cracking, and flaking during production. Westvaco Corp., Stamford, CT.
Polypropylene Cartons
Durable polypropylene folding cartons are 100% recyclable. Designs can be created using different substrate transparencies and textures. Cartons like those created for Davidoff Cool Water Summer are decorated using hot-stamping and offset printing. A die-cut fifth panel can be incorporated to hold a product securely in place. Sample-sized polypropylene packages are also available. Raffypack, New York, NY.
Durable Packages
Sturdy folding cartons are designed to protect products and appeal to consumers. Vivid graphics and unique structural designs can be used to create cartons that reinforce brand awareness. Decorating options include various colors and special effects. Ivy Hill Packaging, New York, NY.
Round and Oval Cartons
Cartons in round and oval shapes offer alternatives to more-traditional rectangular cartons. Made of paperboard, the cartons are designed with rolled edges. Multipiece designs are an option. Die-cut windows and clear plastic inserts provide a customized look and make the product visible within the package. Labeling, embossing, and foil stamping are among the decorating options available. Chicago Paper Tube & Can Company, Inc., Chicago, IL.
Glossy Lamination
A glossy one-piece lamination coats the surface of a folding carton, seamlessly covering the entire package including windows. The aperture lamination is scuff and water resistant. In addition, it can add stiffness and durability to a carton's structure. Decorating options include foil hot-stamping on the transparent portion of the lamination covering a window. Arkay Packaging Corp., Hauppauge, NY.