Mylar vs Rigid Packaging

Can’t decide what type of packaging to adopt for your precious products?

Mylar vs. Rigid Packaging is a detailed but straightforward topic. Both are types of packaging and serve the same purpose of protecting and packaging your products to make them look unique and appealing on the retail shelf. These can be used for all types of businesses, whether it is for small businesses, online businesses, or for extensive or wholesale businesses. The main difference comes in the usage of these packaging options as they both have different uses and different benefits. This article is wholly about the differences in their uses and their benefits that will make you sure at the end of this blog, which type of packaging you want for your products!!

Mylar bags

This type of packaging generally includes bags and not boxes and can be used mostly for food, edibles, or small items that can be displaced easily. These bags come with airtight solutions and protect the food inside them from factors like heat, moisture, dust, oxygen, and UV rays. These mylars also come in a ziplock system that has the benefit of being reused again and for different products or purposes.

Commonly used Types of Mylar

Kraft mylar bags are the type of mylar generally used because of their eco-friendly materials and naturally rustic brown colors.

Vacuum-sealed mylar bags are sealed bags that prevent the sogginess of food items and make them fresh as long as they can.

Ziplock mylar bags, these bags have zips on them that make them usable again and again, and for different purposes

Oxygen absorbent mylars have a tiny oxygen absorbent in it that makes sure that these bags do not allow any oxygen in the material inside it.

Personalization of Mylars

By working with BoxesGen, you can customize your Mylar Bags with options like material, are kraft, cardboard, and paper board, but the printing options you can go for are offset, screen, digital, and CMYK. Also, there are finishing options for premium looks and add-ons like zip, seals, oxygen absorbents, and many more. So customize these boxes with us to make your mylars complement your products.

Uses of Mylars

The main uses of these Mylars are

• Food storage: these are used mostly for the storage of food items because of their ability to keep the products fresh by preventing air, light, and moisture from them. It is an excellent option to go for your food items like cookies, jellies, brownies, dry nuts, and weed-related items.
• Small items: they are used for small items that come in bulk, like rubber bands, erasers, pins, hair catchers, etc, as they allow you to open and seal the bag again and again when required.
• Industrial items: small items that are used in various industries, like nails, metal parts, nuts, and many more, can be packed in these bags to prevent oxygen and make sure that no corrosion process hits these metal items.
• Pharmaceuticals: these bags are perfect for holding tablets or other pharmaceuticals or medical-related items, as the medicines are highly sensitive to moisture and heat, or the equipment used in operation can also be packed in these airtight solutions.

Rigid Boxes

This Type of Packaging is the most premium packaging used by most of the brands, as these boxes give a branded appearance. Rigid boxes are made up of rigid materials that are highly hard, and prevent any type of shock, also have reinforced corners, and come in many styles. These boxes have finishes that look elegant and sophisticated and complement all of your products that you want to give a luxury touch.

Types of Rigid Boxes used by most of the brands

• Rigid shoulder boxes come with a neck that is visible even after the box is closed and have two shoulders. This unique shape of these boxes makes sure that your boxes edge out all other boxes and attract customers.
• Magnetic opening and closure of these boxes make a luxury feel when you open and close these boxes, also highly easy to use and protect the product inside it.
• Rigid foldable boxes are highly recommended as they can fold when not in use, and make sure that during the shipment they are folded so that they can reduce shape and cost as both are directly proportional to each other and give a unique feature to their customers.

Personalization of Rigid Boxes

These rigid boxes can be personalized into any material like rigid kraft, rigid cardboard, or rigid corrugated by working with us. The finishing options include embossing, foiling, UV spot, holography, etc. Also, you can go for any prints, fonts, writing styles, and add-ons.

Uses

• Gift packaging is also done with these rigid boxes if you want to give the receiver a pleasant unboxing experience and help them bring a smile to their loved ones’ faces.
• Luxury items packaging is also done by these boxes, as they give an appearance that looks different, and also make sure that everyone is attracted towards it.
• Branded packaging is also done with rigid boxes, as these boxes have elegant designs, and most brands go for this type of packaging

Mylars vs Rigid Boxes

Now that you have learned about the uses of Mylars and rigid, you should also know the pros and cons of this packaging option, so that you can understand everything about these boxes and it will make it easier for you to decide your packaging demands.

Mylar’s Pros:

• Preservation is ensured as these are airtight solutions and go perfectly with your food items
• The versatility of these bags makes them highly useful as they can cover a wide range of products
• The cost-effectiveness of these boxes makes them highly adaptable as they have lower manufacturing processes, lower material costs, and lower shipping costs.

Mylar’s Cons:

• Less presentation of these bags as they have lower visibility of the product inside and have no option for high-quality finishes
• The potential for punctures is very low as they can be damaged easily by sharp objects and can cause damage.
• Less space for these mylars makes challenges in the storage of your products

Rigid’s Pros:

• The protection of your products is guaranteed as these boxes have materials that are highly resistant to external factors.
• Presentation is highly branded and makes everyone attracted to your packaging
• Product visibility is enhanced in these types of boxes with windows, which are convenient for the customers.

Rigid’s Cons:

• Higher cost due to the cost of material and the production process
• Biodegradability issues arise because of these boxes, as they are not highly eco-friendly
• Storage issues are caused by these boxes as they take more space and thus more shipping cost

Ready to Order

Now that you have all the knowledge about both domains, and while reading this, you have already made your mind about which packaging suits you the most, and for which one you are going to adopt for your packaging needs. Select your packaging type according to your preferences and order now.