Skin packaging sandwiches a product between plastic and cardboard, protecting it from moisture and dirt. It is cheaper than other packaging and easy to store, but not suitable for heavy or fragile items.
A skin pack is a type of product packaging that sandwiches the product between a plastic sheet and a cardboard backing. The plastic is applied to the item using a vacuum or shrink wrap technique, which removes all air from within the packaging system. In this way, the plastic acts as a kind of skin, protecting both the product and the cardboard backing. Skin packaging is similar to blister packs, with one key difference. While blister packaging is made from pre-formed plastic, skin packs are formed around the product itself as it is packaged.
This packing solution is often used with small and light items. This is less secure than blister packaging, so skin pack is often used with lower cost items where safety is of minimal concern. A simple example is sliced bacon sold prepackaged at the grocery store, which includes a cardboard backing and an outer plastic wrapper. A skin pack can also be applied to small hand tools, toys or electronic devices.
Before using a skin pack system to wrap products, manufacturers design an effective cardboard or cardboard backing. This carrier sheet contains product information and is designed to grab attention and support the product. Next, each product is placed on an individual carrier sheet. Mylar or plastic sheets are applied to the entire object, then wrapped with shrink wrap to remove excess air. All the extra plastic is cut off and a hole can be punched in the top of the carton so that the product can be hung on a display.
One of the main advantages of skin packaging is its low cost compared to other types of packaging solutions. The plastic casing protects both the product and the media from moisture or dirt and also offers some protection against theft. The clear plastic wrap allows consumers to view the products clearly to examine color or other characteristics, while the carrier sheet provides background information. This packaging system is also easy to store and transport, and results in less waste than more complex packaging materials.
This packaging system is not designed for heavy items, which would place excessive stress on the plastic wrap or cardboard backing. Skin pack is also not effective for packing expensive or fragile items. The thin plastic makes it easy for thieves to steal the product inside without attracting too much attention, and it provides little protection from impact or damage.
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