Packaging Materials
Choose the right material for your product. Compare barrier properties, cost, and sustainability.
Key decision factor: Choose your material based on your product's fat content and required shelf life — not aesthetics. Wrong material = spoiled product.Learn more →
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Kraft Paper
Natural, eco-positioned. Best for dry products with moderate fat content.
Grease barrier★★★
Oxygen barrier★★★
Cost$
Eco rating★★★★
Best for: Dry snacks, low-fat treats, bakery items, artisan coffee (short shelf life)
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PLA Compostable
Industrial compostable bio-plastic. Best for eco-positioned brands.
Grease barrier★★★
Oxygen barrier★★★
Cost$$$
Eco rating★★★★★
Best for: Eco-brand positioning, dry treats, supplements, festival/event SKUs
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PET/PE Laminate
Clear or printable, excellent barrier. Industry standard for coffee and dry food.
Grease barrier★★★★★
Oxygen barrier★★★★
Cost$$
Eco rating★★
Best for: Coffee bags, dry kibble, general food pouches, high-volume SKUs
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Aluminum Foil
Maximum oxygen barrier. Required for wet food, high-fat products.
Grease barrier★★★★★
Oxygen barrier★★★★★
Cost$$$
Eco rating★★★
Best for: Wet pet food, freeze-dried, high-fat products, retort-ready applications
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PE Monolayer
Flexible, recyclable. Good option for poly mailers and low-barrier applications.
Grease barrier★★★★
Oxygen barrier★★★
Cost$
Eco rating★★★
Best for: Poly mailers, flexible pouches, economy option, short shelf-life dry goods
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Glassine Paper
Semi-translucent, grease-resistant. Popular for bakery, artisan products.
Grease barrier★★★★
Oxygen barrier★★
Cost$$
Eco rating★★★★
Best for: Bakery items, cookies, artisan confections, window-bag aesthetics
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Quick Comparison
| Material | Grease | O₂ Barrier | Cost | Eco |
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| Kraft Paper | ★★★ | ★★★ | $ | ★★★★ |
| PLA Compostable | ★★★ | ★★★ | $$$ | ★★★★★ |
| PET/PE Laminate | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | $$ | ★★ |
| Aluminum Foil | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | $$$ | ★★★ |
| PE Monolayer | ★★★★ | ★★★ | $ | ★★★ |
| Glassine Paper | ★★★★ | ★★ | $$ | ★★★★ |