Blog — Page 7

Packaging guides, trends, and tips from the Packaging Vista team. — Page 7 of 12

June 20, 2026

Molded Pulp Packaging: The Eco Insert Alternative

Molded pulp is a recyclable, often compostable alternative to plastic foam inserts. This guide explains what it is, what it protects well, and when to choose it over foam or paperboard.

June 20, 2026

Box Dividers & Partitions: Packaging Multi-Packs

Dividers and partitions keep multiple items apart in one box — bottles, jars, or a product set. This guide covers when to use them, materials, and how they protect and organize multi-packs.

June 20, 2026

Custom Inserts & the Unboxing Experience: A Practical Guide

Inserts protect your product and frame it like a gift. This guide explains the main insert types — paperboard, corrugated, foam, and molded pulp — what each is best for, and how to design an unboxing customers want to share.

June 20, 2026

SBS Cardstock: The Go-To Material for Retail Cartons

SBS cardstock is the bright, smooth paperboard behind most retail boxes. This guide explains what it is, why it prints so well, food-grade versions, and when to choose it over kraft or corrugated.

June 20, 2026

Kraft Paperboard: Natural, Recyclable Packaging Material

Kraft is the natural brown paperboard behind eco and artisan packaging. This guide explains what it is, why it's strong and recyclable, how it prints, and when to choose it over white stock.

June 20, 2026

Paperboard vs. Corrugated: Which Box Material Do You Need?

Paperboard and corrugated are often both called 'cardboard,' but they're built differently and used for different jobs. This guide compares them on strength, print, cost, and shipping.

June 20, 2026

Paperboard Weight & Thickness: GSM, Points and Caliper Explained

How thick should your box be? This guide demystifies paperboard weight and thickness — GSM, points, and caliper — and how to pick the right sturdiness for your product without overpaying.

June 20, 2026

Packaging Materials: The Complete Guide to Box Stocks

The complete guide to packaging materials — cardstock, kraft, corrugated, rigid, and specialty stocks. What each is, how strong it prints and feels, weights and grades, sustainability, cost, and how to choose the right one for your product.

June 20, 2026

Foil Stamping for Packaging: Gold, Silver and Holographic

Foil stamping presses a metallic film onto your box for an unmistakably premium look. This guide covers foil types and colors, how it's applied, when to use it, and how it pairs with embossing.

June 20, 2026

Soft-Touch & Lamination: Matte, Gloss and Velvet Finishes

Lamination sets how your box feels and protects the print. This guide compares gloss, matte, and soft-touch lamination — what each looks and feels like, and which suits your brand.

June 20, 2026

Embossing & Debossing: Adding Texture to Your Box

Embossing and debossing add a tactile, three-dimensional effect to your packaging. This guide explains the difference, when to use each, and how they pair with foil for a high-end finish.

June 20, 2026

Spot UV: How to Make Your Logo Pop

Spot UV is a glossy coating applied to specific areas of a box, creating striking contrast against a matte background. This guide covers how it works, when to use it, and raised spot UV.