Blister Packaging Materials

Wrap your products in blister packaging materials for shipping or sale

While product packaging evolved, blister packaging materials became a popular way to show off and package products. The simple plastic-bubble design of blister packaging provides protection without concealing what the consumer is buying.

You can get great solutions for blister packs by ordering parts and putting together your own sets, or by arranging for blister pack assembly off-site.

When buying blister packaging materials, think about:

1. The right size for your blister packs, in all three dimensions: horizontal, vertical, and depth.

2. How long it will take to get your order shipped to you.

3. How you will attach the blister packaging materials, sealing the blister pack to the card backing or other material.

 

Get blister package product testing

The first step in finding blister packaging solutions is to find out what you need. Evaluate your product to see how much protection is necessary. Some blister packs are just for show, but others are harder plastic to give additional shell to the product. Damage control consulting services can do product testing to help you determine what your product needs.
Try: The techs at CSS packaging will do product testing for you to see what kind of blister package is necessary. More general consulting services like MissionMicro and Tranzact also have information; these companies use high-tech methods to come up with blister packing and shipping solutions.

Arrange blister pack customization

You can outsource your blister packaging to professionals online. Give an outside packaging service your specifications, and they will take care of the blister packs, saving you a lot of time and energy in-house.
Try: Companies like JJ Packaging will customize your blister packs. Firms like Assemblies Unlimited will take your products and package them for you; check out the range of services online.

Try do-it-yourself blister packs

If you prefer to go it alone, you can get blister pack plastic materials online as well. Look at what's offered in bulk and choose the best deal, then assemble your own line to put your products together.
Try: P and P Inc. offers blister packaging samples. The Sharp Corporation also lists blister package materials available.

 

• Always keep an eye on the size of your product. You want the blister pack shell to be roomy, but not so big your item is swimming in it. You also want to think about how the blister pack makes your product appear; too much room can make your product look puny.
• Match the bubble and the card! When ordering your blister pack and card backing, make sure the two are compatible. Your card back usually has print that you want your customers to see. Make sure this isn't covered up by being mismatch.

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