Choosing Kraft Paper and Paperboard for Corrugated Retail Packaging: A Buyer’s Guide
A factory-first buyer guide to comparing kraft paper, white paperboard, liners, printing and packing assumptions for corrugated retail packaging.Read article
Category Packaging Materials Insights
Choosing Labels and Adhesives for Labels: A Buyer’s Guide
A factory-first buyer guide from UGI Packging covering material, production, approval and quotation decisions.Read article
Choosing Labels: A Buyer’s Guide
A factory-first buyer guide from UGI Packging covering material, production, approval and quotation decisions.Read article
Pearlescent Coating Substrates: Complete Compatibility Guide for Packaging Materials
Pearlescent coating substrates compatibility determines whether your pearl finish achieves lasting adhesion or fails prematurely through peeling, cracking, or delamination. Understanding surface energy, pre-treatment requirements, and material-specific considerations ensures successful coating application across...Read article
The Coated Paper SCAM Nobody Talks About—Why Your ‘Premium’ Materials Are Actually DESTROYING Brand Value
Thermal transfer printing materials determine 92% of packaging decoration success or failure, yet most brands focus exclusively on equipment while ignoring substrate-ink-film chemistry fundamentals. This comprehensive materials guide eliminates costly trial-and-error experimentation by revealing exactly which paper...Read article
Have You Noticed? The Same Product Looks Luxurious When the Label Seems ‘Printed On,’ but Yours Looks Obviously ‘Stuck On’?
Ever noticed how luxury brand labels look like they're "printed directly" on the bottle, while your stickers obviously look "stuck on"?Read article
Sustainable Packaging Materials & Printing Processes
Sustainable Materials and Processes in the Printing and Packaging Industry: Transforming the Future of Eco-Friendly Packaging
Introduction
The printing and packaging industry is one of the largest sectors in the global economy, playing a crucial role in product branding, protection, and transportation. However,...Read article
Sustainable Packaging Claims: Evidence, Trade-Offs and Buyer Checklist
The printing and packaging industry has been undergoing a significant transformation in recent years, driven by increasing environmental awareness and consumer demand for sustainable solutions. Sustainable packaging refers to the use of eco-friendly materials and processes that minimize environmental impact while...Read article
Blister Card & Clamshell
Blister card and clamshell packaging are essential components in a wide range of industries, from consumer goods to gift packaging. UGI has been at the forefront of the carded packaging industry for over 20 years, leveraging advanced technology and a commitment to customer satisfaction. With state-of-the-art...Read article
Metal Boxes for Packaging: Materials, Forming and Decoration
UGI has specialized in packaging boxes and gift boxes for years, establishing a reputation for quality and reliability. Our experience across multiple industries has allowed us to develop innovative solutions for packaging and promotional purposes. Whether you need a complex metal box design, rapid prototyping,...Read article
Wooden Boxes for Premium Packaging: Materials, Construction and Production
UGI has established itself as an experienced supplier of gift and packaging boxes, catering to both corporate and individual customers. Our business has been built on the fundamental principle of providing top-quality boxes and exceptional service at fair prices. While we are large enough to handle orders of thousands...Read article
Leather-Covered Boxes: Materials, Structure and Production
UGI has become an undisputed specialist in the manufacture of leather packaging boxes and leather gift boxes for home, business, and industrial use. Since the turn of the century, our business has evolved from a common packaging manufacturer to a leader in the field of packaging boxes and gift boxes made from various...Read article