Material Selection Guide
Choose the perfect packaging material to protect your product, extend shelf life, and showcase your brand.
Why Choosing the Right Material Matters
Selecting the right packaging material is crucial to ensuring your product’s success. The material doesn’t just contain your product — it protects freshness, extends shelf life, enhances shelf appeal, and supports your brand’s sustainability efforts. With the right material, you can maintain quality, meet industry standards, and leave a lasting impression on consumers. This guide will help you explore the key functions of different materials and choose the best fit for your product’s unique needs.
🥬 Preserve Freshness
Barrier materials lock in flavor, aroma, and nutrients, keeping your product fresher and more appealing for longer.
🛡️ Protect Products
Durable layers defend against moisture, oxygen, light, and physical damage during storage, shipping, and retail display.
🎨 Enhance Appearance
Premium materials and finishes boost visual impact, making your brand stand out and attract consumer attention.
🌍 Support Sustainability
Eco-friendly options like recyclable films help your brand reduce environmental impact and meet green market demands.
Common Material Structures
PET + PE
Features: Excellent strength, good moisture resistance, outstanding printing quality.
Applications: Snacks, dried foods, pet treats, health products.
PET + VMPET/AL + PE
Features: High barrier against oxygen, moisture, and light. Provides premium protection and a metallic appearance.
Applications: Coffee, pet food, premium dry goods.
OPP + CPP
Features: Lightweight, high gloss, good moisture resistance, strong sealability.
Applications: Chips, cookies, bakery products, instant noodles.
NY + PE
Features: Superior puncture resistance, flexibility, suitable for high-load or liquid packaging.
Applications: Soups, sauces, frozen foods, detergents.
Eco-friendly Options
Features: Environmentally friendly, recyclable, compostable.
Applications: Eco-conscious brands across food, pet, and personal care industries.
Barrier Property Comparison
| Material | Oxygen Barrier | Moisture Barrier | Light Barrier | Puncture Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PET + PE | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| PET + AL + PE | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | High |
| OPP + CPP | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
| NY + PE | Medium | Medium | Low | Excellent |
| Recyclable PE | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Tip: High-barrier structures are critical for products sensitive to air, moisture, and UV exposure.
How to Choose the Right Material
Choosing the right material depends on your product’s needs, shelf life goals, and branding strategy. From barrier strength to eco-friendliness, each factor plays a role in protecting and promoting your product. Explore our guide to find the ideal packaging solution that balances performance, appearance, and sustainability.
Product Characteristics:
Dry snacks need moisture barriers.
Oily foods require grease-resistant films.
Liquids demand puncture-resistant materials.
Barrier Requirements:
High-barrier films like PET/AL/PE are necessary for sensitive products like coffee and meats.
Packaging Method:
Vacuum sealing, freezing, or retort sterilization impacts material selection.
Sustainability Goals:
Choose recyclable or compostable materials to meet eco-friendly initiatives.
Brand Appeal:
Glossy, matte, or transparent finishes can greatly influence shelf presence and consumer perception.
Sustainable Packaging That Protects Your Products and the Planet
Eco-Friendly Material Solutions
At Guoshengli Packaging, we believe sustainable choices shape a better future. With 25 years of expertise, we’ve developed eco-friendly material solutions that empower brands to reduce their environmental impact without sacrificing performance. Our innovative options—ranging from fully recyclable films to compostable plant-based materials—are designed to meet your packaging needs while honoring your sustainability commitments.
Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s our promise. Let’s create packaging that’s as good for your business as it is for the Earth.
Our Sustainable Material Options
Explore our curated eco-friendly materials, each engineered for quality, durability, and environmental responsibility:
- 100% Recyclable PE: A single-material marvel made entirely from polyethylene (PE), this lightweight option offers robust moisture and oxygen protection while being effortlessly recyclable—no separation required. Perfect for brands prioritizing circularity in food and pet industries.
- Compostable PLA: Sourced from renewable plants like corn, this material fully composts in industrial facilities, cutting landfill waste and emissions. It’s the green choice for eco-driven brands seeking a natural packaging edge.
- Kraft + PE Liner: Marrying renewable kraft paper’s rustic charm with a recyclable PE liner, this blend offers standout shelf appeal alongside dependable protection—a sustainable balance for artisanal and health-focused goods.
- PBAT (Biodegradable): A flexible, biodegradable polymer, PBAT breaks down completely in composting environments, supporting zero-waste goals with uncompromised durability—ideal for fresh and on-the-go products.
Why Choose Guoshengli’s Eco-Friendly Solutions?
- Certified Excellence: FDA, BRC, and ISO 9001 certifications ensure our materials meet global safety and sustainability standards.
- Eco Meets Performance: High-barrier properties keep your products fresh, while eco-designs reduce waste and emissions.
- Brand Alignment: From vibrant digital prints to natural kraft finishes, our materials reflect your values and captivate consumers—74% of whom prefer sustainable packaging.
- Built for Tomorrow: With a 25,000㎡ facility and advanced machines, we’re equipped to innovate alongside your green journey.
Ready to package responsibly? Our sustainable materials deliver the quality you expect and the planet deserves.
Choosing the Right Thickness for Your Pouch
Material Thickness Guide
Selecting the perfect pouch thickness ensures durability, sustainability, and product safety. At Guoshengli Packaging, our customizable range (30–200 microns) meets diverse needs—from lightweight snack bags to robust liquid pouches. This guide highlights common thickness ranges and their ideal applications, helping you balance performance and eco-efficiency for your brand’s unique packaging requirements.
| Thickness Range | Application Recommendation | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|
| 50–80 microns | Lightweight, small snack bags | Small snacks, dry goods |
| 80–120 microns | Medium-duty pet food bags | Pet treats, kibble |
| 120–200 microns | Heavy-duty liquid or vacuum bags | Liquids, sauces, vacuum-sealed products |
