Be it the field of packaging or any other industry vertical, almost every year we see a new wave of innovations, but only a very few of them are able to stand the test of time. Flexible packaging is also a term used in the packaging field, and it has come a long way right since the time it was ideated and created. Flexible packaging material has redefined the way
food packaging materials are packed and distributed not only in India but also across the globe.
Given its comprehensive range of applications, flexible packaging solutions have become an inseparable part of a large number of industries apart from just the food packaging industry. Some of such industries include the following:
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Retail sectors
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Institutional food and non-food sectors
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Cosmetics and toiletries packaging
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Medical and pharmaceutical applications
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Protection for industrial materials
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Shrink and stretch films
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Retail shopping bags
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Consumer storage bags and wraps, and
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Trash bags.
Here are some staggering numbers that vouch for the fastest-growing flexible packaging material industry. This market in India is anticipated to grow by 12.72 billion US dollars by the end of the year 2025, making never-before progress at a CAGR of more than 11 percent. As for the reasons behind this phenomenal growth, the ever-growing urbanization and the purchasing power of middle-class consumers around the globe are two of them, primarily. Owing to a wide array of innovative features and characteristics of flexible packaging solutions, this blog explores different advantageous facets associated with it in the following clearly and lucidly explained points:
Flexible packaging solutions are eco-friendly
The plastic film indeed helps flexible packaging in being truly flexible but so many other materials are also used to carry out the manufacturing of flexible packaging solutions. Furthermore, seeking the support of a sustainability-conscious printer takes things to the next level in the form of even greener solutions. The reason why flexible packaging is considered to be a sustainable solution lies in the fact that it does not call for much of the earth’s resources to create the desired materials, and also can be recycled and reused as many times as they want.
In the times when sustainability in all walks of life is making headlines almost every other day, the aim of promoting sustainability in the field of packaging can be achieved by adopting flexible packaging. Apart from this, when compared to all other conventional forms of packaging, flexible packaging solutions generate lesser greenhouse gas emissions throughout their lifecycle.
Flexible packaging is cost-efficient
Cost-efficiency is yet another positive aspect of flexible packaging. The cost of flexible packaging is relatively lower than the cost of all other forms of packaging. It is because it calls for lesser materials as well as processing during manufacturing and production. Flexible packaging solutions are cost-effective to the extent that if a particular manufacturer needs to produce multilayer films to ensure an undaunted security barrier, it will surely save a lot of money. A large count of film layers means more security and a tamper-resistant packaging solution that also helps in reducing losses even when the package is tampered with.
The strong, sturdy, and durable film also protects the package from easy tearing when the goods are in the supply chain as well as the retail stores. One more quality of flexible packaging that contributes to its affordability is that it results in a higher product-to-package ratio that in turn brings down the manufacturing cost. When some additional security layers are added to the package, costing also comes down due to the addition of organizational efficiency that calls for no expensive and intriguing engineering.
Flexible packaging is lightweight
Lightweight is one of the most significant aspects associated with flexible packaging. It not only reduces the shipping costs of different products but also helps accommodate more items in the same designated place in comparison to heavier items. Lightweight products call for no special logistic paraphernalia for transportation which also ultimately results in reduced shipping costs. Regardless of the structure of the packaging and the shape of the items to be packed, flexible packaging is always much lighter than all types of conventional packaging materials. What’s more, lightweight packed bundles and cartons are usually lesser prone to get damaged during transportation.
Flexible packaging is safer for distribution
The safety of products matters more than anything else for manufacturers of all types of products. On this front also, flexible packaging solutions score heavily over all other packaging methodologies and materials. Since flexible packaging preserves food very well, it is getting acceptance the world over for the same reason. Flexible packaging is well-known for protecting food items from different manmade and environmental factors that include moisture, high temperatures, and direct sunlight.
This way it helps manufacturers to increase the shelf life of different perishable products that are otherwise extremely sensitive to various man-made and environmental factors. Airtight packaging carried out with the help of flexible packaging solutions makes it all possible. When compared to rigid boxes, flexibly packaged containers are less prone to get damaged bringing additional peace of mind to the shippers and manufacturers as well.
What’s more, the outstanding durability of flexible packaging also ensures the protection of exteriors and design elements that are the most powerful message conveyor on behalf of the brand.
On the whole, flexible packaging has become commonplace these days for all the positive reasons mentioned above, and packaging solutions providers in India are making all-out efforts to come up with more improvements in flexible
packaging through innovation and constant research and development (R&D).
Conclusion
Jindal Poly has always been the global leader in the manufacturing of supreme quality specialty biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP or OPP) films and flexible packaging solutions. It is one of the leading suppliers of aluminum foil replacement, and corona-treated PET films in India. The company has a vibrant product portfolio ranging from multi-layer clear, white opaque, and metalized films to water-based coated films. The packaging solutions manufactured and supplied by the company find applications in a wide range of end-use applications.