6 Options for Gift Packaging: Advantages and Disadvantages

6 Options for Gift Wrapping: Advantages and Disadvantages

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"Giving and receiving gifts is a real art."
Not only what is in the box or bag is important, but also the appearance of the gift, as the packaging gives the first impressions, and emotions are enhanced by the contents of the gift. There are many different gift wrapping options that differ in shape, material, and creative design. It's worth spending a little time and imagination to make your gift memorable, because the main thing is not the price tag on the label, but emotions!

In this article, we'll give you some ideas on how you can wrap your gift in a beautiful and original way or make a small splash for your colleagues, partners or clients by surprising them with your stylish corporate presentation solution. So, below we have described for you some original packaging ideas, as well as the pros and cons of each of our collection of great deals.

Pros:
functional use in everyday life;
environmental friendliness;
style and sophistication;
the possibility of applying a logo.
Cons:
Higher cost of production and possible shipping compared to other packaging.

Tip: Send gifts in wooden packaging by hand by courier or in a carefully decorated delivery package to minimize the risk of damage to the gift.

Among the wooden packages, pencil cases, boxes, and crates are particularly popular. The most convenient option is a box. Pencil cases have a removable lid and are most often used for color printing. Box packaging can be in the form of a basket or a wooden structure made of slats. At your request, we can make packaging for any wallet, depending on the material used. An inexpensive option would be plywood or solid pine. Premium packaging is made of expensive wood, lacquer coating, etc. 

Packaging in a craft box combines original design, durability and environmental friendliness. This type of packaging is made of corrugated cardboard material, 1.5 mm or 3 mm thick. For gift boxes, you should choose a thinner version (1.5 mm) for a more delicate and neat look. For the most part, we use standard designs and any size shape for gifts. We can also do printing - silkscreen printing on the surface of the box.

Advantages:

environmental friendliness - made exclusively from recycled materials;
a lot of interesting design solutions that can be created on the basis of this packaging;
festive atmosphere and mood - craft packaging, when properly designed, evokes associations with something warm, cozy and sincere;
ease of transportation;
affordable price;
reliable shape retention.

Cons:

not resistant to moisture;
limited printing colors. As a rule, such boxes are printed in 1-3 colors only.

This stylish packaging is made of laminated cardboard with matte lamination and embossing. The term "laminating" means "to paste over" or "to duplicate" in German. The process involves gluing paper with an image on it to a denser base.
The base of such packaging is made of cardboard, which is additionally covered with designer paper or paper with full-color printing. For such boxes, the lid-bottom design is ideal, where the box and lid are separated from each other.

Advantages:

a huge scope for creativity;
many options for design solutions in the design;
increased strength;
lightness (heavier than a craft box).
Cons:

cost (may be equal to or even higher than the cost of wooden packaging)

Packaging in the form of a fabric bag is a very interesting eco-friendly option. This option is also called the packaging of the future, given the environmental trends in the world. Lightweight, convenient, beautiful and practical - they immediately attracted the attention of many entrepreneurs who specialize in packaging and selling products in branded packaging. The possibilities of printing on fabric today are quite wide, which allows you to make a canvas bag with an individual design for every taste.

Advantages:

lightness, strength and durability;
creativity and style;
environmental friendliness,
the ability to apply images using various printing methods and, most interestingly, embroidery;
use after the gift is taken out of it, i.e. for household purposes, for example, while shopping, going to the beach, on a picnic for at least a couple of years;
an excellent advertising medium.
Cons:

poor shape retention;
exposure of the fabric to external influences, which means it is not suitable for fragile items.