Product packaging is more than just about the way your product looks. The packaging can determine product safety and longevity, too, keeping your items safe during transit. Poor packaging strategies, using the wrong materials, and not taking additional measures to preserve the integrity and quality of a product can be a lot more wasteful than you realize.

Here are some tips to help you improve packaging for the long term:

Use corrugated paper

Corrugated paper is incredibly versatile and remains one of the most-used options for packaging products. It’s also one of the highly recyclable materials, making it the perfect choice for anyone looking to protect their goods, save on costs, and make an environmental impact.

Switch out bulky cushioning

Bulky package cushioning is not only wasteful, but it’s inefficient. Instead of relying on thick foam, paper stuffing, and other forms, a great alternative would be to use polyurethane foam packaging or even packing peanuts that are light, shock-proof, and low-density. Your items will be safely protected during shipment and transit.

Coat and protect your items

Another great way to secure the products before shipping is to make sure they’re coated with waterborne polyurethane. There are different varieties based on the type of material and your needs, but all in all, it’s very effective because the primed and cured surfaces are resistant to scratches, breaks, and other damages. They also become moisture, heat, and bacteria-resistant, helping them last longer and stay safer along the way. You can also use PUDs for adhesive purposes, which ensures that they will not break or come apart while being handled.

For businesses, packaging your products is not only to improve the product quality but also to improve its durability. PUDs have long been used in industrial settings and for construction, and with several materials, including wood and metal. They have increasingly been used in packaging, too.

If you’d like to know more about our water-based polyurethane products, get in touch with us. We’d be happy to assist you in finding the right type of PUD Products for sale, whether you need them for coating, for use with plastics, wood or material, or textiles.