Rigid, Semi Rigid, or Flexible? Choosing the Best Packaging For Your Cannabis Product
December 08, 2020
As the cannabis market continues to grow and expand, businesses need to ensure they’re providing their consumers with a high-quality product. Packaging plays an essential role in providing customers with an exceptional product. At the same time, businesses use their packaging to communicate with consumers about their particular product, distinguishing them from their competitors.
When selecting the most optimal packaging option for your product, businesses need to recognize the affects that each type of packaging will have on their products. Whether your business is looking to start small or dive into the cannabis industry, here are the following packaging options you may want to consider:
RIGID PACKAGING
This is any type of hard packaging such as glass, hard plastic, or metal. These containers have many advantages for cannabis. They are reusable, available in various sizes, enhance shelf life, and contribute to lower oxidation rates while preventing contents from getting tampered with or crushed.
Rigid packaging consists of many lids options, such as pop-top, twist and turn, and screw lids. Before committing to a particular packaging model, always ensure you adhere to your area’s legal standards, as these may vary depending on your location.
Examples of Rigid Packaging include but are not limited to:
Glass Jars
Essentially, glass jars are the “gold standard” for flower packaging. Glass jars are airtight and odor-proof, protecting your product from any outside influences. Simultaneously, glass jars provide a high-quality appearance and are reusable.
Borosilicate Tube Jars
While this option for flower packaging has similar benefits to glass jars, it is a less expensive alternative. Borosilicate tube jars allow for custom printing and various lid options.
Pop-Top Tubes
These are a perfect option for pre-roll packaging. The purpose of pop-top tube packaging is to ensure your product is not damaged during transit. For “On the Go” consumers, this airtight, child-resistant tube is waterproof and created to ensure your cannabis product maintains its quality and shape.
SEMI-RIGID PACKAGING
A packaging option that blends the perks of rigid packaging while simultaneously possessing flexible packaging qualities. Semi-rigid packaging for cannabis is an excellent option for businesses looking for a cost-effective packaging option that is easy and quick to produce.
Examples of Semi-Rigid Packaging include but are not limited to:
Paper Tubes/Boxes:
A sustainable option for cannabis products, paper tubes and boxes are a durable and sturdy alternative for cannabis packaging. While paper tubes and boxes can be used for storing the cannabis flower or leaf product, businesses use the high-quality paper tubes and box packaging for cannabis merchandise such as vials, jars, vapes, etc. Looking to help market your product? Why not use this packaging option to set your product apart from your competitors?
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
Once filled and sealed, flexible packaging products change their shape. Flexible packaging includes aluminum, plastic, or plastic film bags, pouches, and envelopes. The benefits of flexible packaging? Once filled and sealed, these bags can change their shape, adapt to their surroundings, and provide optimal storage advantages. These products are resealable and lightweight, offering benefits for transit, providing exceptional shelf display opportunities, are ideal for customized printing, and provide various sizes.
Examples of Flexible Packaging include but are not limited to:
Flexible Odor-Proof Bags
Flexible bags are scent-proof, tamper-evident, durable, and a great option for consumers looking to seal and reseal their product.
Pre-Roll Bags
This smell-proof, tamper-evident flexible packaging option is for those looking to transport products or an opportunity to store multiple pre-rolls in the same place. While this is another cost-effective option, one needs to be careful of the bag’s contents, as they can become damaged if not stored properly. Pre-roll bags are an excellent option for businesses looking to custom print.
Are you looking for a company to assist your cannabis packaging projects? HB International’s team consists of high-quality suppliers with manufacturing capabilities in all of these areas; from glass jars and plastic containers to flexible pouches and high-quality paper products, HBI will work with you to ensure all of your cannabis packaging needs are met.
