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At Brown Packaging, we provide insightful content about the packaging industry to keep our clients, followers, and partners informed with the latest trends and accurate information. Our goal is to equip you with up-to-date knowledge that helps you stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of packaging.

Custom box inserts are used to ensure your products are secure inside your box throughout the supply chain. They are used to keep your product

What is Chipboard? Chipboard is made from small wood particles mixed with resin, binders and other additives, which is then pressed together under high temperature

Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS), often used under the umbrella term “paperboard,” is a common packaging material used in North America to package everyday consumer good

Corrugated packaging is one of the most widely used and recycled materials in the world—but most buyers don’t fully understand how it’s made or what

Choosing between corrugated boxes and folding cartons is not just a packaging decision—it directly impacts product protection, cost efficiency, and retail performance. In retail environments,

Finding the right packaging supplier for your business can be challenging, as there are many companies to choose from. Suppliers vary in quality of service

Taking your packaging’s design from concept to completion can seem rather complex and challenging for those that are new to the packaging design process. Everyone

Most buyers evaluate corrugated packaging based on cost and appearance—but the manufacturing method behind the box often determines performance, consistency, and total cost. When you

Economic downturns force businesses to rethink cost—but packaging decisions made during a recession can either protect margins or create long-term inefficiencies. In recent years, events

Color selection in packaging is not just a design decision—it directly impacts brand consistency, cost, and print performance.Understanding the differences between CMYK, PMS, and GCMI

Roll End Tuck Top (RETT) boxes are one of the most widely used corrugated mailer styles for ecommerce, retail, and subscription packaging. Known for their

Choosing the right sealing method impacts product quality, cost, durability, and speed to market. The two most common options—heat seal and cold seal—each have distinct

Direct Thermal Printing Direct thermal printing uses heat-sensitive media that darkens as it passes under a printhead. Because it does not require ink, toner, or

Regular Slotted Containers (RSC) are the most widely used corrugated boxes in packaging. Their standardized design, strength options, and cost efficiency make them suitable for

The holiday season is the most profitable time of year for ecommerce. With increased competition, brands must create a memorable seasonal experience through custom holiday

A packaging prototype is a sample or mockup of your packaging concept used to test function, design, and marketability before full production. Prototypes give buyers

Plastic and paper packaging tapes both serve the same core purpose — sealing, wrapping, and bundling packages — but their performance differs depending on application.

SO 9001:2015 is a globally recognized certification for quality management systems (QMS). To earn certification, companies must demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and

The terms cardboard and corrugated are often used interchangeably, but in packaging, they mean very different things. Cardboard is a catch-all term used by consumers,

Gusseted bags are designed with extra folds of material at the sides or bottom to increase capacity and structural support. This feature makes them ideal

Pallet optimization is the process of maximizing efficiency in space utilization and handling while minimizing freight costs. It requires strategic use of surface area, stacking