Plastic clamshell packaging is most commonly made with PVC and PET with wall thicknesses ranging from .010″ to .060″ to accommodate a wide variety of applications. All materials exhibit high clarity and are extremely durable. Plastic clamshells are great for protecting your product and, at the same time, displaying its most precise details.

PVC

PVC is a synthetic plastic polymer. It is the most common and most economical material used.

While PET and PETE are often used interchangeably, there are some differences between the two. Both are assigned the recycling code of 1. Below is a comparison.

– PETE is more flexible.

– PETE has a lower I.V.

– PETE has a lower melting point.

Generally, PETE is used in packaging for food and other consumer products.

PETG, also a version of PET, is not recyclable in the same stream as PET or PETE and receives a recycling code of 7 (other).

Consumers who want to reduce their environmental impact need to understand the essentials of:

– What PET or PETEplastic is,

– What the recycling symbol for number 1 plastics is,

– The process of recycling PET or PETE 1 plastic.

PET / PETE plastics are the most commonly used plastics and are the most recycled plastics in the world. By recycling PET or PETE 1 plastic, we can reduce the amount of plastic waste in the environment and conserve natural resources. So, the next time you see the recycling symbol with the number 1, remember that it represents PET or PETE plastic, and

Our knowledgeable and experienced design team will be happy to advise you in your selection, although ultimately the responsibility of material selection lies with the purchaser. To receive additional information or a quote, simply send us the information about your product.