If you manufacture products that will be on display for purchase, you may have considered using blister packaging for optimal appeal. This type of carded packaging can effectively house perishables, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, and everything in between. If you’re curious about blister packaging, the guide below discusses it further.

What Is Blister Packaging?

Comprised of a stiff backer and a plastic housing, blister packaging is secure and visually appealing. The backer is usually made from paperboard, aluminum foil, or plastic substrate and can be customized with words and images. After the product is placed inside the thermoformed plastic blister, the card backer is attached to the packaging behind it. 

Blister is sturdier than skin packaging, which includes a mere piece of corrugated cardboard and a thin sheet of plastic encasing the contents and securing them to the backer. Blister is preferable to clamshell packaging in many applications, as well.

Comprised of two blisters that are joined on one side and snap together on the other, clamshell is often used by restaurants to provide takeout food to customers. It doesn’t include a backer, so the product cannot be accompanied by words, images, or instructions. 

What Are the Benefits of Blister Packaging?

Proper blister packaging can protect products from damage by securing them tightly in place, thereby preventing the contents from bouncing around. Because of its seal, it can also keep out humidity, dust, dirt, and other contaminants. For items that are sensitive to UV rays, opaque plastics are available. 

Producing custom versions is relatively affordable, so manufacturers tend to use them for a broad range of applications. From fishing lures to art supplies, these housings are the perfect way to store all kinds of products for widespread distribution. 

For custom blister packaging that will house all your products securely until purchase, turn to Faro Industries. Operating out of Rochester, NY, they specialize in thermoform plastic products for clients across a broad range of industries. Since 1967, they’ve been leading the plastics field in ingenuity and functionality. To request a quote for your packaging needs, call (585) 647-6000. To learn more about their work, visit their website.