PAPER VS. PLASTIC

We work very closely with customers to help determine the most appropriate materials for your specific packaging needs. And whether you choose paper or plastic, you can be sure that you will get the quality you are looking for.

Here you can read more about the unique advantages associated with each of these materials.:

Advantages of PAPER

Paper offers specific environmental benefits: it is made from renewable raw materials, is recyclable and can be reused in the production of new paper products.

The paper selected by Stenqvist meets strict quality and environmental criteria. We ensure that production is based on recognised environmental standards. Furthermore, the material must possess first-class technical properties, such as consistent roll quality, workability, strength and stiffness.

By carefully selecting the paper grade, we reduce material consumption during the manufacturing process, thereby increasing resource efficiency throughout the product’s life cycle. As the strength of paper is constantly being improved (today paper is 300% stronger than it was in 1950), other parameters now determine the amount of paper used in the production of paper carrier bags and other paper based packaging.

Advantages of PLASTIC

Because plastic is a transparent material, it offers an obvious advantage over paper when you want the contents of your packaging to be seen.

Graphically, the results of printing on plastic are usually very good. The surface is even and does not absorb any ink. This provides a sleek and luxurious appearance to the packaging.

Plastic is also generally more pliable than paper, which enables quicker handling during the filling process.