Materials

Material guidance for thermoformed packaging decisions

Material choice should follow application, display requirement, product weight, forming structure, destination market, and buyer preference. This page gives a practical starting point.

Custom thermoformed blister trays and sample packaging on a factory table

Plastics debate

Choose plastic packaging by use, recovery route, and product protection

For many products, thermoformed plastic packaging protects the goods, reduces breakage, supports clear display, and improves packing efficiency. The better question is which material and structure fits the real application.

PET PP PS PVC plastic sheet rolls for thermoformed packaging production
Plastic sheet materialsPET, PP, PS, PVC options
Clear custom thermoformed plastic trays on a sample table
Custom tray samplesSize, depth, cavity, and thickness
Clear disposable food box assortment for wholesale packaging buyers
Ready mold productsExisting mold items for smaller orders

Material options

Common materials we can discuss for your project

Send the product, target size, quantity, and use environment. We will help narrow the material route before quotation.

PET / rPET

A common route for clear display packaging, bakery boxes, fruit clamshells, and retail-facing food packs.

  • Clear product visibility
  • Common for food display
  • rPET direction can be discussed by project

PP

Often considered when toughness, flexibility, or application temperature direction needs extra discussion.

  • Useful for selected food and tray projects
  • Good material route for practical handling
  • Requires project-specific confirmation

PS / HIPS

Suitable for selected tray structures, agricultural inserts, and black or colored handling trays.

  • Stable forming for many tray shapes
  • Common for inserts and component trays
  • Color and thickness can be reviewed

PVC

Used for selected blister packaging or industrial applications when the project requirement fits the material.

  • Clear blister direction
  • Project-specific usage review
  • Best confirmed before quotation

Need help choosing PET, PP, PS, HIPS, or PVC?

Send the application and product size. HongzPack will suggest a material direction that fits the packaging structure and use case.