The title of this blog post is a bit misleading. While we have compiled a list of 11 amazing products that would be a perfect fit for plastic clamshell packaging, there are millions of products out there that would be a fantastic match for this package type. Over the years, we have designed plastic clamshells for a number of products and industries, including some of the following.
1. Fresh Fruit
We can create clamshell packaging to hold strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, individual apple packs, tomatoes, grapes, gooseberries (a favorite here in Oregon) and many other fruits.
2. Vegetables
A plastic clamshell package can be used to hold those cute little mini bell peppers and mini cucumbers as well as lettuce, fennel, mushrooms (technically a fungus and not a vegetable), broccoli, cauliflower and so on.
3. Fresh Herbs
We can design special plastic clamshell suitable for preserving and displaying fresh herbs, such as parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme, or any herb not mentioned in a melancholy Simon and Garfunkel song.
4. Other Foods
Clamshells can be used to hold bakery goods such as cookies and brownies as well as deli items. You could place sandwiches, wraps, sushi, salads and much more in a lightweight, protective clamshell package. Additionally, egg cartons feature a clamshell design and can be made from thermoplastic, which can help protect these precious products.
5. Toys, Toys & More Toys
While the plastic clamshells that hold fruits, veggies and herbs are typically quite easy to pop open, we can ensure that your clamshell packaging is very secure. This is especially important with toys, as little hands often cannot resist trying to a get a toy out of the packaging. We can seal the package securely so that children can enjoy looking at the cars, action figures, dolls or tiny hand-held games that you produce without being able to tamper with the product.
6. Electronics & Electronic Accessories
At Indepak, we can design, produce and seal clamshells for products such as computer cables, headphones, flash drives, cellular phones, calculators, cordless phones, phone chargers and much more. If your product has multiple parts, we can design cavities that fit each item exactly, and we also can design clamshells for static-sensitive products.
7. Toiletries
If you sell toothpaste, toothbrushes or perhaps a plastic razor, we can create a clamshell for you. We also can create plastic clamshell packaging that hold make-up and beauty products, brushes and combs, lotions and skin care products just to name a few.
8. Tools
Whether you produce nails or screws or perhaps drills or screwdrivers, we can create a clamshell package that protects and displays your product. A few other tools that might be a good fit for plastic clamshell packaging include pocket knives and multi-tools, scissors, wrenches and pliers.
9. Batteries
Battery packs often are sold in blister packs with a thermoplastic cavity holding the batteries with a paperboard backing. However, using a plastic clamshell can make your battery packaging even more secure and we can create both types of packaging for batteries, depending on what you need.
9. Medicine Bottles
If you produce allergy pills, pain relievers, cold medicines or other over-the-counter medications, we can create a plastic clamshell package that fits around your medication bottle or container. This significantly can reduce tampering and theft, while still allowing consumers to study your product carefully before making a purchase.
10. Baby Items
For companies that produce bottles or pacifiers, baby toothbrushes, teething rings or the thousands of other items needed by parents, a clamshell can be a great option, keeping items safe and secure while allowing consumers to be enticed by the design of your product.
11. Lightbulbs
In the past, lightbulbs tended to just be packaged in lightweight cardboard. However, thermoplastics can do a far superior job of protecting your product. We can create clamshell packing for a single bulb or perhaps a set of lightbulbs, with multiple cavities designed to hold and protect each individual bulb.
This is just the tip of the iceberg, as virtually any retail product can be stored in a plastic clamshell. No matter what type of product you might have, the team at Indepak can come up with a total packaging solution that fits your needs and budget. If you are ready to get started with your packaging project, give us a call or send us an email today.
