articlesemballages

Articlesemballages is a general term used to denote goods and materials designed to package, wrap, protect, and present products throughout their life cycle, from manufacture to delivery and storage. In procurement catalogs and inventory systems, the term often appears as a single word, reflecting a catch-all category for packaging-related items.

It encompasses a broad range of items and solutions, including primary packaging (containers, bottles, jars and closures), secondary packaging (boxes, cartons, display cases), protective packaging (bubble wrap, foam inserts, air pillows), films and bags (stretch film, shrink wrap, poly bags), labels and tapes, cushioning materials, and packaging hardware such as tapes and dispensers, as well as pallets and wrapping equipment.

Materials used include paper and paperboard, plastics (polyethylene, polyester, polystyrene), glass and metal, with growing interest in recycled content and compostable or bio-based options. Packaging design seeks to balance product protection, cost efficiency, ease of handling, branding, and environmental impact, and increasingly favors lightweight and space-saving configurations.

Regulatory and standards considerations cover safety for packaging that comes into contact with food, as well as waste management rules and labeling requirements. In many regions, packaging waste directives and environmental regulations drive requirements for recyclability, material traceability, and take-back or packaging deposition schemes. Sustainable packaging practices and circular economy principles have become central to product development and supplier selection.

Market trends include the rise of e-commerce packaging, demand for moisture and tamper protection, and shifts toward recyclable, reusable, and minimum-packaging solutions. The category continues to evolve with advances in materials science, automation, and standardized specifications to support efficient production, distribution, and consumer experience.