Marijuana Packaging Glossary
Custom Marijuana Packaging Terms And Definitions
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Beverage Packaging
The major types of materials and components include Rigid Plastics, Flexible Plastics, Paper & Board, Rigid Metal, Glass, Closures, and Labels. Types of packaging may include bottles, cans, pouches, cartons, and others.
Biodegradable
A substance or object capable of decomposing by biological means.
Black Paper And Cardstock Packaging
Packaging solutions made from black paper and cardstock, black paper is one of the fancy papers with a full-black look without any other colors, even for the cutting edges.
Blister Pack
A term for several types of pre-formed plastic packaging used for small consumer goods, foods, and pharmaceuticals
Blister Packaging
Packaging solutions that use blister pack (pre-formed plastic)
Brownies Packaging
Packaging solutions for CBD/THC infused brownies.
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Candies Packaging
Packaging solutions for CBD/THC infused candies, including but not limited to paper boxes, paper tubes, and syringes mylar bags.
Cannabis Subscription Packaging
Cannabis subscription boxes deliver all the essentials, such as glass pieces, rolling papers, and high-quality grinders, plus fun extras like snacks for late-night cravings to subscribers.
Cardboard Cylinders
Cardboard cylinders are cylinder-shaped products manufactured from wood pulp processed into cardboard-like paperboard, fiberboard, kraft paper, or composites of paper.
Cardboard Hexagon Boxes
Packaging boxes that are made from thick paper stock and formed into a hexagon shape.
Cardboard Tubes
Cardboard tubes are cylinder-shaped products manufactured from wood pulp processed into cardboard-like paperboard, fiberboard, kraft paper, or paper composites.
CBD Syringe Packaging
Packaging solutions for CBD syringes include but are not limited to syringe boxes, syringe paper tubes, syringes mylar bags.
Childproof Mylar Bags
Mylar bag, pouches made with a child-resistant mechanism (usually by zippers) to prevent children from opening the bags.
Child-resistant Exit Bags
Mylar bags come with a child-resistant mechanism/design (usually by special-designed zippers) to avoid children opening the packaging.
Child-resistant Paper Boxes
Paper boxes that come with a child-resistant mechanism/design to avoid children opening the packaging.
Child-resistant Packaging
Packaging solutions that are made with a childproof mechanism that can prevent children from opening the package.
Child-resistant Paper Tubes
Paper tube packaging that comes with a child-resistant mechanism/design to avoid children opening the packaging.
Chocolate Bars Packaging
Packaging solutions for CBD/THC infused chocolate bars, including but not limited to paper boxes, paper tubes, and syringes mylar bags.
Clamshell
A clamshell is a one-piece container consisting of two halves joined by a hinge area which allows the structure to come together to close.
CMYK
The CMYK color model is universally the most common method for colors to be built on press. CMYK uses four different pigmented inks—Cyan (C), Magenta (M), Yellow (Y), and Black (K).
Concentrates Packaging
Packaging solutions for cannabis concentrates: wax and extracts, dabs, shatters,
Cookies Packaging
Packaging solutions for CBD/THC infused cookies, including but not limited to paper boxes, paper tubes, and syringes mylar bags.
Custom Packaging
Packaging solutions specially designed to meet a client’s specific requirements.
Custom Printed Ziplock Bags
Print your logo, instruction information, bar-code and all artwork on a required sized mylar zipper bags
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Die-cut
Cutting shapes through a die made out of steel rule applied with a hydraulic or mechanical press.
Digital Printing
A direct printing process. A print-ready artwork file is electronically transferred from a computer directly to the press and then printed onto the desired substrate. Digital presses transfer four or more ink colors (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black) simultaneously, producing full-color prints without print plates.
Dispensary
Marijuana Dispensaries exist because federal law prohibits cannabis from being prescribed and filled at pharmacies. It's a place where you can buy any cannabis product.
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Edibles Packaging
Packaging solutions for all marijuana-related edibles (gummies, candies, chocolate bars, brownies), including but not limited to paper boxes, paper tubes, blister packs, and mylar bags.
Exit Bags
One type of mylar pouches is made from several layers of laminated food-grade plastic and aluminum.
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Flexible Packaging
Flexible material, such as paper or foil, is used to form packaging for items such as bags, pouches, or envelopes.
Flowers Packaging
Packaging solutions for marijuana flowers, including but not limited to paper boxes, paper tubes, blister packs, and mylar bags.
Flowers Paper Boxes
Paper boxes made for cannabis flower packaging.
Flowers Paper Tubes
Paper boxes made for cannabis flower packaging.
Foam Insert
A widely used protective packaging material with unique shock-absorbing properties. Foam comes in various types and styles and can be customized to fit the specific design of a product.
Folding Cartons
A folding carton is built out of paperboard and is usually foldable.
Full Card Blister
The blister extends to the full size of the card as in the full face seal blister, but instead of being sealed to the card, it has flanges that wrap around the card. The card is slid into place and is sometimes secured with a staple.
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Glue
Glue is an adhesive used for adhering or securing objects or materials together.
Gummies Packaging
Packaging solutions for CBD/THC infused gummies, including but not limited to paper boxes, paper tubes, and syringes mylar bags.
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HDPE
High-Density Polyethylene, a recyclable thermoplastic polymer known for its high strength-to-density ratio.
Hexagon Boxes
Folding paper boxes that are assembled into a hexagon-shape box
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Inner Box
The inner box cushions and holds the product and separates the individual contents from one another and the outer box. On our website, an inner box refers to the tray that is slid into the outer box.
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Kraft Paper Packaging
Kraft paper packaging is packaging solutions that are fully or partly made of kraft (a paper or paperboard (cardboard) produced from chemical pulp produced in the kraft process)
Kraft Paper Zipper Bags
Kraft paper zipper bags refers to zipper bags that are coated with a kraft paper surface.
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Labels
A small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, or similar material attached to an object and giving information about it.
LDPE
Low-Density Polyethylene, a flexible and tough recyclable thermoplastic available in translucent and opaque versions.
Litho Printing
Lithography/Lithographic and offset printing, or litho printing for short, is where the image of the content you want to produce is placed on a plate covered in ink and used for printing.
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Magnetic Boxes
Luxurious gift boxes made with sturdy paperboard with magnetic flip-top lid closure
Mailer Boxes
A mailer box is a paperboard packaging designed to store and send your products.
Mylar Bags And Pouches
Mylar bags are flexible packaging that can be applied to all kinds of cannabis-related products, from dry weed flower packaging to pre-rolls, edibles, and even CBD-infused drinks.
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Odd Shaped Boxes
Boxes in unique shapes that are not typically square or round.
Offset Printing
A print technology that uses plates, usually made of metal or aluminum, to transfer an image onto a rubber “blanket” and then roll that image onto a sheet of paper. With offset print, the ink is not transferred directly onto the substrate.
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Paper And Cardboard Packaging
Packaging solutions that are made from paperboard or cardboard.
Pre-roll Bags And Pouches
Paper tubes that are customized for marijuana pre-rolls, joints, and blunts. Zipper bags and pouches are used more as the primary packaging for pre-rolls
Paper Boxes
Paper box is a paper-based packaging that is lightweight yet strong. It can be easily cut and manipulated to create custom shapes and structures.
Paper Boxes With Hang Hole
Paper Boxes have a hang hole to hang your boxes on walls and display hooks instead of placing them on shelves.
Paper Boxes With Viewing Window
Paper boxes that have a viewing window allow customers to see the products inside the box. It's better for displaying your product.
Paper Tubes
Paper tubes, also known as cardboard tubes, are cylinder-shaped components that are made with cardboard. Paper tubes can be used for a wide range of functions.
Pouches
A bag or soft container for a small object or a small amount of something
Pre-rolls Packaging
Packaging solutions applied for cannabis pre-rolls, joints, and blunts.
Pre-rolls Paper Boxes
Paper boxes that are customized for marijuana pre-rolls, joints, and blunts. Paper boxes are used more as secondary packaging for pre-rolls
Pre-rolls Paper Tubes
Paper tubes that are customized for marijuana pre-rolls, joints, and blunts. Paper tubes are used more as secondary packaging for pre-rolls
Primary Packaging
The container in direct contact with the product.
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QR Code
Quick Response Code, a type of 2D barcode that smart devices can read.
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Recycled Paper
Paper made from extracting used paper fiber.
Retailed Display Boxes
Physical in-store display boxes used to promote a specific product.
Reverse Tuck End Boxes
The Reverse Tuck End (RTE) box features a top closure that tucks from the rear to the front, while the bottom closure tucks from the front to the rear of the box. It's used for shelf-ready.
Rigid Boxes
Rigid Boxes are made of thick 36 to 120 pt board overlaid with a printed paper wrap.
Rolling Trays
A rolling tray is a convenient tool enjoyed by those that prefer to roll and smoke their herbs over vapes and bongs.
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Secondary Packaging
The packaging contains one or more primary packages.
Set-up Boxes
Set-Up Boxes, also called rigid boxes, are strong, durable, and non-collapsible, which offers protection for your products
Shatter Packaging
Packaging solutions provided for cannabis shatters and dabs.
Slide Drawer Boxes
It is also called slide boxes, drawer boxes, slide-open boxes, slide-out packaging boxes, the tray with a sleeve, and rigid cardboard matchbox. It comes with an outer box (sleeve) and an inner tray.
Smell Proof Zipper Bags
Zipper bags are designed specifically to lock in powerful odors. They're made with high-quality non-toxic plastic that's strong enough to keep even the nastiest smells out of the air.
Smoke Shop Packaging
Full range of packaging solutions, especially for smoke shops and dispensaries.
Stickers
A sticker is a type of label: a piece of printed paper, plastic, vinyl, or other material with pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side.
Straight Tuck End Boxes
The Straight Tuck End (STE) box is versatile, easy to assemble, and offers a luxury look for retail display. The top and bottom lids both tuck to the back, creating a clean brand presentation for your product on the front of the box.
Sustanable Packaging
Packaging produced with environmental practices or materials.
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Telescope Boxes
Telescopic boxes consist of a separate top, or top and bottom that fit over each other or a separate body. They can be produced in several unjoined or pre-glued styles and configurations.
Triangle Boxes
Paper boxes that are cut and can be assembled into a triangle shape. Or rigid cardboard boxes that are pre-assembled into a triangle shape.
Tincture Boxes
Packaging boxes customized for CBD/THC tincture packaging.
Tinctures Packaging
Packaging solutions provided for CBD/THC tincture bottles packaging, dropper bottles packaging. It includes but is not limited to tincture boxes, tincture tubes, and tincture bags.
Tincture Tubes
Packaging cardboard/paper tubes customized for CBD/THC tincture packaging.
Trapezoid Boxes
Paper boxes that are cut and can be assembled into a trapezoid shape. Or rigid cardboard boxes that are pre-assembled into a trapezoid shape.
Trapped Blister
A trapped blister is a thermoformed blister pack shape that is sandwiched between either a single folded card or two cards that are sealed together
Trufflies Packaging
Packaging solutions for CBD/THC infused truffles.
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Unit Cost
The total cost of producing a single unit.
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Vape Battery Packaging
Packaging solutions customized for vape battery packaging include vape battery packaging boxes, vape battery paper tubes, and vape battery blister packaging.
Vape Cartridge Packaging
Packaging solutions customized for vape cartridge packaging, including but not limited to vape cartridge paper boxes, cartridge paper tubes, cartridges blister packs.
Vape Pen Packaging
Packaging solutions customized for vape pen packaging, including but not limited to vape pen packaging boxes, vape pen paper tubes, vape pen blister packaging.
Vape Pod Packaging
Packaging solutions customized for vape pod packaging, including but not limited to vape pod packaging boxes, vape pod paper tubes, vape pod blister packaging.
Vaporizers Packaging
Packaging solutions provided for all vaporizer products packaging, including but not limited to vape cartridges packaging, vape pen packaging, battery packaging, vape pod packaging, and disposable packaging.
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Wax Containers Packaging
Packaging solutions customized for all wax containers include but are not limited to glass jars, glass vials, silicone wax jars, and plastic jars.
White Coated Paper Packging
Packaging solutions that are made of white-coated paper, coated papers are shining and smooth, absorbing ink fastly and the color is vivid, mostly used on books and packaging boxes