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Packaging Liner Selection Guide — Hanlong Crafts · Structural Protection Expert

Many customers assume packaging success depends on the outer appearance (outer box printing). In fact, it often hinges on the inner lining (liner structure).

An expensive piece of jewelry will rattle and get damaged during delivery if the liner is too soft. A delicate cake may go moldy when delivered if the liner is not breathable. The liner is the last line of defense for product safety. With 10 years of focus on paper packaging, Hanlong Crafts provides scientific physical protection instead of fancy fillers.

 


Three Core Functions of Liners

Please clarify your needs before choosing a liner:

Function Core Pain Point Hanlong Liner Strategy
Fixation & Anti-movement Products shake and collide inside the box, causing damage or scratches Precision Snap-fit: Physically locks products in place using paper elasticity or high-precision slotting
Cushioning & Shock Absorption Violent courier delivery transfers impact directly to products Resilience & Energy Absorption: Uses high-density corrugated board or special sponge to absorb impact and protect fragile parts
Display & Aesthetics Products are buried in fillers, looking cheap Suspension / Support Design: Lifts products like exhibits for enhanced ceremonial sense

Hanlong Engineer Tip:Thicker liners are not better. Over-thick liners squeeze products and bulge the box lid; too-thin liners fail to protect.

Hanlong’s standard: securely hold products without damaging the box shape.

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Detailed Introduction to Hanlong’s Mainstream Liner Solutions

We provide paper and plastic blister dual production capacity to deliver the most matching solutions:

Liner Type Material Composition Core Advantages Best Application Scenarios Hanlong Craft Details
Paper Card Folding Tray Gray-back white board / coated paper Eco-friendly, high rigidity, printable; integrated forming, glue-free Lipsticks, earphones, watches, small electronics Pre-scoring Technology: Clear and smooth creases, sharp edges after folding, no edge cracking
Corrugated Buffer Tray Single / double wall corrugated board Compression-resistant, shockproof, low cost; buffer strength adjustable by corrugated direction Wine, cosmetic sets, heavy gift boxes Corrugated Direction Optimization: Vertical corrugated for high load-bearing; horizontal corrugated for better cushioning
Flocked Paper Tray Paper base + eco-friendly flocking Soft touch, luxurious; prevents scratches on precious metals Jewelry, luxury watches, precious metal ornaments Seamless Flocking: Water-based eco-adhesive, dense and even fluff, no shedding, no odor
Plastic Blister Tray PET / PVC Ultra-high precision, transparent and intuitive, good moisture resistance; mold-formed for uniform size Circuit boards, cosmetic bottles, food, medical supplies Precision Blister Molds: Tolerance ±0.1mm, accurate snaps, no noise when products are inserted
 EVA / Sponge Composite Tray EVA foam / high-density sponge + paper edge wrapping Excellent resilience, top shockproof performance; suitable for irregular or fragile items Glass bottles, ceramics, precision instruments Full Wrapping Process: EVA covered with specialty paper, paper-like appearance with sponge elasticity


Paper Liner VS Plastic Blister — How to Choose?

Practical selection advice from Hanlong:

Decision Dimension Preferred Paper Liner Preferred Plastic Blister
Product Type Jewelry, watches, luxury gifts, food Electronics, cosmetic bottles, transparent packaging, rust & moisture-proof products
Core Needs Eco-friendliness, texture, soft touch, brand tone Precision, transparent display, moisture resistance, batch consistency
Protection Focus Anti-scratch, anti-collapse, premium upgrade Anti-movement, anti-static, anti-oxidation, precise fixation
Cost Consideration Low mold cost, suitable for small & medium batches, customization Higher mold cost, suitable for large batches, standardized production
Eco-property Fully biodegradable / recyclable, in line with global trends PET recyclable; PVC needs compliance with environmental regulations
Recommendations by Product
  • Jewelry / Watches (scratch-sensitive, luxury-focused)

    Preferred: Flocked paper tray / EVA

    Reason: Metal surfaces are vulnerable to friction; flocking physically blocks scratches. EVA combines paper aesthetics and sponge elasticity.

    Note: Use short fluff only; long fluff may catch jewelry clasps.

  • Cosmetics / Electronics (shock-sensitive, mass production, transparent display)

    Preferred: Plastic blister tray

    Reason: Requires ultra-high fixation precision. Blister liners have firm snaps to grip products tightly and prevent shifting during transport.

  • Food (compression-sensitive, eco-focused)

    Preferred: Paper card folding tray

    Reason: Safe and hygienic for food contact; high rigidity prevents crushing by heavy items above.


Hanlong’s One-stop Liner Customization Solution

As your packaging partner, Hanlong provides paper + plastic dual-track service to ensure the right material is always used.

1.Full Material Coverage: From paper card, corrugated board, flocking to PET, PVC, PS blister, we match the most accurate protection solution.

2.1-on-1 Structural Proofing: Liner precision requirement ±0.2mm. We provide paid proofing and drop testing to simulate stress conditions and ensure flawless mass production.

3.Eco-compliance: All paper materials available with FSC certification. Plastic blister offers eco-friendly PET and test reports. All glues are water-based and eco-friendly, formaldehyde-free and odorless.

4.Ultimate Cost Optimization: Engineers optimize die-cut layout and replace with cost-effective materials to greatly reduce packaging costs without compromising protection.

 

Ready to protect your sweet business?

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