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What is Acid-Free Tissue Paper? Here’s Why You Should Use Eco-Friendly Tissue Paper
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What is Acid-Free Tissue Paper? Here’s Why You Should Use Eco-Friendly Tissue Paper

Not all tissue paper is made equal. That’s why it’s essential to use eco-friendly gift wrapping! Here’s what you need to know about acid-free tissue paper for a …

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Your Ultimate Guide to Getting Started With Reusable Packaging Materials
Materials & Finishes

Your Ultimate Guide to Getting Started With Reusable Packaging Materials

Reusable shipping and packaging products are quickly becoming a preference among consumers. Here’s why your brand needs to use packaging options that have more …

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What is PLA Packaging? Meet An Eco-Friendly Alternative to Plastic
Materials & Finishes

What is PLA Packaging? Meet An Eco-Friendly Alternative to Plastic

Are you ready to replace plastic packaging with a more sustainable alternative? Here's everything you need to know about PLA and bioplastic packaging.

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5 Reasons to Use Eco-Friendly Retail Packaging and How to Do It
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5 Reasons to Use Eco-Friendly Retail Packaging and How to Do It

What exactly is eco-friendly retail packaging, and why is it worth investing in for your brand? Here's how you can get started with sustainable packaging.

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Here are 6 Soap Packaging Ideas to Try in 2022
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Here are 6 Soap Packaging Ideas to Try in 2022

**Source:** https://tendlyn.com/imprint/soap-packaging-ideas/ **Published:** 2022-03-17T21:00:00.000Z **Read time:** 5 mins read *Custom tendlyn Compostable …

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The Ultimate Guide to Compostable Packaging Materials
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The Ultimate Guide to Compostable Packaging Materials

Ready to use compostable packaging? Here's everything you need to know about compostable materials and how to teach your customers about end-of-life care.

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Luxury Fashion Brand L'Exception on Designing and Staying on Brand with Sustainable Packaging
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Luxury Fashion Brand L'Exception on Designing and Staying on Brand with Sustainable Packaging

"After several years with the same service provider, we decided to switch to a more environmentally friendly packaging, which was really in line with our …

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Curating the Perfect Unboxing Experience with Jenna Vanden Brink Ceramics and Abbie Adams Studio
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Curating the Perfect Unboxing Experience with Jenna Vanden Brink Ceramics and Abbie Adams Studio

"As a small business owner, you tend to have a lot of tools in your back pocket, and collaborating with other creatives can make for some really special …

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How to Choose the Right Circular Packaging Material for Your Brand
Materials & Finishes

How to Choose the Right Circular Packaging Material for Your Brand

Are you wondering whether recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging is best for your brand? Here’s how to select the right material for your business and …

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How To Ship Wine: a Guide For Ecommerce Businesses
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How To Ship Wine: a Guide For Ecommerce Businesses

Are you an ecommerce business looking to ship wine? Here's our guide to protecting the wine for shipment, selecting the right packaging, and choosing the right …

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How to Design a Personalized Box
Boxes & Structure

How to Design a Personalized Box

Designing a personalized box for your brand doesn't have to be a complicated process – all you need is a little help! Here's how to do it, step-by-step.

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How to Audit Your Packaging (Take Our Quiz!)
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How to Audit Your Packaging (Take Our Quiz!)

Have you reviewed your current packaging set and whether it's as effective as it could be? We've got you covered! Take our quiz to find out how strong your …

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How FARM Rio and tendlyn Partnered on Stylish and Sustainable Packaging for Valentine’s Day 2022
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How FARM Rio and tendlyn Partnered on Stylish and Sustainable Packaging for Valentine’s Day 2022

For Valentine’s Day 2022, Farm Rio won hearts with custom, sustainable gift wrapping from tendlyn! Here’s a look at the partnership behind their limited …

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Journey Into the Design Process Behind the Chic Bag Brand Siskö with FS Crealicious!
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Journey Into the Design Process Behind the Chic Bag Brand Siskö with FS Crealicious!

“The name Siskö is a play on my last name Sissoko. I imagined this bag brand for modern and bold individuals. I created this brand as a passion project and …

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A Guide to Custom Packaging for Wellness and Beauty Products
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A Guide to Custom Packaging for Wellness and Beauty Products

Beauty is in the unboxing! Elevate your brand’s packaging to create an unbeatable experience. Here’s how to do it with custom packaging for your brand’s beauty …

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10 Valentine’s Day Tissue Wrapping Paper Ideas to Spark Romance in 2022
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10 Valentine’s Day Tissue Wrapping Paper Ideas to Spark Romance in 2022

Your brand + custom packaging = a match made in heaven for Valentine’s Day 2022! Here are 10 Valentine’s wrapping paper packaging ideas to get you in the mood …

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What are trim and bleed sizes? | Armchair FAQs
Materials & Finishes

What are trim and bleed sizes? | Armchair FAQs

In this episode of Armchair FAQs, Ben answers a question almost as old as printing itself: what are trim and bleed sizes?

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Why Custom Packaging is the Key to Building Your Brand
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Why Custom Packaging is the Key to Building Your Brand

In 2024, it’s time to reimagine what ecommerce packaging can do for your business. Here’s why custom packaging is so important for brand building – and how to …

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6 Circular Packaging Swaps That Will Inspire You
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6 Circular Packaging Swaps That Will Inspire You

It’s important to think about how you can make your business more eco-friendly – especially with your packaging! Here are our custom packaging swaps featuring …

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How to Measure a Box for Shipping
Boxes & Structure

How to Measure a Box for Shipping

Shipping an ecommerce box is the final and all-important step in fulfilling a sale. Here's how to choose the correct sized box for your brand and measure and …

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7 Packaging Trends to Watch in 2022
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7 Packaging Trends to Watch in 2022

Product packaging is one of the most important things to consider in 2022! Here's a look at 7 packaging trends and the circular materials that'll likely make …

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What to Expect When Printing with Pantone vs. CMYK Colors
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What to Expect When Printing with Pantone vs. CMYK Colors

When it comes to printing with color, Pantone and CMYK have some key differences. Here's our guide on how to get the best results for your packaging.

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How to Choose Eco-Friendly Shipping Materials for Your Business
Materials & Finishes

How to Choose Eco-Friendly Shipping Materials for Your Business

Making the switch to eco-friendly packaging materials in 2022 has never been easier! Here's how to choose circular packaging materials that will work for your …

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Designing Effective Ecommerce Packaging: How to Create the Best Customer Experience in 2022
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Designing Effective Ecommerce Packaging: How to Create the Best Customer Experience in 2022

For ecommerce businesses, packaging is the first physical touchpoint your customer has with your brand. Here's our ultimate guide to creating engaging ecommerce …

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