GSM stands for grams per square metre and PT stands for point. Both units are used in measuring the thickness of packaging material, typically paper and cardboard. However, we typically get some kind of variation of this question from our customers: “What’s the difference between the two systems?” To answer this question, we’ve provided some more insight…
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Unit conversions can be difficult, especially if you don’t know what to convert your units to. But they’re essential to your decision-making process when selecting your packaging material, printing style and more! Systems of measurement currently in use include the International System of units (SI), the metric system and the imperial system. Depending on geographic…
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Amidst the COVID19 outbreak, also known as Coronavirus, there is a surge of people working from home and practicing social-distancing. As an attempt to do their part, we notice companies either closing or using only online platforms to conduct business. With an increasing amount of consumers making delivery purchases, there is a greater chance you’ll…
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Whether you’re a business owner with zero design skills or a professional graphic designer of 10 years, I think we can all agree that free design resources are great to have. When I say “design resources” I specifically mean: fonts images icons design tools (like photo editors and colour pickers) templates and mockups Back in…
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In January 2020, the Canadian government shared that they’re on track to implement a nationwide single use plastic ban. This was after they drafted an assessment report under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act which states: In 2016, 29,000 tonnes of plastic garbage, equivalent of about 2.3 billion plastic water bottles ended up as litter in…
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The design of your packaging goes beyond just protecting the actual product. It represents your business and brand. You have to consider what your packaging components convey to the potential consumer and acts as a marketing tool where you can’t communicate with your target market individually. Among a sea of competitors, the biggest challenge for…
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