Quiz: Does Your Product Need Clamshell, Blister, or Skin Packaging?

When a premium drone manufacturer used standard clamshells for international shipping, 23% arrived with cracked propellers. The culprit? Mismatched packaging. Your product’s protection, shelf appeal, and compliance depend on choosing the right armor. Take this 4-question diagnostic to find your perfect match.

Q1: How Fragile Is Your Product?

• A. Shatter-prone (e.g., glass vials, microchips) → Rigid clamshells

• B. Moderate sensitivity (e.g., pills, cosmetics) → Custom thermoformed blisters

• C. Nearly indestructible (e.g., tools, metal parts) → Vacuum skin packs

Q2: What’s Your #1 Priority?

• A. Theft prevention → Anti-tamper clamshells with RFID tags

• B. Product visibility → Crystal-clear PETG blister cavities

• C. Minimal material use → Recyclable skin-on-card packaging

• D. Sustainability → Post-consumer recycled blister foils

Q3: What Environment Will It Face?

• A. High humidity/moisture → High-barrier blister packaging with foil lidding

• B. Physical handling stress → Impact-resistant clamshell shells

• C. UV exposure → Opaque skin packs with UV blockers

Q4: What’s Your Budget Range?

• A. Under $0.15 → Economy skin packaging

• B. $0.15–$0.30 → Cost-optimized blister trays

• C. Unlimited → Retail-ready clamshells with custom inserts

Your Results Revealed:

Mostly A’s: Clamshell Champion

Your high-value items need fortress-like protection. Optimize with:

• Ultrasonic-welded hinges for returns

• Integrated security tags

• Matte-finish recycled PET to reduce scratches

Mostly B’s: Blister Master

Precision protection meets efficiency. Ideal for:

• Pharmaceutical blister strips with moisture barriers

• ESD-safe electronics trays

• Shelf-ready die-cut blister cards

Mostly C’s: Skin Specialist

Maximize efficiency for rugged goods. Leverage:

• 40% thinner material profiles vs. clamshells

• Cardboard backing for eco-compliance

• Conformal wrapping for odd shapes