Plastic sheet on a thermoforming production line

Thermoformed Plastic Materials

Custom-made packaging manufactures custom thermoformed packaging using high-quality plastic materials selected to meet the performance, appearance, and durability requirements of your application. Material selection plays an important role in product protection, presentation, manufacturing efficiency, and overall packaging performance, which is why our team works closely with customers to recommend the right solution for every project.

While pet and hips represent the majority of our production, we also have the capability to thermoform additional materials for
specialized applications.

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)

PET is one of the most widely used materials in thermoformed packaging due to its exceptional clarity, strength, and versatility. It is an excellent choice for applications where product visibility, durability, and presentation are important.

Common advantages of PET include:

  • Excellent clarity and product visibility
  • Strong impact resistance and durability
  • Lightweight construction
  • Recyclable material
  • Suitable for many food packaging applications
  • Ideal for retail packaging, clamshells, blister packaging, and display trays

PET is commonly used across retail, medical, food, consumer products, and industrial packaging applications.

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HIPS (High-Impact Polystyrene)

HIPS provides a durable and economical solution for thermoformed packaging that requires rigidity, structural support, and dependable performance. Its excellent formability makes it well suited for custom trays, protective packaging, and component handling applications.

Common advantages of HIPS include:

  • Excellent formability
  • High impact resistance
  • Cost-effective material option
  • Available in a variety of colors
  • Strong structural performance
  • Ideal for trays, inserts, protective packaging, and industrial applications

HIPS is frequently selected for manufacturing, medical, machining, industrial, and reusable packaging applications where product protection and organization are the primary objectives.

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Additional Thermoforming Materials

In addition to PET and HIPS, Custom-Made Packaging can thermoform a variety of specialty materials to meet unique performance or application requirements. Available materials include:

  • ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
  • PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
  • Polypropylene (PP)

These materials are available upon request and may require minimum order quantities based on material sourcing, production setup, and manufacturing requirements. Our experienced team will help determine the most appropriate material for your project based on performance expectations, application needs, and production volume.

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Gears used in the fabrication of plastic trays

MATERIAL SELECTION EXPERTISE

Selecting the right material is an important part of developing a successful thermoformed packaging solution. From concept development through production, Custom-Made Packaging works with you to identify the material that best balances appearance, durability, performance, manufacturability, and cost for your specific application.

Whether your project requires PET, HIPS, or a specialty thermoformable plastic, we're ready to help you develop a packaging solution designed around your product and production requirements.

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