Category: Protecting Packaging

Bubble Pack

Our bubble pack keeps your cargo protected between cushions of air.

Flexible Film Packaging

Short answer: Flexible packaging film is the material behind pouches, bags, wraps and sleeves. Packaging Source Inc. does not offer a fixed menu of films: for your specific product requirements, you receive designed film laminations.

Packaging Source Inc’s flexible packaging film is highly trusted by leading CPGs, mid-size manufacturers and contract packagers because of its reliable and consistent performance, its timely arrival, and the technical and customer support behind it. Selecting the correct type of packaging film for your products can be a challenge. Many flexible packaging manufacturers offer a standard “menu” of materials. That is never the case at Packaging Source Inc.

Flexible packaging film sample from Packaging Source Inc

Packaging Source Inc flexible packaging

What is a film lamination?

A lamination bonds two or more layers of film or paper into one structure. Each layer has a job: an outer layer to carry the print, a barrier layer to block oxygen, moisture or light, and an inner layer that seals. Designing the lamination around your product, instead of picking from a standard list, is how packaging gets the right shelf life and seal performance.

What to specify for your film

  • Product and shelf life. What are you packing, and how long must it stay fresh?
  • Barrier needs. Oxygen, moisture, light or aroma protection.
  • Format. Roll stock, pouches, bags or sleeves.
  • Sealing and filling equipment. Match the film to your machines.
  • Print and branding. Number of colors and finish.
  • Regulations. Food-contact and recycling or labeling requirements.

Why it matters

According to the Flexible Packaging Association, U.S. flexible packaging sales reached $42.6 billion in 2024, with food the largest end market at about $19 billion. Read our full guide, Why Choose Flexible Packaging?, for benefits, limits and print methods.

Frequently asked questions

What is flexible packaging film?

Flexible packaging film is thin, formable material, often a laminate of several layers, used to make pouches, bags, wraps and sleeves.

Does Packaging Source Inc. offer standard films only?

No. For your specific product requirements, you receive designed film laminations rather than a standard menu of materials.

How do I get a quote for flexible film?

Call 214-808-7664 or use our contact page. Share your product, shelf-life needs, format and quantity.

More: flexible packaging overview | printed labels | protective packaging

Mailer Boxes

Short answer: A mailer box is a sturdy, self-contained shipping box that opens like a lid and doubles as your brand’s first impression. Packaging Source Inc. makes custom mailer boxes that are durable and eye-catching, with velcro or adhesive closures, for e-commerce, subscription and promotional programs.

Our customers rely on us for durable, sturdy mailer boxes that also have an eye-catching design. For the best of both worlds, contact us at 214-808-7664. We are here to help with your mailer box and subscription box needs.

Custom mailer box with velcro closure

Mailer box features

  • Closure options. Velcro or adhesive closures keep the box secure in transit and easy to open.
  • Branding. Print your logo and artwork on the outside and, if you like, the inside for a branded unboxing.
  • Durable corrugated construction. Built to protect product through parcel shipping.
  • Die cut design. A custom structure fits your product and folds together quickly. See die cut boxes.

Where mailer boxes work best

  • Subscription boxes: see our subscription box programs
  • E-commerce orders that should arrive looking like a gift
  • Promotional mailings and influencer kits

What to have ready for a quote

  • Product dimensions and weight
  • Quantity and target delivery date
  • Preferred closure (velcro or adhesive)
  • Artwork or a brand guide, and whether you want inside print

Frequently asked questions

What is a mailer box?

A mailer box is a corrugated shipping box with an attached lid that folds shut, so it ships and presents your product in one package.

Can mailer boxes be printed with my logo?

Yes. They can be printed on the outside and, optionally, on the inside. See our die cut printed boxes guide for print options.

Where can I order custom mailer boxes in Texas?

Call Packaging Source Inc. at 214-808-7664 or use our contact page. We manufacture in our own facility and have a showroom in Frisco, Texas.

More: mailer boxes overview | all box styles | custom shipping boxes

Litho Label

Short answer: A litho label is a high-resolution printed sheet laminated to corrugated board, which gives boxes, displays and shippers photo-quality graphics. Our litho label packages deliver the quality you want and portray your product or brand as a premium option.

Invest in the best packaging products, including litho label packages, at Packaging Source Inc. Call 214-808-7664 or email info@packagingsourceinc.com.

Litho label laminated corrugated packaging

Litho label products

When to choose litho label

  • Shelf appeal and brand perception matter, as with retail displays and gift packaging
  • Your artwork includes photography, gradients or many colors
  • You need the strength of corrugated with a premium finish

For simple one- or two-color shippers, direct printing is usually enough. Compare options in our guide to die cut printed boxes.

Artwork tips

  • Send high-resolution files, with vector logos where possible.
  • Extend backgrounds past the cut lines so no white edges show.
  • Provide brand color references so reorders match.

Frequently asked questions

What is a litho label?

A litho label is a printed sheet, made with offset lithography, that is laminated to corrugated board to produce high-quality graphics on boxes and displays.

Is litho label better than direct print?

It is better for photo-quality graphics and premium retail packaging. Direct print is often sufficient and more economical for simple designs.

Where can I order litho label packaging in Dallas-Fort Worth?

Call Packaging Source Inc. at 214-808-7664 or use our contact page. See also our litho label packaging overview and our guide to litho label options in Dallas-Fort Worth.