3.2.0 Soap Packaging / Folding Box

Folding Box.

This kind of packaging using a Folding Box for every single tablets of soap. This type of packaging giving the best protection for the tablet soap from any damage in handling & transportation in normal condition.

The specification of packaging material commonly used is :
Varnish( water base or UV )/ink/Ivory paper270-310 gsm.

Varnish UV recommended for giving glossy appearence and good scretch resistance rather than water base varnish

There are so many development today like giving a laminate film inside the folding box instead of using antifungus agent for the inner Folding Box around 1000 ppm ( Metazole MT-100, Carbendazym/Intace B-350 ). The laminate film applied around 15 microns.

The type of machine commonly used is packer machine either for tack in type or gluing type, speed up to 150 packs/min.

Advantages using Folding Box :

• The best in damage protection ( handling & transportation )


• Good in dust and heat resistance

Disadvantages using Folding Box :

• The highest cost for packaging material based on paper & added cost for antifungus agent


• Not good in moisture resistance


• Not good in liquid contaminant