Glassine Unwrapped

Versatile, sturdy and beautiful: glassine can do it all. Learn more about the history, features and uses of this unique paper.

Glassine packaging

Are you ready to become a glassine expert? The pros at JBM Packaging have compiled four decades of glassine paper packaging knowledge into one comprehensive whitepaper, giving you a full overview of the features, history, and uses of glassine. Whether you’re looking to build a business case for glassine packaging within your organization or simply to learn more about this material, this whitepaper has the details you need.

The whitepaper includes:

  • The history of glassine, from its original use as butcher paper to its current status as a versatile and eco-friendly packaging material
  • A look at supercalendering, the process that gives glassine its unique properties
  • A breakdown of how glassine compares to other materials, like waxed paper and kitchen parchment
  • The features of glassine that make it an ideal choice for many types of packaging
  • An in-depth look at the challenges of printing on glassine—and the workarounds and best practices that JBM Packaging has developed over four decades to produce beautifully printed glassine packaging
  • A guide to designing for glassine
  • Use cases for glassine packaging by industry

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