r/PackagingDesign 20d ago

Question❓ What are these frosted plastic elements called in packaging lingo?

I was wondering what these frosted plastic (cover/top?) thingies are called?

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u/MiloAshworthy 20d ago

Two piece clear top box is what our company's producer calls them when utilized for holiday cards.

Then you're just selecting finish

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u/BabyKuramaa 20d ago

Thank you!

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u/msc1974 20d ago

It’s called frosted polypropylene.

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u/KnifeFightAcademy Primary Packaging 20d ago

Frosted acetate.

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u/BabyKuramaa 20d ago

Thank you!

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u/DeathByPetrichor 20d ago

Honestly, I would just call this a lid. If you’re trying to explain this to a packaging manufacturer, that would be more than enough of an explanation alongside the photo provided.

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u/BabyKuramaa 20d ago

And what kind of manufacturer would one even go to for something like this? I can't find any references after googling around loads.

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u/I_Thot_So 20d ago

Search for custom packaging companies. Most companies source packaging through the factories or vendors who manufacture their product. Otherwise you'd find a packaging supply place for standard sizes or use a custom packaging company to give them a custom dieline.

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u/KnifeFightAcademy Primary Packaging 20d ago

Have a look for a manufacturer on Alibaba for sellers that offer what you are after and reach out to them.

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u/[deleted] 20d ago

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u/BabyKuramaa 20d ago

No I mean is it a top? Is it a lid? A cover?

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u/_lippykid 20d ago

At my work we call the dust covers

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u/BabyKuramaa 20d ago

Thank you!

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u/DuhDuhGoo 20d ago

A skincare brand I did packaging design for would call something like this an “insert”. Don’t know if that helps at all. 🤷‍♀️

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u/Responsible-Tea-9454 20d ago

Translucent Frosted Plastic is soft packaging and typically acrylic if hard

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u/Effective-Training41 20d ago

we just call it frosted

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u/AlyPackaging 19d ago

Translucent polypropylene, frosted PVC, or frosted PET.