Cold seal adhesives (a.k.a. self-seal adhesives) and heat seal adhesives are used in a variety of flexible packaging applications. While both coatings are frequently used in the packaging of food products and medical devices, each seal type comes with a different set of advantages and disadvantages.
Product packaging is, and always has been, important for a range of reasons. The main and most common reasons being to protect the contents of the packaging, hygiene reasons, and for practicality and ease of use. These days, packaging is becoming more than just a standard must-have or something to transport the product, brands are making the most of it and using it as a marketing tool.
The HMI market was valued at U.S. $4.3 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $5.6 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period (ResearchandMarkets).