Materials
Match material to temperature, clarity, seal and recycling requirements — every resin is food-contact grade.
| Material | Key Property | Typical Use | Temperature | Sustainability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PET / APET | Crystal clear, rigid | Cold drinks, fruit clamshells, salad & bakery boxes | Not for hot fill or oven | Widely recyclable · rPET available |
| PP | Tough, heat & freezer safe | Milk-tea cups, meal boxes, meat trays, cutlery | Microwave & freezer safe | Curbside recyclable |
| PLA | Plant-based, compostable | Cold & ambient food cups, lids | Not for hot liquid or oven | Compostable per standard |
| EVOH Barrier | High-barrier coextrusion | Jelly, pudding, yogurt & dairy dessert cups | Chill-chain only, not for oven | Recyclable with PP layer |
| rPET | Recycled content PET | Fruit boxes, salad bowls, cups | Same limits as PET | Post-consumer recycled content |
Not sure which resin fits your product? Read the full PET vs PP vs rPET guide.