Features of a Digipak

A Digipak typically consists of a gatefold/ book style paperboard or card stock outer binding. It hasone or more plastic trays which can hold a CD or DVD attached to the inside. The Digipaks are analternative to jewel cases used by major record companies.Digipak-style packaging is often used for CD singles or CD albums. Such packaging is less resistantto abrasion than the jewel cases, so it shows sign of wear quickly.Plus there are less likely to crack than a jewel case, although the disc tray inside it is rather brittle isis likely break if the package is crushed.Manufacturers have sought to reduce environmental impact and improve functionality byintroducing recycled materials to the trays of the digipak. One has announced a 100% post-consumer PET tray made of recycled bottles. Another further step taken is by totally eliminating theplastic tray and replacing it with a paper tray made of sugarcane and an egg carton. Includingprinters they use recycled or sustainable material for the board stock. There are numerous variations of sizes and designs, the most popular design is the regular 140mm x 120mm, 4-page version ‘Digipak’ is the registered trademark for AGI media ‘ Digipack’ is the generic term and doesn’t have all the exact key elements of a ‘digital’