1. Features of a Digipak
A Digipak typically consists of a gatefold/ book style paperboard or card stock outer binding. It has
one or more plastic trays which can hold a CD or DVD attached to the inside.The Digipaks are an
alternative to jewel cases used by major record companies.
Digipak-style packaging is often used for CD singles or CD albums. Such packaging is less resistant
to 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 is
is likely break if the package is crushed.
Manufacturers have sought to reduce environmental impact and improve functionality by
introducing 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 the
plastic tray and replacing it with a paper tray made of sugarcane and an egg carton. Including
printers they use recycled or sustainable material for the board stock.