| Are you having a hard time picking out the best | | | | discs they're able to contain make them costlier. |
| and the hottest packaging for your CDs and | | | | One more downside to using multi-disc cases is |
| DVDs? Thanks to the latest media packaging | | | | that even though you are packing multiple discs, |
| technology today, you have many options to | | | | you can only use one front and back cover for |
| consider with regard not only to the design but | | | | the entire set. |
| the materials used as well. | | | | Clam Shell Cases |
| Types of Materials Used for Media Packaging | | | | These are similar to slimline cases in the sense |
| When you're choosing materials for your CD or | | | | that they don't are space-saving and durable. |
| DVD packaging, consider durability and usability. | | | | They also come in a variety of colors. They are, |
| Jewel Cases | | | | however, made entirely of plastic and thus are |
| These are the most commonly used type of | | | | not transparent enough to warrant the use of |
| media packaging since the early 1980's. They are | | | | holographic and other highly visual designs for their |
| fairly affordable although there are certainly other | | | | front or back covers. |
| types that cost less. These 3-piece casings are | | | | Paper Sleeves |
| made of hard plastic capable of protecting your | | | | Paper sleeves may keep your CDs and DVDs |
| discs from accidental scratches or even from | | | | from being scratched, but they are not capable of |
| falling out, thanks to their easy-to-use locking | | | | preventing them from falling out nor are they |
| mechanism. | | | | waterproof. On the plus side, they're the most |
| Slimline Cases | | | | affordable packaging of all and recyclable. If you |
| These are just like jewel cases, only thinner and | | | | want to go green with your packaging, this is |
| naturally more affordable. They are ideal if you | | | | what you’re looking for. |
| are looking for media packaging that will save as | | | | Only when you've selected the appropriate |
| much space as possible. | | | | material for your packaging should you consider |
| Multi-Disc Cases | | | | the actual design next. It can be purely based on |
| These are made from a combination of plastic | | | | text, graphic, or even both. For graphics, you can |
| and glass and able to contain two to six CDs or | | | | have them monochromatic or in color. They can |
| DVDs. They are best used when it's especially | | | | also have a hologram or other kinds of 3D and |
| important to have your discs given or considered | | | | special visual effects. What’s important is the |
| as a set or collection. Naturally, the number of | | | | message it delivers. |