Digipak is a patented style of compact disc or DVD packaging and is a registered trademark of AGI media, a MeadWestvaco Inc. resource.
Typically consist of a gatefold (book-style) paperboard or card stock outer binding.
Digipaks were amoung the first alternatives to jewel cases to be used by major record companies.
The term digipak or Digi-Pak, is often used generically, even when the media holder is a hub or 'Soft Spot' rather than a full plastic tray.
Positives of a Digipak:
- People prefer Digipaks because they are able to be creative with them.
- More information can be put in a Digipak
- Shatterproof
- Environmentally friendly
- Good for display of graphics
- Can accommodate all sorts of needs
- More visuals/info on display
- A bespoke solution - lots of possiblities
- Innovative premium product
- They are prone to tearing or ripping
- Plastic teeth/CD holders can break
- More expensive
- Trays can break/come away from other packaging
- CD's fall out if anything breaks
- Look old and 'ragged' quickly
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