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Christmas 2025: Trending Clear Packaging Styles for the Holidays
When it comes to Christmas packaging, the goal is clear: be festive, functional, and fast to market.
For Australian retailers and brands, clear plastic packaging continues to be a go-to solution for holiday promotions, gifting, and seasonal displays. Not only does it show off your product — it enhances shelf appeal and supports customisation for limited-edition releases.
Here’s what’s trending this festive season, and how to use clear packaging to capture attention (and sales) in 2025.
Why Clear Packaging Works for Christmas
Christmas is a visual season — and customers are drawn to what they can see.
Clear packaging:
- Highlights colour, texture, and shape of festive products
- Feels clean and modern with minimal wrapping
- Can be easily dressed up with seasonal branding
Whether you’re packaging chocolates, bath bombs, ornaments, or small tech gifts, transparency adds perceived value.
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Best Clear Packaging Styles for Christmas
Top Christmas packaging styles in 2025 include:
- PET cylinders with red or gold end caps
- Clear folding boxes with foil-printed sleeves
- Thermoformed trays in festive shapes
These combine shelf appeal with custom branding — perfect for gifting.
1. PET Cylinders With Coloured End Caps
Clear cylinders continue to be a bestseller during the holidays. Add:
- Metallic end caps in gold, silver, or red
- Printed belly bands with seasonal designs
- Twist-top lids for reusable gift appeal
Great for:
- Chocolates and confectionery
- Beauty minis and ornaments
- Hamper add-ons
2. Folding Boxes With Foil Details
Clear folding cartons can be enhanced with:
- Hot foil stamped logos or patterns
- Die-cut snowflakes or stars
- Printed sleeves with Christmas messaging
Ideal for:
- Luxury candles or skincare
- Jewellery and accessories
- Small boxed treats or bundles
3. Thermoformed Trays and Inserts
For larger gift sets or boxed assortments, thermoformed packaging offers:
- Custom-fit trays fClear Packaging Stylesor chocolates, soaps, or ornaments
- Stackable designs for efficient retail display
- Optional colours or tints to match festive branding
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4. Quick Turnaround for Seasonal Orders
Need packaging fast? Our Australian manufacturing facility:
- Delivers shorter lead times for late-season promotions
- Offers custom prototyping and design support
- Provides local delivery options for urgent orders
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Plan Now for 2026: Avoid the Holiday Rush
Want to get ahead for next year?
Now’s the perfect time to:
- Review what worked in 2025
- Lock in designs for 2026 campaigns
- Book production early and beat the rush
We can help you plan ahead and streamline your holiday packaging process.
Make This Season Sparkle With Clear Packaging
What would it look like if your packaging made customers stop, smile, and pick up your product?
Let’s make it happen.
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