Skin pack

The substrate can be either made specifically for skin packaging, or converted from other paper stock, such as corrugated board.

The specially made sheets Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) are porous, and allow the vacuum to flow directly through the paper.

Types of plastic film: Fresh meat can be vacuum-packed and skin-packed.

Specialized packaging operations are needed to maintain product appearance and safety.

Temperature control during the cold chain is needed for proper shelf life.