# Cost-Effective Medical Seals Berry Global Inc's DirectSeal Streamlines the Packaging Process By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-05-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/directseal References: [plasticsnewseurope](http://www.plasticsnewseurope.com/article/20180116/PNE/180119942/berry-unveils-medical-packaging-breakthroughs) & [berryglobal](http://www.berryglobal.com/) [Berry Global Inc.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-bottles), a global Fortune 500 manufacturer and marketer of packaging products that's based out of Evansville, Indiana, recently unveiled a new solution that's intended for medical professionals called the DirectSeal. The innovative technology is cost-effective when it's compared to other solutions that are currently available on the market, and "eliminates the need for a matching coated substrate for applications including [form-fill-seal, header bags, and peel pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/km-packaging-kpeel-4g)." Additionally, the unique material that Berry Global Inc. uses enables it to create a consistent seal, despite any changes in temperature that may occur "with uncoated paper and flash spun HDPE." As the [sealant options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xinxia-package) that are available to medical professionals are relatively limited, DirectSeal provides a high-quality alternative that's incredibly reliable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cost-effective Sealing Solutions:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the packaging industry by offering cost-effective sealing solutions for medical professionals. - **Elimination of Coated Substrates:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the manufacturing industry by developing new materials that eliminate the need for matching coated substrates in packaging. - **Reliable Sealing in Changing Temperatures:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the medical industry by creating sealant options that maintain a consistent seal despite temperature fluctuations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Packaging:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the packaging industry by offering cost-effective sealing solutions. - **Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the manufacturing industry by developing new materials for packaging. - **Medical:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the medical industry by creating reliable sealant options for medical professionals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recyclable Paper-Made Tray Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperseal-pressed.md) - [Reduced Material Packaging Seals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-n-peel-lite-liner.md) - [Paper-Based Packaging Advancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monoflex-fibre-plus.md) - [Reduced Plastic Sandwich Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seal-n-flip-packaging.md) - [High-Function Fish Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sudpack.md) - [High-Volume Food Packaging Sealers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ishida-qx800.md) - [Paper-Based Recyclable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recoflex.md) - [Child-Resistant PET Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-bottles.md) - [Sustainable Food Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/placon-crystal-seal-delectables.md)