Lots of packaging is being built for more extreme environments. These types of items withstand flooding, fire, various pressures, even chemicals. Though it might not seem like it’s needed, when a crisis comes up, it could be what makes or breaks your packaging overall. 

Here, we will go over packaging, and how by preparing for such, it can create a better, more intuitive experience. 

Types of Uses 

A lot of these extreme packaging types are not used except in emergency situations. Adding some emergency protection to various kits will keep them safe from exposure.

Military rations and military packaging as well needs to have this, specially since you never know where it might end up next. 

Then of course, deep space and keep cargo will also benefit from this type of crisis -proof packaging. It can withstand the extreme pressure that happens in the ocean or in space, making it stronger. 

The Materials that are Used 

You don’t use regular cardboard with this. In fact, you need to make sure that it can withstand anything.

Kevlar is one type of material. This type of fiber will protect the items, and when layered, it can provide extra levels of protection to the outside from fires and flooding.

Fire-retardant polymers, which are used in firemen’s jackets, also will benefit from this.   you want to consider polymers that are strong, and will provide you with a stronger, more useful means to make your packaging be able to withstand such extreme temperatures. 

Then of course, there are vacuum chambers. When going to high-pressure locations, using this type of packaging protection is a way to keep it from exploding on itself, so it’s worth looking at, and worth considering as well. 

The New Innovations 

While this type of packaging material is being used in as many emergency items as they can, there are also new innovations that come with this type of packaging. 

One example is biohazard-proof containers. Such contains will offer protection against toxins and hazards, especially chemicals. 

On a more common level, and not for extreme emergency situations, they are now waterproof mailers that can be used for multiple days. Great for if you’re shipping towards flooded areas, or if you’re looking to ship in places that are going to be wet for a while, such as days with multiple rain or the route has such factors to consider. 

Again, with them, they might not be used often, but there are a lot of fun ways for you to use them to protect your items. 

Real World Applications 

We see this all the time when shipping out items to disaster zones. During Hurricane Heleena in 2024, there were waterproof shipping containers used to travel to North Carolina, in order to get the items to those who need it. emergency supplies were placed in such waterproof containers in order to facilitate transit. 

There is also the use of various items that are fireproof to get to areas where firs are, as in the case of California.   When you wrap the items in fire retardant protection, then people can use it.

There’s also various items in containers that protect them from chemicals and toxins, specially specimen samples. When you go to space, there is also vacuum-sealed packaging for astronaut food, in order to keep the food as fresh as you can while up there.

Again, all of these are for more extreme situations, but we see from all of this just what you can do to  make the packaging stronger, not just for those who are suffering, but also to take it on adventures.