Oct 20, 2026News & Insights
Paper, PET or PP Lids: Matching the Lid to the Container
How the three lid materials differ for paper food packaging — transparency, sealing and presentation — and why lid fit is always model-specific.
A lid fails more orders than the container it closes. The BECOPACK catalogue confirms paper, PET and PP lid options per container, and the rule is strict: confirm the lid for the exact model, because a lid that fits one 750 ml format may not fit another with a different top dimension. This guide explains what each lid material is for. Specifications are indicative and subject to final written confirmation.
The three lid materials
- Paper lids keep the packaging single-material for a coherent paper story and a natural look — the default for brands that want the whole pack to read as paper.
- PET lids are transparent — the choice when the food must be seen through the lid, or when the pack sits on a shelf.
- PP lids are the economical all-rounder for delivery, with dependable closure for sauced and hot meals.
Where the catalogue confirms lids
Series | Lid note in catalogue |
|---|---|
Round salad bowls (BC-SL) | Paper format, matching lids |
Square paper bowls (BC-SB) | Paper format, matching lids |
Rectangular paper bowls (BC-RB) | Paper format, matching lids |
Lunch & takeout boxes | Lid confirmed per container |
OEM path (all series) | Confirm the available PP, PET or paper lid |
The catalogue lists lids as options to confirm, not as a one-size-fits-all item — the top dimension decides which lid fits, which is why the lid is always confirmed per model.
Order the lid with the container
State the lid material in the same inquiry as the model: "BC-SL-750 with PET lid" is a complete line; "750 ml bowl" is not. Confirm lid fit on the approved sample before production — a lid that closes in the hand but leaks in transit is the most common sample-stage finding. Send your model list with lid choices, quantity and destination market to ben@becopack.com (WhatsApp +86 151 7861 3502) — we reply within 24 hours on business days. Browse the bowl range to match lids to models.