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Cigarette packaging drawstring is a slender pull strip used to seal cigarette boxes, usually applied to soft-packed cigarettes. It can help consumers easily tear open the package while maintaining the sealing and aesthetics of the cigarettes. The following is a detailed introduction to cigarette packaging drawstrings:
### 1. **Material**:
Cigarette packaging drawstrings are generally made of the following materials:
– **Polypropylene (PP) or polyester (PET) plastic**: These materials have good toughness and wear resistance, suitable for repeated pulling and use, and will not break easily.
– **Aluminum-plated film or metallized film**: Some high-end cigarette packaging uses drawstrings with metallic luster, such as aluminum-plated or gold-plated film, to increase visual beauty and enhance the grade of packaging.
– **Paper drawstring**: In pursuit of environmental protection, some cigarette packaging may use paper drawstrings, which are weaker in strength but more environmentally friendly and suitable for sustainable packaging solutions.
### 2. **Appearance design**:
Cigarette drawstrings not only play a practical role in opening, but also undertake part of the function of beautiful decoration. Common designs of pull cords include:
– **Transparent or translucent**: The pull cord is coordinated with the color of the cigarette packaging paper to maintain the simplicity of the overall appearance.
– **Colored pull cord**: Pull cords such as gold, red, silver or other metallic luster give cigarette packaging a higher degree of recognition and decorative effect.
– **Printed or engraved logo**: The pull cords of some brands may carry brand names or logos, which are reflected on the pull cords through printing or engraving technology to increase brand recognition.
### 3. **Functions and effects**:
– **Easy to open**: The pull cord is designed in the middle or upper part of the cigarette packaging. Consumers only need to pull it gently to tear open the outer packaging without destroying the overall structure. This makes it easier to open the cigarette box while ensuring the integrity of the packaging.
– **Maintaining sealing**: Before use, the pull cord can help maintain the sealing of the packaging, prevent cigarettes from being damp or contaminated, and ensure the freshness of cigarettes.
– **Improve the texture of the packaging**: Especially when using metallized or aluminum-plated pull cords, it can enhance the high-end feel of cigarette packaging and increase consumers’ purchasing experience.

### 4. **Application process**:
The cigarette packaging drawstring is embedded into the packaging film through special packaging equipment during the production process of the cigarette box. The specific process steps usually include:
– **Embedding the drawstring**: When heat-sealing or gluing the packaging film, the drawstring is embedded in the sealing position to ensure that it can be pulled open smoothly without damaging the packaging.
– **Cutting and punching**: After the packaging is completed, the starting position of the drawstring usually has a pre-cut small hole or punched hole to facilitate consumers to find the drawstring and tear open the package.