Collars are an important part of Procona packaging. Alongside the container the collar determines the height of the packaging. The packaging is stackable - hence tough demands are imposed on the quality of the collar. Collars can be made of currgated cardboard or plastic (extruded polypropylene). The Valencia and Amsterdam containers use the same collars.

The height of the collar can be selected based on the height of the container and the length of the flower stems. There are also special collars for the Valencia topframe. These fit in the edge of the topframe.

Cardboard

Cardboard collars are made of corrugated cardboard. The strength of this material is determined by the thickness of the paper used and the height of the corrugation. Collars for Florida are always made of C-corrugated cardboard - this is 4 mm high and is more rigid than other types. The paper used is also high quality.

All collars carry standard printing with the height of the collar in centimetres and in inches and the recycling symbol. Standard printing on Valencia and Amsterdam collars is always in green. Standard printing on Valencia topframe collars is always in blue. Corrugated cardboard collars for Valencia and Amsterdam containers are for once-off use.

There are two qualities of corrugated cardboard collars for Valencia and Amsterdam containers: standard and super. There is only one quality available for the Valencia topframe: standard.

Corrugated cardboard collars for Valencia and Amsterdam can be overprinted with the client's own design. This boots marketing-power.

Printing

Selecting the right collar height

Height of total packaging is determined by the stem length of flowers to be packed. The Valencia and Amsterdam range features various heights - so collar height can also be determined by the container height - the higher the container - the lower the collar needs to be.


In general a margin of about 2" space above the flower heads is needed to prevent damage to the heads. What's more - flowers keep growing while being transported. For Valencia and Amsterdam containers the margin is 2".

Valencia & Amsterdam collars standard quality

We advise standard collars for Valencia (short to medium distances up to 350 miles) for normal flowers over land. Sea transportation requires tougher demands.

The standard quality collars for Valencia and Amsterdam come in standard heights. Other heights on request.

Valencia & Amsterdam collars super quality

We recommend these collars for distances in excess of 350 miles for normal flowers and, in general for heavy and/ or short flowers (daffodils, tulips, irises) and for transportation by sea.

Super collars are marked with a printed "S".

The super quality collars for Valencia & Amsterdam containers are available in a range of height. Ohter heights on request.

Valencia & Amsterdam plastic collars

The plastic collars for Valencia and Amsterdam are made of extruded polypropylene. These collars are suitable for situations where damp is a major factor. Plastic collars retain strength even in damp conditions. Plastic collars can also be re-used (around 25 times). All plastic collars feature standard over-printing showing the collar height in centimetres and the recycling symbol.

The mass of the plastic collars is 600 grams per m². All collars are transparent.

The plastic-version of collars for Valencia and Amsterdam comes in several standard heights (other heights on request).

Selecting the right collar height for Valencia Topframe

Height of total packaging is determined by the stem length of flowers to be packed. The Valencia and Amsterdam range features various heights - so collar height can also be determined by the container height - the higher the container - the lower the collar needs to be.

In general a margin of a few centimeters space above the flower heads is needed to prevent damage to the heads. What's more - flowers keep growing while being transported. For Valencia and Amsterdam containers the margin is 2".

Valencia Topframe collars standard quality

The standard quality collars for the Valencia topframe come in a range of different sizes. Other sizes on request.


Please note! These collars can only be used together with the Valencia topframe.