Packaging container with criss-cross grain pattern having product holding chambers and method for making the same

A package for at least one or more of products or objects comprising:

• a housing comprising:
• a first portion made from a substantially tear-resistant material having grain aligned in a first direction;
• a second portion attached to the first portion and made from a substantially tear-resistant material having grain aligned in a second direction substantially relative to the grain of the first portion so as to result in a substantially criss-cross pattern of grain when the first and second portions are placed together so as to provide resistance to tearing in multiple directions;
• and
• an opening in the first portion of the housing;
• and
• a substantially opaque tray substantially surrounded by the opening of the first portion of the housing, wherein the tray includes a flange that abuts against the underside of the first portion of the housing when the tray is substantially surrounded by the first portion to secure the tray with respect to the housing, and wherein the tray is substantially seamless and made from a paper product that is printable.

A method for manufacturing a packaging container for holding product comprising the steps of:

• providing at least one blank comprised of a material that is printable and substantially opaque;
• printing graphics on the blank;
• forming the blank into at least a first tray having a chamber for holding the product;
• providing a housing comprising a first portion having an opening therein and a second portion, wherein the first portion is made from a substantially tear-resistant material having a grain aligned in substantially one direction substantially tear-resistant material and the second portion is made from a substantially tear-resistant material having a grain aligned in a direction relative to the grain of the first portion so as to result in a criss-cross pattern of grain when the first and second portions are placed together so as to provide resistance to tearing in multiple directions;
• aligning the first tray so that a portion of the first tray extends through the opening of the first portion of the housing;
• attaching the second portion of the housing to the first portion of the housing so that the first tray is securely fixed within the housing.