Multi-pack

A multi-pack also known as multipack is packaging that combines or holds multiple items or smaller packages.

Functions
Multi-packs can be used to:
 * Combine several items for a larger unit of sale, often with a reduced individual cost
 * Provide a package handle to conveniently carry several items
 * Help prevent package pilferage
 * Provide a tamper indicating seal
 * Reduce environmental impact of secondary packaging
 * Keep items clean
 * Obscure the bar codes on the individual combined items and provide a new one for the multi-pack

Methods
A wide variety of materials and procedures are available to combine items or packages into a multi-pack. This can include shrink film, pressure sensitive tape, paper overwrap, adhesives, paperboard carriers, plastic clips, etc.

Beverages
Beverage cans and bottles are sold in multi-packs such as six-packs, twelve-packs, and cases of 24. These can be paperboard baskets, paperboard overwraps and cartons, corrugated fiberboard boxes, HDPE plastic handles, six-pack rings, and shrink packs.

Other uses
A wide variety of items and packages are combined into multi-packs for sale.