Paperboard
Paperboard is commonly used for folding cartons, retail boxes, cosmetic boxes and lightweight product packaging. It is suitable for clean printing and premium finishing.
Packaging Materials Guide
Choose the right material for custom packaging.
Material selection affects box strength, print quality, finishing, shipping protection, food safety and final packaging cost.
Material Depends On
Every packaging project needs the right stock.
Product weight
Box style
Printing quality
Finishing option
Shipping method
Food contact use
Luxury look
Budget target
Material Options
Common materials used in custom boxes and packaging.
The best material depends on your product weight, brand style, printing needs, finishing choice and delivery market.
Kraft Board
Kraft board gives a natural, eco-friendly and organic packaging look. It is popular for food brands, handmade products, ecommerce packaging and sustainable packaging styles.
Corrugated Stock
Corrugated material is used for mailer boxes, shipping boxes and ecommerce packaging where strength and protection are important.
Rigid Board
Rigid board is used for luxury packaging, gift boxes, premium product boxes, magnetic closure boxes and high-end presentation packaging.
Food Packaging Materials
Food packaging may need greaseproof paper, coatings, grease resistance, butter paper or suitable board depending on the product and use.
Sticker & Label Stock
Labels and stickers can use paper stock, vinyl, transparent material, matte finish, gloss finish or special adhesive depending on the branding need.
Board Basics
What to look at before you choose a stock.
Wall type, board thickness, protective inserts and the mix of cartons and shippers in one order all change strength and cost.
Wall type
Single, double and triple wall corrugated give different strength for shipping.
Board thickness
Thicker board holds shape and weight better; thinner board suits light cartons.
Inserts
Foam or board inserts hold products in place inside rigid and shipping boxes.
Cartons and shippers
Folding cartons, mailers and shipping cartons are often ordered together.
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