What Kind of Paper is Used for Box Packaging?

What Kind of Paper is Used for Box Packaging?

For the selection of packaging box materials, 
Firstly,it is first necessary to clarify the purpose of the packaging you need. 
What's the Usage for this box packaging?
Is it for transportation, product display, making an exquisite package for the product, or for storage? 
In this way, different materials can be selected according to the shape of the product and the function of the packaging box. 

Secondly, 

Here are the main types of paper commonly used in box packaging:

1. Greyboard  Chipboard
Use Rigid boxes (e.g. gift boxes, electronics, cosmetics)

Features Thick, sturdy, made from recycled paper pulp

Usually laminated with Art paper, kraft paper, or specialty papers,

2. White Cardboard (SBS - Solid Bleached Sulfate)
Use High-end retail packaging, cosmetic boxes, luxury boxes

Features Smooth surface, excellent for printing, pure white inside and outside

Grammage Usually 200–400gsm

3. Kraft Paper (Brown or Black)
Use Eco-friendly or rustic-style packaging, food packaging, mailing boxes

Features High tensile strength, recyclable, natural look

Types Virgin kraft (stronger) or recycled kraft.

4. Duplex Board Pasting Corrugated Paperboard
Use Budget packaging for pharmaceuticals, toys, food items

Features White on one side (printable), grey or brown on the other side.

Grammage Typically 250–450gsmUse Shipping boxes, e-commerce packaging.

Structure Fluted (wavy) inner layer between two flat liners.

Types Single-wall, double-wall, triple-wall.

Outer liners Can be kraft, coated white, or printed.

5. Art Paper&Coated Paper
Use Surface wrapping for rigid boxes, folding cartons

Features Smooth and glossy or matte surface, excellent for CMYK printing

Grammage Typically 128–250gsm

Often laminated with Gloss or matte film

If you need help choosing the right one for a specific product (like cosmetics, food, electronics, etc.), Please contact us at once:

Sherry Wu

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