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Within the packaging industry, the selection of paper materials directly affects the texture, structure, safety, and environmental compatibility of packaging boxes. Various paper materials suit different types of products and packaging styles. Therefore, brands must understand the characteristics and comparative advantages of various papers when designing custom packaging boxes.
As a professional paper box packaging manufacturer, Yisheng offers customers various paper material options, including white board paper, black card paper, kraft paper, gray board paper, corrugated paper, etc., to meet various customization needs from lightweight product packaging to high-end gift boxes. In this article, we’ll take you through an extensive introduction to these 8 simple paper types and offer a convenient material comparison table for your quick reference.
Detailed Explanation of 8 Types of Packaging Box Paper Materials
White Board Paper
- Smooth surface with excellent color reproduction in printing
- Single- or double-sided coating, suitable for laminating, printing, embossing, and other processes
- Used for cosmetic boxes, electronic accessory boxes, food packaging boxes, and other color boxes
Black Cardstock
- Deep color enhances product sophistication
- Suitable for foil stamping, embossing, screen printing, and other processes
- Commonly used for high-end brand gift boxes, jewelry boxes, perfume boxes, etc.
Ivory Board
- Smooth and bright white, excellent printing results
- Suitable for direct forming into single-layer folding boxes
- Used for medicine boxes, cosmetics, and promotional boxes
Art Paper
- Fine surface coating, suitable for delicate graphic printing
- Relatively soft structure, typically requires use with gray board or corrugated paper
- Suitable for folding color boxes, promotional paper sleeves, and cover stickers
Corrugated Paper
- High compression strength, suitable for transportation and heavy-duty packaging
- Can be combined with printed face paper to achieve both aesthetic appeal and structural integrity
- Used for e-commerce shipping boxes, transport boxes, and structural box bodies
Kraft Paper
- Strong natural and eco-friendly feel, good toughness
- Supports printing, laser cutting, hot stamping, and other processes
- Commonly used in coffee, tea, cultural and creative products, and e-commerce outer packaging
Grey Board
- High hardness and load-bearing capacity, suitable for structural cores
- Generally used as inner panels, laminated with other papers
- Widely used in gift boxes, book-style boxes, magnetic lid boxes, etc.
Coated Paper
- Smooth surface, suitable for glossy, matte, UV printing, etc.
- Moderate price, a common, cost-effective paper material
- Used in outer packaging boxes or advertising boxes for mid-to-low-priced products
Comparison and Analysis Table of Various Paper Materials
| Paper Material | Printability | Structural Strength | Eco-Friendliness | Cost | Recommended Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Board | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | Medium | Printed boxes, display packaging |
| Black Paper | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | High | Luxury gift boxes, jewelry packaging |
| Ivory Board | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Medium | Cosmetics, pharmaceutical packaging |
| Art Paper | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Low–Mid | Colorful print sleeves, wrappers |
| Corrugated Paper | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | Low | E-commerce, shipping boxes |
| Kraft Paper | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | Low–Mid | Eco-friendly & natural packaging |
| Grey Board | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | Medium | Structural inner board for rigid boxes |
| Coated Paper | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Medium | Color boxes, promotional packaging |
Why is Yisheng Trustworthy?
As a professional paper packaging box manufacturer, Yisheng has incorporated production capabilities that range from raw material procurement, paperboard lamination, die-cutting, printing, and assembly. We can provide various paper material combinations based on customer demands and recommend the most cost-effective solutions based on different budgets.
Yisheng Packaging Advantages:
- Multiple paper materials inventories in stock, supporting mixed material combinations
- One-stop packaging structure + paper material pairing scheme design
- Diversified printing processes, including matte lamination, glossy lamination, foil stamping, embossing, and UV coating
- Bulk customization and rapid prototyping services are available
Conclusion: Choose the Right Paper Material to Make Your Packaging More Robust
Paper materials are not only the foundation of packaging boxes, but also a medium for carrying brand concepts. From structure, safety, and price to print effect and environmental friendliness, the choice of sufficient paper materials is the starting point of all excellent packaging design.
Still undecided about which paper to use? No problem, ask Yisheng’s experienced customization consultants, and we will provide you with the most professional paper material matching consultancy and sample production services!
