General Packaging Board

A: For commercial packaging which doesn’t hold heavier items, one can take advantage of the printability of general packaging boards. Plus, they are more lightweight, less bulky and more aesthetic. They can usually withstand shipping lighter materials, such as books, magazines, documents and other postal packages.
However, corrugated boards will be the go-to packaging material for large-scale shipping operations and more extensive packaging needs. This type of packaging proves to be more durable, making it perfect for rough hauls and high stacking.

A: Many grades are designed to meet FDA and EU food safety standards. However, direct food contact may require a special coating or barrier layer to prevent contamination.

A: Folding Box Board (FBB) is a high-quality, multi-layered paperboard comprising a central layer of mechanical pulp enclosed between outer layers of chemical pulp. The top layer is of bleached chemical pulp with an optional pigment coating.

A: Offset printing, digital printing, flexography, and gravure are widely used. The smooth surface of coated boards makes them ideal for high-quality graphics.

A: Coated boards have a clay or polymer layer that improves printability and appearance, while uncoated boards have a more natural texture and are often used for eco-friendly packaging.

A: SBS board is produced entirely from bleached chemical pulp, resulting in a tightly bonded fiber structure that offers higher purity and strength. No mechanical pulp is involved. FBB, on the other hand, combines chemical and mechanical pulp in a multi-layer design.