What types of packaging paper are there?
What types of packaging paper are there
Packaging paper is an essential material for protecting goods. Common types of packaging paper include corrugated paper, chipboard (kraft paper), white board paper, white card paper, and gold/silver card paper. Different types of paper are used in various fields to meet different packaging needs. Below is a detailed introduction to several common types of packaging paper:
1. Corrugated Paper
Corrugated paper is lightweight and durable, with strong load-bearing capacity, compression resistance, and moisture resistance. Due to its low cost, corrugated paper is widely used in the production of cardboard boxes. Corrugated paper is typically made into corrugated cardboard, with various styles of boxes produced according to customer orders.
- Single-wall Corrugated Paper: Suitable for use as an inner protective layer for products, effectively preventing vibration or impact during storage and transportation.
- Three-layer and Five-layer Corrugated Paper: Mainly used for product sales packaging.
- Seven-layer and Eleven-layer Corrugated Paper: Suitable for making large packaging boxes, and even for packaging furniture or appliances.
Classification of Corrugated Paper
Based on strength, corrugated paper is classified into the following five types:
- Type A Flute: Provides good cushioning performance and elasticity.
- Type B Flute: Offers good stability and a smooth surface, suitable for outer packaging and printing.
- Type C Flute: Performs slightly less well than Type A but still provides good support.
- Type E Flute: Thinner and denser, suitable for fine inner packaging with good printing effects.
- Type F Flute: Used for lighter packaging applications.
2. Chipboard (Kraft Paper)
Chipboard is tough and has good fold resistance, water resistance, and is cost-effective. It is categorized into three grades based on quality: superior, first-grade, and qualified. Kraft paper is widely used for shopping bags, envelopes, cement bags, paper boxes, and even food packaging.
3. White Board Paper
White board paper comes in two types: printing white board paper and writing white board paper. It has a uniform fiber structure with good strength and ink absorption, making it suitable for single-sided color printing and the production of cardboard boxes or handmade items.
Differences between White Board Paper, Coated Paper, and Offset Paper
- White Board Paper: Heavier and thicker, with a white front and gray back, also known as "gray back white board paper."
- Application: Mainly used for packaging box design and handmade crafts.
4. White Card Paper
White card paper is a composite paper made from bleached chemical pulping, available in various surface coatings, including blue-white single and double-coated card paper, white coated paperboard, and gray coated paperboard. White card paper is commonly used for high-end printing products such as business cards, wedding invitations, postcards, and cards.
- Copperplate Card Paper: Suitable for book covers, cosmetic packaging, and high-quality hang tags.
- Production Process: Hang tags usually undergo multiple processing stages, including plate making, printing, laminating, UV treatment, and coating.
5. Gold/Silver Card Paper
Gold/silver card paper is used for color printing packaging materials and features excellent anti-counterfeiting properties. It is suitable for packaging cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, food, cosmetics, toothpaste boxes, pharmaceuticals, and gifts. Its surface texture is exquisite, making it ideal for high-end packaging production.
The above provides a detailed introduction to several common types of packaging paper offered by Chinese manufacturer LIJIE. By choosing the appropriate type of packaging paper, it is possible to effectively enhance the packaging quality and aesthetics of products while ensuring safety during transportation.
