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Types of Packaging Materials You Have to Know

Discover essential packaging material types every designer should know. Stay informed with our comprehensive guide on packaging materials.

Types of Packaging Materials You Have to Know

Packaging materials refer to the materials used in the manufacture of packaging, packaging decoration, printing, transportation to meet the requirements of product packaging. Here we introduce several commonly used packaging materials:

Single-powered Paper

Commonly used carton materials, such as: coated paper, matte paper, etc.. One side of paper is light, the other is matte, and light side can be printed. Various colours can be printed. Commonly used surface treatment techniques include: gluing, UV, hot stamping and embossing.

Corrugated Board

Corrugated board is made of corrugated paper bonded together with corrugated rolls, and is generally divided into two categories: single corrugated board and double corrugated board.

It has the advantages of low cost, light weight, easy processing, high strength, good printability, and convenient storage and transport.

A man holds in his hands two khaki-coloured cardboard boxes with "Here's To The Moms" and a description printed on them.

An open gift box containing an assortment of chocolates and pastries, with a gold cutlery piece and a pink round candy next to the box, all set on a pink background.

Grey Board

It is used to make gift box structure with a layer of single-powded paper or special paper on the surface. Common colours are black, white, grey and yellow. The thickness of the board can be of different grades, which should be chosen according to the weight.

特種紙

Speciality paper is paper with a special purpose. There are many different types of paper, and they are collectively referred to as special-purpose paper or art paper. Sellers refer to embossed paper and other art papers as speciality paper to simplify the confusion caused by the wide variety of terms.

A premium box on a dark background with raised white botanical illustrations and text on the face of the box, with fine detailing to show the high end and natural theme of the product.

A glossy gold packaging with a radiating pattern and the words "PRESTIGE MASQUE D'ESCARGOT", which shows the luxury and professionalism of the product.

Gold and Silver Cardboard

The use of uv transfer printing through the rubber blanket on the surface of the paper coated with uv oil, and then through the roller will be a column of film or a specific pattern transferred to the top of the printed paper. The surface of the paper produces a column of light with the effect of holographic paper, which is more textured and glossy than ordinary paper. In the current industry is a new anti-counterfeiting technology, but the cost is relatively expensive.

Sponge

Sponge is a porous material with good elasticity. The density of the holes is different, the elasticity is different. It is used in the interior of the package to fix and protect the product. There are many colours to choose from. Generally used directly, no longer overlap processing art.

A minimalist black gift box with the words 'Handmade Soap' on the box, the lid opens to reveal the interior compartmentalised storage space, demonstrating the sophistication and practicality of the product.

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