Guide to Paper Materials for Custom Packaging: Grey Board, White Card, Kraft Paper & Art Paper

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2026-07-30 09:32:47

Many buyers focus only on printing artwork while ignoring paper selection, which may cause weak boxes, deformation or fail environmental audits. Below are widely used materials for export packaging:
  1. Grey Chipboard
    Main structure material for rigid book boxes & lid-base gift boxes. Thickness 1.5mm–3mm, strong support. Covered with surface paper for premium cosmetic, collectible and luxury sets.
  2. White Cardboard
    Good stiffness, printable directly, widely used in folding cartons. No lamination required, shorter lead time for mass small goods.
  3. Kraft Paper
    Natural vintage texture. Recycled kraft available with FSC certification, perfect for minimalist eco brands, supplements & organic goods.
  4. Coated Art Paper
    Smooth surface for high-definition photo printing, used for catalogs, manuals and outer wrapping paper of gift boxes.
  5. Recycled Paper / FSC Certified Paper
    Controlled forest fiber & recycled fiber, meets FSC, EU PPWR environmental requirements, top choice for brands selling to Europe & North America.
Our design team will suggest suitable paper thickness and material based on product weight, shipping method, budget and regional regulations.