Interactive Catalogue 19-11-24 - Flipbook - Page 16
Choosing The Correct
Corrugated For Your Needs
Depending on what products you are packing, the speci昀椀cation of your carton can vary drastically. For
example, a business packaging dry food goods would need a completely different speci昀椀cation - not just
in size - but in board grade and 昀氀uting type, compared to a business needing packaging for construction
products.
The paper type is becoming increasingly important as the demand for sustainable options increases.
Each paper type has different properties, and this can affect what type you’ll need for the products you’re
shipping out.
Kraft (K)
Kraft liner represents the top-grade material in terms of appearance and is usually made up of virgin
昀椀bres.
Test (T3)
Most commonly manufactured from 100% recycled material, and can be recycled/re-used up to 7 times.
Semi Chemical Fluting
Semi-chemical 昀氀uting is originally made from hardwood pulp. Due to hardwood trees’ slow growth period,
they have now predominately been replaced by hyper昀氀ute which is chemically treated.
Hyper昀氀ute
Hyper昀氀ute, is a type of corrugated cardboard that has been chemically treated with a speci昀椀c moisture
resistant coating.
Single faced board is generally not used
in carton production, but as a separate
product used as wrapping / void昀椀ll.
Single wall board is predominately used
for packaging lightweight products and
perfect for sending through the post.
Double wall board is better suited for
heavier weighted or higher value items. It
has the greatest protection qualities and
can absorb shocks that may happen in
transit.
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