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At Custom Box Makers, we use only high-quality packaging materials to ensure durability, presentation, and brand appeal. Check out our materials gallery to discover various options and choose the one that best suits your custom packaging needs.

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Looking for the best custom box solutions? We offer premium packaging design services backed by years of industry experience. 

In our packaging materials gallery, you’ll find detailed descriptions of each option, making it easy to compare and choose the most suitable one for your packaging project.

Paperboard Materials

SBS C1S

Smoothened white bleached paperboard with a glossy coating on one side and a smooth finish, perfect for printing.

SBS C2S

High-quality solid bleached paperboard, known for its high standard and strength, coated on both sides.

CCNB

Recycling paperboard is produced with a white clay coating on the top, suitable for high-resolution prints.

Fully Recycled CCNB

An environment-friendly paperboard consisting of 100% recycled fibers with white clay coating for a smooth print.

Natural Brown Kraft

Recyclable paperboard is produced with an ink-free mixture of recycled paper and virgin pulp coated on both sides.

White Kraft

Environmental friendly kraft with a smooth, white finish, renowned for its flexibility and strength, coated on both sides.

Black Kraft

Virgin pulp and recycled paper black-colored kraft material can be coated on both sides.

Uncoated Unbleached Kraft

Lightweight, unbleached kraft, renowned for tear resistance and durability; no coating on both sides.

CCK (Clay Coated Kraft Back)

White clay-coated front side for premium printing and a brown-colored back side. Recyclable kraft material.

CNK (Clay Natural Kraft)

Eco-friendly material made up of at least 80% virgin unbleached wood pulp, one-sided print.

Metallic

Premium material with a shiny or matte metallic laminated finish, water-resistant and wear-resistant.

Holographic

Shiny or matte holographic laminated paper with a three-dimensional effect.

Textured

High-quality paper stock with a raised finish provides a tactile and visual enhancement to packaging.

Corrugated

Natural Kraft Board

Naturally brown-colored kraft linerboard, unbleached and uncoated, with maximum strength and recyclability for secure shipping.

Oyster White Board

Strong clay-coated linerboard with a bleached, textured, off-white finish for premium printing.

Kemi White Board

A semi-gloss-coated, brilliant white C1S linerboard on one side, ideal for high-quality printing.

Bleached White Board

Bleached kraft linerboard with a bright white finish, producing brighter color appearances.

Rigid

Grey Chipboard

A recycled paperboard of considerable thickness is ideal for manufacturing rigid boxes.

Duplex Chipboard

Two layers of bleached chemical pulp, renowned for its durability and economy.

Materials Terms

PT

The units of paper stock thickness.

GSM

The units of paper stock density.

Flute

The wavy lines or arches glued to the layer(s) of the linerboard.

Materials Thickness

14pt Cardstock

Comes with flexibility and sturdiness, it’s suitable for business cards, postcards, and lightweight merchandise.

16pt Cardstock

A thicker material that’s most suitable for wrapping light and small items.

18pt Cardstock

It is thicker and suitable for packaging small to medium-sized goods, such as books, candles, and soap.

24pt Cardstock

The strongest cardstock material for heavy items or shipping multiple items.

36pt Chipboard

It is incredibly thick and rigid, making it ideal for transporting heavy or fragile items, as well as luxury goods.

48pt Chipboard

The ultra-thick and most durable material for packaging extra-heavy or delicate luxury items.

Flute Grades

Single Face

One fiberboard glued onto one flat liner board.

Single Wall

Three layers of paper glued with starch into one single, strong linerboard.

Double Wall

Two corrugated (flutes) layers, with a liner board facing in between.

Triple Wall

Three fluted corrugated layers waved in between four flat linerboard layers.

A-Flute

1/4 inch thick, ideal for stacking, maximum cushioning for breakables.

B-Flute

1/8-inch thick, perfect for shipping boxes and protects heavier items with added strength and cushioning.

C-Flute

3/16 inch thick, suitable for shipping, superior for high printing & die-cutting.

E-Flute

1/16 inch thick, ideal for mailer boxes and safely ships fragile items weighing 1–2 kg.

F-Flute

1/32 thick, best suited for specialty packaging & point-of-purchase displays.

Special Qualifications

Custom Structures

Tailor-made rigid structures designed specifically for your packaging requirements.

Custom Inserts

Ideally crafted custom inserts for maximum protection of your product.

Paper Collections

Broad ranges of colored paper & textured to create perfect packaging.

Accessory Collections

Personalized accessory sets, such as handles, for creating unique packaging.

Custom Ribbons

Adorn your packaging with limitless custom ribbons.

Insert Materials

EVA Foam

Lightweight and flexible with excellent shock-absorbing properties.

Cardboard Inserts

Die-cut cardboard inserted into a packaging box for added protection.

Bag Materials

SBS C1S

Bleached white paperboard with a smooth texture and one glossy coated side, ideal for printing.

CCNB

Recyclable paperboard with a top white clay coating, suitable for high-definition printing.

Natural Brown Kraft

A recyclable product created by blending virgin pulp and recycled paper and coated both sides.

White Kraft

Environmentally friendly kraft paper with a white finish, coated on both sides, renowned for its durability and flexibility.

Metallic

A metallic laminated material with gloss or matte finish containing water-resistant and wear-resistant.

Holographic

Three-dimensional effect holographic laminated paper that shines with a glossy or matte finish.

Textured

Raised surface premium paper stock that gives a visual impact to packaging.

Mylar Bag

Metalized Film

Very lightweight metalized polyester with excellent puncture and tear resistance.

White Film

Strong and protective Mylar polyester film that’s commonly used due to its exceptional durability.

Coatings & Laminations

UV Coating

UV-light-cured matte or glossy coating dried instantly to protect the base material.

Spot UV

A flexible coating method applied to a single area and cured using UV rays.

Aqueous Coating

A water-soluble, eco-friendly coating that rapidly dries on application to printed stocks.

Soft Touch Coating

A rapid-drying coating that provides a soft feel enhancing the visual effect.

Varnish

Transparent ink applied with the CMYK process to enhance color; available in gloss & matte.

Lamination

Applying a thin plastic coating over the packaging to enhance its overall appearance.

Soft-Touch Lamination

A finish with a matte appearance and a velvet-like touch that creates an attractive surface.

Premium Finishes

Hot Foil Stamping

A heated printing process uses a die plate and metallic foil to create a shiny print.

Cold Foil Printing

A UV-curable adhesive printed on the substrate to achieve a high-class and sophisticated look.

Embossing

A printing method that produces raised designs, providing texture and depth to the packaging.

Debossing

A printing method that produces recessed designs, providing an even more luxurious touch to the packaging.

Window Patching

A thin layer of film is applied over a die-cut window for product preview.

Printing Options

Digital Printing

It directly prints onto the packaging without the use of a printing plate, making it perfect for short runs.

Offset Printing

It uses plates and rubber blankets to print designs onto packaging, which is most suitable for bulk orders.

Eco-Friendly Packaging Solutions at Custom Box Makers

At Custom Box Makers, we prioritize eco-responsible packaging materials that enhance your brand’s environmental stewardship above all else. Our materials are handpicked to adhere to the highest level of eco-responsibility:

Plastic-Free

Free of toxic, petroleum-based plastics—safe for your product and the environment.

Recyclable

Produced with a high proportion of recycled material, keeping waste low and supporting the circular economy.

Biodegradable

Engineered to easily degrade when exposed to light, air, and water—reducing its impact on the environment.

Compostable

Designed to biodegrade harmlessly in the ground, with no lingering toxic byproduct.

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