Cardboard is a lightweight, durable, and recyclable material and is used at a vast scale to manufacture protective packaging for various products. This stock is excellent for printing any type of color and prints and also has thermodynamic properties. Cardboard is available in various types such as graphic cardboard, grey cardboard, as well as corrugated cardboard.

In this blog, we will discuss different types of cardboard in detail and their uses in the packaging industry.

Major Types of Cardboard Materials

Cardboard is available in thin paper to triple wall corrugated form. These various types of cardboard materials are used in various fields of life. Let’s discuss the types of cardstock according to their thickness ranges.

Solid Cardboard

This stock is common with the name of a cardboard sheet. It is more most thin form of cardboard stock and has a smooth and soft side that is coated with printing-friendly coatings. Because of its solid properties, this stock is mostly used to manufacture packaging for lightweight items and edibles, such as chocolates, mobile accessories, and more retail items.

Graphic Cardboard

Graphic cardboard is a type of cardboard paper that is used as a straight layer in corrugated cardboard manufacturing. This stock is also used to manufacture paper bags and other lightweight and durable packaging for products and gifts.

Grey Cardboard

Grey cardboard is the most recyclable and durable cardstock in the packaging industry. This stock is mostly used to manufacture custom packaging boxes for food and baked items.

Hard Cover Cardboard

This cardstock is covered with a colored layer of paper, and this is a modern form to manufacture appealing packaging for products and brand promotion.

Paperboard

Paperboard is a lightweight, highly compacted, recyclable, and most used stock in the packaging industry. This stock is an ideal option for the customization of packaging for small items, such as cosmetics, jewelry, retail items, apparel, medicines, and other items. It’s also available in various colors and also with complete foil coatings.

Paperboard is available in four different types to create various types of product packaging.

Bleached Solid Cardboard

The inner side of this cardboard stock is coated with chemical bleach, and the outer side with stucco.

Unbleached Cardboard Paper

Unbleached cardboard stock is widely used to manufacture custom cardboard boxes for organic products. You can also use this stock to create packaging for food items and beverages.

Folding Stock

Folding stock is manufactured with various types of pulp and is mostly used to keep items cold for a long time, and is best to keep frozen food fresh and tasty. You can also use this stock to manufacture for those items that need refrigeration.

Recycled Fibers

This stock is manufactured with different types of recycled fibers, therefore it’s known as recycled fibers. Recycled fibers are obtained by recycling cardboard.

If you want to know more about different types of cardboard that are mostly used for manufacturing custom shipping boxes for various products, stay tuned with us.

Different Types of Corrugated Cardboard Materials

Corrugated cardboard is a thicker, liner, and durable material that is available in multiple types. This stock is manufactured by joining together various straight and fluted layers of paper. Corrugated cardboard is categorised into various types, such as:

1. Single Face Board: Single face board consists of one-liner and one fluted medium. It consists of two paper layers, one is straight and the other fluted, therefore it’s also known as 2-ply corrugated cardboard.
2. Single Wall Board: This corrugated cardboard stock includes two liners and one fluted core. When we talk about the different types of cardboard materials, we cannot ignore the importance of a single wallboard. This stock is also known as 3-ply corrugated cardboard.
3. Double Wall Board: Double wall board consists of three liners and two fluted layers and is also known as 5-ply corrugated cardboard.
4. Triple Wall Board: Triple wall board consists of four liners and three fluted layers. Because of its 7 layers (3 fluted and 4 liners), we can call it 7-ply corrugated cardboard.

Different Types of Corrugated Cardboard In Flute Forms

• A-Flute:  This is a 5mm thickest corrugated flute and is used to create regular slotted packaging for fragile items.
• B-Flute: 3mm stock that is perfect for inner packaging.
• C-Flute: It has a 4mm thickness and is mostly used to create inserts or shipping boxes for small items.
• E-Flute: It is a thin form of corrugated cardboard with 1.5mm thickness. This type of cardboard material is ideal for manufacturing custom cardboard boxes for lightweight items. 
• F-Flute:  This is most thinner type of corrugated cardboard material. Brands use this stock to manufacture lightweight packaging.
• Corrugated cardboards are also available in BC flutes which are the combination of B and C flutes as well as EB flutes that are 4.5mm thick (a combination of E and B flutes).

Conclusion:

Cardboard is one of the most used materials in the packaging industry. This stock is highly customizable and can be customized into various shapes, styles, sizes, and printing to meet the packaging needs of brands. This paper material is used to manufacture packaging for both small and large products. If you need cardboard boxes with your desired thickness and durability at affordable rates, contact us now. Packlim will offer you your dream packaging with promised quality, free design support, fast turnaround time, and free shipping.