Choose the Perfect
Packaging Material
The foundation of exceptional custom boxes. Select from our selection of 10 fully customizable materials — engineered to balance durability, premium aesthetics, sustainability, and budget.
Explore Custom Packaging Materials
Select and compare structural cardboard, wrapping papers, high-barrier films, and luxury laminates matching your packaging requirements.
Art Card (Coated Paper)
Caliper: 250gsm – 400gsmHigh-gloss coated art card for vivid retail packaging, product cards, and premium folding carton applications.
Bux Board
Caliper: 18pt – 30ptThick, food-safe bux board for robust folding cartons requiring high stiffness and reliable structural integrity.
Corrugated Cardboard
Caliper: 3mm – 7mmDurable, eco-friendly corrugated cardboard for shipping boxes and protective custom packaging solutions.
Holographic Film
Caliper: 18 micron – 25 micronDazzling holographic film packaging that creates prismatic rainbow effects for maximum shelf impact and anti-counterfeiting.
Kraft Paper
Caliper: 90gsm – 350gsmNatural, food-safe kraft paper with high tensile strength, ideal for sustainable packaging and wrapping.
Metallic Paper
Caliper: 90gsm – 250gsmLustrous metallic paper delivering a premium mirror or brushed finish for luxury labels and high-end gift packaging.
Mylar (PET Film)
Caliper: 3 mil – 6 milHigh-barrier Mylar PET film for airtight, food-safe pouches that preserve freshness and extend product shelf life.
Recycled Cardboard
Caliper: 16pt – 24ptSustainably sourced recycled cardboard delivering strong folding cartons with a reduced environmental footprint.
Rigid Chipboard
Caliper: 1.5mm – 4mmDense, luxury rigid chipboard for premium setup boxes and high-end gift packaging with a substantial feel.
SBS Paperboard (Solid Bleached Sulfate)
Caliper: 12pt – 24ptPremium solid bleached sulfate paperboard offering exceptional print quality and food-safe surface for retail packaging.
Material Quick-Compare Matrix
Side-by-side comparison of core properties to assist your packaging procurement process.
| Material Spec | Strength | Print Quality | Sustainability | FDA Food-Safe | Cost Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🎨Art Card (Coated Paper) | Medium | Excellent | Standard | — | Mid-Range |
| 🫙Bux Board | High | High | Standard | Mid-Range | |
| 📦Corrugated Cardboard | Very High | High | Highly Sustainable | — | Budget |
| ✨Holographic Film | Medium | High | Standard | — | Premium |
| 🌿Kraft Paper | High | Medium | Highly Sustainable | Budget | |
| 🌟Metallic Paper | Low | High | Standard | — | Premium |
| 🍃Mylar (PET Film) | High | Excellent | Standard | Mid-Range | |
| ♻️Recycled Cardboard | Medium | High | Highly Sustainable | — | Budget |
| 🎁Rigid Chipboard | Very High | High | Standard | — | Premium |
| 🧴SBS Paperboard (Solid Bleached Sulfate) | Medium | Excellent | Standard | Mid-Range |
Materials Technical Support FAQ
Find quick answers to common questions about packaging substrate durability, sustainability, and specifications.
Which custom packaging material is best for shipping?
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What is the difference between SBS paperboard and Rigid Chipboard?
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