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Materials

Learn about different packaging materials to better understand what your product is made from.

Last updated: Jan 26th, 2022

Art paper

Industry standard paper for Stickers.

B-flute

Balances printability and durability. The most common fluting/flute profile for shipping boxes.

BC-flute

Combines B-flute with C-flute to create a strong, double-walled material.

E-flute

A thin fluting/flute profile that’s easy to fold. Commonly used for mailer boxes.

EB-flute

Combines E-flute with B-flute to improve durability.

Natural kraft board

Unbleached, corrugated board. Made from two layers of natural kraft paper with fluting in between. Commonly used for mailer boxes.

Natural kraft paper

Unbleached, uncoated paper made from virgin fibres. FSC certified. Commonly used for gummed tape.

PBAT

A common, fully compostable polymer derived from fossil fuels.

PLA

A bioplastic made from plant-based sugars.

Roadside recyclable

Is widely recycled at the roadside by the majority of UK councils.

White coated board

Kraft board which has been coated in refined clay. Commonly used for mailer boxes.

White kraft board

Natural kraft board which has been bleached. Made from two layers of kraft paper with fluting in between. Commonly used for mailer boxes.

White kraft paper

Bleached kraft paper made from virgin fibres. FSC certified. Commonly used for gummed tape.

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