Complete Packaging Material
Selection Guide

The "skeleton" of a rigid box -- a dense grey chipboard that determines rigidity and load capacity. Think of it as the reinforced concrete inside a building; the decorative face paper wraps around it on the outside.

• High stiffness and rigidity -- boxes hold their shape under pressure
• Excellent load-bearing capacity for heavy products
• Full range of thickness options to suit any requirement
• Cost-effective -- ideal for large-volume production
• Die-cuttable into any shape to fit all rigid box structures

• Inner core board for all rigid boxes (lid-and-base, magnetic closure, book-style, drawer box, etc.)

The "skin" of a gift box -- smooth, high-gloss coated paper with outstanding color fidelity. The go-to face paper for the best print results on rigid gift boxes.

• Smooth surface with excellent color reproduction and sharp image clarity
• Compatible with all finishing processes (foil stamping, UV, lamination, etc.)
• Full range of grammages available on demand
• Cost-effective -- the standard face paper choice for rigid boxes
• Double-sided coating -- printable on both sides

• General-purpose rigid gift boxes
• Mid-to-high-end gift box standard configuration
• Packaging requiring large-area graphic printing

A solid bleached sulfate board made from 100% virgin wood pulp -- stiffer and more premium-feeling than art paper.

• High stiffness and toughness -- resistant to creasing and damage; can serve as the box body for small rigid boxes
• High whiteness -- vibrant print colors, superior quality to art paper
• Full food-contact certification -- safe for direct food contact
• Recyclable and biodegradable -- meets European and North American eco-standards

• Face paper for premium rigid boxes: cosmetics, jewelry, high-end food, and corporate gift boxes

The workhorse of folding cartons -- a solid bleached sulfate board made from 100% virgin wood pulp with a uniform, consistent structure. The standard substrate for pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics folding boxes, delivering excellent print results.

• High whiteness (≥90%) -- precise color reproduction in printing
• Moderate stiffness -- holds shape after folding, resistant to cracking
• Food-contact grade -- complies with GB 4806 standard
• Supports lamination, UV, foil stamping, and other finishing
• Recyclable and biodegradable -- excellent environmental profile

• All standard folding carton styles (straight tuck, reverse tuck, lock-bottom, etc.)
• Pharmaceutical, food, nutraceutical, and cosmetics folding packaging

A smooth, coated paper suited for thin-walled folding cartons where weight and cost savings are priorities.

• Exceptional print quality
• Lower cost than white cardboard
• Lightweight -- reduces shipping costs

• Lightweight product cartons, cosmetic sample boxes, pharmaceutical cartons, hangtags, and labels

A natural brown kraft board that requires no bleaching -- the hallmark of eco-friendly packaging. Its long unbleached fibers provide exceptional strength, making it tougher and stiffer than standard kraft paper.

• Natural brown color -- no bleaching agents, more environmentally responsible
• High fiber strength -- tear-resistant and abrasion-resistant
• Excellent toughness and load-bearing capacity
• Supports single/dual-color printing and foil stamping
• FSC certification available -- meets European and North American eco-compliance requirements

• E-commerce shipping cartons, heavy-product packaging, hardware tool boxes, food/agricultural product packaging
• Brands with a strong sustainability positioning

A certified food-contact-safe white cardboard that can come into direct contact with food products.

• Compliant with FDA, EU, and other international food-contact standards
• Free from optical brighteners and hazardous chemicals
• Good moisture and grease resistance

• Cake boxes, burger boxes, takeaway food containers, bakery boxes, candy and chocolate boxes

The freestanding paper shelving units you see in supermarkets and convenience stores. Made from E/F-flute corrugated board with a high-white liner, they combine load-bearing capacity with large-format, high-quality brand printing.

• E/F ultra-thin flute -- flat surface for sharp, detailed printing
• High-white liner -- vivid, accurate color reproduction
• Lightweight overall structure -- easy to transport and assemble
• Matte or gloss lamination available for moisture resistance

• Retail point-of-sale display stands
• Promotional floor displays and pallet displays
• Fast-to-market new product launch displays

The surface paper (linerboard) of a corrugated box determines the box's strength and appearance.

• High strength, tear resistance, and puncture resistance
• Excellent water and moisture resistance
• EPrintable, suitable for brand promotion

• Corrugated box linerboard
• Corrugated display stand linerboard
• Heavy-duty corrugated box

Kraft linerboard with one white side and one brown side, where the white side is used for printing.

• Combines the strength of kraft linerboard with the print quality of white cardboard
• lower cost than all-white corrugated board

• E‑commerce shipping box
• Branded packaging box
• Corrugated display box
• BPromotional display stand

For short-term use with high image quality,, but its durability is slightly inferior.

• High color fidelity -- ideal for brand graphics
• Compatible with gloss/matte lamination, UV, and foil stamping
• Can be fitted with rope or PP twisted-paper handles

The preferred material for handled paper bags, offering good stiffness and excellent print quality.

• High stiffness, resistant to deformation
• Vibrant, high-quality print colors
• Eco-friendly and recyclable

• Gift paper bags
• Apparel carrier bags
• Brand promotional bags
• Cosmetic handled bags

Natural brown-yellow paper bag material, combining retro appeal with eco-friendliness.

• Natural color tone -- strong eco-friendly brand image
• High tensile strength -- excellent load-bearing capacity
• low cost
• FSC-certified, eco-friendly and recyclable

• Kraft paper bags
• Food packaging bags
• Coffee & tea bags
• Eco-friendly shopping bags

A heat-bonded polypropylene fiber material that looks like fabric but is not woven. Reusable and widely seen at supermarkets and trade shows as the go-to eco bag substrate.

• Reusable -- highly durable over repeated use
• Biodegradable options with eco-certification available
• Extremely low cost, cost-effectiveness.
• Printable, suitable for brand promotion
• Lightweight and easy to carry

• Non-woven bags
• Trade show promotional bags
• Garment packaging bags
• Eco-friendly shopping bags

A coated paper with a non-reflective surface -- visually soft and glare-free. Colors appear rich and restrained. The first choice for premium catalogues and brand brochures.

• Matte surface -- comfortable to read, no glare
• High color saturation -- strong print quality
• Fine, refined tactile feel
• Can be matte-laminated for further quality enhancement

• High-end brochures
• Corporate annual reports
• Product catalogs
• Invitations

A high-gloss coated paper with vivid, bright colors -- the standard substrate for product catalogues, promotional flyers, and magazines.

• High gloss -- best-in-class color fidelity
• Vivid and lively image reproduction
• Smooth surface suitable for various printing processes

• 128gsm / 157gsm -- Flyers, posters, instruction manuals
• 200gsm / 250gsm -- Brochure inner pages, business cards, greeting cards
• 300gsm / 350gsm -- Brochure covers, paper bags, hang tags

An uncoated white writing paper with a feel similar to standard book paper. Best suited for text-heavy print materials -- writes smoothly without ink bleed-through.

• Uncoated surface -- smooth, bleed-free writing
• Eye-friendly -- comfortable for extended reading
• Duplex printable -- no show-through
• Eco-friendly -- can be recycled
• Low cost -- extremely cost effective

• Instruction manuals / User manuals
• CLetter paper / Envelopesr
• Notebook pages / Receipt forms

A pressure-sensitive label material with adhesive backing. Face material options vary widely (coated paper, matte silver, clear PET, etc.) -- the core substrate for product labels.

• Coated paper label: Lowest cost -- suitable for standard labels
• Matte silver (aluminum foil) label: Metallic look -- waterproof and oil-resistant
• Clear PET label: Invisible effect -- high transparency
• Holographic label: Anti-counterfeit effect -- visually striking

• Food and cosmetics product labels
• Electronics serial number labels
• E-commerce logistics shipping labels

Pearlescent paper, embossed paper, tactile paper, kraft paper, etc., used for high-end printed materials to enhance texture and quality.

• High-end business cards
• Invitationss / Greeting cards
• Commemorative albums
• Hardcover book covers

Metal-bodied packaging or decorative metal components -- extraordinarily durable and the ultimate choice for luxury brands creating "heirloom" packaging intended to be kept and reused.

• Premium texture, sturdy and durable
• Compatible with laser engraving, electroplating, and brushed finishes
• Eco-friendly tin available with food-contact certification
• Substantial weight -- strong unboxing ceremony and ritual

• Premium tea, mooncake, and spirits gift boxes
• Luxury brand limited-edition packaging
• Corporate custom commemorative gift sets

Natural or eco-friendly fabrics -- cotton, linen, canvas, recycled fiber -- used to cover gift boxes or make tote bags. Warm to the touch and projecting an outstanding eco-conscious image.

• Natural tactile feel -- warm and approachable visual aesthetic
• Printable via screen printing, embroidery, and silk-screen
• Cotton and linen are biodegradable
• Recycled PET fabric can achieve eco-certification

• Organic and natural brand gift box covering
• Premium tote bags and drawstring pouches
• Holiday gift fabric bag packaging

Gift boxes made of leather or artificial leather (vegan leather) — premium look and feel, durable, and perfect for luxury packaging.

• Premium texture, soft to the touch
• Wear-resistant and durable
• Perfect branding - can be embossed with a logo

• High-end jewelry gift boxes
• Luxury rigid boxes
• Business gift boxes
• Notebook covers

Wooden gift boxes — natural, sturdy, and elegant, ideal for high-end or rustic packaging.

• Naturally eco-friendly with a unique texture
• Can be carved and branded (engraved or embossed)
• Premium and elegant appearance

• High-end wine and cigarette rigid boxes
• Coffee/Tea rigid boxes
• Jewelry rigid boxes
• Collectibles rigid boxes

A new composite material made from stone powder and resin -- the surface can realistically replicate stone, wood grain, or marble. Up to 80% lighter than real stone, making it an innovative material for premium packaging.

• Highly realistic natural stone and wood grain simulation
• Much lighter than real stone -- reduces shipping costs
• Waterproof, moisture-resistant, scratch-resistant, and abrasion-resistant
• CNC precision machinable

• Premium perfume and skincare packaging bases
• Luxury product display trays
• Creative gift packaging box bodies

Liquid photosensitive resin cured into solid form via 3D printing -- capable of realizing any complex geometry without tooling. The go-to solution for prototyping and small-batch high-end custom work.

• No tooling constraints -- any shape is achievable
• Short prototyping lead time (3-7 days)
• Post-processing options: painting, electroplating, polishing
• Ideal for small-batch premium custom orders (1-500 units)

• Brand logo decorative components and magnetic closure hardware
• Non-standard box structural components
• High-end custom commemorative pieces