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Complete Packaging Material
Selection Guide

From greyboard to specialty paper, from corrugated to composite film -- master all core packaging materials, their specs, properties, and ideal use cases in one place.

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Materials for Rigid Boxes

Structural substrates and face papers for lid-and-base, book-style, drawer boxes, and other premium rigid gift boxes

Greyboard structural core for rigid gift boxes
Greyboard -- Structural backbone of every rigid gift box
Greyboard (Lamination Core Board) Structural
📖 Description

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.

✨ Material Properties
  • 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
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Inner core board for all rigid boxes (lid-and-base, magnetic closure, book-style, drawer box, etc.)
📏 Thickness Options
1mm 1.5mm 2mm 2.5mm 3mm Custom thickness available
Coated art paper used as face paper for rigid gift boxes
Art Paper (Coated) -- Vivid color reproduction, smooth finish
Coated Art Paper (Standard Face Paper) Face Material
📖 Description

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.

✨ Material Properties
  • 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
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • General-purpose rigid gift boxes
  • Mid-to-high-end gift box standard configuration
  • Packaging requiring large-area graphic printing
📏 Grammage Options
128g 157g 200g 250g 300g
White cardboard used as premium face paper for rigid gift boxes
White Cardboard -- Superior stiffness and print quality
White Cardboard (SBS -- Standard Face Paper) Face Material
📖 Description

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

✨ Material Properties
  • 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
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Face paper for premium rigid boxes: cosmetics, jewelry, high-end food, and corporate gift boxes
📏 Grammage Options
128g 157g 200g 250g 300g
Specialty Paper (Premium Face Paper Series) 4 Sub-types
💡 What is Specialty Paper? Specialty papers are functional or decorative papers produced through special manufacturing processes applied to a standard paper base. Each type offers a distinct tactile feel, sheen, or texture. They are the core materials for creating exceptional visual and haptic experiences on premium gift boxes. The four types below are the most widely used in the gift box industry.
Pearl paper with iridescent shimmer effect
✦ Pearl Paper
💬 Description
A paper with a fine, pearlescent shimmer on its surface. Under light it produces a soft metallic glow that shifts subtly at different angles -- elegant and refined.
🔬 Material Properties
  • Built-in pearlescent luster -- strong premium visual appeal
  • Softer, more unique look when printed
  • Compatible with foil stamping and embossing overlays
80g 100g 120g 150g
🎯 Ideal Applications
Luxury goods packaging, jewelry boxes, beauty brand gift sets, holiday gift boxes, and other high-end packaging
Natural kraft paper with earthy brown texture
♻ Kraft Paper
💬Description
Unbleached wood-pulp paper with a natural brown tone and a raw, organic texture. The signature face paper for eco-conscious and artisanal brands.
🔬 Material Properties
  • Extremely strong -- highly tear-resistant
  • Natural texture with prominent eco-friendly image
  • Recyclable and biodegradable -- aligned with sustainability trends
  • Cost-effective with excellent value for money
60g 80g 100g 120g 150g
🎯 Ideal Applications
Organic food packaging, creative cultural gift boxes, handmade product boxes, and other natural eco-friendly rigid packaging
Embossed paper showing linen, leather, and grid texture patterns
⬡ Embossed Paper
💬Description
Paper mechanically embossed with repeating surface patterns -- linen, leather grain, wood grain, stone, grid, and more -- for a rich, three-dimensional tactile experience.
🔬 Material Properties
  • Diverse built-in textures -- strong tactile differentiation
  • Can simulate leather, fabric, and other material effects
  • Delivers a premium feel without additional finishing processes
100g 120g 140g Linen Leather Grain Grid
🎯 Ideal Applications
Spirits, cigars, and men's gift packaging
Soft-touch velvet paper with matte luxury finish
🤚 Soft-Touch Paper (Velvet Paper)
💬Description
Coated with a special tactile layer that feels silky and velvety to the touch. One of the most sought-after face papers among high-end brands in recent years.
🔬 Material Properties
  • Silky / matte-velvet tactile sensation -- instantly feels luxurious
  • Understated yet opulent visual aesthetic
  • Fingerprint-resistant and scratch-resistant
100g 120g Matte Soft-Touch Velvet Soft-Touch
🎯 Ideal Applications
Premium skincare packaging, perfume boxes, jewelry, luxury goods, and high-end consumer electronics gift boxes
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Materials for Folding Carton

Self-erecting cartons for high-volume, standardized packaging production

White cardboard SBS used for folding cartons in pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging
White Cardboard SBS -- The industry standard for folding cartons
White Cardboard (SBS) Mainstream
📖 Description

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.

✨ Material Properties
  • 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
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • All standard folding carton styles (straight tuck, reverse tuck, lock-bottom, etc.)
  • Pharmaceutical, food, nutraceutical, and cosmetics folding packaging
📏 Grammage Options
250g 300g 350g 400g
Art paper used for lightweight folding cartons
Art Paper -- Lightweight, cost-effective folding carton solution
Coated Art Paper (Lightweight Folding Cartons)
📖 Description

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

✨ Material Properties
  • Exceptional print quality
  • Lower cost than white cardboard
  • Lightweight -- reduces shipping costs
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Lightweight product cartons, cosmetic sample boxes, pharmaceutical cartons, hangtags, and labels
📏 Grammage Options
157g 200g 250g
Natural kraft board for high-strength eco-friendly folding cartons
Kraft Board -- Natural strength, prominent eco credentials
Kraft Board (High-Strength Folding Cartons) Eco-Preferred
📖 Description

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.

✨ Material Properties
  • 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
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • E-commerce shipping cartons, heavy-product packaging, hardware tool boxes, food/agricultural product packaging
  • Brands with a strong sustainability positioning
📏 Grammage Options
250g 300g 350g 400g
Food-grade white cardboard certified for direct food contact
Food-Grade White Cardboard -- Safe for direct food contact
Food-Grade White Cardboard
📖 Description

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

✨ Material Properties
  • Compliant with FDA, EU, and other international food-contact standards
  • Free from optical brighteners and hazardous chemicals
  • Good moisture and grease resistance
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Cake boxes, burger boxes, takeaway food containers, bakery boxes, candy and chocolate boxes
📏 Grammage Options
250g 300g 350g 400g 450g
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Materials for Corrugated Boxes / Paper Display Stands

The primary packaging material for logistics and retail display -- flute type determines performance

Corrugated board showing different flute types A B C E F for packaging selection
Corrugated Board -- Flute height determines thickness, strength, and cushioning
Corrugated Board (Core Structural Material) Flute Selection
📖 Description

A board with a sinusoidal fluted medium sandwiched between flat liner sheets -- a "sandwich" structure where the outer liners provide the print surface and the corrugated medium delivers cushioning and structural support. Flute height determines box thickness, strength, and cushioning performance.

✨ Material Properties
  • Light weight, high strength, excellent cushioning and shock absorption
  • Low cost, extremely high cost‑effectiveness
  • Foldable for transport, saving storage and shipping costs
  • Eco‑friendly, recyclable, and reusable
📊 Common Flute Type Comparison
Flute Flute Height Flutes per Meter Key Characteristics Typical Applications
A 4.5-5mm 110±10 Best cushioning; excellent vertical compression strength; relatively bulky Fragile goods, electronics outer shipping boxes
B 2.5-3mm 150±10 High flat crush strength; print-friendly; thinner profile Food, canned goods, retail display boxes
C 3.5-4mm 130±10 Most balanced overall performance -- combines strength and cushioning General-purpose shipping boxes; the most widely used flute type
E 1.1-1.6mm 290±20 Ultra-thin; print quality approaches folding carton; lightweight Premium packaging boxes, retail display cartons, display stands
F 0.6-0.8mm 420±20 Extremely thin; flattest surface; highest print quality High-end gift boxes, refined retail mini-packs
✨ Liner Material Options
  • Kraft Liner: Highest strength -- ideal for heavy-duty logistics
  • White Top Liner: Superior print quality -- ideal for retail display cartons
  • Test Liner: Economy grade -- suitable for standard shipping boxes
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • All corrugated boxes, corrugated display stands, PDQ display boxes, courier boxes, and shipping boxes
📏 Common Grammages (Liner + Medium)
Liner 100g Liner 120g Liner 150g Liner 175g Medium 90g Medium 112g Medium 127g
Corrugated display stand board for retail PDQ and FSDU applications
Display Stand Board -- E/F flute with high-white liner for vivid retail branding
Display Stand Board (PDQ / FSDU)
📖 Description

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.

✨ Material Properties
  • 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
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Retail point-of-sale display stands
  • Promotional floor displays and pallet displays
  • Fast-to-market new product launch displays
Natural kraft board for high-strength eco-friendly folding cartons
Kraft Board -- Natural strength, prominent eco credentials
Kraft Board (Corrugated linerboard) Eco-Preferred
📖 Description

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

✨ Material Properties
  • High strength, tear resistance, and puncture resistance
  • Excellent water and moisture resistance
  • EPrintable, suitable for brand promotion
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Corrugated box linerboard
  • Corrugated display stand linerboard
  • Heavy-duty corrugated box
📏 Grammage Options
120g 140g 170g 200g 250g
Natural kraft board for high-strength eco-friendly folding cartons
Kraft Board -- Natural strength, prominent eco credentials
White Top Kraft Linerboard Eco-Preferred
📖 Description

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

✨ Material Properties
  • Combines the strength of kraft linerboard with the print quality of white cardboard
  • lower cost than all-white corrugated board
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • E‑commerce shipping box
  • Branded packaging box
  • Corrugated display box
  • BPromotional display stand
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Materials for Custom Packaging Bags & Pouches

Core substrates for shopping bags, tote bags, food bags, and other bag formats across different applications

Art paper shopping bag with brand printing and ribbon handle
Art Paper -- Classic choice for branded shopping bags
Coated Art Paper (Shopping Bags) Short-term
📖 Description

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

✨ Material Properties
  • 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
📏 Grammage Options
128g 157g 200g 250g
Natural kraft paper shopping bag with eco-friendly branding
White Cardboard (SBS)
White Cardboard (SBS) (Shopping Bags) Popular
📖 Description

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

✨ Material Properties
  • High stiffness, resistant to deformation
  • Vibrant, high-quality print colors
  • Eco-friendly and recyclable
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Gift paper bags
  • Apparel carrier bags
  • Brand promotional bags
  • Cosmetic handled bags
📏 Grammage Options
210g 250g 300g
Natural kraft paper shopping bag with eco-friendly branding
Kraft Paper -- Natural, durable, and eco-forward
Kraft Paper (Shopping Bags) Eco
📖 Description

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

✨ Material Properties
  • Natural color tone -- strong eco-friendly brand image
  • High tensile strength -- excellent load-bearing capacity
  • low cost
  • FSC-certified, eco-friendly and recyclable
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Kraft paper bags
  • Food packaging bags
  • Coffee & tea bags
  • Eco-friendly shopping bags
📏 Grammage Options
100g 120g 150g 180g
Non-woven polypropylene reusable eco shopping bag
Non-Woven -- Reusable, durable, and widely certified
Non-Woven Fabric (Reusable Eco Bags)
📖 Description

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.

✨ Material Properties
  • 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
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Non-woven bags
  • Trade show promotional bags
  • Garment packaging bags
  • Eco-friendly shopping bags
📏 Grammage Options
70g 80g 90g 100g
Composite film laminated packaging bags for food and functional products
Composite Film -- Multi-layer barrier structure for maximum product protection
Composite Film (Food / Functional Packaging Bags) Multi-Layer Structure
📖 Description

Multiple film materials adhesive-laminated together, each layer serving a specific function -- outer layer for printing, middle layer for barrier protection, inner layer for heat sealing. The preferred packaging for food, tea, and nutraceuticals requiring shelf-life assurance.

🔬 Four Core Film Materials
🔵 PE Film (Polyethylene)

Innermost heat-seal layer -- non-toxic, food-grade safe, flexible and transparent, lowest cost. Used as the inner sealing layer.

🟢 PET Film (Polyester)

High transparency, heat-resistant, excellent mechanical strength, best print quality. Typically used as the outer print layer -- the most common base material for composite bags.

⚪ Aluminum Foil (AL)

Strongest barrier performance -- 100% oxygen, light, and moisture barrier. Outstanding aroma and flavor retention. Ideal for coffee, tea, snacks, and other high-demand products.

🟡 Nylon Film (NY/PA)

Highest toughness -- puncture-resistant, withstands high and low temperatures. Ideal for vacuum packaging and retort pouches. Commonly used for meat, seafood, and cooked food packaging.

🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Stand-up pouch
  • Zipper pouch
  • Vacuum bag
  • Aluminum foil bag
  • Coffee/tea valve bag
  • Food packaging bag
📏 Common Laminate Structures
PET/PE (2-layer basic) PET/AL/PE (3-layer high barrier) PET/NY/PE (retort pouch) PET/AL/NY/PE (4-layer premium)
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Materials for Packaging Accessories

Interior inserts, cushioning protection, and transparent windows -- ensuring products arrive safely and beautifully

1. Inner Insert Materials
Die-cut cardboard paper insert tray for gift box product positioning
Paper Insert -- Printable, recyclable, entry-level insert solution
1.1 Paper Insert (Cardboard Tray) Eco
📖 Description

Die-cut and folded cardboard / corrugated board shaped to hold products in position inside the box. The most cost-effective and recyclable insert solution.

✨ Material Properties
  • Good printability and strong visual integrity.
  • Low cost, eco-friendly, and recyclable.
  • Can be cut into any shape to fit products,
  • Suitable for fixing lightweight products.
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Single cosmetic or skincare product positioning
  • Divider inserts for food gift boxes
  • 3C electronics and accessory positioning
  • Universal product insert
EVA foam insert with CNC precision die-cut cavities for product protection
EVA Foam -- CNC precision routing for a perfect product fit
1.2 EVA Insert (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) Eco
📖 Description

Similar in feel to athletic shoe midsoles -- lightweight and soft. Precision CNC-routed to match the product shape exactly. The most popular insert material for mid-to-high-end gift boxes.

✨ Material Properties
  • Lightweight and soft with super cushioning performance
  • CNC precision routing -- cavities conform perfectly to product shape
  • Adjustable density, softness/hardness can be selected as needed
  • Wide color range (black / white / custom colors)
  • Lowest cost, eco‑friendly and recyclable
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Single cosmetic or skincare product positioning
  • Beverage & bottle fixing insert
  • 3C electronics and accessory positioning
  • Jewelry inner lining
📏 Thickness Options
5mm 10mm 15mm 20mm 30mm Custom thickness
PU PE foam insert for jewelry and watch box lining
Foam Insert -- Ultra-soft protection for precious items
1.3 Foam Insert (PU / PE Foam) soft
📖 Description

High-density foam that is softer than EVA with superior cushioning -- the standard insert material for jewelry boxes and watch cases.

✨ Material Properties
  • Ultra-soft touch -- good cushioning performance to protect precision / delicate products
  • Can be covered with velvet or PU leather to elevate quality perception
  • Density options available (soft / medium / firm)
  • Lower cost than EVA
  • Density options available (soft / medium / firm)
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Glassware inner lining / Ceramics inner lining
  • High-end digital product packaging
  • Luxury inserts requiring velvet-wrapped lining
  • Inner lining for fragile goods
Clear PET vacuum-formed blister tray insert for product visibility
Blister Tray -- Crystal-clear, product-conforming vacuum form
1.4 Blister Tray transparent
📖 Description

PET or PVC sheet heated and vacuum-formed into cavities that precisely mirror the product contours -- fully transparent and highly effective at securing the product.

✨ Material Properties
  • High transparency -- product clearly visible at a glance
  • Precisely conforms to product outline
  • Waterproof and moisture-proof, protecting products.
  • Low cost -- suitable for large-volume production
  • PET material is recyclable
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Toy packaging box insert
  • Stationery packaging box insert
  • Electronics product insert
  • Cosmetic inner tray
📏 Common Material
PET PVC PS
2. Cushioning Materials
Bubble wrap air cushion packaging material for shock protection
Bubble Wrap -- The classic, flexible shock-absorption solution
2.1 Bubble Wrap Eco
📖 Description

A PE film filled with small air pockets that compress to absorb impact -- the most iconic and versatile cushioning material in logistics packaging.

✨ Material Properties
  • Extremely low cost -- highly flexible in use
  • Bubble diameter options (small / large bubble)
  • Effective shock and vibration absorption
📏 Specifications
10mm bubble 25mm bubble Double-layer bubble
EPE expanded polyethylene foam cushioning for electronics packaging
EPE Foam -- Lightweight, waterproof, and shape-cuttable
2.2 EPE Foam (Expanded Polyethylene) Eco
📖 Description

A white expanded polyethylene foam -- lightweight and resilient. The standard cushioning material for electronics and appliance packaging.

✨ Material Properties
  • Strong shock absorption -- lightweight construction
  • Waterproof and moisture-resistant -- mold-resistant
  • Can be cut into any shape
  • Recyclable -- relatively eco-friendly
📏 Thickness Options
2mm 5mm 10mm 20mm 30mm 50mm
Kraft paper corner protector as eco-friendly alternative to foam corner packaging
Paper Corner Protector -- Eco-friendly alternative to foam corners
2.3 Paper Corner Protector Eco
📖 Description

Multi-layer kraft board compressed into an L- or U-shaped profile, fitted over product or box corners to prevent impact damage during transit. A sustainable alternative to foam corner protectors.

✨ Material Properties
  • 100% recyclable -- eco-certification available
  • High compressive strength -- effective protection
  • Lighter than foam corners -- reduces shipping costs
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Appliance and furniture transit protection
  • Export products requiring eco-compliance
  • EPS foam corner protector replacement
3. Transparent Materials
PVC clear transparent film for packaging windows and boxes
PVC -- Cost-effective clear film for windows and transparent boxes
3.1 PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride Transparent Film)
📖 Description

The most common transparent packaging material -- low cost, heat-formable, and widely used for transparent boxes and window patches on packaging.

✨ Material Properties
  • High transparency -- product clearly visible
  • Low cost -- easy to process
  • Tough and not prone to breakage.
  • Heat-bendable and foldable for forming
  • Note: PVC usage is restricted in certain markets
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Window gift boxes
  • Clear lid gift boxes
  • Display boxes
  • Blister packaging
📏 Thickness Options
0.2mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.8mm
PET polyester transparent film as eco-friendly alternative to PVC
PET -- Superior clarity, recyclable, EU-compliant
3.2 PET (Polyester Transparent Sheet) Eco Alternative
📖 Description

The eco-friendly alternative to PVC -- superior transparency, fully recyclable, and the preferred transparent packaging material for EU and North American market compliance.

✨ Material Properties
  • Exceptional transparency -- outstanding optical clarity
  • Recyclable -- complies with EU environmental regulations
  • Better heat resistance than PVC
  • Food-contact grade options available
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Window gift boxes
  • Clear lid gift boxes
  • Display boxes
  • Blister packaging
📏 Thickness Options
0.2mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.8mm 1.0mm
Acrylic PMMA organic glass for luxury packaging with laser engraving
Acrylic PMMA -- Crystal-like clarity with CNC and laser precision
3.3 Acrylic (PMMA Organic Glass) Luxury
📖 Description

Lighter and more transparent than conventional glass -- a premium material that can be laser-engraved and CNC-precision machined. The signature material for luxury packaging.

✨ Material Properties
  • Light transmittance up to 92% -- rivaling optical glass
  • Compatible with laser engraving and CNC precision machining
  • Available in matte / gloss / colored / mirror finishes
  • Lightweight, only half the weight of glass
  • Not easy to break, high safety
  • Printable, highly customizable
  • Strong premium feel -- excellent durability
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Clear lid for high‑end gift boxes
  • Display stands
  • Cosmetic display counters
📏 Thickness Options
1mm 2mm 3mm 5mm 8mm 10mm+
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Materials for Commercial Prints

Mainstream paper substrates for business cards, catalogues, instruction sheets, and labels

Matte art paper with soft non-reflective surface for premium catalogues
Matte Art Paper -- Subdued, reading-friendly, premium feel
Matte Art Paper (Dull Coated)
📖 Description

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.

✨ Material Properties
  • 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
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • High-end brochures
  • Corporate annual reports
  • Product catalogs
  • Invitations
📏 Grammage Options
105g 128g 157g 200g 250g 300g
Gloss art paper with high-shine surface for vibrant product catalogues
Gloss Art Paper -- Vivid, high-fidelity color reproduction
Coated Art Paper (Gloss Print)
📖 Description

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

✨ Material Properties
  • High gloss -- best-in-class color fidelity
  • Vivid and lively image reproduction
  • Smooth surface suitable for various printing processes
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • 128gsm / 157gsm -- Flyers, posters, instruction manuals
  • 200gsm / 250gsm -- Brochure inner pages, business cards, greeting cards
  • 300gsm / 350gsm -- Brochure covers, paper bags, hang tags
📏 Grammage Options
128g 157g 200g 250g 300g 350g
Uncoated offset paper for instruction sheets and corporate publications
Offset Paper -- Eye-friendly, writable, text-focused print substrate
Offset Paper (Uncoated Bond)
📖 Description

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.

✨ Material Properties
  • 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
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Instruction manuals / User manuals
  • CLetter paper / Envelopesr
  • Notebook pages / Receipt forms
📏 Grammage Options
70g 80g 100g 120g
Self-adhesive label paper in coated matte silver and transparent PET variants
Self-Adhesive Labels -- Coated, silver, transparent, and holographic options
Self-Adhesive Label Paper
📖 Description

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.

✨ Common Face Material Types
  • 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
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Food and cosmetics product labels
  • Electronics serial number labels
  • E-commerce logistics shipping labels
Self-adhesive label paper in coated matte silver and transparent PET variants
Self-Adhesive Labels -- Coated, silver, transparent, and holographic options
Specialty Paper
📖 Description

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

🎯 Ideal Applications
  • High-end business cards
  • Invitationss / Greeting cards
  • Commemorative albums
  • Hardcover book covers
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Premium Specialty Materials

Beyond paper -- metal, stone-plastic composite, fabric, resin, and other cross-material custom solutions

Stainless steel and decorative tin metal packaging for luxury gift boxes
Stainless Steel / Tin -- Heirloom-quality packaging that outlasts the product
Stainless Steel / AL / Decorative Tin Metal
📖 Description

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.

✨ Material Properties
  • 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
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Premium tea, mooncake, and spirits gift boxes
  • Luxury brand limited-edition packaging
  • Corporate custom commemorative gift sets
📏 Common Specifications
Tin 0.2mm Tin 0.3mm Stainless 0.5mm Custom thickness
Natural cotton linen and canvas eco fabric for gift box covering and tote bags
Eco Fabric -- Warm, natural, biodegradable, and sustainably certified
Eco Fabric (Textile Packaging) Sustainable
📖 Description

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.

✨ Material Properties
  • 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
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Organic and natural brand gift box covering
  • Premium tote bags and drawstring pouches
  • Holiday gift fabric bag packaging
Stone plastic composite SPC material with marble and wood grain effect for packaging
Leather/PU Leathert
Leather / PU Leather Premium
📖 Description

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

✨ Material Properties
  • Premium texture, soft to the touch
  • Wear-resistant and durable
  • Perfect branding - can be embossed with a logo
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • High-end jewelry gift boxes
  • Luxury rigid boxes
  • Business gift boxes
  • Notebook covers
Thick acrylic packaging with CNC precision machining and laser engraving for luxury brands
Wood
Wood Premium
📖 Description

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

✨ Core Processes
  • Naturally eco-friendly with a unique texture
  • Can be carved and branded (engraved or embossed)
  • Premium and elegant appearance
📏 Common Wood Options
Pine Wood Paulownia Wood Walnut Wood Beech Wood
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • High-end wine and cigarette rigid boxes
  • Coffee/Tea rigid boxes
  • Jewelry rigid boxes
  • Collectibles rigid boxes
Stone plastic composite SPC material with marble and wood grain effect for packaging
SPC Stone-Plastic -- Realistic stone and wood aesthetics at a fraction of the weight
Stone-Plastic Composite (SPC) New Material
📖 Description

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.

✨ Material Properties
  • 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
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Premium perfume and skincare packaging bases
  • Luxury product display trays
  • Creative gift packaging box bodies
Photosensitive resin 3D printed packaging components with complex geometry
3D Printing Resin -- Any geometry, rapid prototyping, no tooling required
Photosensitive Resin (3D Printing) Ultimate Custom
📖 Description

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.

✨ Material Properties
  • 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)
🎯 Ideal Applications
  • Brand logo decorative components and magnetic closure hardware
  • Non-standard box structural components
  • High-end custom commemorative pieces
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