Folding Carton Materials: Coated, Kraft & Uncoated Paper Explained
Coated white, kraft brown, or textured uncoated? The paper you choose affects print quality, feel, and cost. Chengtop Packaging’s material guide.
- Compare all main folding carton materials
- Know how paper weight affects your box
- Understand coated vs. uncoated print quality
- Match material to your product
- Know which material is eco-friendly
- Evite erros comuns relacionados com os materiais
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Descrição
te Paper
The most popular choice:
- Smooth surface = sharp print
- Vibrant colors, clean look
- Available in various weights (250–400gsm)
- Works for cosmetics, food, retail
Ideal para: Most products, especially where print quality matters.
Kraft Brown Paper
Natural, eco-friendly:
- No bleaching = lower environmental impact
- Natural brown look
- Best with simple print (black, white)
- Rustic, organic feel
Ideal para: Natural products, eco brands, food, candles.
Uncoated / Textured Paper
Matte, tactile:
- No coating = absorbs ink
- Soft, natural feel
- Textured options available
- Understated, premium look
Ideal para: Luxury brands, minimalist design, artisanal products.
Paper Weight
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Peso
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Ideal para
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250–300gsm
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Light products, small boxes
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300–350gsm
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Most products, general use
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350–400gsm
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Heavy products, premium feel
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Rule: Thicker paper = more rigid box, but also more cost.
Print Quality by Material
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Material
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Cores
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Sharpness
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Coated white
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Vibrant, rich
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Very sharp
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Castanho Kraft
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Muted, natural
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Bom
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Uncoated
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Softer, matte
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Bom
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Eco-Friendly Options
If sustainability matters:
- Papel Kraft — Less processing, recyclable
- FSC-certified paper — From responsible forests
- Recycled content paper — Post-consumer waste
- No plastic lamination — Easier to recycle
Which Material Should You Choose?
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O seu produto
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Material recomendado
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Cosméticos / cuidados com a pele
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Coated white, smooth
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Food / snacks
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Coated white or kraft
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Natural / organic
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Castanho Kraft
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Luxo / premium
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Uncoated textured or coated
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Eco / sustainable
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Kraft or recycled
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Erros comuns relacionados com os materiais
- Too thin paper — Box flops, looks cheap
- Kraft for full-color print — Colors look muted
- Coated for eco brand — Doesn’t match the message
- Ignoring paper weight — Box doesn’t stand up
- Sem aprovação da amostra — Paper looks different in person
Ready to Choose Your Paper?
Tell us your product and brand style — we’ll recommend the right material and weight.
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