Compare paperboard, structural board and decorative surfaces for your packaging brief. Balance the product’s protection, print, presentation and budget.
Compare material directions, then confirm the exact stock and availability with ODO for your project.
10 materials shown
Coated paper stock for printed folding cartons, product cards and presentation packaging.
Paperboard to discuss for folding cartons where structure and the selected surface grade matter.
Fluted board used for shipping boxes, mailers and protective packaging structures.
A decorative film option for reflective effects on selected packaging surfaces.
Natural-looking paper and board options for wrapping, cartons and a restrained packaging style.
Reflective paper surfaces for gift packaging, labels and premium presentation details.
Film-based packaging to discuss when your product needs a specified barrier or sealed format.
Recovered-fiber board options for cartons and paper-based packaging projects.
Dense board used as a structural base for gift boxes and premium presentation packaging.
White paperboard for printed folding cartons where a clean surface and consistent layout are important.
Bars are a visual guide, not tested specifications. Final properties depend on the grade, thickness and finish.
A planning guide to discuss with ODO. Exact specifications are confirmed with the selected grade.
| Material | Typical Strength | Print Potential | Material Direction | Typical Use | Relative Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🎨 Art Card (Coated Paper) | Medium | Excellent | Check finish | Printed folding cartons and product cards | Mid-range |
| 🫙 Bux Board | High | High | Grade-dependent | Structured folding cartons | Mid-range |
| 📦 Corrugated Cardboard | Very high | High | Paper-based | Mailer and shipping boxes | Budget |
| ✨ Holographic Film | Surface layer | High | Mixed material | Decorative packaging surfaces | Premium |
| 🌿 Kraft Paper | High | Medium | Paper-based | Kraft cartons and wrapping | Budget |
| 🌟 Metallic Paper | Surface layer | High | Check finish | Gift packaging and decorative wraps | Premium |
| 🍃 Mylar (PET Film) | Flexible film | Excellent | Check structure | Flexible barrier packaging | Mid-range |
| ♻️ Recycled Cardboard | Medium | High | Recycled fiber | Cartons and paper-based packaging | Budget |
| 🎁 Rigid Chipboard | Very high | Wrapped surface | Check wrap | Rigid gift and presentation boxes | Premium |
| 🧴 SBS Paperboard | Medium | Excellent | Grade-dependent | Printed product cartons | Mid-range |
Find the right questions to ask about your packaging stock, print and structure.
Start by discussing corrugated board, box fit and any insert needed for your product. The final grade should reflect the weight and handling conditions.
Food-contact suitability belongs to the exact material grade and application. Share the food type, temperature and contact conditions so ODO can check the requirements.
Ask about kraft, recycled board and paper-based structures, then review the full finished pack. Coatings, windows and decorative films affect the recycling route.
Folding paperboard is cut and creased into a carton. Rigid chipboard forms a more substantial setup box and is often covered with a separate printed wrap.
Share your product dimensions, weight, structure and shipping conditions. ODO can discuss an appropriate stock and confirm the specification in your quote.
Share your product, dimensions and artwork. Review the proposed structure and ask ODO about suitable materials and sample options.
