Everything You Need for the Perfect Packaging
Throughout our years of experience in the packaging industry, PakFactory has curated a library of materials and options for customers to further allow them to customize their custom boxes. Because of our ever growing library, we have created a detailed list of all our materials and special options with explanations to help customers ultimately make informed decisions before they order their boxes.
Paperboard Materials
SBS (C1S)
White paperboard coated on 1 side.
SBS (C2S)
White paperboard coated on both sides.
SBS (Uncoated)
Matte white paperboard uncoated.
Kraft Paper
Durable paperboard made of virgin pulp fibers.
Art Paper
Color dyed paper suitable for all printing and finishes.
CCNB (Duplex Board)
Recycled paperboard option with semi-gloss white clay coating.
Metallic Paperboard
Paperboard treated with a varying metallic finish.
Textured Paperboard
Paperboard treated with different textured finishes.
Corrugated Materials
Bleached Corrugated
Uncoated white surface and fluting.
Kraft Corrugated
Uncoated natural kraft surface and fluting.
Flute Grades
Single Face
One corrugated fiberboard is glued to one flat sheet of the linerboard.
Single Wall
The corrugated fiberboard is glued between two sheets of linerboard.
Double Wall
Three sheets of linerboard with two corrugated fiberboards in between.
Triple Wall
Four sheets of linerboard with three corrugated fiberboards in between.
A-Flute
Greatest protection with excellent stacking strength.
B-Flute
Surface allows for high-quality printing and die-cutting.
C-Flute
Average crush resistance, stacking strength and printing.
E-Flute
Relatively flat surface allows for high-quality printing applications.
F-Flute
For specialty packaging, POP displays, as well as small retail packaging.
Rigid Materials
Chipboard & Grey Board
Thick paper-based material primarily used for rigid boxes.
Special Capabilities
Custom Structure
Fully customized rigid structures tailored to your specifications.
Custom Inserts
Precisely engineered custom inserts that protect your products from damage.
Unlimited Paper
Unlimited selection of textured and colored paper for you to choose from.
Unlimited Accessories
Unlimited selection of custom accessories like handles and buttons for you to choose.
Leather / Wooden
Meticulously crafted premium custom leather and wooden rigid boxes.
Custom Ribbons
Wide selection of custom luxurious ribbons for you to choose from.
Insert Materials
PU Foam
Soft-to-touch with excellent protective qualities, often used for smaller products.
PE Foam
Commonly used for larger industrial equipment.
EVA Foam
High-density foam allowing for applications including lamination, and die-cutting.
ESD Foam
Anti-static foam primarily used for packaging electronic products.
Egg Crate Foam
Greatest protective qualities with superb resistance against rough shipping.
Thick Wall
Moderately detailed mold with excellent protection due its thick walls.
Transfer Mold
High-speed and moderately detailed mold for less fragile products.
Thermoformed
High detailed with smooth surface mold for snug product fit.
Processed
Moderately detailed mold with pulp like features.
HIPS
High-impact polystyrene with excellent rigidity and versatility.
PVC
Chemical and corrosion resistant poly-vinyl chloride.
PETG
Lightweight polyethylene teraphthalate-glycol. Food & medical safe.
Bag Materials
Clay Coated White
Smooth, gloss finish, sophisticated and stylish for luxury products.
Uncoated Brown Kraft
Durable, eco-friendly, and recyclable perfect for food or grocery products.
Uncoated White Kraft
Uncoated, durable, eco-friendly perfect for most products.
Colored Art Paper
Multiple texture and color options perfect for any occasion.
Bag Handles
Cotton (Ribbon)
Durable and luxurious cotton weaved option for your promotional purposes.
Grosgrain Polyester
Popular option for premium bags in luxury, gift, costmetics, and retail.
Nylon
Standard nylon woven.
Cotton (String)
Woven fabric made from cotton thread into a string handle.
Twisted Paper
Standard twisted paper handle. Durable and recyclable with the bag.
Flat Paper
Flat paper handle folded for efficient stacking and storage.
Twisted Polypropylene
Water resistant and light weight twisted threads.
Die-Cut
Add a personal touch by adding a custom shape cut out for your handles.
Lacing Options
Tie Knot
Add a luxurious flare to the ends of your bag handles.
Shoe Buckle
An aglet fixed to the ends of the bag handle.
Glued Paper
Handle glued to the interior walls of the paper bag.
Coatings & Laminations
Gloss Lamination
Thin plastic film that gives the box surface a glossy surface.
Matte Lamination
Thin plastic film that gives the box surface a matte surface.
Soft Touch Lamination
Thin plastic film providing a smooth touch and velvety surface.
AQ Coating
Water-based coating that creates a soft semi-gloss surface.
UV Coating
UV-cured ink allowing for spot and flood applications.
Varnish
Inexpensive option that coats and adds surface protection.
Metallic Coating
Add an extra metallic sheen to your box surface.
Pearlescent Coating
Give your surface extra decorative shimmer and shine.
Soft Touch Coating
Ink coating that produces smooth surface. Cheaper alternative to lamination.
Food Grade Coating
Ink coating that protects the interior of the box for food-safe applications.
Special Finishes
Foil Stamping
Heat transferred foil onto paper surface.
Spot UV / Spot Gloss
UV gloss coating cured on specific areas.
Embossing / Debossing
Special process that creates a raised or recessed pattern on the surface.
Window Patching
Special technique with a transparent plastic film covering the cut-out.
Window Cut-Out
Special process where a cut-out is created on the packaging surface.
Foam Finishes
Flocking
Fiber powder applied to any surface allowing for a soft velvety touch.
Paperboard Lamination
Additional paperboard glued to the foam surface.
Print Options
Offset / Lithography
Ideal for printing in finer details with access to more options and finishes.
Flexo Print
Economical option with faster turnaround, ideal for printing higher volumes.
Digital Print
Low volume printing option with relatively low set-up costs.
Pantone
Standardized color system for extreme color accuracy when printing.
Pantone Metallic
Standardized metallic color system for extreme color accuracy when printing.
Material Unit
GSM
Measurement for the density of the paper stock.
PT
Measurement for the thickness of the paper stock.
Flute
Fiberboard arches sandwiched between two linerboards.
Sustainability
Recycleable
Material contains a significant percentage of recycled material.
Biodegradable
Materal can break down when exposed to light, air, and moisture.
Compostable
Material can break down into natural components that can become a part of soil.
Plastic Free
Material does not contain any petroleum-based plastics.