Cartonboard packaging and materials

There are many types of cartonboard on the market and many of them have different end uses and strengths. Take a look at our quick guide below on their basic construction and end uses.

Chapelton support our clients at all stages of the planning, selection and buying process. We work with designers, specifiers, buyers and their Agencies. We bring our wealth of experience to the project so that you can be sure you are choosing the best possible cartonboard pacakging solution for your product.

If you have a specific product or project you want to discuss then use the contact form on this page or call 01622 882280. One of our team will find the perfect solution for you.

What Cartonboard Packaging Is Available?

Our cartonboard packaging materials can be used for a wide variety of products, all dependant on your needs. Take a look at the detailed descriptions and images below to get a better idea of what you need.

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Cartonboard Properties

At Chapelton we use our knowledge and experience to ensure we provide the best solutions for you and your final products. Take a read of these cartonboard properties and their common uses, then get in touch to receive further support in buying you required cartonboard packaging materials.

UD – Unlined Recycled

UD is a grade of carton board typically produced from layers of recycled fibres. Coating free. Variants include white lined or brown dyed fibres. Due to its recycled content the inside of the board is grey.

The main end uses for this type of cartonboard is:

GD – Pigment Coated Recycled

GD is a cartonboard grade typically made from multiple layers of recycled fibres. The top layer is coated to allow for printing and branding. Due to it being made from recovered fibres the middle and reverse are grey.

The most common end uses for this type of board are:

GT – Pigment Coated Recycled

GT is a grade of paperboard typically made from layers of recycled fibre. GT is pigment coated on the reverse, most commonly white or brown, due to its recycled content the inside is grey.

The main end uses for this type of cartonboard are:

GC – Virgin Fibre Board

Also known as FBB is a cartonboard grade made up of layers of chemical pulp. GC has two variants, these being GC1 & GC2.

GC1 is a white back high bulk material with great printing surface and coated reverse to allow printing on both sides. Used in the packaging of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and retail packaging.

GC2 is a cream back high bulk and rigid material used for general packaging. Great in the use of retail packaging and branded products.

The major end uses for folding boxboard are:

Health & beauty products
Frozen & chilled foods
Other foods
Confectioneries
Pharmaceuticals
Graphical uses
Cigarette Boxes
Drinks Packaging
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GZ/GN – Solid Board

GZ/GN, also known as SBS & SUB, are grades of cartonboard made of chemical pulp.

GZ or SBS as it is also known is formed of bleached chemical pulp. It is usually pigment coated on the top and often the reverse. GZ board is white throughout.

GN or SUS as it is also known is an unbleached true kraft board with a white coated top. The middle and reverse of this board are brown.

Produced using 100% virgin fibre perfect for use in both chilled and frozen food packaging. Great graphical properties and high rigidity and stiffness figures.

The main end uses for this type of cartonboard are:

Buying Cartonboard with Chapelton

If you have any questions about these cartonboard properties and how they might be best suited to your products or requirements get in touch on 01622 882280 or book a cartonboard packaging consultation and let us assist you in selecting the perfect material.