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Kraft Partboard Material

Natural Kraft, derived from wood pulping, is a popular choice for packaging due to its strength and versatility. Its eco-friendly properties and varied specifications make it a standout alternative to other materials. Adaptable to diverse packaging needs, Natural Kraft comes in three main variants, each tailored to meet specific requirements.

What are White, Brown, and Colored Kraft?

Kraft paper’s natural brown color results from the wood pulping process. To achieve a white color, the brown paper is bleached with chemicals, which may slightly impact its strength. For customized colors, dyes are added, often after bleaching, to create vibrant shades.

Important Characteristics of Kraft Material

Natural Kraft, a recyclable material, is widely favored for its numerous benefits, making it an excellent packaging choice for industrial and personal use. Its key characteristics include:

  • Strength and durability
  • Versatility
  • Aesthetic appeal
  • Eco-friendly
  • Customization options
  • HQ printing choices
  • Texture
  • Cost-effectiveness

Kraft Material Thickness and Its Impact on Packaging

Sustainable brown paperboard’s strength and quality depend on its thickness and layers, which vary with different gram weights. Higher gram weights result in thicker Kraft paperboard.

The material’s weight and thickness affect printing efficiency and quality, which also differ based on paper types, such as brown (unbleached), white (bleached), or corrugated Kraft paper.

Two main factors determine the quality of Kraft paperboard.

Physical properties, such as dust, stains, holes, creases, cracks, light transmission, fiber clumps, and corner neatness, affect Kraft paperboard quality. Chemical properties, including absorption, optical characteristics, and printing performance, influence the quality of printing outcomes.
The weight and thickness of Kraft paperboard are measured in grams per square meter (GSM) and evaluated through three key factors:

  • Nominal Basis Weight: The weight of the paper per square meter, indicating its heaviness.
  • Caliper: The paper’s thickness, measured in inches.
  • Thickness: The paper’s thickness, measured in microns.
Basestock Properties (Units) Nominal Basis Weight (GSM) Caliper (Inches) Thickness (Microns) Commonly Used For
12 pt210 gsm0.012″220 μBags
14 pt250 gsm0.014″250 μTakeout Boxes, Cups
16 pt300 gsm0.016″320 μHeavy Duty Bags, Takeout Box
18 pt350 gsm0.018″360 μAll Box Packaging
24 pt420 gsm0.024″440 μHeavy Duty Boxes
28 pt500 gsm0.028″500 μVery Heavy Duty Boxes
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