Types of Cartonboard
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SOLID BLEACHED BOARD (SBB / SBS / GZ) |
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| This grade is typically made from pure bleached chemical pulp with two or three layers of coating on the top surface and one layer on the reverse. It is used in such markets as cosmetics, graphics, pharmaceuticals, tobacco and luxury packaging. It can also be combined with other materials to make liquid packaging board. |
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SOLID UNBLEACHED BOARD (SUB / SUS) |
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| This grade is typically made from pure unbleached chemical pulp with two or three layers of coating on the top surface. In some cases a white reverse surface is applied. It is primarily used in the packaging of beverages such as bottles and cans as it is very strong and can be made resistant to water which is essential during the packing process. It is also used in a wide variety of general packaging areas where strength is important. |
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FOLDING BOXBOARD (FBB / GC / UC) |
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| This grade is typically made from layers of mechanical pulp sandwiched between two layers of chemical pulp with up to three layers of coating on the top or printing surface and one layer of coating on the reverse. It is used in such markets as drinks, pharmaceuticals, frozen, chilled and other foods, confectionery and a wide range of other markets. |
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WHİTE LINED CHIPBOARD (WLC / GD / GT / UD) |
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| This grade is typically made using predominantly recovered fibres. It is manufactured in a number of layers each of which use selected grades of raw materials. It typically has two or three layers of coating on the top or printing surface and one layer on the reverse. It is used in a range of applications such a frozen and chilled foods, breakfast cereals, shoes, tissues, toys and many more. It can have either a white or grey coloured reverse side. |
