Paperboard Grades
Paperboard Grades that Support Your Packaging Needs
Choose the right board from CRB, FBB, SBS, SUS, URB, or Micro‑Flute to deliver print performance, structural strength, and sustainability.
Netpak evaluates your product, production pathway, and finish needs to recommend the best board.
Netpak Expertise in Paperboard
Better board. Better performance.
Paperboard selection defines print quality, structural integrity, and overall efficiency. Netpak aligns substrate choice with your design, coatings, and production requirements to ensure cartons meet both branding & operational goals.
Core Advantages for Your Packaging
- Extensive Paperboard Options: SBS, SUS, CRB, FBB, URB, and Micro-Flute to fit distinct packaging needs.
- Surface Readiness: SBS and SUS provide smooth print surfaces. FBB balances natural texture with printability.
- Strength and Durability: SUS delivers stiffness and tear resistance. Micro-Flute combines lightweight construction with added protection.
- Sustainability Balance: CRB and URB provide recycled content, while FBB supports reduced fiber usage with dependable durability.
Paperboard Grades and When to Use Them
- SBS (Solid Bleached Sulfate): Bright, white board ideal for high-impact graphics, embossing, and food packaging.
- SUS (Solid Unbleached Sulfate): Natural kraft fiber board designed for heavy loads and multipacks.
- CRB (Coated Recycled Board): Recycled fiber content with reliable printability, widely used for food and consumer goods.
- FBB (Folding Box Board): Multi-ply construction that is light but strong, offering sustainability and luxury print potential.
- URB (Uncoated Recycled Board): Chipboard option for rigid structures where folding is not required.
- Micro-Flute: Thin corrugated board with direct print capability, offering strength for large cartons and displays.
Paperboard That Runs & Finishes Well
Each grade pairs differently with print and finishing. Choose right to avoid waste and keep cartons sharp on shelf.
- Teams needing embossing, foil, or sharp graphics → SBS
- Heavy multipacks that require coatings and stiffness → SUS
- High-volume CPG runs seeking cost efficiency → CRB
- Luxury packs using soft-touch or foil finishes → FBB
- Large or fragile cartons and displays needing rigidity → Micro-Flute
Industries We Serve
Food. Beverage. Health and Beauty. Retail. Pharmaceutical. Electronics.
Each program is built around the right board, barrier needs, and retail presentation.
Food
Beverage
Health & Beauty
Pharmaceutical
Retail
Electronics
Get a Carton Spec That Ships Cleanly
Send your dimensions, board preferences, run size, and finishing requirements. We’ll provide a board recommendation, structural design, and production plan aligning with your supply chain.
Sustainability and Certifications
Netpak supports fiber-based packaging and circular practices. We offer eco-certified substrates and operate under recognized standards including BRCGS Packaging, ISO 9001, FSC, PEFC, and SFI. These programs help brands meet retailer and regulatory expectations while maintaining print performance.
