{"id":5609,"date":"2019-04-29T14:25:27","date_gmt":"2019-04-29T14:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-404703-1946962.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=5609"},"modified":"2026-06-10T14:53:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T14:53:50","slug":"paperboard-selection-folding-carton-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.netpak.com\/en\/packaging-resources\/industry-articles\/paperboard-selection-folding-carton-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing Paperboard for Folding Carton Packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>    <!-- NETPAK BLOG --><br \/>\n<!-- Topic: Paperboard selection for folding carton packaging --><br \/>\n<!-- English version using current Netpak npk-* article framework with sources, links, CTA and related resources --><\/p>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;500;600;700;800&#038;display=swap\" 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.npk-card__body{padding:24px}.npk-related-card .npk-card__body h3{font-size:20px}}@media(max-width:700px){.npk-wrap{padding:0 18px}.npk-card,.npk-panel,.npk-band,.npk-cta{padding:24px}}\n<\/style>\n<article class=\"npk-board\">\n<p><!-- HERO --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section\" style=\"padding-top:96px;\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-split\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Paperboard Selection<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"npk-title\">\n          Choosing paperboard for folding carton packaging<br \/>\n        <\/h1>\n<p class=\"npk-lead\">\n          Paperboard selection should happen before a packaging design is treated as production-ready. Netpak helps brands choose the right board by reviewing product weight, structure, print quality, food-contact requirements, sustainability goals, finishing effects, filling conditions, warehousing, delivery and total packaging cost.\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-pill-row\" aria-label=\"Paperboard selection priorities\">\n<div class=\"npk-pill\"><span class=\"npk-dot\"><\/span> Print surface<\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-pill\"><span class=\"npk-dot\"><\/span> Carton structure<\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-pill\"><span class=\"npk-dot\"><\/span> Food-contact review<\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-pill\"><span class=\"npk-dot\"><\/span> Procurement and JIT<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"npk-panel\">\n<h3>Netpak helps match the paperboard to the full packaging program<\/h3>\n<p>\n          The right paperboard is the grade that supports the product, press sheet, dieline, finishing, filling line, retailer requirements, sustainability goals and delivery schedule. Netpak reviews board choice as a production decision, not as a generic material preference.\n        <\/p>\n<ul class=\"npk-panel__list\">\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Compare SBS, SUS, CRB, FBB, URB and micro-flute where relevant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Align board grade with offset printing, finishing and carton structure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Plan sourcing, inventory, JIT delivery and repeat production early.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-image-band\">\n<div class=\"npk-image-band__grid\">\n<div>\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_carton_fbb-1.webp\"\n            alt=\"Paperboard grade selection for folding carton packaging\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n          ><\/p>\n<p class=\"npk-caption\">\n            Paperboard grade affects structure, print quality, finishing, food-contact review, shelf presentation and production planning.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Material Strategy<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-h2\">The board choice can change the carton more than the artwork does<\/h2>\n<p class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:14px;\">\n            A design can look approved on screen and still perform differently depending on the board. Shade, coating, stiffness, caliper, recycled content, grain direction, fold behavior and print surface can all affect the finished carton.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<hr class=\"npk-rule\">\n<p><!-- WHY BOARD CHOICE MATTERS --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section npk-section--soft\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Why Board Choice Matters<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-gradient-title\">Paperboard affects every stage of the folding carton program<\/h2>\n<p class=\"npk-lead\">\n      Paperboard is thicker than standard paper and is commonly engineered for packaging performance, printability, converting and end-use requirements. The Paperboard Packaging Council describes major paperboard grades such as SBS, coated unbleached kraft, coated recycled board and non-bending chipboard as serving different packaging needs.<sup><a href=\"#ref-1\">1<\/a><\/sup>\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-grid npk-grid--4\" style=\"margin-top:34px;\">\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Print<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Surface changes colour<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Board coating, brightness, shade and smoothness influence how graphics, photography, Pantone colours and varnishes appear.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Structure<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Stiffness affects fit<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Product weight, carton style, panel size, fold lines, opening force and stacking all depend on the board\u2019s physical behavior.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Finishing<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Effects need compatibility<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Foil, embossing, UV, lamination, texture varnish, windows and glue areas must be compatible with the board and coating.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Supply<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Availability affects timing<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Board grade, caliper, sourcing requirement, certified fiber and stock position can affect lead time and launch planning.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- NETPAK POSITION --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-split\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Netpak Paperboard Support<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-h2\">Netpak helps brands specify paperboard for real production conditions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\n<p>\n            A paperboard recommendation should account for the complete carton path: product protection, structural design, offset printing, die cutting, folding, gluing, enhanced finishing, food-contact review, retailer requirements, warehousing and delivery.\n          <\/p>\n<p>\n            Netpak supports paperboard selection with procurement expertise, structural design, prepress, offset printing, enhanced finishing, die-cutting, folding, gluing, certified quality systems, warehousing and logistics.\n          <\/p>\n<p>\n            This gives brands a practical way to compare board options without reducing the decision to a simple list of grades. The better question is how each grade behaves in the exact carton program being produced.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"npk-card npk-card--dark\">\n<h3>Netpak can help review<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"npk-panel__list\">\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Product weight, fragility, shape, display needs and handling conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Board grade, caliper, grain direction, coating and stiffness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Offset print quality, colour, ink coverage and finishing compatibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Food-contact requirements, certified sourcing and sustainability goals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Stocking, JIT delivery, warehousing, releases and repeat production.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- DECISION CRITERIA --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section npk-section--cream\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Selection Criteria<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-gradient-title\">A paperboard grade should be chosen against the job it has to perform<\/h2>\n<p class=\"npk-lead\">\n      Paperboard choice should be evaluated by performance criteria, not only by grade name. The same carton style can behave differently depending on caliper, grain direction, coating, recycled fiber content, rigidity, print surface and finishing plan.\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-grid npk-grid--3\" style=\"margin-top:34px;\">\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Product Fit<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Protection and handling<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Review product weight, fragility, filling process, shelf life, shipping environment, stacking and consumer use.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Print Fit<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Graphics and colour<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Match the board surface to offset printing, ink coverage, photography, brand colour targets and premium effects.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Operations Fit<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Production and logistics<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Confirm die cutting, folding, gluing, packing, warehousing, release schedule and retailer delivery requirements.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-image-band\">\n<div class=\"npk-image-band__grid\">\n<div>\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_dieline.webp\"\n            alt=\"Dieline planning for paperboard selection in folding carton packaging\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n          ><\/p>\n<p class=\"npk-caption\">\n            The board grade should be reviewed with the dieline because folds, panels, glue flaps and openings affect material performance.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Structure First<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"npk-h2\">The board and dieline should be reviewed together<\/h3>\n<p class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:14px;\">\n            A board that prints well may still be wrong for the structure if the carton has large panels, tight folds, windows, heavy contents or automated filling requirements. Netpak can help connect board choice with structural design before tooling and artwork approval.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- GRADES WITHOUT BEING REDUNDANT --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Board Grade Context<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-gradient-title\">Common paperboard grades serve different packaging priorities<\/h2>\n<p class=\"npk-lead\">\n      Netpak works with a broad range of paperboard grades, including SBS, SUS, CRB, FBB, URB and micro-flute. The goal is not to choose the most familiar grade. The goal is to match the board to the product, brand, print surface, structural load, category requirements and supply plan.\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-grid npk-grid--3\" style=\"margin-top:34px;\">\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Premium print<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>SBS and SUS<\/h3>\n<p>\n          SBS and SUS are virgin-fiber options often considered when print surface, strength, premium presentation or food-contact review matters. SBS provides a bright white surface, while SUS gives an unbleached kraft appearance.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Recycled board<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>CRB and URB<\/h3>\n<p>\n          CRB and URB are recycled-content options that can fit high-volume, cost-sensitive or natural-look applications. They should be reviewed for print expectations, stiffness, folding behavior and product category.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Lightweight and rigid<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>FBB and micro-flute<\/h3>\n<p>\n          FBB can offer stiffness with lower basis weight in many folding carton applications. Micro-flute can add rigidity and protection when the package needs more structural strength.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-image-band\">\n<div class=\"npk-image-band__grid\">\n<div>\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_carton_sbs-1.webp\"\n            alt=\"SBS paperboard selection for folding carton packaging\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n          ><\/p>\n<p class=\"npk-caption\">\n            Board grade selection should consider print surface, category requirements, sustainability goals, stiffness, cost and production timing.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Practical Comparison<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"npk-h2\">Grade names are useful, but the application decides the answer<\/h3>\n<p class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:14px;\">\n            A cereal carton, cosmetics carton, pharmaceutical carton, frozen-food sleeve, window carton and promotional package may all need different board characteristics. Netpak can help compare paperboard options against the exact package being produced.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- FOOD CONTACT --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section npk-section--soft\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-split\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Food-Contact Review<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-h2\">Food and beverage cartons require board and component review<\/h2>\n<div class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\n<p>\n            Food and beverage packaging should be reviewed by board grade, coating, ink, varnish, adhesive, window film, product type, storage conditions and intended market. A paperboard grade may be appropriate for one food application and unsuitable for another depending on the full package construction.\n          <\/p>\n<p>\n            FDA defines a food-contact substance as a substance that comes into contact with food and includes food packaging and its components, such as adhesives, colorants and certain substances applied on packaging surfaces.<sup><a href=\"#ref-2\">2<\/a><\/sup> This makes component-level review important when specifying paperboard packaging for food.\n          <\/p>\n<p>\n            Netpak supports food, beverage and regulated consumer goods programs with paperboard selection, quality systems, BRCGS AA+ Certification, ISO 9001, sourcing certifications and production documentation.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"npk-band npk-band--green\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--npk-blue-dark);font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:800;\">\n          Food-contact review should confirm<br \/>\n        <\/h3>\n<ul class=\"npk-list\">\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">1<\/span><span>Direct or indirect contact with food.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">2<\/span><span>Paperboard, coating, ink, adhesive, varnish and film components.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">3<\/span><span>Dry, wet, greasy, frozen, chilled, hot-fill or shelf-stable conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">4<\/span><span>U.S., Canadian, retailer and category requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">5<\/span><span>Documentation, traceability, certifications and approval workflow.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-image-band npk-image-band--photo\">\n<div class=\"npk-image-band__grid\">\n<div>\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/img_cereales.webp\"\n            alt=\"Paperboard selection for food folding carton packaging\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n          ><\/p>\n<p class=\"npk-caption\">\n            Food and beverage carton programs should review paperboard choice, contact conditions, print, coating and production documentation together.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Category Fit<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"npk-h2\">Food packaging decisions should be made from the full package construction<\/h3>\n<p class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:14px;\">\n            Board grade is only one part of food packaging readiness. Netpak can help brands review the complete paperboard, print, coating, adhesive, window and finishing system before production.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- PRINT AND FINISHING --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Print and Finishing<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-gradient-title\">Paperboard choice shapes the final printed and finished carton<\/h2>\n<p class=\"npk-lead\">\n      Offset printing, coatings, lamination, foil, embossing, texture varnish, UV and window patching all behave differently depending on board grade and surface. Choosing board after artwork approval can create avoidable tradeoffs.\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-grid npk-grid--4\" style=\"margin-top:34px;\">\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Colour<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Board shade affects graphics<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Bright white, cream, kraft and recycled surfaces can all change how colours, photography and contrast appear.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Ink<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Surface affects ink holdout<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Coated and uncoated boards can produce different results for ink density, drying, detail and surface appearance.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Finishing<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Effects need board support<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Embossing, foil, lamination, UV and texture effects should be tested against the board and production method.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Converting<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Creasing and folding matter<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Board thickness, grain and stiffness affect die cutting, creasing, folding, gluing and finished-carton consistency.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-image-band\">\n<div class=\"npk-image-band__grid\">\n<div>\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_plaques_impression.webp\"\n            alt=\"Offset printing and paperboard selection for folding cartons\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n          ><\/p>\n<p class=\"npk-caption\">\n            Offset printing and paperboard selection should be reviewed together because board surface affects colour, ink, coating and finishing.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Press Readiness<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"npk-h2\">The print result depends on the substrate<\/h3>\n<p class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:14px;\">\n            A premium design needs a board that can support its graphics and finishing plan. Netpak can help align paperboard choice with CMYK, Pantone, coating, varnish, foil, embossing and lamination requirements.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- SUSTAINABILITY --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section npk-section--cream\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-split\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Sourcing and Sustainability<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-h2\">Paperboard can support responsible sourcing and recycling goals when specified correctly<\/h2>\n<div class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\n<p>\n            Paperboard is often selected for its renewable fiber base, recyclability potential and ability to use certified or recycled-content material. The strongest sustainability decisions connect sourcing, design efficiency, coatings, components, recovery pathway and claim language.\n          <\/p>\n<p>\n            PPC describes paperboard as renewable and recyclable, with sourcing and recycling contributing to a circular material story for folding cartons.<sup><a href=\"#ref-3\">3<\/a><\/sup> AF&amp;PA\u2019s design guidance also notes that paper-based packaging recyclability can be affected by non-fiber elements such as coatings, adhesives and other components.<sup><a href=\"#ref-4\">4<\/a><\/sup>\n          <\/p>\n<p>\n            Netpak can help brands evaluate FSC, PEFC, SFI, recycled-content goals, virgin-fiber requirements, coatings, lamination, windows and recyclability language as part of the full package specification.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"npk-card npk-card--dark\">\n<h3>Sourcing review should include<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"npk-panel__list\">\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Virgin fiber, recycled-content or certified sourcing requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>FSC, PEFC, SFI and chain-of-custody needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Coatings, lamination, windows, adhesives and recovery considerations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Specific, supportable sustainability and recyclability claims.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Supply availability, stocking plan and repeat-run requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- PROCUREMENT AND JIT --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Procurement and JIT Delivery<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-gradient-title\">Paperboard availability can determine whether a launch schedule holds<\/h2>\n<p class=\"npk-lead\">\n      Board choice has a procurement side. Grade, caliper, certified sourcing, mill availability, stocking strategy, order quantity and production schedule can all affect speed-to-market.\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-grid npk-grid--3\" style=\"margin-top:34px;\">\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Stocking<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Plan common board needs<\/h3>\n<p>\n          A stocked or readily available board can support faster production when the grade fits the product, print and structure.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">JIT<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Support release schedules<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Just-in-time delivery depends on accurate forecasting, board availability, production capacity, warehousing and release planning.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n        <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Repeat runs<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Protect consistency<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Reorder programs should document board grade, caliper, coating, approved substitutions, colour targets and supply plan.\n        <\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-image-band\">\n<div class=\"npk-image-band__grid\">\n<div>\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_entreposage-opt.webp\"\n            alt=\"Paperboard stocking, warehousing and JIT delivery for folding carton packaging\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n          ><\/p>\n<p class=\"npk-caption\">\n            Paperboard procurement should be tied to warehousing, release planning, production timing and repeat-order control.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Supply Planning<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"npk-h2\">A strong paperboard plan reduces production friction<\/h3>\n<p class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:14px;\">\n            Netpak\u2019s paperboard procurement and stocking approach helps support speed-to-market needs when board grade, volume, forecast and release schedule are aligned early.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- PROCESS --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section npk-section--soft\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Selection Process<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-gradient-title\">How Netpak helps select paperboard for folding carton programs<\/h2>\n<p class=\"npk-lead\">\n      A disciplined paperboard selection process moves from product requirements to structure, print, finishing, sourcing, production and delivery planning.\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-process\">\n<article class=\"npk-step\">\n<div class=\"npk-step__num\">1<\/div>\n<h3>Review the product<\/h3>\n<p>Confirm weight, size, fragility, category, shelf life, storage conditions and filling process.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-step\">\n<div class=\"npk-step__num\">2<\/div>\n<h3>Match the structure<\/h3>\n<p>Evaluate carton style, dieline, folds, windows, glue areas, caliper, stiffness and grain direction.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-step\">\n<div class=\"npk-step__num\">3<\/div>\n<h3>Plan print and finishing<\/h3>\n<p>Review offset printing, colour targets, coatings, lamination, embossing, foil, UV and texture effects.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-step\">\n<div class=\"npk-step__num\">4<\/div>\n<h3>Confirm sourcing<\/h3>\n<p>Check grade availability, certified sourcing, recycled-content goals, food-contact review and documentation.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-step\">\n<div class=\"npk-step__num\">5<\/div>\n<h3>Plan supply<\/h3>\n<p>Align stock, production timing, warehousing, releases, delivery cadence and repeat-order requirements.<\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- QUOTE CHECKLIST --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Quote Preparation<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-gradient-title\">What to confirm before requesting paperboard-based carton pricing<\/h2>\n<p class=\"npk-lead\">\n      Accurate pricing requires the board decision to be connected to the full carton specification. The more complete the inputs, the more useful the production quote.\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-grid npk-grid--2\" style=\"margin-top:34px;\">\n<div class=\"npk-card\">\n<h3>Paperboard and structure inputs<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"npk-list\">\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">1<\/span><span>Product category, product weight, dimensions, fragility and storage conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">2<\/span><span>Preferred board grade, caliper, stiffness, coating and sourcing requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">3<\/span><span>Carton style, dieline, grain direction, panel size, folds and glue areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">4<\/span><span>Food-contact, retailer, sustainability, FSC, PEFC, SFI or recycled-content needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">5<\/span><span>Allowed substitutions, board availability and repeat-run consistency requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-card\">\n<h3>Print, production and logistics inputs<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"npk-list\">\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">6<\/span><span>Artwork status, offset printing, colour targets, Pantone and image requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">7<\/span><span>Coatings, lamination, embossing, foil, UV, texture varnish or window patching.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">8<\/span><span>Quantity, SKU count, launch date, production schedule and release plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">9<\/span><span>Case pack, palletization, warehousing, JIT delivery and logistics requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">10<\/span><span>Quality systems, traceability, approvals, audits and documentation needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- NETPAK SUPPORT --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section npk-section--cream\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-split\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Netpak Capabilities<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-h2\">Netpak supports paperboard selection from design approval through JIT delivery<\/h2>\n<div class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\n<p>\n            Netpak supports custom folding carton programs with structural design, prepress, paperboard selection, procurement support, offset printing, enhanced finishing, die-cutting, folding, gluing, BRCGS AA+ Certification, ISO 9001, FSC, PEFC, SFI, GMI-related print quality controls, warehousing and logistics.\n          <\/p>\n<p>\n            For paperboard selection, Netpak can help compare board grades, calipers, coatings, print surfaces, recycled-content options, certified sourcing, food-contact context, finishing compatibility, inventory planning and JIT delivery needs.\n          <\/p>\n<p>\n            The result is a folding carton program built around the right material for the product, the brand, the press, the finishing plan, the supply chain and the retailer.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"npk-band npk-band--green\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--npk-blue-dark);font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:800;\">\n          Netpak can help align<br \/>\n        <\/h3>\n<ul class=\"npk-list\">\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">1<\/span><span>Product requirements, board grade, structure and dieline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">2<\/span><span>Offset printing, finishing, food-contact and sustainability goals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">3<\/span><span>Procurement, certified sourcing, stocking and production timing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">4<\/span><span>Warehousing, release planning, JIT delivery and repeat production.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- CTA --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-cta\">\n<h2>Request a paperboard selection review<\/h2>\n<p>\n        Send Netpak your product category, carton specifications, current dieline, artwork status, board preference, food-contact requirements, sustainability goals, finishing requirements, quantity, SKU count, launch timing, warehousing needs and delivery model. Netpak can help align paperboard selection, structure, print, finishing, quality systems, procurement and logistics before production.\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-actions\">\n        <a class=\"npk-btn npk-btn--primary\" href=\"\/en\/request-a-quote\/\">Request a paperboard review<\/a><br \/>\n        <a class=\"npk-btn npk-btn--outline\" href=\"mailto:sales@netpak.com\">Email sales@netpak.com<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- RELATED RESOURCES --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section npk-section--soft\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Related Resources<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-gradient-title\">Continue planning paperboard-based folding cartons<\/h2>\n<p class=\"npk-lead\">\n      Use these Netpak resources to connect paperboard selection with grade comparison, structure, offset printing and sustainable packaging.\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-grid npk-grid--4 npk-related-grid\" style=\"margin-top:34px;\">\n<p>      <a class=\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\" href=\"\/en\/products\/paperboard-grades\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-card__image\">\n          <img\n            src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/img_carton_sbs-1.webp\"\n            alt=\"Paperboard grades for folding carton packaging\"\n            width=\"800\"\n            height=\"600\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n          >\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-card__body\">\n          <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Paperboard<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Paperboard grades<\/h3>\n<p>Review SBS, SUS, CRB, FBB, URB and micro-flute options for folding carton programs.<\/p>\n<p>          <span class=\"npk-card__link\">Read resource<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n<p>      <\/a><\/p>\n<p>      <a class=\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\" href=\"\/en\/packaging-services\/structure-prepress\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-card__image\">\n          <img\n            src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_dieline.webp\"\n            alt=\"Structure and prepress for paperboard carton selection\"\n            width=\"800\"\n            height=\"600\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n          >\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-card__body\">\n          <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Structure<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Structure and prepress<\/h3>\n<p>Align board selection with dielines, folds, panels, glue areas and production readiness.<\/p>\n<p>          <span class=\"npk-card__link\">Read resource<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n<p>      <\/a><\/p>\n<p>      <a class=\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\" href=\"\/en\/packaging-resources\/industry-articles\/offset-printing-folding-carton-packaging\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-card__image\">\n          <img\n            src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_plaques_impression.webp\"\n            alt=\"Offset printing and paperboard selection\"\n            width=\"800\"\n            height=\"600\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n          >\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-card__body\">\n          <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Printing<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Offset printing<\/h3>\n<p>Connect board surface, colour targets, plates, coatings and print quality.<\/p>\n<p>          <span class=\"npk-card__link\">Read resource<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n<p>      <\/a><\/p>\n<p>      <a class=\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\" href=\"\/en\/packaging-resources\/industry-articles\/sustainable-folding-carton-packaging\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-card__image\">\n          <img\n            src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/yootheme\/cache\/d9\/Netpak_Sustainable_Packaging-d9386221.webp\"\n            alt=\"Sustainable folding carton packaging and paperboard sourcing\"\n            width=\"800\"\n            height=\"600\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\"\n          >\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-card__body\">\n          <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Sustainability<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Sustainable folding cartons<\/h3>\n<p>Review responsible sourcing, material efficiency, recovery planning and certified board context.<\/p>\n<p>          <span class=\"npk-card__link\">Read resource<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n<p>      <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- REFERENCES --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">References<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-h2\">Sources<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"npk-ref-list\">\n<li id=\"ref-1\">\n        Paperboard Packaging Council, 4 Types of Paperboard.<br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/paperbox.org\/4-types-of-paperboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/paperbox.org\/4-types-of-paperboard\/<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<li id=\"ref-2\">\n        U.S. Food &amp; Drug Administration, Food Packaging &amp; Other Substances that Come in Contact with Food.<br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-ingredients-packaging\/food-packaging-other-substances-come-contact-food-information-consumers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-ingredients-packaging\/food-packaging-other-substances-come-contact-food-information-consumers<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<li id=\"ref-3\">\n        Paperboard Packaging Council, Renewable, Recyclable Paperboard.<br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/paperbox.org\/renewable-recyclable-paperboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/paperbox.org\/renewable-recyclable-paperboard\/<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<li id=\"ref-4\">\n        American Forest &amp; Paper Association, Design Guidance for Recyclability.<br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afandpa.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2022-05\/AFPADesignGuidanceforRecyclability_FINAL_051622.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.afandpa.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2022-05\/AFPADesignGuidanceforRecyclability_FINAL_051622.pdf<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<li id=\"ref-5\">\n        Netpak, Paperboard Grades for Folding Cartons.<br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netpak.com\/en\/products\/paperboard-grades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.netpak.com\/en\/products\/paperboard-grades\/<\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<!-- {\"type\":\"layout\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"middle\",\"width\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"html\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"<!-- NETPAK BLOG 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Netpak helps brands choose the right board by reviewing product weight, structure, print quality, food-contact requirements, sustainability goals, finishing effects, filling conditions, warehousing, delivery and total packaging cost.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-pill-row\\\" aria-label=\\\"Paperboard selection priorities\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-pill\\\"><span class=\\\"npk-dot\\\"><\\\/span> Print surface<\\\/div>\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-pill\\\"><span class=\\\"npk-dot\\\"><\\\/span> Carton structure<\\\/div>\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-pill\\\"><span class=\\\"npk-dot\\\"><\\\/span> Food-contact review<\\\/div>\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-pill\\\"><span class=\\\"npk-dot\\\"><\\\/span> Procurement and JIT<\\\/div>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<aside class=\\\"npk-panel\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Netpak helps match the paperboard to the full packaging program<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          The right paperboard is the grade that supports the product, press sheet, dieline, finishing, filling line, retailer requirements, sustainability goals and delivery schedule. Netpak reviews board choice as a production decision, not as a generic material preference.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<ul class=\\\"npk-panel__list\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Compare SBS, SUS, CRB, FBB, URB and micro-flute where relevant.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Align board grade with offset printing, finishing and carton structure.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Plan sourcing, inventory, JIT delivery and repeat production early.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n        <\\\/ul>\\n      <\\\/aside>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n\\n\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band__grid\\\">\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <img\\n            src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/01\\\/img_carton_fbb-1.webp\\\"\\n            alt=\\\"Paperboard grade selection for folding carton packaging\\\"\\n            loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n          >\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-caption\\\">\\n            Paperboard grade affects structure, print quality, finishing, food-contact review, shelf presentation and production planning.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Material Strategy<\\\/div>\\n          <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">The board choice can change the carton more than the artwork does<\\\/h2>\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:14px;\\\">\\n            A design can look approved on screen and still perform differently depending on the board. Shade, coating, stiffness, caliper, recycled content, grain direction, fold behavior and print surface can all affect the finished carton.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n      <\\\/div>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<hr class=\\\"npk-rule\\\">\\n\\n<!-- WHY BOARD CHOICE MATTERS -->\\n<\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section npk-section--soft\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Why Board Choice Matters<\\\/div>\\n    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-gradient-title\\\">Paperboard affects every stage of the folding carton program<\\\/h2>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-lead\\\">\\n      Paperboard is thicker than standard paper and is commonly engineered for packaging performance, printability, converting and end-use requirements. The Paperboard Packaging Council describes major paperboard grades such as SBS, coated unbleached kraft, coated recycled board and non-bending chipboard as serving different packaging needs.<sup><a href=\\\"#ref-1\\\">1<\\\/a><\\\/sup>\\n    <\\\/p>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-grid npk-grid--4\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:34px;\\\">\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Print<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Surface changes colour<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Board coating, brightness, shade and smoothness influence how graphics, photography, Pantone colours and varnishes appear.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Structure<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Stiffness affects fit<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Product weight, carton style, panel size, fold lines, opening force and stacking all depend on the board\\u2019s physical behavior.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Finishing<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Effects need compatibility<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Foil, embossing, UV, lamination, texture varnish, windows and glue areas must be compatible with the board and coating.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Supply<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Availability affects timing<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Board grade, caliper, sourcing requirement, certified fiber and stock position can affect lead time and launch planning.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n\\n<!-- NETPAK POSITION -->\\n<\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-split\\\">\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div>\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Netpak Paperboard Support<\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">Netpak helps brands specify paperboard for real production conditions<\\\/h2>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:18px;\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            A paperboard recommendation should account for the complete carton path: product protection, structural design, offset printing, die cutting, folding, gluing, enhanced finishing, food-contact review, retailer requirements, warehousing and delivery.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            Netpak supports paperboard selection with procurement expertise, structural design, prepress, offset printing, enhanced finishing, die-cutting, folding, gluing, certified quality systems, warehousing and logistics.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            This gives brands a practical way to compare board options without reducing the decision to a simple list of grades. The better question is how each grade behaves in the exact carton program being produced.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<aside class=\\\"npk-card npk-card--dark\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Netpak can help review<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<ul class=\\\"npk-panel__list\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Product weight, fragility, shape, display needs and handling conditions.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Board grade, caliper, grain direction, coating and stiffness.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Offset print quality, colour, ink coverage and finishing compatibility.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Food-contact requirements, certified sourcing and sustainability goals.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Stocking, JIT delivery, warehousing, releases and repeat production.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n        <\\\/ul>\\n      <\\\/aside>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n\\n<!-- DECISION CRITERIA -->\\n<br \/>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section npk-section--cream\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Selection Criteria<\\\/div>\\n    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-gradient-title\\\">A paperboard grade should be chosen against the job it has to perform<\\\/h2>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-lead\\\">\\n      Paperboard choice should be evaluated by performance criteria, not only by grade name. The same carton style can behave differently depending on caliper, grain direction, coating, recycled fiber content, rigidity, print surface and finishing plan.\\n    <\\\/p>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-grid npk-grid--3\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:34px;\\\">\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Product Fit<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Protection and handling<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Review product weight, fragility, filling process, shelf life, shipping environment, stacking and consumer use.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Print Fit<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Graphics and colour<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Match the board surface to offset printing, ink coverage, photography, brand colour targets and premium effects.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Operations Fit<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Production and logistics<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Confirm die cutting, folding, gluing, packing, warehousing, release schedule and retailer delivery requirements.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band__grid\\\">\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <img\\n            src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/img_dieline.webp\\\"\\n            alt=\\\"Dieline planning for paperboard selection in folding carton packaging\\\"\\n            loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n          >\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-caption\\\">\\n            The board grade should be reviewed with the dieline because folds, panels, glue flaps and openings affect material performance.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Structure First<\\\/div>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">The board and dieline should be reviewed together<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:14px;\\\">\\n            A board that prints well may still be wrong for the structure if the carton has large panels, tight folds, windows, heavy contents or automated filling requirements. Netpak can help connect board choice with structural design before tooling and artwork approval.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n      <\\\/div>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n\\n<!-- GRADES WITHOUT BEING REDUNDANT -->\\n<\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Board Grade Context<\\\/div>\\n    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-gradient-title\\\">Common paperboard grades serve different packaging priorities<\\\/h2>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-lead\\\">\\n      Netpak works with a broad range of paperboard grades, including SBS, SUS, CRB, FBB, URB and micro-flute. The goal is not to choose the most familiar grade. The goal is to match the board to the product, brand, print surface, structural load, category requirements and supply plan.\\n    <\\\/p>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-grid npk-grid--3\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:34px;\\\">\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Premium print<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>SBS and SUS<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          SBS and SUS are virgin-fiber options often considered when print surface, strength, premium presentation or food-contact review matters. SBS provides a bright white surface, while SUS gives an unbleached kraft appearance.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Recycled board<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>CRB and URB<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          CRB and URB are recycled-content options that can fit high-volume, cost-sensitive or natural-look applications. They should be reviewed for print expectations, stiffness, folding behavior and product category.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Lightweight and rigid<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>FBB and micro-flute<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          FBB can offer stiffness with lower basis weight in many folding carton applications. Micro-flute can add rigidity and protection when the package needs more structural strength.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band__grid\\\">\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <img\\n            src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/01\\\/img_carton_sbs-1.webp\\\"\\n            alt=\\\"SBS paperboard selection for folding carton packaging\\\"\\n            loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n          >\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-caption\\\">\\n            Board grade selection should consider print surface, category requirements, sustainability goals, stiffness, cost and production timing.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Practical Comparison<\\\/div>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">Grade names are useful, but the application decides the answer<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:14px;\\\">\\n            A cereal carton, cosmetics carton, pharmaceutical carton, frozen-food sleeve, window carton and promotional package may all need different board characteristics. Netpak can help compare paperboard options against the exact package being produced.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n      <\\\/div>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n\\n<!-- FOOD CONTACT -->\\n<\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section npk-section--soft\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-split\\\">\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div>\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Food-Contact Review<\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">Food and beverage cartons require board and component review<\\\/h2>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:18px;\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            Food and beverage packaging should be reviewed by board grade, coating, ink, varnish, adhesive, window film, product type, storage conditions and intended market. A paperboard grade may be appropriate for one food application and unsuitable for another depending on the full package construction.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            FDA defines a food-contact substance as a substance that comes into contact with food and includes food packaging and its components, such as adhesives, colorants and certain substances applied on packaging surfaces.<sup><a href=\\\"#ref-2\\\">2<\\\/a><\\\/sup> This makes component-level review important when specifying paperboard packaging for food.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            Netpak supports food, beverage and regulated consumer goods programs with paperboard selection, quality systems, BRCGS AA+ Certification, ISO 9001, sourcing certifications and production documentation.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<aside class=\\\"npk-band npk-band--green\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<h3 style=\\\"margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--npk-blue-dark);font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:800;\\\">\\n          Food-contact review should confirm\\n        <\\\/h3>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<ul class=\\\"npk-list\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">1<\\\/span><span>Direct or indirect contact with food.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">2<\\\/span><span>Paperboard, coating, ink, adhesive, varnish and film components.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">3<\\\/span><span>Dry, wet, greasy, frozen, chilled, hot-fill or shelf-stable conditions.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">4<\\\/span><span>U.S., Canadian, retailer and category requirements.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">5<\\\/span><span>Documentation, traceability, certifications and approval workflow.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n        <\\\/ul>\\n      <\\\/aside>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n\\n\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band npk-image-band--photo\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band__grid\\\">\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <img\\n            src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/11\\\/img_cereales.webp\\\"\\n            alt=\\\"Paperboard selection for food folding carton packaging\\\"\\n            loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n          >\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-caption\\\">\\n            Food and beverage carton programs should review paperboard choice, contact conditions, print, coating and production documentation together.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Category Fit<\\\/div>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">Food packaging decisions should be made from the full package construction<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:14px;\\\">\\n            Board grade is only one part of food packaging readiness. Netpak can help brands review the complete paperboard, print, coating, adhesive, window and finishing system before production.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n      <\\\/div>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n\\n<!-- PRINT AND FINISHING -->\\n<\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Print and Finishing<\\\/div>\\n    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-gradient-title\\\">Paperboard choice shapes the final printed and finished carton<\\\/h2>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-lead\\\">\\n      Offset printing, coatings, lamination, foil, embossing, texture varnish, UV and window patching all behave differently depending on board grade and surface. Choosing board after artwork approval can create avoidable tradeoffs.\\n    <\\\/p>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-grid npk-grid--4\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:34px;\\\">\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Colour<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Board shade affects graphics<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Bright white, cream, kraft and recycled surfaces can all change how colours, photography and contrast appear.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Ink<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Surface affects ink holdout<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Coated and uncoated boards can produce different results for ink density, drying, detail and surface appearance.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Finishing<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Effects need board support<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Embossing, foil, lamination, UV and texture effects should be tested against the board and production method.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Converting<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Creasing and folding matter<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Board thickness, grain and stiffness affect die cutting, creasing, folding, gluing and finished-carton consistency.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band__grid\\\">\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <img\\n            src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/img_plaques_impression.webp\\\"\\n            alt=\\\"Offset printing and paperboard selection for folding cartons\\\"\\n            loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n          >\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-caption\\\">\\n            Offset printing and paperboard selection should be reviewed together because board surface affects colour, ink, coating and finishing.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Press Readiness<\\\/div>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">The print result depends on the substrate<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:14px;\\\">\\n            A premium design needs a board that can support its graphics and finishing plan. Netpak can help align paperboard choice with CMYK, Pantone, coating, varnish, foil, embossing and lamination requirements.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n      <\\\/div>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n\\n<!-- SUSTAINABILITY -->\\n<\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section npk-section--cream\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-split\\\">\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div>\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Sourcing and Sustainability<\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">Paperboard can support responsible sourcing and recycling goals when specified correctly<\\\/h2>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:18px;\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            Paperboard is often selected for its renewable fiber base, recyclability potential and ability to use certified or recycled-content material. The strongest sustainability decisions connect sourcing, design efficiency, coatings, components, recovery pathway and claim language.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            PPC describes paperboard as renewable and recyclable, with sourcing and recycling contributing to a circular material story for folding cartons.<sup><a href=\\\"#ref-3\\\">3<\\\/a><\\\/sup> AF&amp;PA\\u2019s design guidance also notes that paper-based packaging recyclability can be affected by non-fiber elements such as coatings, adhesives and other components.<sup><a href=\\\"#ref-4\\\">4<\\\/a><\\\/sup>\\n          <\\\/p>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            Netpak can help brands evaluate FSC, PEFC, SFI, recycled-content goals, virgin-fiber requirements, coatings, lamination, windows and recyclability language as part of the full package specification.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<aside class=\\\"npk-card npk-card--dark\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Sourcing review should include<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<ul class=\\\"npk-panel__list\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Virgin fiber, recycled-content or certified sourcing requirements.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>FSC, PEFC, SFI and chain-of-custody needs.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Coatings, lamination, windows, adhesives and recovery considerations.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Specific, supportable sustainability and recyclability claims.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Supply availability, stocking plan and repeat-run requirements.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n        <\\\/ul>\\n      <\\\/aside>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n\\n<!-- PROCUREMENT AND JIT -->\\n<br \/>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Procurement and JIT Delivery<\\\/div>\\n    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-gradient-title\\\">Paperboard availability can determine whether a launch schedule holds<\\\/h2>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-lead\\\">\\n      Board choice has a procurement side. Grade, caliper, certified sourcing, mill availability, stocking strategy, order quantity and production schedule can all affect speed-to-market.\\n    <\\\/p>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-grid npk-grid--3\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:34px;\\\">\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Stocking<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Plan common board needs<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          A stocked or readily available board can support faster production when the grade fits the product, print and structure.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">JIT<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Support release schedules<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Just-in-time delivery depends on accurate forecasting, board availability, production capacity, warehousing and release planning.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Repeat runs<\\\/span>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Protect consistency<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Reorder programs should document board grade, caliper, coating, approved substitutions, colour targets and supply plan.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band__grid\\\">\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <img\\n            src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/img_entreposage-opt.webp\\\"\\n            alt=\\\"Paperboard stocking, warehousing and JIT delivery for folding carton packaging\\\"\\n            loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n          >\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-caption\\\">\\n            Paperboard procurement should be tied to warehousing, release planning, production timing and repeat-order control.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Supply Planning<\\\/div>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">A strong paperboard plan reduces production friction<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:14px;\\\">\\n            Netpak\\u2019s paperboard procurement and stocking approach helps support speed-to-market needs when board grade, volume, forecast and release schedule are aligned early.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n      <\\\/div>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n\\n<!-- PROCESS -->\\n<\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section npk-section--soft\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Selection Process<\\\/div>\\n    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-gradient-title\\\">How Netpak helps select paperboard for folding carton programs<\\\/h2>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-lead\\\">\\n      A disciplined paperboard selection process moves from product requirements to structure, print, finishing, sourcing, production and delivery planning.\\n    <\\\/p>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-process\\\">\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-step\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-step__num\\\">1<\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Review the product<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>Confirm weight, size, fragility, category, shelf life, storage conditions and filling process.<\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-step\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-step__num\\\">2<\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Match the structure<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>Evaluate carton style, dieline, folds, windows, glue areas, caliper, stiffness and grain direction.<\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-step\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-step__num\\\">3<\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Plan print and finishing<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>Review offset printing, colour targets, coatings, lamination, embossing, foil, UV and texture effects.<\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-step\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-step__num\\\">4<\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Confirm sourcing<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>Check grade availability, certified sourcing, recycled-content goals, food-contact review and documentation.<\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-step\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-step__num\\\">5<\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Plan supply<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>Align stock, production timing, warehousing, releases, delivery cadence and repeat-order requirements.<\\\/p>\\n      <\\\/article>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n\\n<!-- QUOTE CHECKLIST -->\\n<\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Quote Preparation<\\\/div>\\n    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-gradient-title\\\">What to confirm before requesting paperboard-based carton pricing<\\\/h2>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-lead\\\">\\n      Accurate pricing requires the board decision to be connected to the full carton specification. The more complete the inputs, the more useful the production quote.\\n    <\\\/p>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-grid npk-grid--2\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:34px;\\\">\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Paperboard and structure inputs<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<ul class=\\\"npk-list\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">1<\\\/span><span>Product category, product weight, dimensions, fragility and storage conditions.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">2<\\\/span><span>Preferred board grade, caliper, stiffness, coating and sourcing requirements.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">3<\\\/span><span>Carton style, dieline, grain direction, panel size, folds and glue areas.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">4<\\\/span><span>Food-contact, retailer, sustainability, FSC, PEFC, SFI or recycled-content needs.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">5<\\\/span><span>Allowed substitutions, board availability and repeat-run consistency requirements.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n        <\\\/ul>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n\\n\n<div class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<h3>Print, production and logistics inputs<\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<ul class=\\\"npk-list\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">6<\\\/span><span>Artwork status, offset printing, colour targets, Pantone and image requirements.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">7<\\\/span><span>Coatings, lamination, embossing, foil, UV, texture varnish or window patching.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">8<\\\/span><span>Quantity, SKU count, launch date, production schedule and release plan.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">9<\\\/span><span>Case pack, palletization, warehousing, JIT delivery and logistics requirements.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">10<\\\/span><span>Quality systems, traceability, approvals, audits and documentation needs.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n        <\\\/ul>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n\\n<!-- NETPAK SUPPORT -->\\n<br \/>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section npk-section--cream\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-split\\\">\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div>\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Netpak Capabilities<\\\/div>\\n        <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">Netpak supports paperboard selection from design approval through JIT delivery<\\\/h2>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:18px;\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            Netpak supports custom folding carton programs with structural design, prepress, paperboard selection, procurement support, offset printing, enhanced finishing, die-cutting, folding, gluing, BRCGS AA+ Certification, ISO 9001, FSC, PEFC, SFI, GMI-related print quality controls, warehousing and logistics.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            For paperboard selection, Netpak can help compare board grades, calipers, coatings, print surfaces, recycled-content options, certified sourcing, food-contact context, finishing compatibility, inventory planning and JIT delivery needs.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            The result is a folding carton program built around the right material for the product, the brand, the press, the finishing plan, the supply chain and the retailer.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<aside class=\\\"npk-band npk-band--green\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<h3 style=\\\"margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--npk-blue-dark);font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:800;\\\">\\n          Netpak can help align\\n        <\\\/h3>\\n        <\/p>\n<ul class=\\\"npk-list\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">1<\\\/span><span>Product requirements, board grade, structure and dieline.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">2<\\\/span><span>Offset printing, finishing, food-contact and sustainability goals.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">3<\\\/span><span>Procurement, certified sourcing, stocking and production timing.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">4<\\\/span><span>Warehousing, release planning, JIT delivery and repeat production.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n        <\\\/ul>\\n      <\\\/aside>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n\\n<!-- CTA -->\\n<br \/>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-cta\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<h2>Request a paperboard selection review<\\\/h2>\\n      <\/p>\n<p>\\n        Send Netpak your product category, carton specifications, current dieline, artwork status, board preference, food-contact requirements, sustainability goals, finishing requirements, quantity, SKU count, launch timing, warehousing needs and delivery model. Netpak can help align paperboard selection, structure, print, finishing, quality systems, procurement and logistics before production.\\n      <\\\/p>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-actions\\\">\\n        <a class=\\\"npk-btn npk-btn--primary\\\" href=\\\"\\\/en\\\/request-a-quote\\\/\\\">Request a paperboard review<\\\/a>\\n        <a class=\\\"npk-btn npk-btn--outline\\\" href=\\\"mailto:sales@netpak.com\\\">Email sales@netpak.com<\\\/a>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n\\n<!-- RELATED RESOURCES -->\\n<\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section npk-section--soft\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Related Resources<\\\/div>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-gradient-title\\\">Continue planning paperboard-based folding cartons<\\\/h2>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-lead\\\">\\n      Use these Netpak resources to connect paperboard selection with grade comparison, structure, offset printing and sustainable packaging.\\n    <\\\/p>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-grid npk-grid--4 npk-related-grid\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:34px;\\\">\\n\\n      <a class=\\\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\\\" href=\\\"\\\/en\\\/products\\\/paperboard-grades\\\/\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__image\\\">\\n          <img\\n            src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/01\\\/img_carton_sbs-1.webp\\\"\\n            alt=\\\"Paperboard grades for folding carton packaging\\\"\\n            width=\\\"800\\\"\\n            height=\\\"600\\\"\\n            loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n            decoding=\\\"async\\\"\\n          >\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__body\\\">\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Paperboard<\\\/span>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3>Paperboard grades<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>Review SBS, SUS, CRB, FBB, URB and micro-flute options for folding carton programs.<\\\/p>\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__link\\\">Read resource<\\\/span>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/a>\\n\\n      <a class=\\\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\\\" href=\\\"\\\/en\\\/packaging-services\\\/structure-prepress\\\/\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__image\\\">\\n          <img\\n            src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/img_dieline.webp\\\"\\n            alt=\\\"Structure and prepress for paperboard carton selection\\\"\\n            width=\\\"800\\\"\\n            height=\\\"600\\\"\\n            loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n            decoding=\\\"async\\\"\\n          >\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__body\\\">\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Structure<\\\/span>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3>Structure and prepress<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>Align board selection with dielines, folds, panels, glue areas and production readiness.<\\\/p>\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__link\\\">Read resource<\\\/span>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/a>\\n\\n      <a class=\\\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\\\" href=\\\"\\\/en\\\/packaging-resources\\\/industry-articles\\\/offset-printing-folding-carton-packaging\\\/\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__image\\\">\\n          <img\\n            src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/img_plaques_impression.webp\\\"\\n            alt=\\\"Offset printing and paperboard selection\\\"\\n            width=\\\"800\\\"\\n            height=\\\"600\\\"\\n            loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n            decoding=\\\"async\\\"\\n          >\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__body\\\">\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Printing<\\\/span>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3>Offset printing<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>Connect board surface, colour targets, plates, coatings and print quality.<\\\/p>\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__link\\\">Read resource<\\\/span>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/a>\\n\\n      <a class=\\\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\\\" href=\\\"\\\/en\\\/packaging-resources\\\/industry-articles\\\/sustainable-folding-carton-packaging\\\/\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__image\\\">\\n          <img\\n            src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/themes\\\/yootheme\\\/cache\\\/d9\\\/Netpak_Sustainable_Packaging-d9386221.webp\\\"\\n            alt=\\\"Sustainable folding carton packaging and paperboard sourcing\\\"\\n            width=\\\"800\\\"\\n            height=\\\"600\\\"\\n            loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n            decoding=\\\"async\\\"\\n          >\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__body\\\">\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Sustainability<\\\/span>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3>Sustainable folding cartons<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>Review responsible sourcing, material efficiency, recovery planning and certified board context.<\\\/p>\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__link\\\">Read resource<\\\/span>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/a>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n\\n<!-- REFERENCES -->\\n<\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section\\\">\\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">References<\\\/div>\\n    <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">Sources<\\\/h2>\\n\\n    <\/p>\n<ol class=\\\"npk-ref-list\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<li id=\\\"ref-1\\\">\\n        Paperboard Packaging Council, 4 Types of Paperboard.\\n        <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/paperbox.org\\\/4-types-of-paperboard\\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">https:\\\/\\\/paperbox.org\\\/4-types-of-paperboard\\\/<\\\/a>\\n      <\\\/li>\\n\\n\n<li id=\\\"ref-2\\\">\\n        U.S. Food &amp; Drug Administration, Food Packaging &amp; Other Substances that Come in Contact with Food.\\n        <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.fda.gov\\\/food\\\/food-ingredients-packaging\\\/food-packaging-other-substances-come-contact-food-information-consumers\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.fda.gov\\\/food\\\/food-ingredients-packaging\\\/food-packaging-other-substances-come-contact-food-information-consumers<\\\/a>\\n      <\\\/li>\\n\\n\n<li id=\\\"ref-3\\\">\\n        Paperboard Packaging Council, Renewable, Recyclable Paperboard.\\n        <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/paperbox.org\\\/renewable-recyclable-paperboard\\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">https:\\\/\\\/paperbox.org\\\/renewable-recyclable-paperboard\\\/<\\\/a>\\n      <\\\/li>\\n\\n\n<li id=\\\"ref-4\\\">\\n        American Forest &amp; Paper Association, Design Guidance for Recyclability.\\n        <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.afandpa.org\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/2022-05\\\/AFPADesignGuidanceforRecyclability_FINAL_051622.pdf\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.afandpa.org\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/2022-05\\\/AFPADesignGuidanceforRecyclability_FINAL_051622.pdf<\\\/a>\\n      <\\\/li>\\n\\n\n<li id=\\\"ref-5\\\">\\n        Netpak, Paperboard Grades for Folding Cartons.\\n        <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.netpak.com\\\/en\\\/products\\\/paperboard-grades\\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.netpak.com\\\/en\\\/products\\\/paperboard-grades\\\/<\\\/a>\\n      <\\\/li>\\n    <\\\/ol>\\n\\n  <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/section>\\n\\n<\\\/article>\"}}]}]}]}],\"version\":\"4.5.32\"} --><br \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paperboard Selection Choosing paperboard for folding carton packaging Paperboard selection should happen before a packaging design is treated as production-ready. Netpak helps brands choose the right board by reviewing product weight, structure, print quality, food-contact requirements, sustainability goals, finishing effects, filling conditions, warehousing, delivery and total packaging cost. 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