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14 terms related to packaging that you should know
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- 14 terms related to packaging that you should know
- There are certain terms related to packaging that you should know, here at C&H Letterpress, we will solve any doubt that arises without having to use this glossary; but if you want to be sure of what you need, here are a few "words" used in the slang of printing and graphic arts.
- Listed by type of material
- Cardboard: it is a material composed of a conglomerate of layers of paper fibers (natural or recycled) joined together to create a flexible material, but with a certain rigidity. It is frequently used in the manufacture of food, cosmetic or pharmacy containers, toys, perfumery, etc.
- Kraft: Also called brown paper or wood paper, it is a paper made from wood pulp, which gives it high resistance. It is a natural-looking paper, thick and very warm, associated with artisan work.
- Folding: it is created from layers of natural fibers with at least one coated outer layer. Compact cardboard: it is a cardboard with a high grammage and resistance, with an almost rigid appearance.
- Corrugated cardboard: Due to its resistance, lightness and the possibility of various finishes, it is one of the most used today for the manufacture of containers and packaging. It is a laminated material made up of several layers. As a minimum, a wave-folded inner sheet of paper, joined across the ridges with one or two layers of outer paper, giving a sandwich panel.
- The following types of corrugated cardboard are:
- Simple channel cardboard: formed by two outer layers of cardboard that wrap a corrugated inner layer. One of the most widely used materials as a structure in cardboard packaging.
- Double channel cardboard: composed of three layers of cardboard alternated by two layers of corrugated cardboard. It has a lot of resistance, which is why it is mainly used for packaging.
- Mini Micro Cardboard: it is a simple corrugated cardboard in which the internal corrugation is very small (approximately 0.75 mm) creating an extremely light, high- resistance laminate.
- Micro Flute cardboard: simple corrugated cardboard in which the internal corrugation is small (approximately 1.5 mm) creating an extremely light, high-resistance laminate.
- Polyester: It is a laminated plastic material that is superimposed in a superior layer on other materials such as cardboard, compact cardboard or corrugated cardboard, achieving metallic effects in certain areas.
- Listed by type of finish
- Lamination: Printing finish that is obtained by applying a thin layer of a transparent material to the surface of the box or packaging, to protect it from scratches or small bumps and prevent it from being damaged.
- UV coating (matte or gloss): its objective is to protect the print and also to highlight certain areas of the print, giving higher quality to the printed container. This is made by a chemical compound that is applied as a direct ink on the paper and dries with ultraviolet light.
- Foil Stamping (gold, silver, bronze, colors): also known as stamping, it is a graphic finish that is achieved with heat printing. The sheet (foil) is a very thin polyester film with a high-resolution pigmentation that was covered to the paper by applying high temperatures.
- If you need us to help you choose the best packaging for your product, contact us. We have been working for more than 25 years, developing and applying the correct packaging to distinguish you from your competition.
- August 24 2023|Emilia Piedra Donoso.