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MakePacks has provided custom packaging solutions to a wide range of businesses worldwide. Built on experience working with a wide range of industries, we have curated a library of material options based on their capabilities for your convenience below.

Paperboard

Single-layer paper-based material perfect for all-round use.

SBS C1S

White paperboard coated on 1 side.

SBS C2S

White paperboard coated on both sides.

CCNB

Paperboard option with semi-gloss white clay coating.

Fully Recycled CCNB

Recycled paperboard option with semi-gloss white clay coating.

Natural Brown Kraft

Natural Brown Kraft Paperboard is a 100% recyclable material featuring a brown color that comes from a mixture of virgin paper pulp and recycled paper pulp with no chemical additives. This material is commonly used across many industries to maximize sustainability efforts or to create the image of a "natural" product.

White Kraft

White kraft paper features a brilliant white surface making it ideal for high quality printing and finishing. It is tear, dust and moisture resistant making it an ideal candidate for food packaging and cosmetics packaging.

Black Kraft

Popular for packaging gifts, jewelry and electronics, black kraft paper features a dark glossy color on both sides of the material. Made from recycled materials, black kraft is a high end eco-friendly option and is popular for its sleek look and durability.

Uncoated Unbleached Kraft (UUK)

Uncoated unbleached kraft paper is a brown, lightweight, high yield paperboard material that is 100% eco-friendly. Its durability and appearance make it popular for packaging beverage containers and is great for heavy duty retail packaging that communicates your brand initiatives.

Clay Coated Kraft Back (CCK)

Clay Coated Kraft Back (CCK) Paper is a recyclable kraft paperboard material featuring a white clay coated front side for high quality printing and a natural brown color on the back side. It is popular for its moisture and tear resistance and is commonly used for packaging take-out food, frozen food and beverages.

Clay Natural Kraft (CNK)

Made from recycled material, CNK paper features a matte, clay coated front side and a brown kraft back side. The clay coating offers more dimensional stability making it a durable option for packaging food, retail and personal care products.

Metallic Paper

This speciality paper features a metallic finish that can be coated to be matte or glossy. Most commonly used as a decorative paper, metallic paper actually also offers protective elements to products that are light and moisture sensitive.

Holographic

Made from laminated paperboard, holographic paper is an eye-catching material used for packaging cosmetics, apparel and much more. This paperboard emulates a 3D effect, showing off different colors when looked at from different angles.

Corrugated

Triple-layer paper-based material perfect for added protection.

Natural (Brown) Kraft Linerboard

Natural Cardboard provides the perfect surface for an organic look. Made from 80% virgin wood fibre, Natural cardboard is 100% recyclable and biodegradable.

Oyster White Board

Oyster White Board or Mottled White Board features a clay-coated CCNB linerboard featuring an off-white surface with natural kraft undertones for moderate quality printing. In addition, this material is commonly chosen for being the most economical white corrugated option. For achieving higher quality color vibrancy, Bleached White or Kemi are the best choices.

Kemi White Board

Kemi White Board features a semi-gloss-coated brilliant white C1S linerboard on one side, perfect for high-quality printing and finishing capabilities. In addition, this material has a semi-gloss coating pre-applied making your prints require no additional coatings to get a semi-gloss finish. However, Kemi is more expensive than its mottled white counterpart.

Bleached White Board

Bleached White Board features a bleached brilliant white kraft linerboard on both sides, perfect for high-quality printing and finishing capabilities. In addition, this material is famous and most expensive for being the brightest white corrugated board available, making all colors appear more vibrant.

Rigid

Thick single-layer paper-based material primarily used for luxury rigid boxes.

Duplex Chipboard

Made from grey chipboard, one sided white cardboard features a white clay coated top side for smooth printing applications and a bare gray bottom side. This material is popular for its thick and sturdy construction making it ideal for creating luxury packaging such as rigid boxes.

Grey Chipboard Cardboard

Made from recycled material, grey chipboard cardboard is also known as uncoated recycled paperboard. This material is popular for its thick and sturdy construction making it ideal for creating luxury packaging such as rigid boxes.

Plastic

Synthetic plastic film or rigid material perfect for all-around use.

PET

Polyester or polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a crystal clear thermoplastic and creates optimal surfaces for printing and finishing. Made from recycled content, PET plastic possesses tensile strength, dimensional stability and low moisture absorption.

HDPE

High density polyethylene (HDPE) film is commonly used for applications in food and beverage packaging. Featuring a matte finish, this plastic material offers durability, tensile strength and low moisture absorption.

PVC

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic is popular for applications in a wide range of commercial and consumer industries ranging from household to furniture packaging. Its flexible and high heat resistance qualities makes this plastic ideal for any required additional processes.

LDPE

Low density polyethylene (LDPE) plastic is a high clarity material commonly used for producing shopping bags and food wrapping.

Polypropylene (PP) plastic is popular for applications in food and beverage packaging such as snack wrapping and candy packaging. It offers high tensile strength and durability and is 100% food safe

PS/HIPS

High Impact Polystyrene HIPS, or Polystyrene (PS) plastic is a thermoplastic material that offers high impact strength and rigidity to product. Popular for packaging products like food or pharmaceuticals, HIPS plastic offers a stable and durable structure to products.

PLA

Polylactic acid or polylactide (PLA) plastic is a biodegradable material made from renewable resources. Commonly used to produce films and bottles, PLA plastic is cost effective and readily available.

PETG

Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG) plastic offers significant resistance against heat and liquids and chemicals as well as strength and durability, making it exceptionally popular for applications in food and beverage packaging.

Foam

Synthetic polymer material primarily used for insulation and protection.

Custom molded polyurethane (PU) foam inserts are the perfect choice for protecting your products against damage due to its high shock absorbent characteristic while creating a luxury look and feel. In addition, PU foam is an excellent choice for its lightweight and compressible (easy to store) nature.

EPE

Custom molded polyethylene (EPE) foam inserts are the perfect choice for protecting your products against damage due to its high shock absorbent characteristic. Thermoplastics like EPE are fully recyclable and can be easily reheated and reshaped.

EVA

Custom molded ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam inserts is high-density foam popular for creating custom foam box inserts. Incredibly successful in providing protection and support to fragile products, EVA foam is commonly used for packaging electronics, glassware, or any luxury product.

Molded Pulp

Fibrous recycled material primarily used for custom inserts.

Dry Press

A natural colored dry press molded pulp insert. Finished in a semi-sooth texture and can be molded to your products precisely. An eco-friendly alternative for inserts.

Wet Press

Ideal for packaging lightweight products, we press molded pulp inserts ensure your products are soundly held in place during distribution and shipping. Popular for being lightweight and recyclable, wet press molded pulp inserts are custom formed to your products to ensure all items are packaged securely inside of almost any packaging type.

Processed

Processed molded pulp features secondary special finishes such as hot pressing, coating and dying. The additional process allows for higher quality molded pulp results for box inserts that require a more impactful unboxing experience.

Reusable Bag Fabric

Fibrous recycled material primarily used for custom reusable bags.

Non Woven Fabric

Non woven fabric consists of polypropylene plastic fibres that provide high durability to products with water absorption properties. It is popular for applications in reusable grocery bags and retail bags.

Woven Fabric

Woven fabric consists of recyclable materials that are sturdy and provide high durability. It compacts easily but is able to maintain its original shape. It is commonly used for reusable grocery bags and retail bags.

Jute Fabric

Jute fabric is a biodegradable and compostable plant fabric made from renewable resources with a grainy texture. Its durability makes it popular for applications in retail packaging.

Cotton Fabric

Cotton fabric is a recyclable natural plant fabric made from renewable recourses. Its flexibility and high durability make it ideal for grocery and retail products packaging.

Canvas

Canvas is a plain-weave fabric made out of cotton or linen that provides flexibility and durability. It is popular for applications in reusable grocery bags and retail bags.

Print Methods

Available printing methods to achieve your unique look.

Offset Print

Offset printing is the highest quality printing option available, offering exceptionally crisp details of any design. Popular for the finishing capabilities and vibrant color output, offset printing is ideal for creating retail and luxury packaging.

Flexography Print

Flexography is a printing technique that provides optimal efficiency, flexibility and consistency to any project. Popular for the fast drying ink it uses, flexography is time efficient and offers exceptional color and quality output commonly used for creating designs and labels for food packaging.

Gravure Print

Popular for its print quality and time efficiency, gravure printing is used for applications in paper and plastic packaging. Ideal for printing large volume orders, gravure is notably quicker than many other printing methods available today.

Digital Print

Digital printing uses digital applications in a wide range of packaging types. Directly transferred from electronic files, digital printing is very cost effective and time efficient for smaller orders.

Silk Screen Print

Popular for printing labels and graphics onto various packaging types, screen/silk printing is used across many different industries for its exceptional quality output.

UV Print

Using ultra violet light to cure inks, UV printing is very popular for a wide range of retail and luxury packaging applications. UV printing leaves packaging looking glossy and high quality adding value to any product packaging.

Laser Engraving

Extremely resistant to abrasions, laser engraving is ideal for carving out logos, brand names or highlighting design elements of your packaging. Using a laser, patterns and designs can be engraved using high heat causing a distinct color contrast in the material.

Inks

Available inks to meet your eco-friendly, food safe or unique needs.

Water-based Inks

A simple concoction of water and pigment, water based inks are an extremely effective, eco-friendly alternative for creating sustainable printing solutions. Ideal for printing on corrugated packaging, water based inks feature the highest surface tension of all inks available.

Soy/Vegetable Based Inks

Compared to traditional petroleum-based inks, soy-based ink is a blend between soybean oil and pigment. It is eco-friendly and provides excellent color vibrancy and accuracy

Fluorescent Color Inks

Traditionally brighter and much more opaque than most inks, fluorescent inks reflect and emit light. Ideal for printing vibrant designs on folding carton, paper bags and mailers.

Oil Based Inks

Oil based inks may be comprised of soy, vegetable or mineral oi, hydrocarbons and pigment to create inks that provide high quality color output for vibrant designs matched to your branding.

Pantone

Pantone is a universal color matching system categorized by number and name. This allows brands to conveniently create consistent color schemes that are true to samples and digital prototypes.

Pantone Metallic

Pantone Metallic is a range of colors matched to metallic sheens. Ideal for creating consistent brand color schemes and designs, the pantone metallics color matching remain true to samples and digital prototypes.

Coating

Printed coatings to provide added protection or finish to your packaging.

Aqueous Coating

Popular for being fast drying and creating surfaces that are soft to the touch, aqueous coatings are water based and makes for a great eco-friendly coating alternative for a range of packaging materials.

UV Coating

Cured by exposure to ultraviolet light, UV coatings are fast drying and provide the highest quality gloss or matte finishes available. Ideal for improving surface durability, UV coatings are popular for creating luxury packaging and shelf-ready packaging.

Spot Gloss UV

UV coating is applied to specified areas to create unique and eye catching designs. Ideal for enriching text or designs, spot UV coatings are commonly used to create packaging bursting with shelf impact.

Soft Touch Coating

Popular for its velvety finish, soft touch coatings are fast drying and finger print resistant, making them ideal for communicating luxury and elegance.

Varnish

A cost effective alternative to coatings, varnish is applied the same way CMYK inks are applied and provide a glossy, matte or satin finish to enhance your branding and artwork designs.

Lamination

Laminated films to provide added protection or finish to your packaging.

Lamination

Lamination adheres a protective film to the surface of packaging materials to maximize strength, durability and provide a barrier to avoid any water damage to your artwork designs.

Anti-scratch Lamination

Anti-scratch lamination is exactly what it sounds like. Using a BOPP film, this lamination type is scratch resistant and cost effective.

Soft touch / Silk Lamination

Soft touch/silk lamination, provides a matte finish that is soft to the touch. Similar to peach skin, the surface features a velvety texture that adds an elegant feel to any packaging material.

Special Options

Additional options to elevate your packaging.

Hot Foil Stamping

Hot foil stamping uses heat and pressure to apply metallic detailing to enhance brand logos or packaging artwork designs. Commonly used for applications in luxury and cosmetics packaging, hot foil stamping is an easy way to elevate your branding.

Cold Foil Printing

A UV curable adhesive is printed in the shape of designs or text for foil to be pressed onto the adhesive. Ideal for decorating brand logos, designs and text, cold foil stamping is time efficient and cost effective.

Blind Embossing

Blind embossing presses logos and text into paperboard to create a 3D design that customers can see and feel. Ideal for creating cutting edge artwork designs, embossing is popular across a wide rang of industries including apparel, cosmetics and luxury goods.

Blind Debossing

Blind debossing presses designs and text into paperboard to create an engraved look. Ideal for creating unique artwork designs, debossing is popular across a wide rang of industries including apparel, cosmetics and luxury goods.

Registered Embossing

Registered embossing places a blind embossed image with another element created using ink, foil or another embossed image to create a unique 3D design.

Combination Embossing

A combination between embossing and foil stamping, combination embossing creates 3D designs that feature a metallic finish. The image, design or text is embossed and lined with foil to create impactful 3D designs.

Window Patching

A shape is die-cut out of the packaging and a think plastic film is applied to create a window for your products. Ideal across industries, window patching creates suspense for the products it holds.

Top Closure

Available top closure customizations for your paperboard or corrugated packaging.

Friction Fit Tuck Flap

Tuck top design that uses the friction of the material for convenient sealing and opening.

Slit Lock Tuck Flap

Tuck top design features small slits on either side of the fold to lock the top in place.

Gusset Tuck

Tuck top design that features a gusset structure for sturdier corners and convenient sealing.

Seal End

Tuck flap design featuring two overlapping sticky flaps that slide on top of each other for easy sealing.

Partial Overlap Seal End

Tuck flap design features panels that are wide enough to overlap with a sticky flap to lock together.

Slotted Flap

Open flap design that features four flaps of the same length that meet in the middle.

Full Overlap

Open flap design that features flaps of the same length that overlap for sealing.

Flower Petal Top

Unique design that features flaps that interlock to create a flower that seals the top.

Lock Cap

Tuck top design that features a lock at the front panel that pops up to open the packaging.

Gable Bag Flap

Gable top design that features a sticky lock tab for convenient resealing and opening.

Gable Box Handle

Gable top design featuring tabs that interlock onto a handle for convenient sealing and carrying.

Bottom Closure

Available bottom closure customizations for your paperboard or corrugated packaging.

Friction Fit Tuck Flap

Tuck top design that uses the friction of the material for convenient sealing and opening.

Slit Lock Tuck Flap

Tuck top design features small slits on either side of the fold to lock the top in place.

Seal End

Tuck flap design featuring two overlapping sticky flaps that slide on top of each other for easy sealing.

Slotted Flap

Open flap design that features four flaps of the same length that meet in the middle.

Full Overlap

Open flap design that features flaps of the same length that overlap for sealing.

Snap Lock

Four flaps featuring a tab to fold together and create a secure lock without using adhesive.

Auto Bottom

Interlocking design features pre-glued panels for easy assembly without using adhesive.

Full Flap Auto Bottom

Open flap design that features flaps of the same length that overlap for sealing.

Miscellaneous Features

Available unique customizations for your paperboard or corrugated packaging.

Lift tab

Tuck top design featuring a tab that is cut to create an edge for a convenient unboxing.

Cherry locks

Roll end design featuring tabs that slot between side panels to hold the top closed.

Dust Flap

Flaps are added to block dust from entering the packaging with tuck top and seal end design.

Locking Dust Flap

Tuck top and seal end design, interlocking flaps are added to help seal a box and block dust.

Glue Tab

Extended tab added to a variety of designs to add extra strength and support for sealing a box.

Thumb Cutout

Added to tuck top designs, a notch is die-cut to create an easy and convenient unboxing experience.

Tab Lock

Tuck top design features two tabs and two slits for secure sealing and easy unboxing.

Mailer Lock

Unique tuck top design featuring a long panel and a tab for secure sealing.

Tongue lock

Tongue lock or Catalog lock, Tuck top design featuring a slit that locks with the panel to create a secure top.

Window Cutout

A shape is removed from the front of a box and covered with clear thin plastic to showcase products.

Hang Tab

Tuck top or seal end design featuring a slit with a tab designed for hanging a box.

Hanger

Tuck top or seal end design featuring an extra panel on the back of a box for hanging.

Tray & Lids

Available tray & lid customizations for your paperboard or corrugated packaging.

Stripper Lock for Tray

Self-locking design that features two slits and two tabs that interlock securely without using adhesive.

Roll End Tray

Self-locking, roll end design, featuring 30% less material than a standard roll end base.

Pinch Lock Tray

Triple-layer, strong-walled structure featuring side panels that roll over to assemble the base.

Simplex Tray

Double-walled design featuring a self-lock design that doesn't require adhesive.

Double Glued Side Wall Tray

Double-walled design featuring glue on the side walls for easy and convenient assembly.

Double Wall Frame Tray

Double frame tray design featuring double layers for added protection and convenient assembly.

Four Corner Tray

Collapsible design that features pre-glued corners for easy assembly and optimal protection.

Tuck Top Lid

Tuck top design featuring a hinged lid that seals the top of a box, without side flaps.

3 Flaps Tuck Top Lid

Tuck top design features three tabs that lock the top for secure sealing capabilities.

Tuck Front Lid

Tuck top design featuring hinged tabs and side flaps for convenient and secure sealing.

Roll End Lid

Roll end design featuring a tab on the upper piece that self-locks for convenient and secure assembly.

Paper Bag Handles

Bag handles made with organic and inorganic materials primarily used for paper bags.

Add-on

Plastic Handles

Add the convenience of carrying with sturdy plastic handles.

Leather Handles

Add the convenience of carrying and a bit of luxury with leather handles.

Macramé Handles

Add a bit of luxury feel with soft cotton macramé knotted handles for easy carrying.

Ribbon Handles

Complete your gift-like experience by adding ribbon handles.

Ribbon & Bows

Complete your holiday gift packaging look and feel by adding ribbons and bows.

Metal Locks

Add more security and reusability to your high-end packaging with custom metal locks.

Magnetic Locks

Add an easy to open, secure lock to your custom packaging with magnetic locks.

Child Resistant Locks

Add custom-designed child-resistant locks to prevent the easy opening of your custom packaging.

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