Board · Material
Corrugated Board
Lightweight strength for shipping & e-commerce
Corrugated board is a sandwich of fluted medium glued between linerboards, engineered to absorb impact and resist crush forces while remaining lightweight. The flute profile (E, B, C, F or double-wall BC) determines thickness and protection level — F-flute (0.8 mm) for fine retail printing, E-flute (1.6 mm) for premium mailers, B-flute (3 mm) for shippers, and BC double-wall for heavy goods. We print directly on white-top kraft liners with offset litho-laminated graphics, with print protection and outer packing selected for the shipping route; scuff resistance and transit protection require checks on the final sample.
Flute options
F / E / B / C / BC
ECT rating
Up to 51 (BC double-wall)
Recycled content
Up to 100%
Schedule
Reviewed by project
Section 01 · Productions
Real Corrugated in the wild.
Use the examples below as structure and material references before reviewing the product page and sending a project brief.
E-flute Mailer
Inside-print full CMYK, tape-free closure.
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Litho-Laminated Shipper
Photographic offset wrap on B-flute core.
Retail Display
Self-erecting B-flute PDQ tray for shelf-ready.
BC Double-Wall
For appliances, glass and heavy industrial goods.
Medical Device Carton
F-flute for premium medical device retail boxes.
Stock Mailer
Pre-printed E-flute, shipment timing reviewed by project.
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Ready-to-Ship Shipper
B-flute, brown kraft, regular slotted container.
Custom Shipping Carton
Custom-die-cut crash-lock bottom for fast packing.
Editorial
"The only packaging your customer sees twice — first at delivery, then at unboxing."
Section 02 · Craft
The finishing techniques that make it sing.
Macro-level decoration choices that turn a raw Corrugated sheet into a brand-defining surface.
Technique 01
Inside print
Reverse-side full-colour artwork creates the 'unboxing reveal' subscription brands need.
Technique 02
Litho lamination
Offset-printed white-top sheet glued to corrugated — photographic quality on a shipper.
Technique 03
PDQ self-erect
Score-and-fold engineered to pop into a retail display in seconds at the store.
Section 03 · Specs
Specifications
- Flute options
- F (0.8mm) / E (1.6mm) / B (3mm) / BC (7mm)
- Liner
- Kraft, white-top kraft, fully bleached
- ECT range
- 23 – 51 (single to double-wall)
- Print method
- Flexo direct, or litho-laminated
- Recyclability
- Review the finished construction and local collection rules
- Best use
- Shipping, mailers, retail-ready packaging
Section 04 · Trade-offs
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Best protection-to-weight ratio of any packaging
- Lower freight cost from low material weight
- Inside-print options for unboxing surprise
- Recycling acceptance depends on the finished package and local rules
Trade-offs
- Visible flute texture on direct-print versions
- Less premium feel than rigid boxes
- Direct flexo print has lower colour fidelity
Section 05 · Brand wall
Who builds with Corrugated.
Three industries where this material is doing some of its best work right now.
Case 01 · Subscription boxes
Monthly DTC services
E-flute with branded inside print drives unboxing UGC and brand recall.
Case 02 · Consumer electronics
Mid-premium electronics
Litho-laminated shippers double as retail display — no secondary box required.
Case 03 · Heavy goods
Appliances, glass, machinery
BC double-wall + corner pads survive trans-Pacific freight without damage claims.
Section 06 · Compare
Corrugated vs. the alternatives.
A quick side-by-side to help you decide where Corrugated earns its place — and where another stock might serve you better.
| Attribute | Corrugated | Folding White Card | Rigid Greyboard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection | High (impact-rated) | Low | High (crush) |
| Print quality | Mid (flexo) / High (litho-lam) | Photographic | Wrap-printed |
| Weight | Light | Very light | Heavy |
| Best for | Shipping / retail mailers | Retail cartons | Luxury gifting |
Section 07 · Applications
Best Used For
How brands across cosmetics, food, fashion, and electronics put Corrugated to work.
01
E-commerce mailer boxes
E-flute with full inside/outside print for subscription brands.
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Printing Methods
- Direct flexographic
- Litho-laminated offset
- Digital inkjet for selected project quantities
Finishing Options
Decoration & Construction
- Crash-lock bottom
- Auto-bottom mailers
- Tear strips
- Tape-free closure
- Inside print
Section 08 · FAQ
Frequently asked
Which flute should I choose for an e-commerce mailer?+
E-flute (1.6 mm) is the industry standard — premium feel, great print quality, and rigid enough for direct-to-consumer shipping.
Can corrugated boxes be printed in full colour?+
Yes. For photographic results we litho-laminate a printed sheet onto the corrugated; for solid colours and brand graphics, direct flexo is faster and cheaper.
Are your corrugated boxes recyclable?+
Recycling acceptance depends on the board, coatings, adhesives, inserts, contamination and local collection rules. Compostability requires separate evidence for the finished packaging.
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White Card 350gsm
Smooth white folding board engineered for vivid CMYK photography and sharp typography.
Rigid Greyboard
Dense recycled fibreboard from 1.0 to 3.0 mm — the backbone of every premium gift box.
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