Select suitable material
- Aesthetic Appeal: a high-gloss coating can enhance the visual allure of the packaging box, while matte or textured materials can create different textures and styles.
- Adaptability: different materials vary in their adaptability to printing techniques, such as offset printing, foil stamping, UV coating, enabling richer packaging design effects.
- Environmental: recyclable or biodegradable materials can reduce negative environmental impacts, enhancing brand image.
Select suitable finishing process
- Desired effect: enhancing color saturation or improving image clarity.
- Characteristics of materials: different types of paper or cardstock may be better suited for specific surface treatment processes.
- Cost and production time: some surface treatment processes may increase costs or extend production lead times.
ShyPackaging offers a variety of materials to fully meet your needs
White Cardstock
A premium quality paper material, characterized by its firm, thick texture and high stiffness. It has a smooth surface that reproduces print colors accurately. Suitable for lamination, hot stamping, embossing, UV coating and other.
Application: Business cards, packaging boxes, greeting cards, hang tags, shopping bags.
GSM: 170g-400g.
Black Cardstock
A deep-colored, dense paper that is hard and resistant to fading and deformation. Suitable for hot stamping, UV coating, laser engraving, die-cutting and other.
Application: Premium packaging, business cards, invitations, shopping bags and more.
GSM: 250g-400g.
Coated Paper
A type of paper with a special coating that gives it high smoothness and gloss. It has excellent color reproduction, and printed images are clear and delicate. It is ideal for high-precision color printing and can be mounted onto greyboard. Suitable for lamination, UV coating, hot stamping, embossing.
Application: Flyers, posters, brochures, packaging boxes and more.
GSM: 80g-350g.
Kraft Paper
A durable, eco-friendly paper, usually in brown or light brown color, that is recyclable. Suitable for die-cutting, hot stamping, laser engraving.
Application: Paper bags, packaging boxes, document folders, envelopes.
GSM: 100g-300g.
Gray board
A rigid paper made from recycled pulp, with high hardness and a rough surface. It is eco-friendly and cost-effective, making it ideal for packaging boxes that require strong support. Suitable for mounting, die-cutting, lamination and other.
Application: Book covers, file folders, shoe boxes, gift box inserts and more.
GSM: 250g-2000g.
Corrugated Paper
A multi-layer paper made by bonding a corrugated core paper between two outer layers. It is lightweight, has strong compression resistance, and offers good cushioning. It is suitable for printing simple logos or text. The thickness and strength of the corrugated paper can be selected based on requirements. Suitable for die-cutting, embossing, lamination and other.
Application: Shipping boxes, express packaging, protective materials and more.
Common Types: A/B/C/E/F flutes.
Specialty Paper
A category of paper with unique textures or colors. Made from various materials, it offers distinctive tactile experiences and visual effects. Suitable for hot stamping, embossing, laser engraving.
Application: Premium business cards, invitations, luxury packaging, decorative paper and more.
Common Types: Pearlescent Paper，Textured Paper，Colored Paper and more.
Aluminum Foil Paper
A material made by laminating aluminum foil with paper. Made from various materials, including Gold and Silver Cardstock, Laser Paper. It has a metallic sheen and provides excellent moisture resistance, heat insulation, and light-blocking properties. The surface can be printed. Suitable for hot stamping, die-cutting, lamination.
Application: Food packaging, cigarette boxes, pharmaceutical packaging, decorative materials.
GSM: 60g-150g (including aluminum layer).
Tissue Paper
A type of ultra-thin, semi-transparent paper made from wood pulp or blended pulp. It features a soft, lightweight texture with moderate toughness and breathability, offering an economical and recyclable solution for protective padding or decorative packaging layers. Suitable for delicate processing techniques such as printing, foil stamping, embossing, and folding.
Application: Gift wrap liners, dust-proof layers for clothing/electronics, separators for flowers/food, mounting in handicrafts, etc.
GSM: 17g-40g
ShyPackaging offers a variety of surface finishing techniques to fully meet your needs
Hot Stamping
Features: Includes gold, silver, and various colored foil stamping. Metal foil is transferred to the paper surface under high temperature and pressure, creating a metallic sheen.
Application: High-end packaging, business cards, greeting cards, book covers, brand logos.
Spot UV
Features: A glossy varnish is applied to specific areas of the printed material, creating a contrast between glossy and matte surfaces and enhancing a 3D effect.
Application: Premium business cards, posters, brochure covers, product packaging, to emphasize text or patterns.
Embossing / Debossing
Features: A mold is used to raise (emboss) or depress (deboss) specific areas of the paper, creating a raised or recessed relief effect.
Application: High-end gift packaging, business cards, invitations, book covers, to enhance tactile and visual texture.
Texturing
Features: Uses textured molds to press patterns such as leather grain or fabric texture onto the paper, improving tactile feel and visual depth.
Application: High-end packaging, greeting cards, artistic paper products, book covers, to add texture and elevate the perceived quality.
Laser Engraving
Features: Utilizes laser technology to carve intricate patterns or cut-out effects on the paper surface, offering high precision and unique visual appeal.
Application: Premium invitations, packaging boxes, artistic paper products, labels, suitable for personalized customization.
Coating (Gloss Varnish, Matte Varnish, UV Varnish)
Features: A transparent coating applied to the paper surface to enhance gloss (gloss varnish), create a matte effect (matte varnish), or improve wear resistance (UV varnish offers higher gloss and hardness).
Application: Book covers, flyers, packaging boxes, business cards, to enhance visual appeal and durability.
Gloss Lamination
Features: Smooth and glossy surface that enhances color vibrancy and contrast.
Suitable for: Products requiring striking visual effects, such as luxury goods, cosmetics, and food packaging.
Matte Lamination
Features: Non-glossy surface with a soft texture, offering a high-end matte finish that resists fingerprints.
Suitable for: Products aiming for understated luxury, such as high-end electronics, book covers, and gift boxes.
Soft Touch Lamination
Features: Velvet-like surface with a delicate, soft texture, providing a premium tactile experience.
Suitable for: Luxury packaging, high-end cosmetic boxes, and premium brand promotional materials.
Holographic Lamination
Features: Holographic surface that reflects rainbow-like colors, creating a visually striking effect.
Suitable for: Products that need to catch the eye, such as holiday gifts, promotional packaging, and fashion items.
Scratch-Resistant Lamination
Features: High surface hardness, resistant to scratches, effectively protecting printed designs.
Suitable for: Packaging for products requiring durability during use or transport, such as electronics and tool packaging.
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Order Process
1. Contact
You can contact our sales team by email, form, or WhatsApp, and provide us with information such as style, size, and quantity of the custom packaging box you need. We will provide a quotation list.
2. Design
You can send us your design files. If you don’t have a design, our design team will promptly communicate with you and offer a free design based on your requirements, which will be sent to you for confirmation.
3. Sample
After you place an order and confirm that the design and processing plan are correct, we will strictly follow the design to produce a sample, which will be sent to you by express delivery for confirmation.
4. Production
We will produce according to the sample information you confirm. The specific production time depends on your order quantity and the current production schedule, generally 5-7 days.
5. Transportion
We will promptly ship the products to the designated delivery address based on the agreed shipping method. We offer various logistics solutions, including air freight, sea freight, express delivery, and more.