Natural cardboard for folding boxes that inspire

Natural cardboard has gained considerable popularity as a packaging material in recent years. Packaging often consists of the universally known plain brown cardboard.

Most of the time, they are decorated very little or not at all. Nevertheless, the packaging, which is often used for natural products, stands out among the other packaging on the shelf.

WHAT IS NATURAL CARDBOARD?

Natural cardboard, also known as kraft cardboard in certain applications, is a brown solid board that can contain both primary and recycled paper fibres. As natural cardboard is generally uncoated and unbleached, its surface retains the characteristic brown colour and visible fibre structure. The precise composition and any additives depend on the specific board grade used.

Boxes made of natural cardboard often resemble shipping boxes made of corrugated cardboard. However, natural cardboard is a solid board, which is often multi-layered, but has no corrugated layer.

Even without corrugations, folding boxes made of natural cardboard are very stable, as natural cardboard has a high bending stiffness and a high tear strength. Due to the special fiber structure of natural cardboard, even natural cardboard with a low grammage has a high stability.

WHAT IS THE SPECIAL FEATURE OF NATURAL CARDBOARD?

Natural cardboard is popular because of its distinctive material properties and appearance. Its characteristic brown colour gives the cardboard a natural, understated and high-quality look. Packaging made from natural cardboard is often printed and finished only minimally, which emphasises the simple character of the material. This understated packaging design allows the product to take centre stage while still attracting attention on the shelf.

The packaging for Narmony products consists of plain brown natural cardboard with colourful labels that stand out against the understated outer packaging. As the brand specialises in natural cosmetic products, the characteristic brown colour and visible fibre structure of the cardboard complement the brand's visual identity and product presentation.

Of course, a natural cardboard does not have to remain simply brown. It can be printed and finished just like all our cardboard. However, it must be remembered that the printing inks on the material acquire an earthy, brown undertone.

The darker the color, the less this effect. Thus, especially dark colors such as black are well suited for printing on natural cardboard. But white printing on natural cardboard also has a particularly beautiful effect that further emphasizes the simplicity of the material.

Finishes such as hot foil stamping in gold and silver make the cardboard a real eye-catcher and further set the folding boxes made of natural cardboard apart from other packaging products.

Blind embossing not only creates a versatile, interesting look for the boxes, but also creates a tactile effect that makes the folding boxes attractive.

A particularly striking feature of kraft cardboard is its special feel. Whether with or without blind embossing, the natural cardboard conveys a unique feel. The special fiber structure can be felt and gives the material a natural feel.

Since the cardboard is not coated but machine-smoothed, its front side still feels smooth. The back of the cardboard is matt and feels rough thanks to the recognizable fiber structure.

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