Materials and finishes selected for structure, print, and presentation.
Use this guide to understand common material families, wrap stocks, and finishes. Final suitability depends on structure, print process, intended use, testing, and production documentation.
Start with the right substrate.
Material selection starts with the structure, intended use, print method, finish requirements, and product compatibility.
Paperboard & cartons
- SBS C1S
- SBS C2S
- Brown, white, or black kraft
- CCNB
- Chipboard
Corrugated & mailers
- Flute selected for the structure
- Corrugated tuck boxes
- Ear-lock mailer boxes
- Custom inserts
Rigid structures
- Chipboard cores
- Art paper wraps
- Textured wraps
- Premium specialty papers
Flexible packaging
- Mylar bags
- Pouches
- Coffee bags
- Spout bags
- Rollstock film
Finish options for visual and tactile detail.
These options can be specified for cosmetics, gifting, PR, retail, and other presentation-led packaging.
Foil stamping
Metallic accents for logos, borders, and premium shelf appeal.
Embossing
Raised detail that adds tactile structure and luxury presence.
Spot UV
Selective gloss contrast on matte surfaces for visual depth.
Print, finish, and structural details available by format.
Turn material and finish options into a focused decision.
Use the visual guides for surface hierarchy and print-color planning, then confirm the final combination against the selected structure and production method.
Need help choosing materials and finishes?
Tell us the product type, target look, and quantity. We will recommend a material and finish combination for the proposed structure.