Cardboard Cartons

Cardboard Cartons

When you start selling on ebay or open your own online shop, you have to start looking at packaging how how you’ll send your product to your customer. The main two options are cardboard boxes and jiffy bags. Jiffy bags are easy to choose with size, colour and thickness the main options to choose from. Jiffy bags are great for small items but when you start to ship larger items you need to start looking at cardboard boxes. These have a lot more options and here I’m going to try and explain a bit about them to help you choose the right cardboard box to ship your products in.

What is Fefco?

FEFCO is the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers. It is an association of associations that was established in 1952 and represents the interests of all European Corrugated Board Manufacturers. With headquarters in Brussels, the Federation is an International Association governed by Belgian Law.

What is the International Fibreboard Case Code?

A Code developed by FEFCO and ESBO (European Solid Board Organisation) as an official system to substitute long and complicated verbal descriptions of fibreboard case and packaging constructions with simple symbols internationally understood by all, regardless of language and other differences. The FEFCO-ESBO code is adopted by ICCA, the International Corrugated Case Association, with its worldwide membership.

What is the difference between the terms boxes or cartons?

Whether you use the word box or carton really doesn’t make any difference as they both describe the same thing. Box is probably used more than carton by Customers, whereas the packaging and related industries generally use carton. Whichever term you prefer to use, we will know what you are referring to.

What is corrugated cardboard?

Corrugated cardboard consists of two paper components: the medium and the linerboard. The medium is a fluted corrugated sheet which is sandwiched between two sheets of linerboard facing. Both are made from paperboard (generically referred to as "cardboard") which is a paper-like material often composed of two or more plies to provide the required stiffness.

What is the difference between single wall and double wall corrugated cardboard?

Single Wall Corrugated Cardboard consists of one fluted medium between two sheets of linerboard. Double Wall as its name implies, has two fluted mediums sandwiched between three sheets of linerboard.

So hopefully now you can make an informed choice about what packaging is right for you and good luck with your business.

About the Author:

Kevin Thomas works for Davpack, a uk packaging supplier. Their friendly staff are waiting to help you choose the right packaging for your business.

Text and content © Copyright of Davenport Paper Co. Ltd 2008

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