Custom Packaging Materials Guide 2026

Selecting the right packaging material is one of the most consequential decisions in the packaging development process. This guide compares the most common custom packaging materials with data on sustainability, print quality, and cost.

Kraft paper signals sustainability and offers 10-20% cost savings versus white boards. SBS (Solid Bleached Sulfate) provides the best printing surface for premium cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) content is becoming the default specification for forward-thinking brands.

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