Clay Natural Kraft (CNK)
Made from recycled materials, CNK paper features a matte, clay-coated front side and a brown kraft backside. The clay coating provides enhanced dimensional stability, making it a durable option for packaging food, retail, and personal care products.
- Made from recycled material
- Moisture and tear-resistant
- Features a matte printing surface
Best Used With
Overview
Clay Natural Kraft (CNK) paper is made using at least 80% virgin unbleached wood pulp, making it an eco-friendly packaging material. It features a clay-coated, matte-finished top side for superior printing capabilities for artwork designs, logos, and text, while the backside remains uncoated. Ideal for cold chain packaging, this material is tear, moisture, and dust resistant, making it popular for packaging frozen food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products.
Cardboard Thickness
Paperboard Thickness and Grammage Conversion Table
| Basestock Properties (Units) | Nominal Basis Weight (GSM) | Caliper (Inches) | Thickness (Microns) | Commonly Used For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12pt | 250gsm | 0.012” | 305μ | Bags |
| 14pt | 275gsm | 0.014” | 356μ | Takeout Boxes, Cups |
| 16pt | 300gsm | 0.016” | 406μ | Heavy duty bags, Takeout Box |
| 18pt | 350gsm | 0.018” | 456μ | All box packaging |
| 24pt | 400gsm | 0.024” | 610μ | Heavy duty boxes |
| 28pt | 527gsm | 0.028” | 710μ | Very heavy duty boxes |