Kraft Paper vs Duplex Board — Which to Choose for Packaging?

One of the most common questions our buyers ask: should I use kraft paper or duplex board for my packaging? Here's a clear side-by-side.

Kraft Paper (Brown / Virgin) - **Strength**: Very high burst, tear and stacking strength - **Look**: Natural brown, industrial - **Printability**: OK for flexo; limited for high-quality offset - **Typical GSM**: 60-150 gsm - **Best for**: Corrugated liners, industrial bags, wrapping, e-commerce boxes - **MOQ**: 20 MT

Duplex Board (Grey-Back or White-Back) - **Strength**: High stiffness, moderate burst - **Look**: White top, grey or white reverse - **Printability**: Excellent for offset printing (4-color process, spot UV) - **Typical GSM**: 230-500 gsm - **Best for**: FMCG cartons, cosmetics, pharma, retail packaging - **MOQ**: 20 MT

Bottom Line Use **kraft paper** when strength and cost matter more than looks (shipping, industrial). Use **duplex board** when brand appearance and print quality matter (retail shelves).

Both are core products at NIKSO GLOBAL INC. — request a mixed-container quote if you need both.