Corrugated Board
bespoke packaging printing Bristol
Corrugated board is a strong, lightweight packaging material made from a fluted inner layer sandwiched between flat liner boards. It’s widely used for boxes, packaging inserts and protective transit solutions thanks to its excellent strength-to-weight ratio.
At Whitehall Printing, we print high quality bespoke packaging. Our boxes offer durability, cushioning and rigidity while remaining cost-effective and fully recyclable.
Understanding Corrugated Board Grades
You may see specifications such as:
190Y/180W and 180Y/150D
These codes describe the paper layers used to make the board:
- 190 / 180 / 150 = the weight of the paper (gsm – grams per square metre)
- Y = Kraft liner (brown, strong, recycled paper)
- W = White liner (smooth white surface for high-quality print)
- D = Test liner (brown/grey recycled paper, more economical)
In simple terms:
- 190Y/180W → Strong brown inner layer with a white outer face (ideal for printed packaging)
- 180Y/150D → Fully brown/recycled board (great for transit packaging where print quality is less critical)

Heavy duty board with excellent strength and crush resistance.
Best for:
- Transit packaging
- Shipping cartons
- Protective outer boxes
- Heavy-duty retail packaging

Fine flute board with a smooth surface for high quality print.
Best for:
- Retail packaging
- Printed cartons
- Shelf-ready packaging
- Branded product boxes

Double wall board combining strength and print quality.
Best for:
- Premium packaging
- Larger retail boxes
- E-commerce packaging
- High-value product packaging

Premium double wall board with an ultra smooth print surface.
Best for:
- Luxury packaging
- Presentation boxes
- High-end retail displays
- Exhibition packaging



