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Box Styles
Every custom package needs to start somewhere, and we recommend starting with a basic box style construction.
Do you want your box to hinge? Does the cover lift off? Do you want extra surface area for printing or brand messaging?
How your end user interacts with the package has a lot to do with the form, so read up here!
Glossary
Paper
basis weight
The weight in pounds of a ream (500 sheets) of paper cut to a given standard size for that grade; e.g. 500 sheets 25 x 38 in. of 50 lb. text paper weighs fifty pounds.
bulk
The degree of thickness of paper. In book printing, the number of pages per inch for a given basis weight.
beater dye
Paper or Board in which dye has been added into the beaker producing a sheet with consistent color throughtout its thickness.
caliper
The thickness of paper, usually expressed in thousandths of an inch (mils) and written in decimals.
coated paper
Paper with a surface coating which produces a smooth finish. Surfaces vary from eggshell to glossy.
curl
In paper, the distortion of a sheet due to differences in structure or coatings from one side to the other, or to absorption of moisture on an offset press.
deckle
In papermaking, the width of the wet sheet as it comes off the wire of a paper machine. The Deckle Edge is the untrimmed feathery edges of paper formed where the pulp flows against the deckle.
embossed finish
A texture applied to paper or light weight board after the manufacturing of the sheet. Textures often resemble another material (i.e. Wood, cloth, leather, etc.).
embossing
A process in which paper is pressed between metal dies to create an image in relief. Used as overprinting, with foil, or on blank paper (called Blind Embossing).
The Taylor Box Company Blog
Topics include rigid box trendspotting, soft-touch paper options for every application, packaging design considerations and more!
Taylor BoxTalk Video Series
Sometimes seeing is believing. Visit this archive of videos documenting different packaging design and development insights, from industry trends to award-winning rigid box case studies.
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