Ivory Board
It is suitable for all popular printing techniques from high-speed offset printing to silk screening, embossing, hot foil stamping, die-cutting etc.
Ivory Board, also known as Virgin Paper or Virgin Board, is made from 100% original tree pulp, unlike CCNB (clay coated news back), Corrugated Fiberboard, Duplex Board, and Kraft paper, which are made from recycled materials. This board is very pure white, with a brightness even higher than that of art paper. It is smooth to the touch on both sides and consists of six layers of paper adhered with glue or starch, which are then ironed. Ivory Board is a translucent paper used for printing and engraving. It has a GSM range from 210 to 400g/? and a thickness range from 0.27 to 0.55 millimeters.
Virgin board always be used for:
- Business card
- Printed paper bags (210-350 gsm)
- Printed paper boxes
- Menu Brochure
- Other printing works.
Moreover, if you are interested in FSC certified cardboard material, we can offer that material for you. We are an FSC certification approved packaging box vendor. We care about our “the only one planet” Please note if you want FSC certificated boxes, the order will be inspected by FSC.org.
Ivory Board Specification
Ivory board is a type of paperboard that is often used for packaging and printing applications. It is made from bleached chemical pulp and has a smooth, glossy surface on one side and a matte surface on the other.
Here are some specifications for ivory board:
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Basis Weight: Ivory board typically has a basis weight of 190-450 g/m2, with the most common weights being 230-350 g/m2.
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Thickness: The thickness of ivory board ranges from 0.25-0.5 mm.
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Whiteness: Ivory board is known for its high whiteness, which is typically around 90-94 on the CIE scale.
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Coating: Ivory board can be coated with a variety of materials, including clay, kaolin, or calcium carbonate, to improve its surface properties and printability.
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Tear strength: Ivory board has good tear strength, which makes it durable and resistant to damage during transportation and handling.
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Folding endurance: Ivory board has good folding endurance, which means it can be folded multiple times without cracking or breaking.
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Applications: Ivory board is commonly used for packaging applications such as folding cartons, cosmetics packaging, and pharmaceutical packaging. It is also used for high-end printing applications such as book covers, greeting cards, and business cards.
It is important to note that the exact specifications of ivory board can vary depending on the manufacturer and the intended use of the paperboard.