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Black Kraft Paper

Black kraft paper is a widely favored option for packaging items such as gifts, jewelry, and electronics. It boasts a dark, glossy hue on both sides and is sourced from recycled materials, making it an eco-friendly choice. This sophisticated alternative is renowned for its chic appearance and sturdiness, rendering it a premium selection for all packaging requirements.

Why use it

  • Recyclable
  • Tear resistant
  • Matte black finish

Why not use it

  • The colors appear muted and faded when applied to printing.
  • Typically, silk screen printing is used for this material.
  • Before printing, white must be layered before printing other colors, raising processing costs.
black kraft paperboard

Best Used With

Folding carton

Folding Carton

packaging sleeves, packaging belly

Packaging Sleeves

display boxes

Display Boxes

Custom packaging inserts

Folding Inserts

rigid gift box

Rigid Gift Box

Overview

Black kraft paper is a lightweight and environmentally-friendly material crafted from recycled materials. This type of paper boasts a glossy dark finish on both sides and is particularly popular in the picture-framing industry as a backing for pictures. In addition, it is often used to package electronics, jewelry, and gift items due to its tear-resistant and durable properties. Black kraft paper provides a more refined and upscale look than natural ones. Its glossy surface is also ideal for printing, but it is essential to remember that the dark color can affect the printing output, resulting in muted and faded colors. To maintain color vibrancy and consistency, it is recommended to apply white ink before printing on black kraft paper.

Paperboard Thickness and Grammage Conversion Table

Paperboard Thickness Chart

Thickness (Microns)
Norminal Basis Weight (GSM)
Basestock Properties (Units)
Caliper (Inches)
Commonly Used For
305µ
250gsm
12pt
0.012''
Bags, Liner paper
356µ
275gsm
14pt
0.014''
Takeout Boxes, Cups
406µ
300gsm
16pt
0.016''
Heavy duty Bags, Takeout Box
456µ
350gsm
18pt
0.018''
Product Packaging
610µ
400gsm
24pt
0.024''
Heavy duty packaging
710µ
527gsm
28pt
0.028''
Very heavy duty packaging boxes

Color appearance on black kraft paper

colors appearance printing direct on black kraft paper

Direct printing of CMYK mode

When printing of CMYK mode on black kraft paperboard directly, colors appear muted and faded.

Appearance of printing with white color background

Printing with white color background

Applying white color before printing can keep colors vibrant while maintaining the texture of black kraft paper.

White color appearance on black kraft paper

White color appearance

White ink on black kraft paper creates a high impact through bold contrast of color and texture.