{"id":892,"date":"2021-10-15T09:28:56","date_gmt":"2021-10-15T09:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pack-blog.packola.com\/blog\/?p=892"},"modified":"2026-11-11T03:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T03:00:00","slug":"what-is-kraft-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/what-is-kraft-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Kraft Packaging?"},"content":{"rendered":"<main id='bde-main'><section class=\"bde-section-892-100 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-rich-text-892-101 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/kraft-paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kraft paper is the most used material in packaging<\/a>. Whether it\u2019s used to wrap sandwiches or cold cuts, as a liner for deliveries, or as a corrugated cardboard box, kraft packaging provides endless utility bundled with an attractive price point. The ubiquitous brown material has become a staple for thousands of businesses over the years. But what exactly is kraft paper, and how did it all begin?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-892-102 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-892-103 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Go-Green-Kraft-Packaging.jpg\" alt=\"Go Green Kraft Packaging\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Go-Green-Kraft-Packaging.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Go-Green-Kraft-Packaging-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Go-Green-Kraft-Packaging-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Go-Green-Kraft-Packaging-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\"><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-892-104 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-892-105 bde-heading\">\nWhat is Kraft Paper?\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-892-106 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Kraft paper is named not because it is perfect for arts and crafts (even if it is), but because of the process involved. Paper production starts with converting wood into wood pulp. The kraft process treats the pulp with sulfates, increasing its strength significantly. Kraft in German actually means \u2018strength.\u2019 Because of its durability and cost-effectiveness, it quickly found its way to become the most popular packaging material for almost all industries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-892-116 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-892-117 bde-heading\">\nBenefits of Using Kraft Boxes\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-892-118 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<ul><li><strong>Strength<\/strong> \u2013 Because of the kraft pulping process, kraft paper is strong, thick, and durable. When used as corrugated cardboard for custom boxes, kraft material provides strength and impact resistance to handle heavy loads such as canned goods, mugs, and jars.<\/li><li><strong>Eco-Friendly<\/strong> \u2013 Kraft boxes are a great start for your business to go into green packaging. The corrugated cardboard material we use is sustainably sourced and 100% recyclable. Chemical processes are also kept to a minimum. Use kraft boxes to help minimize the environmental impact your packaging has.<\/li><li><strong>Affordable<\/strong> \u2013 Kraft corrugated cardboard is cheaper since you skip production steps like bleaching. Aside from keeping costs down, it also retains its natural color and texture, giving you a rustic and artisanal look. Even with its strength, kraft paper doesn\u2019t weigh too much, keeping shipping costs down as well.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-892-119 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-892-120 bde-heading\">\nCreate a Natural and Unique Look With Kraft Boxes\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-892-121 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Brown kraft boxes are a popular packaging choice. The unfinished, natural look of the material lends well to an elegant, artisanal look. You can use our 3D Design Studio to personalize your kraft box to make it unique. Upload your business logo and add contact information, shapes, and colors. Keep in mind that due to the translucent nature of ink, the natural brown color of kraft will be slightly visible through your design. Use this to your advantage!<\/p><p>The minimalist feel of brown kraft can also help make your packaging accessories the center of attention. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/products\/labels\">custom label<\/a> on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/products\/mailer-box\">mailer box<\/a> or a personalized packaging tape on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/products\/shipping-box\">shipping box<\/a> adds attention-grabbing visual contrast.<\/p><p>Design your kraft boxes with Packola today!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-892-107 bde-section packola-post-cta\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-div-892-108 bde-div\">\n              \n  \n  \n\t\n\n  <div class=\"section-background-overlay bde-section-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-div-892-109 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-892-110 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cta-badge.png\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 88px) 100vw, 88px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-892-111 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Logo.svg\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-div-892-112 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"bde-heading-892-113 bde-heading toc-ignore\">\nCustom shipping boxes that carry your <span>brand further!<\/span>\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-text-892-114 bde-text\">\nReliable Packaging. Distinctive Branding.\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-button-892-115 bde-button\">\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <a class=\"breakdance-link button-atom button-atom--custom bde-button__button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/products\/mailer-box\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\">\n\n    \n        <span class=\"button-atom__text\">GET YOUR SHIPPING BOXES<\/span>\n\n        \n        \n                <\/a>\n\n    \n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><\/main>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kraft paper is the most used material in packaging. Whether it\u2019s used to wrap sandwiches or cold cuts, as a liner for deliveries, or as a corrugated cardboard box, kraft packaging provides endless utility bundled with an attractive price point. The ubiquitous brown material has become a staple for thousands of businesses over the years. But what exactly is kraft paper, and how did it all begin?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":1895,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_breakdance_hide_in_design_set":false,"_breakdance_tags":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-892","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-packaging-basics"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/892","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=892"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/892\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1896,"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/892\/revisions\/1896"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1895"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=892"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=892"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=892"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}