“The Smart Choice for Affordable Folding Carton Packaging”
What is Duplex Board? :-
Duplex board is a multi-layer paperboard mainly made from recycled fibre, with a coated white or grey top side and a grey or white back side. It is widely used for cost-effective packaging, especially in FMCG and industrial applications.
Duplex Board Specifications:
GSM Range: 180 – 500 GSM
Thickness (Caliper): 250 – 700 microns
Ply Structure: Multi-layer
Top Side: White coated
Back Side: Grey / White
Brightness (Top): 75 – 82 %
Surface Finish: Single coated & Double Coated
Moisture Content: 7 – 9 %
Print Compatibility: Offset, Flexo
Food Grade: Limited (not preferred for direct contact
1. Specialty of Duplex Board:
Cost-effective packaging solution,
Good printability on coated top surface,
Suitable stiffness for mono cartons,
Wide GSM availability,
Easy availability in rolls and sheets,
High recyclability
Best alternative to virgin boards for economy pack.
2. Uses of Duplex Board:
Duplex board is commonly used in value and mass-market packaging,
Such as: FMCG packaging cartons, Soap, detergent & toothpaste boxes, Food outer cartons (non-direct contact), Pharmaceutical secondary packaging, Shoes, garments & apparel boxes, Electronics outer packaging, Matchbox & toy packaging,
3. Advantages of Duplex Board:
Lower cost compared to FBB & SBS, Suitable for high-volume packaging, Easy printing and converting, Environment-friendly through recycling.
4. Limitations of Duplex Board:
Lower brightness than SBS/FBB, Not ideal for premium packaging, Limited suitability for direct food contact, Lower folding strength at very low GSM.
5. Major Duplex Board Suppliers in India:
ITC – Paperboards & Specialty Papers Division,
West Coast Paper Mills,
Khanna Paper Mills,
Emami Paper,
Shree Krishna Paper Mills,
Seshasayee Paper & Boards,
6. Duplex Board Vs Other Boards (Quick View):
Compared to SBS → Much more economical,
Compared to FBB → Slightly lower stiffness & print quality but cheaper
“Reliable Board for Mass-Market Packaging Applications”
Conclusion
Duplex board is the best choice for economical, high-volume packaging where cost control is critical and premium appearance is not mandatory. It plays a key role in India’s FMCG and consumer goods packaging sector.