Clay Coated Kraft Back (CCK)
Clay Coated Kraft Back (CCK) Paper is a recyclable kraft paperboard material featuring a white clay coated front side for high quality printing and a natural brown color on the back side. It is popular for its moisture and tear resistance and is commonly used for packaging take-out food, frozen food and beverages.
- Eco-friendly
- Moisture and tear-resistant
- Ideal for printing logos and artwork design
Best Used With
Overview
Clay Coated Kraft Back (CCK) paper is a recyclable paperboard material featuring a white clay coating on the front side for smoother printing, and a natural brown back side. The top clay coating is a semi-gloss finish and offers better dimensional stability and durability for for packaging take-out food, frozen food, beverages, appliances and tools. The clay coating creates a smooth surface making it ideal for high quality printing of logos, artwork designs and text.
Cardboard Thickness
Paperboard Thickness and Grammage Conversion Table
| Basestock Properties (Units) | Nominal Basis Weight (GSM) | Caliper (Inches) | Thickness (Microns) | Commonly Used For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12pt | 250gsm | 0.012” | 305μ | Bags |
| 14pt | 275gsm | 0.014” | 356μ | Takeout Boxes, Cups |
| 16pt | 300gsm | 0.016” | 406μ | Heavy duty bags, Takeout Box |
| 18pt | 350gsm | 0.018” | 456μ | All box packaging |
| 24pt | 400gsm | 0.024” | 610μ | Heavy duty boxes |
| 28pt | 527gsm | 0.028” | 710μ | Very heavy duty boxes |
Kraft paper can differ in shades of brown depending on the paper manufacturer and the amount of raw paper pulp to recycled paper pulp ratio. Kraft colors are identified using color IDs and can be color-matched based on samples.
Kraft Color Variance
Color on Kraft Paper
Kraft paper can alter the color output when printing, making them appear less vibrant and more muted in tone.
White Undercoat with Color
White ink can be used as a base with color applied on top to ensure colors appear more vibrant.
White Ink on Kraft Paper
Using white ink on kraft paper creates a textured contrast on the material due to its natural fibers.