CORRUGATED or MICROCRANKED CARDBOARD: which one to choose?
Choosing the right type of cardboard is essential for any brand that values quality, security, and visual impact. More than just protecting the product, packaging is the first point of contact with the customer and a determining factor in the perception of the brand’s value.
Among the most commonly used options are corrugated cardboard and micro-corrugated cardboard – two versatile and sustainable materials, with characteristics that meet different protection, presentation and transportation needs.
At MEDIApack, we believe that ideal packaging combines functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. Therefore, we help each client find the best cardboard for their brand and product.
Corrugated cardboard: maximum strength and protection
Corrugated cardboard is made up of several layers of paper interleaved, creating a resistant structure capable of withstanding impacts, humidity and compression.
Ideal for:
- Heavy or bulky products
- Orders sent by transport or logistics
- Fragile products that require extra security
Thanks to its versatility, corrugated cardboard can be produced in single, double, or triple-ply boxes, depending on the desired level of strength. It is widely used in sectors such as food, beverage, electronics, and online retail, ensuring safe and durable shipping packaging.
Micro-Corrugated Cardboard: Lightness and Elegance in Design
Micro-corrugated cardboard is a thinner, lighter, and more sophisticated version of corrugated cardstock. Despite its reduced thickness, it offers good strength and an excellent visual finish, making it perfect for presentation packaging and branding.
Ideal for:
- Point-of-sale presentation packaging
- Cosmetics, fashion, gourmet or corporate gift products
- Personalized Christmas boxes or special editions
Micro-corrugated allows for high-quality prints and premium finishes, such as:
- Special cuts and custom shapes
- Metallic embossing and hot stamping
- Matte or glossy lamination
This option is ideal for custom carton packaging that emphasizes detail and visual impact at the point of sale.
Sustainability: a shared value in both options.
Both corrugated and micro-corrugated cardboard can be manufactured with recyclable and biodegradable materials, making it an environmentally friendly choice.
In an increasingly conscious market, sustainable cardboard packaging communicates environmental responsibility and reinforces the brand’s commitment to the future of the planet.
Choosing eco-friendly packaging is, today, a gesture of coherence and transparency that generates trust among consumers.
How to choose the ideal type of card?
The decision between corrugated or micro-corrugated cardboard depends on the brand’s priorities and the product’s characteristics:
- For strength and safety during transport: choose corrugated cardboard.
- For design and visual impact at the point of sale: choose micro-corrugated cardboard.
In some cases, it’s possible to combine both options – using corrugated cardboard for shipping and micro-corrugated cardboard for the final presentation packaging. This ensures protection, aesthetics, and a balanced cost-benefit ratio.
Conclusion: The right card enhances the product and the brand
The type of card chosen can completely transform the customer experience and reinforce the brand’s visual identity.
At MEDIApack, we develop customized, sustainable, high-quality cardboard packaging, adapted to each sector and need.
Contact us and transform each product into a memorable experience with MEDIApack carton packaging.
