Unbleached Paperboard
Available in a wide range of coated and uncoated grades, our unbleached paperboard portfolio is made from a blend of wood fiber from sustainably managed forests and recycled fiber content.
Coated unbleached paperboard (also known as coated unbleached kraft, CUK, or SUS™) is an ideal solution for a variety of applications, offering strength, durability, and printability.
The portfolio includes AquaKote™, OmniKote™, and PearlKote™ unbleached coated paperboards, and KraftMax™ uncoated unbleached paperboard.
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Unbleached Paperboard Benefits
Sustainability
- Paperboard products are made from trees, a renewable resource
- Paperboard cartons are generally viewed as being widely recycled with >90% of U.S. communities having access to recycling for non-poly-coated paperboard and 60% of communities having access to recycling for poly-coated paperboard (American Forest and Paperboard Association’s Access to Recycling Study 2021)
- We use up to 65% renewable biomass energy in the manufacturing of our products
Operational Efficiency
- Our unbleached paperboard is engineered to provide high stiffness with resistance to tear, puncture, and corner crush to deliver efficient, reliable performance on packaging lines
Brand & Marketing
- Multiple layers of coating provide a clean surface for high-quality graphics with a naturally beautiful brown back
Fiber Procurement and Chain of Custody
- We are compliant with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) Chain of Custody forest certification standards
Strength
- Excellent tear strength in humid and dry conditions
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Unbleached Paperboard
Ideal for a variety of applications, offering strength, durability, and printability, our unbleached portfolio includes AquaKote, OmniKote, PearlKote, and KraftMax paperboards.
AquaKote™ Coated Unbleached Paperboard
AquaKote™ coated unbleached paperboard is a high-strength sheet when both wet and dry and is ideal for beverage multipacks and frozen food applications. Available in a wide range of grades, AquaKote is designed to provide package integrity, line efficiency, and superior performance in high-humidity conditions.
KraftMax™ Uncoated Unbleached Paperboard
KraftMax™ uncoated, unbleached paperboard is a medium to high-strength, multi-ply sheet that has a natural brown appearance with excellent tear strength and is moisture resistant.
Available in multiple calipers, KraftMax is suitable for foodservice trays, beverage carriers, and industrial packaging.
OmniKote™ Coated Unbleached Paperboard
OmniKote™ coated unbleached paperboard is a medium grade sheet suitable for most consumer product folding carton applications. Available in a wide range of grades, OmniKote is designed to provide excellent package integrity, line efficiency, and performance.
PearlKote™ Coated Unbleached Paperboard
PearlKote™ coated unbleached paperboard is a medium to heavy grade sheet ideal most folding carton applications. Available in a wide range of grades, PearlKote is designed to provide package integrity, line efficiency, and performance in filling line production, distribution, and usage.
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