Karton

Karton is a term used in German and in several other languages to denote cardboard or carton, a packaging material made from paper pulp. In everyday use, it refers to sheets, boxes, or other packaging made from paper-based material. The term also appears in other languages with a similar meaning and may be encountered as a proper noun in various contexts.

Cardboard commonly includes two main forms: corrugated cardboard and carton board. Corrugated cardboard combines a fluted inner layer with flat outer linerboards, providing strength and cushioning for shipping boxes. Carton board, also called paperboard, is a solid, typically lighter-weight material used for rigid cartons, cereal boxes, cosmetic packaging, and premium printed packaging. Subtypes include containerboard grades such as linerboard and medium, and coated or uncoated variants.

Manufacturing involves generating paper pulp from wood fiber or recycled paper, refining it into a sheet, and (for corrugated cardboard) forming the fluted medium and bonding it with adhesive between two linerboards. Additional coatings or surface treatments improve printability, moisture resistance, or barrier properties. Quality and properties vary with fiber furnish, grammage, and treatment.

Uses include packaging and shipping for consumer goods, displays and point-of-sale materials, and various craft or industrial applications. End-of-life handling emphasizes recyclability: cardboard and paper products are widely recycled, with energy recovery or composting possible in some cases. Responsibility and sustainability programs often focus on recycled content, forest stewardship, and responsible disposal.

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