brunpapp

Brunpapp is a term used in Scandinavian languages to denote brown cardboard or heavy paperboard. It describes a category of thick, rigid paper products commonly used for packaging, display backing, and various crafts. In English, closest equivalents are brown cardboard, kraft board, or paperboard.

Material characteristics vary by supplier but brunpapp typically refers to uncoated or lightly coated stock made from wood pulp, sometimes with recycled content. It is sold in multiple thicknesses and weights and is valued for its strength, recyclability, and cost-efficiency. Common applications include packaging cartons, backing for signs or posters, and school or hobby projects.

Usage and linguistic notes: The term arises from the words for brown (brun/brun) and cardboard (papp) in Scandinavian languages; spelling can be two words (brun papp) or a compound (brunpapp) depending on country and labeling conventions. The term's exact meaning can vary regionally, and in some contexts brunpapp may be used interchangeably with kraft paper or brown cardboard.

See also: Kraft paper, Cardboard, Paperboard.