paperikartonki

Paperikartonki is a thick, paper-based board used primarily for packaging and printing. In Finnish, the term covers what is internationally called paperboard or cartonboard—a family of stiff sheets produced from cellulose fibers and designed to be durable and printable. Paperikartonki sheets are manufactured in multiple plies and can be uncoated or coated, with finishes ranging from matte to high gloss.

Typical properties include a grammage of roughly 200 to 1,000 g/m² and a caliper between about 0.2 and 2.0 mm, depending on grade. Boards may be produced from chemical pulp, mechanical pulp, or blends. Finishing steps such as calendering, coating, and lamination tailor surface smoothness, brightness and moisture resistance. Common categories include uncoated paperboard for food packaging and coated white boards for premium cartons.

In addition to packaging, paperikartonki is used for greeting cards, art boards, and point-of-sale displays. Manufacturing involves forming pulp into sheets, pressing, drying, and sometimes applying coatings or laminates. Some grades are designed to be recyclable and compostable, while others with polymer laminates require specialized recycling streams. Its suitability depends on coating, adhesives, and local disposal infrastructure.

Environmental considerations: paperikartonki is widely recycled where facilities exist. Sustainability labels often indicate certified fiber sources. Recyclability and compostability depend on coatings, adhesives and laminates, as well as local waste management practices. Overall, paperboard remains a common, versatile material in packaging and print applications due to its balance of strength, printability and recyclability.