Procurement Guides & Industry Insights
Materials, printing finishes, packaging formats and sourcing best practices
Packaging Formats
Rigid Box Construction Explained
How rigid boxes are built: grey board cores, wraps, liners and assembly options, and what each decision costs.
By pkgoutside Editorial TeamUpdated Oct 24, 2026
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Packaging Formats
Label and Sticker Specification Guide: Adhesive, Material and Surface
Labels fail for three reasons: the wrong face material, the wrong adhesive, or a surface that was never tested. Use this guide to specify labels correctly.
By pkgoutside Editorial TeamUpdated Oct 23, 2026
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Packaging Formats
Folding Carton vs Corrugated Box: Key Differences
A clear comparison of folding cartons and corrugated boxes, and how to choose the right format for retail presentation versus shipping.
By pkgoutside Editorial TeamUpdated Oct 22, 2026
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