Duplex Board with Grey Back is a strong, layered paperboard with a smooth, white, coated front for high-quality printing and a grey, recycled-fiber back. This coated duplex board with grey back is a popular, cost-effective choice for various packaging like food boxes, cosmetic cartons, and tags, valued for its durability and good print surface.
China Paper offers different grams of Duplex Board with Grey Back, from 200gsm to 450gsm, providing flexible options to meet different packaging requirements in terms of strength, stiffness, and surface finish. As one of the leading duplex board suppliers, we ensure consistent quality across all weight categories. If you want to know more details, such as the duplex grey board price, please contact us!
Item | Details |
Classification | Duplex Board With Grey Back |
Material | Recycle Pulp |
Grammage | 180–450gsm |
Moisture | 6.5 %-7.5%±1.5% |
Brightness | ≥78 % |
Gloss(75°) | ≥35 % |
Size | 700×1000mm, 787×1092mm, 889×1194mm or width >600mm in roll size, etc. |
Packaging | PE-wrapped, 4-corner protector, Strong export pallets |
Loading | 25 tons/40FT |
Certificates | ISO, FSC, SGS |
Choosing the right paperboard depends on your specific packaging needs, budget, and safety requirements. While both offer excellent surfaces for printing, their internal structures and applications differ significantly.
Duplex Board with Grey Back (GD2/GD3): The economical champion. Made primarily from high-quality recycled fibers, it is the go-to choice for cost-sensitive projects and high-volume secondary packaging.
FBB (Ivory Board/GC1): The premium performer. Crafted from 100% virgin wood pulp, it offers superior bulk, high whiteness, and is certified for direct food contact.
Quick Comparison Table:
| Feature | Duplex Board (Grey Back) | FBB (Ivory Board / GC1) |
| Material Composition | Recycled Fiber (Multi-layer) | 100% Virgin Wood Pulp |
| Price Point | Budget-Friendly (Cost-effective) | Premium (Higher investment) |
| Food Safety | Secondary Packaging (Dry food boxes) | Primary Packaging (Direct food contact) |
| Stiffness & Bulk | Moderate (Strong enough for retail) | Superior (High stiffness-to-weight ratio) |
| Internal Color | Grey Backing | Consistent White throughout |
| Sustainability | High (Circular economy/Recycled) | High (FSC-certified virgin fiber) |
How to Decide?
Use Duplex Board if: You are producing shoe boxes, cereal cartons, or toy packaging where cost efficiency is more important than a white interior.
Use FBB (Ivory Board) if: You are packaging cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or greasy/moist foods that require high hygiene standards and a luxury, all-white presentation.
Duplex Board with Grey Back is widely used across industries, including:
Duplex Board with Grey Board is strong enough to hold its shape and protect contents during transport and handling. And its smooth surface allows for high-quality printing, making gift boxes visually appealing with vibrant colors and clear designs. So it is utilized for affordable shoe boxes, clothing packaging, and retail display boxes where only the outside appearance matters. Many duplex board packaging solutions rely on this material for its structural integrity.
Duplex boards with a grey back have a smooth surface, allowing for clear printing of various toy designs. They are popular for board game boxes, puzzle boxes, and toy packaging.
Duplex boards with a grey back are typically made from recycled materials, making them both economical and environmentally friendly. Their smooth surface supports high-resolution printing, allowing designs, colors, and text to shine brightly and perfectly present the book. And its strength provides excellent protection for the book, ensuring it withstands wear and tear over time.Therefore, they are often used for making file folders, notebook covers, and dividers.
Produced under FSC Chain of Custody
Strict moisture control before packing
Each batch inspected for brightness, stiffness, and ply-bond strength
Stable supply with full traceability
PE-wrapped for moisture protection
Four-corner protectors for shock resistance
Strong export pallets suitable for long-distance shipping
Stretch film wrapping or metal strapping available upon request
20FT/40FT container loading plans available
Duplex board can be manufactured with a smooth and glossy look as well as they can also be rough and un-bright in texture according to your needs. The most common types of duplex board papers are white-back duplex boards, grey-back duplex boards.
Moisture Resistant:- Duplex Boards are designed to be moisture resistant. The coating layer of a duplex board offers a premium shine as well as an important water resistance quality ensuring the Duplex Board Paper's coating resists moisture and particles.
Our duplex board is suitable for secondary food packaging (like dry food boxes, cereal cartons). For direct contact with greasy or moist food, we recommend our FBB (Ivory Board) which is made from 100% virgin pulp.
Yes, It is made from recycled paper and are recyclable, making them an eco-friendly packaging choice.
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