CRB Paperboard — Clay-Coated Recycled Board for Sustainable Retail Packaging
Clay-Coated Recycled Board (CRB) uses recycled fibre content with a premium white clay-coated surface — sustainable packaging with full print quality.
Why Choose CRB Paperboard
About CRB Paperboard
Clay-Coated Recycled Board (CRB) is produced from recycled fibre (typically 70-100% post-consumer recycled content) with a white clay coating applied to one or both surfaces. The clay coating creates a bright, smooth printing surface comparable to virgin-fibre SBS, allowing CRB to deliver premium print quality and finishing compatibility while using recycled fibre content that reduces virgin wood pulp demand and provides meaningful environmental credentials.
CRB is appropriate for indirect food contact packaging (outer cartons, product packaging not directly touching food), general retail packaging, and any application where environmental credentials add brand value without the regulatory requirements of direct food contact that mandate virgin SBS. For sustainable-positioned brands, CRB provides the recycled content story that resonates with environmentally conscious consumers without compromising print or finish quality.
Quick Specs
- Minimum Order
- 100 units
- Production Time
- 2-3 weeks
- Free Shipping
- Yes
- Eco-Friendly
- Yes
Thickness Options
Best For
Affordable sample kits available
CRB Paperboard is Best For
Available Box Styles
CRB Paperboard works great with these box styles.
Tuck End Boxes
The most versatile retail box format in Canadian packaging. Tuck end boxes fold flat for storage, assemble in seconds, and print beautifully across every product category from supplements to cosmetics to food.
Magnetic Closure Boxes
Premium magnetic closure boxes for Canadian luxury brands, gift retailers, and corporate gifting programs. The satisfying click of a magnetic close communicates quality before the product is seen.
Sleeve Boxes
Two-component sleeve boxes for Canadian brands seeking premium presentation without full rigid box pricing. A printed sleeve over an inner tray creates visual impact and tactile quality at a competitive cost.
Pillow Boxes
Die-cut pillow boxes for Canadian gift brands, jewellers, and specialty retailers. The curved sides and open-end construction create visual distinction and gift appeal that standard rectangular boxes cannot achieve.
Gable Boxes
Gable boxes with integrated handles for Canadian food service, gift, and event brands. The triangular roofline and built-in handle create a distinctive carry box that communicates gift quality at every food service and retail interaction.
Two-Piece Boxes
Lid-and-base two-piece boxes for Canadian premium brands, jewellers, and gift retailers. The separate lid creates a deliberate reveal moment that communicates quality through the physical act of opening.
Explore Other Materials
Browse our other packaging materials.
Cardboard
EcoGeneral-purpose paperboard the foundation of folding carton packaging — versatile, printable, cost-effective, and available in a wide range of weights and coatings.
Corrugated
EcoCorrugated paperboard with a fluted middle layer between flat liner sheets — the standard material for shipping boxes, mailer packaging, and structural display applications.
Rigid Board
Thick, non-bending greyboard or chipboard wrapped in printed or specialty paper — the material of premium rigid set-up boxes for luxury packaging.
Kraft Paper
EcoUnbleached brown paper and board made from the kraft process — strong, natural-looking, and the signature material of sustainable and artisan packaging.
White Cardstock
Bright white coated or uncoated cardstock providing the ideal substrate for high-fidelity colour reproduction and the full range of premium finishing techniques.
Specialty Paper
EcoPremium specialty paper stocks including textured, coloured, metallised, and unique surface papers that add material distinction beyond standard white or kraft.
Available Finishes
Enhance your crb paperboard packaging with premium finishes.
CRB Paperboard FAQs
Can CRB be used for food packaging?
CRB is appropriate for indirect food contact packaging — outer cartons and packaging that does not directly contact the food product. For direct food contact, virgin SBS is required under CFIA regulations.
How does CRB print quality compare to SBS?
The clay-coated surface of CRB provides comparable print quality to SBS for most practical applications. Under close examination the slightly warmer base tone of CRB may be apparent, but in retail printing conditions the difference is minimal.
Does CRB require FSC certification to claim recycled content?
FSC recycled certification is available and documents the recycled content chain of custody. FSC chain of custody certification is required to make on-pack recycled content claims in some markets and is available on CRB grades.
Is CRB recyclable?
Yes. CRB is recyclable in standard paper recycling streams.
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