Gray board is primarily made from recycled paper, with its main raw materials being natural components. Generally, this material is characterized by durability, lightness, and cost-effectiveness. Another defining feature of gray board is that it is not only 100% recyclable but also offers high folding capacity and excellent workability. For these reasons, the use of gray board has been steadily increasing worldwide.
What is Gray Board?
Gray board is ideal for handicrafts but is also widely used in packaging and bookbinding. It is a very rigid and durable type of cardboard. These boards are produced by processing waste paper under high heat and pressure, turning it back into paper sheets. The fibers can be sourced from either natural or recycled paper.
Gray board is a relatively affordable material with global applications. Its most common use is for packaging and transporting products, but it is increasingly being used in furniture manufacturing, decorative items, and even prefabricated housing. The main difference among producers lies in the cleaning and purification processes of recycled fibers and the bonding methods used, which give the product its strength and quality.
What are the Uses of Gray Board?
Gray board is a traditional yet specialized type of cardboard, made from selected raw materials and 100% recycled. Its key advantages are its rigidity and smoothness, which guarantee consistent quality for a wide variety of applications.
Common uses of gray board include rigid boxes, luxury packaging, notebooks, high-quality books, journals, photo albums, folders, game boards, as well as cases for packaging and storage.
Additionally, gray board is used in the structural components of suitcases, briefcases, and upholstery. It is also commonly found in picture frames, advertising materials, calendars, toys, and other everyday items—demonstrating its significant role in our daily lives.
Gray Board Specifications
At Retek, gray board is produced between 280 gsm and 420 gsm.
RETEK is a professional manufacturer of gray board. Our first-class gray boards are firmly flattened, satin-finished on both sides, offering high strength and excellent dimensional stability.