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Reference

Packaging Glossary

Plain-English definitions for every term that lands in a packaging quote — materials, finishes, methods, and the trade-offs behind them.

B

B-fluteA medium-weight corrugated grade (~3 mm thick) that adds real crush resistance while still printing cleanly — common for shipping mailers.

D

DielineThe flat, two-dimensional template that defines exactly how a piece of packaging is cut, scored, and folded before it becomes a box.

E

F

FSC certificationA Forest Stewardship Council audit that traces paperboard back to forests managed for biodiversity, worker rights, and indigenous land use.

M

MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)The smallest production run a manufacturer will accept for a given product — driven by setup costs, press economics, and material waste.

S