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FBB vs SBS vs Duplex Board
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FBB vs SBS vs Duplex Board
FBB and SBS are both common folding-carton boards, but they are constructed differently and can behave differently in print, crease and stiffness.
PRACTICAL GUIDE
What to know before you specify it.
SBS is made from bleached virgin fibre and usually has a clean white appearance throughout. FBB typically uses a multi-ply construction designed to combine stiffness and printability efficiently. The right choice depends on appearance, stiffness, conversion, cost, availability and any regulatory requirement.
USE IT IN A REAL JOB
A guide is not a substitute for the production specification.
The final choice depends on size, quantity, artwork, substrate, end use, finishing, budget and delivery timeline.