Salon Paper supplies ivory board (FBB / coated folding box board) from Ningbo, China: 230–450 GSM, coated one or two sides, for cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food and luxury folding cartons. MOQ 25 tons, FSC certified, food-contact grades available.
Coated folding box board 230-450 GSM for premium folding cartons
Ivory board — also called FBB (Folding Box Board) or coated white board — is a multi-layer board built from bleached chemical pulp on the outer plies and mechanical pulp in the middle. That construction is what gives it the stiffness of a heavier sheet at a lower GSM, plus a smooth bright surface for high-quality printing.
It is the default choice for folding cartons where the pack has to look premium and hold its shape on shelf.
| GSM | Coating | Typical application |
|---|---|---|
| 230–250 | 1 side (C1S) | Cartons for light consumer goods |
| 250–300 | 1 side (C1S) | Cosmetics, toiletries, confectionery |
| 300–350 | 1 or 2 sides | Pharmaceutical, spirits, gift boxes |
| 350–400 | 2 sides (C2S) | Luxury cartons, premium retail packaging |
| 400–450 | 2 sides (C2S) | Heavy-duty and rigid-style cartons |
Standard sheet size is 787×1092 mm. We can also supply reels and cut-to-size sheets.
| Property | Ivory board (FBB) | Grey back board (WLC / GT) |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse side | Cream / white | Grey or light brown |
| Stiffness at equal GSM | Higher | Lower |
| Food contact | Compliant grades available | Secondary packaging only |
| Relative cost | Baseline | 20–35% lower |
| MOQ | 25 tons per grade and size |
|---|---|
| Monthly capacity | 3,000 tons of base paper consumed per month |
| Certificates | FSC chain of custody, ISO 9001; food-contact documentation on request |
| MOQ | 25 tons per grade and size |
|---|---|
| Monthly capacity | 3,000 tons of base paper consumed per month |
| Pricing basis | EXW Ningbo, quoted per m² for sheet and per ton for bulk |
| Payment terms | 30% deposit, 70% before shipment after inspection |
| Sales terms | EXW / FOB (other Incoterms on request) |
| Currency | USD, converted at the exchange rate on the day of payment |
| Samples | Free A4 swatches of stock grades |
| What drives the price | |
|---|---|
| GSM / thickness | Thickness and basis weight of the board |
| Surface finish | PET, OPP, aluminium foil, brushed, matte, high gloss, holographic |
| Single vs double sided | Coated or laminated on one or both faces |
| Sheet size | Standard 787×1092 mm, or cut to your size |
| Quantity | Volume tier pricing |
| Packing | Palletised, on reels, or loose in cartons |
Prices are quoted against your exact specification, so we do not publish a fixed price list. Tell us the product, GSM, finish, sheet size and quantity and we will return a firm quote.
Ivory board (FBB, folding box board) is a multi-layer coated board built from bleached chemical pulp on the outer plies with mechanical pulp in the middle, giving high stiffness at a moderate GSM.
We supply ivory board from 230 to 450 GSM, coated one or two sides. Standard sheet size is 787 x 1092 mm, and cut-to-size or reel supply is available.
Ivory board (FBB) has a cream shade and a mechanical-pulp middle layer; SBS white cardboard is 100% virgin bleached pulp and is white throughout. Both are used for folding cartons - SBS where the inside must be white, FBB for general premium cartons.
MOQ is 25 tons per grade and size.
Food-contact grades are available. Ask for the declaration of compliance for the specific GSM and coating you need.
