Cardboard boxes are commonly used for packaging; however it is corrugated boxes that are mostly used for shipping purposes, especially when the item in question is fragile. These boxes are more durable than cardboard boxes elevating the worry that your goods will be damaged during shipping.
Corrugated boxes are widely used in the food industry due to the boxes high quality and safety. Also known as brown boxes, these boxes are eco friendly. They are usually made with fibrous pulp that is derived from pine tree extract. If you are a company looking for cheaper and durable than average shipping options, corrugated boxes are your best option since they are made of recycled cardboard boxes. This is both cost saving and environmental friendly. The boxes handle pressure and can be stacked up for easy and economic transporting. They are also safe and easy to use since they do not have sharp edges.
Corrugated boxes are designed to be very strong. Most of shipping is done in bundle format meaning that the boxes will have to handle diverse sizes, shapes and levels of pressure from diverse items being shipped along with them. Corrugated boxes are made of corrugated paper which is paper that contains rows of air columns. The columns make the paper stronger than usual stiff cardboard and the air acts as a cushion. The ridges that are in the corrugated boxes are varied to offer varying amounts of strength and flexibility as is required for the intended use of the package.
