Three-layer colored corrugated boxes lead the new trend in packaging

[Industry Trends] With the rapid development of e-commerce logistics and the gift market, consumers' demands for product packaging are increasing day by day. Recently, a three-layer colored corrugated box made of eco-friendly materials has become a new favorite in the packaging industry due to its excellent compressive strength, exquisite printing effect and recyclability, attracting extensive attention from brand owners and consumers.

Innovative design: Balancing strength and visual appeal

Compared with traditional single-layer corrugated boxes, three-layer colored corrugated boxes, through a composite structure of "face paper + corrugated core paper + backing paper", significantly enhance their impact resistance and load-bearing capacity, effectively protecting the contents from damage during transportation. Meanwhile, its surface adopts high-definition color printing technology, supporting custom patterns, logos and special processes (such as hot stamping and UV lamination), which can not only meet the brand's high-end demands but also attract the attention of end consumers.

The purchasing manager of a well-known cosmetics brand said, "The three-layer colored corrugated box not only solves the protection problem of our products during logistics, but also strengthens the brand tone through personalized design. Customers have given excellent feedback on the packaging and unpacking experience."

Environmental protection advantages: Degradable materials facilitate green transformation

Against the backdrop of tightened environmental protection policies and enhanced consumers' environmental awareness, another highlight of the three-layer colored corrugated box is its sustainability. At present, the mainstream products on the market are printed with FSC-certified paper and water-based ink. They can be completely degraded or recycled and reused after being discarded, meeting the environmental protection standards of the European Union, the United States and other places. Some domestic manufacturers have also launched "trade-in" programs to encourage consumers to participate in the recycling of packaging.

According to industry reports, the global eco-friendly packaging market size exceeded 200 billion US dollars in 2023, among which corrugated boxes accounted for more than 35%. Analysts predict that with the popularization of three-layer colored corrugated boxes, the annual growth rate of this niche market will remain above 8% in the next five years.

The application scenarios are extensive and cover the demands of multiple industries

At present, three-layer colored corrugated boxes have been widely used in the following fields:

E-commerce logistics: Replace plastic fillers and reduce waste in express packaging;

High-end gifts: such as mooncakes, red wine, and electronic product gift boxes;

Fresh food cold chain: The lamination process enhances moisture-proof performance and is suitable for the transportation of fruits and frozen foods.

Brand fast-moving consumer goods: Industries such as snacks and beauty products enhance their shelf competitiveness through creative packaging.

Looking ahead, with the advancement of intelligent manufacturing technology, the production efficiency of three-layer colored corrugated boxes will be further optimized and the cost is expected to decrease. Industry experts point out that "personalization + environmental protection" will become the core trend in the packaging market, and three-layer colored corrugated boxes perfectly align with this direction.