SBS can be a single- or multi-ply board but is comprised of 100 percent chemical pulp. FBB is always multi-ply and utilizes a combination of chemicals and some form of MP (Mechanical Pulp) or TMP (thermomechanical pulp).

(SBS) is a prominent packaging material. Made from mostly hardwood, first-generation, chemically pulped fibers are subsequently bleached, refined and formed in one ply on four-drinier-type paperboard machines. SBS is white on both sides and throughout the sheet. The relatively short hardwood fibers are coated and polished, creating an impressively smooth print surface that accommodates the highest quality imaging by offset, flexography and gravure. This ultra-smooth surface also forms an ideal foundation for film and metallized foil lamination.

FBB comprises middle layers of mechanical pulp sandwiched between outer layers of chemical pulp. The top layer of chemical pulp is bleached and pigment-coated. The back of the paperboard is cream (manila) in colour. This is because the back layer of bleached or unbleached chemical pulp is translucent, allowing the colour of the middle layers to influence the appearance.
Range available: 150 – 400gsm