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Royal Ivory (AB)
Royal Ivory (AB)
  • FSCยฎ Certification
  • Food Safety
  • 100% Natural Pulp, Non-Chlorine Bleached
  • White front, slight off-white back.
Ivory(IV)
Ivory(IV)
  • Contains over 90% recycled materials
  • Between SC Manila and Royal Ivory.
CCP
CCP
  • Glossy finish on the front, like coated paper
  • White high-quality paper.
SC Manila
SC Manila
  • Contains over 90% recycled materials
  • Front is white, back has a grayish tint.
Art Paper
Art Paper
  • Smooth and uniform coated paper
  • Vivid color reproduction possible.
Snow Paper
Snow Paper
  • Soft and matte texture
  • Low reflectivity, subtle sheen after printing.
New Eco Kraft
Samwon
New Eco Kraft
  • FSCยฎ Certified Recycled Paper
  • Food Safety
  • Contains over 85% natural pulp.
  • Eco-friendly paper made from unbleached pulp
New Eco Black
Samwon
New Eco Black
  • FSCยฎ Certified Recycled Paper
  • Contains 40% ECF recycled pulp
  • Excellent suitability for post-processing.
Old Mill Bianco
Samwon
Old Mill Bianco
  • FSCยฎ Certified Neutral Paper
  • Light ivory color with a felt texture on both sides
  • Uncoated paper.
Old Mill Extra White
Samwon
Old Mill Extra White
  • FSCยฎ Certified Neutral Paper
  • Pure white, felt texture on both sides
  • The whitest Old Mill paper
  • Uncoated.
Old Mill Premium White
Samwon
Old Mill Premium White
  • FSCยฎ Certified Neutral Paper
  • Elegant white, felt texture both sides
  • Uncoated.
Earth Pack
Samwon
Earth Pack
  • 100% Sugarcane Non-Wood Paper
  • Food Safety
  • Unbleached and biodegradable.
Acorpack Warm White
Samwon
Acorpack Warm White
  • FSCยฎ Certified Neutral Paper
  • Natural, high-quality white paper
  • Uncoated.
Acorpack Extra White
Samwon
Acorpack Extra White
  • FSCยฎ Certified Neutral Paper
  • High whiteness, soft texture
  • The whitest Acopac paper
  • Uncoated.
Acorpack Natural
Samwon
Acorpack Natural
  • FSCยฎ Certified Neutral Paper
  • Food Safe
  • No OBA, safe paper
  • Warm, calm color tone
  • Uncoated.
Moon Board
Samwon
Moon Board
  • FSCยฎ Certified Recycled Paper
  • 95%+ ECF pulp
  • Smooth, excellent printability, high strength.
NaturePack Rough White
Doosung
NaturePack Rough White
  • FSCยฎ Certified Non-Wood Paper
  • Food Safe
  • 65%+ Bamboo Pulp
  • Lightweight.
NaturePack Smooth Beige
Doosung
NaturePack Smooth Beige
  • FSCยฎ Certified Non-Wood Paper
  • Food Safe
  • 100% Biodegradable
  • 100% Bamboo Pulp
  • Smooth, excellent printability.
NaturePack Rough Beige
Doosung
NaturePack Rough Beige
  • FSCยฎ Certified Non-Wood Paper
  • Food Safe
  • 100% Biodegradable
  • 100% Bamboo Pulp
  • Lightweight.
CMYK vs RGB

RGB stands for red, green, and blue, the three primary colors of light, and is the color mode used by devices that use light, such as computers and smartphones.

CYMK is the four ink color modes used when printing in cyan, magenta, yellow, and black.

RGB is a color combination based on the principle that light gets brighter as you add it together, while CMYK is the logic behind actual ink colors that get darker as you add them together.

Please note that if you print out a file that has been worked on using RGB colors, the colors you see on the screen may be completely different from the colors you see on the hard copy.

CYMK especially will also appear darker and darker in print than on monitor.

CMYK? Spot Printing?

CMYK

The color scheme used for printing is blue, magenta, yellow, and black.

If your package design is colorful, then we recommend getting CMYK printing over spot colors.

This is because the colors will print harmoniously and will be less expensive than spot colors.

Spot Color Printing

CMYK combinations cannot represent all colors, and that's where spot colors come in.

Spot colors make more sense when printing vibrant colors, or when filling a large area with a single color.

They are chosen from within the Pantone color chip.

Coating

Coatings can make your package look more polished and professional.

Coatings reinforce the surface of the box, protecting it from scratches and making it water resistant.

Depending on whether the box is glossy or matte coated, the final produced color may vary slightly.

Matte Coating

One of the most popular post-processing options for packaging, a matte coating tones down the color of the package when printed to create a calming effect.

The matte coating is a clean look that works particularly well with minimalist designs, but it can also tie together colorful cases. We recommend it for products that are looking for a simple, high-end look.


Glossy Coating

This coating is often used on cosmetic cases and high-end packaging because it is brighter and sharper when printed, giving packages a shimmering look that reflects light and creates a more glamourous and attention-grabbing aesthetic.

This coating is used when colors need to be more vivid, but need to be well matched to the brand image or logo to create a stylish package.

Design Requirements

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Make sure to check that the design is oriented correctly when the package is folded.

When designing on a flat layout, it's easy to assume that all sides are oriented in one direction.

This can lead to mistakes where some sides appear reversed when the box is assembled.

With the Packative Editor, you can use the 3D preview to check the design direction immediately. However, if you are working with an AI file, make sure to export the design file as an SVG. Then, upload it to the editor and use the 3D preview to verify the image orientation once again.

First, download the Pactive layout and use Illustrator to design the box.

Export the layout and design, and save them as an SVG file without using artboards.

Upload the design layout SVG file to the Pactive Editor, and align it to the center.

Once the layout is uploaded and centered, use the 3D preview to check if the design direction is correct.