Cardboard

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Cardboard is a generic non-specific term for a heavy duty paper based product.


[edit] Paperboard

Main article: Paperboard

Paperboard is a paper based material. It is often used for folding cartons, set-up boxes, carded packaging, etc.

[edit] Corrugated fiberboard

Main article: Corrugated fiberboard

Corrugated fiberboard is a combination of paperboards, usually two flat pieces of paper and one inner fluted corrugated medium. It is often used for making corrugated boxes for shipping products.

[edit] Cards

Main article: Card
Main article: Card stock

Various types of cards are available. Some are made from heavy paper stock, which may be called "cardboard."