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Kraft vs Test Paper in Double Wall Boxes: What Is the Difference?

Kraft or test liners in your double wall boxes: strength vs sustainability.

3 min readUpdated April 2025

Key differences

Kraft liner: virgin fibre, strongest, smoothest. Premium cost.
Test liner: recycled fibre, slightly weaker, more sustainable. Lower cost.

Quick answer

Kraft liners for maximum strength. Test liners for sustainability and cost. In double wall construction, the strength difference is less critical than in single wall because the double fluting compensates. For loads up to 20-25kg, test liner double wall is adequate. For 25kg+ or demanding stacking, kraft liners provide extra margin. A common compromise is kraft outer liner (strength and print quality) with test inner liner (cost saving).

Strength comparison

Longer virgin fibres.

The extra fluting layer provides a strength buffer.

Strength where visible, savings where hidden.

Board: flutes or structure.

Which to choose

Test for: loads up to 20-25kg, sustainability priority, cost-sensitive
Kraft for: 25kg+ loads, maximum stacking, premium printing
Mixed for: strength with cost savings
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Frequently asked questions

Kraft, by 15-25%.

For loads up to 20-25kg in double wall, yes.

Kraft outer liner for strength/printing, test inner for cost savings.

Test, using recycled fibre.

Kraft has a smoother, cleaner surface.

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