PRINTKOTE® PAPERBOARD PORTFOLIO
Strong Printability with Ultimate Versatility
Today’s consumers want packaging that’s not only appealing and effective, but good for the environment, too. From foodservice to beauty to healthcare, the versatile PrintKote Paperboard Portfolio rises to the challenge with six variations, including recyclable options, to meet a wide range of end use needs. Designed to provide a smooth surface and reliable uniformity, the PrintKote Portfolio merges consistent performance with strong printability — for a solution you can rely on.
Find the PrintKote to meet your industry’s unique needs: PrintKote® Poly Paperboard, PrintKote® HC, PrintKote® LC, PrintKote® Litholam Paperboard, PrintKote® Release Paperboard and PrintKote® Paperboard.
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Impactful graphics meets remarkable protection
A strong brand image starts with great-looking graphics - but failing to block moisture canruin them. With its consistent ink holdout that results in exceptional printing characteristics and its low-density polyethylene (LDPE) barrier coating that delivers a high level of moisture and grease resistance, PrintKote® Poly is ideal for a wide range of food applications. Available in a broad range of calipers, surface finishes, coatings and thicknesses, PrintKote® Poly is a coated bleached SBS paperboard fade-resistant solution that provides the choice of one-sided (P1S) or two-sided (P2S).
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- APPLICATIONS & WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
- ADDITIONAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
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FEATURES & BENEFITS
Features:
- Reliable uniformity
- Smooth and fade resistant surface
- Broad range of calipers, choice of finish, coatings and thicknesses
- Classic bright-white styling without the use of optical brightening agents (OBA)
- Meets multiple national requirements for food contact packaging, including the US, Canada, Germany and the EU
Benefits:
- Delivers consistent runnability on converting and filling equipment
- Provides consistent ink holdout for exceptional printing characteristics and brand image consistency
- Offers versatility
APPLICATIONS & WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
Applications:
- Frozen Food
- Refrigerated Foods
- Shelf Stable Baked Goods
- Foodservice Takeout Packaging
- Labels and Tags
What you can expect from us:
- Consistency: Provides reliable uniformity for consistent runnability on converting and filling equipment.
- Surface Uniformity: A smooth surface and reliable ink holdout deliver exceptional printing characteristics and brand image consistency.
- Versatility: Choose from a broad range of calipers, choice of finish (matte, satin or mirror pocket/gloss), coatings and thicknesses.
- Fade Resistance: Classic bright-white styling is achieved without the need for optical brightening agents (OBA). The result is high whiteness that is fade resistant.
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
Sustainability
- All WestRock North American paperboard mills are certified to the SFI®, PEFC, FSC™ Chain of Custody Standards. Contact your WestRock sales representative for certified fiber availability for this product.
- Certificate Codes: SFI Certified Sourcing: NSF-SFI-CS-6S751, SFI CoC: NSF-SFICOC-6S751, PEFC: NSF-PEFCCOC-6S751, FSC Company Code: FSC-C104002.
Environmental & Product Safety
- Notices under US California Proposition 65 and the EU REACH regulation are not required.
- Elemental chlorine free (ECF) bleached fiber.
- Meets heavy metal limits of the US Model Toxics in Packaging rules and Article 11 of EU Directive 94/62/EC.
This information is subject to change without notice.
Food Contact
- Meets multiple national requirements for food contact packaging, e.g., US, Canada, Germany and the EU. Contact your sales representative for information on specific markets and end uses.
- ISEGA Certificate available
- Kosher documentation available
Quality
- Produced at an ISO 9001 certified facility
SPECIFICATIONS
Recyclability meets printability
The quality of a package matters — but so does its environmental impact. A recyclable solution, PrintKote® HC has a heavy backside coating, making it ideal for a variety of food and healthcare applications. With its smooth, fade-resistant surface and classic bright-white styling, PrintKote HC offers strong printability and ink holdout for brand image consistency. The eight caliper options make this a versatile and customizable solution.
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- APPLICATIONS & WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
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FEATURES & BENEFITS
Features:
- Reliable uniformity
- Smooth surface
- Classic bright-white styling without the use of optical brightening agents (OBA)
- Heavy backside coating
- Recyclable
- Meets multiple national requirements for food contact packaging, including the US, Canada, Germany and the EU
- Eight caliper options
Benefits:
- Delivers reliable efficiency on converting and filling equipment
- Provides consistent ink holdout for strong printability and brand image consistency
- Offers fade resistance
- Provides strong holdout performance
- Offers versatility for multiple applications
APPLICATIONS & WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
Applications:
- Food Packaging
- Foodservice
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical Packaging
What you can expect from us:
- Consistency: Reliable uniformity and efficiency on converting and filling equipment.
- Surface Uniformity: A smooth surface and reliable ink holdout deliver strong printability and consistent imaging.
- Fade Resistance: Classic white styling is achieved without using Optical Brightening Agents (OBA). This results in high whiteness that is fade resistant.
- Backside Coating: Provides strong holdout performance.
- Recyclability: Can be recycled in most curbside recycling programs.
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
Sustainability
- Recyclable.
- All WestRock North American paperboard mills are certified to the SFI®, PEFC, FSC™ Chain of Custody Standards. Contact your WestRock sales representative for certified fiber availability for this product.
- Certificate Codes: SFI Certified Sourcing: NSF-SFI-CS-6S751, SFI CoC: NSF-SFICOC-6S751, PEFC: NSF-PEFCCOC-6S751, FSC Company Code: FSC-C104002.
Environmental & Product Safety
- Notices under US California Proposition 65 and the EU REACH regulation are not required.
- Elemental chlorine free (ECF) bleached fiber.
- Meets heavy metal limits of the US Model Toxics in Packaging rules and Article 11 of EU Directive 94/62/EC.
This information is subject to change without notice.
Food Contact
- Meets multiple national requirements for food contact packaging, e.g., US, Canada, Germany and the EU. Contact your sales representative for information on specific markets and end uses.
Quality
- Produced at an ISO 9001 certified facility
SPECIFICATIONS
Strength and printability in a recyclable solution
Brands want recyclable packaging for their food — without sacrificing performance. PrintKote® LC features a light backside coating for consistent holdout performance. With its smooth surface and classic bright-white styling, PrintKote LC delivers excellent printability on all eight caliper options. The result is durable, recyclable packaging that provides brand image consistency, making it a proven solution for ice cream bricks and other food applications.
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- APPLICATIONS & WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
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- SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Features:
- Reliable uniformity
- Smooth surface
- Classic bright-white styling without the use of optical brightening agents (OBA)
- Light backside coating
- Recyclable
- Meets multiple national requirements for food contact packaging, including the US, Canada, Germany and the EU
- Eight caliper options
Benefits:
- Delivers efficiency on converting and filling equipment
- Provides consistent ink holdout for strong printability and brand image consistency
- Offers fade resistance
- Provides consistent holdout performance
- Offers versatility for a variety of food applications
APPLICATIONS & WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
Applications:
- Food Packaging
- Foodservice
- Ice Cream Bricks
What you can expect from us:
- Consistency: Reliable uniformity and efficiency on converting and filling equipment.
- Surface Uniformity: A smooth surface provides consistent ink holdout for strong printability and brand image consistency.
- Fade Resistance: Classic white styling is achieved without using Optical Brightening Agents (OBA). This results in high whiteness with fade resistance.
- Backside Coating: Light backside coating provides consistent holdout performance.
- Recyclability: Can be recycled in most curbside recycling programs.
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
Sustainability
- Recyclable.
- All WestRock North American paperboard mills are certified to the SFI®, PEFC, FSC™ Chain of Custody Standards. Contact your WestRock sales representative for certified fiber availability for this product.
- Certificate Codes: SFI Certified Sourcing: NSF-SFI-CS-6S751, SFI CoC: NSF-SFICOC-6S751, PEFC: NSF-PEFCCOC-6S751, FSC Company Code: FSC-C104002.
Environmental & Product Safety
- Notices under US California Proposition 65 and the EU REACH regulation are not required.
- Elemental chlorine free (ECF) bleached fiber.
- Meets heavy metal limits of the US Model Toxics in Packaging rules and Article 11 of EU Directive 94/62/EC.
This information is subject to change without notice.
Food Contact
- Meets multiple national requirements for food contact packaging, e.g., US, Canada, Germany and the EU. Contact your sales representative for information on specific markets and end uses.
Quality
- Produced at an ISO 9001 certified facility
SPECIFICATIONS
Shelf appeal with strength
When you want all eyes on your product, PrintKote® Litholam delivers. A recyclable solution, PrintKote Litholam brings the appearance and printability of solid bleached sulfate (SBS) to corrugated packaging. It is designed to work well with special effects printing, including embossing, foil stamping and spot UV treatment, making it ideal for unique packaging and merchandising displays. With a blend of responsibly sourced strong virgin wood fibers and optimized moisture levels, PrintKote® Litholam offers reliable runnability while helping to prevent score cracking.
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Features & Benefits
Features:
- Designed to provide a smooth and uniform double-coated surface
- Uniformity and consistency through printing, laminating and converting processes
- Contains a blend of responsibly sourced strong virgin wood fibers
- Optimized moisture levels
- Recyclable
- Meets multiple national requirements for food contact packaging, including the US, Canada, Germany and the EU
- Multiple caliper options
Benefits:
- Can deliver excellent ink hold out
- Offers print performance and runnability, making it an ideal solution for single-face corrugated lamination
- Provides reliable runnability through printing, laminating and converting processes
- Can prevent score cracking
- Designed to work well with special effects printing, including embossing, foil stamping and spot UV treatment
- Versatile solution for packaging and merchandising displays
APPLICATIONS & WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
Applications:
- Merchandising Displays
- Club Store Packaging
- Home and Garden
- Consumer Electronics
What You Can Expect From Us:
- Printability: A smooth, uniform surface that can offer excellent ink holdout contributes to print performance.
- Special Effects: Designed to work well with special effects printing, such as embossing, foil stamping, and spot UV treatment, for unique packaging and merchandising displays.
- Runnability: Offers reliable runnability due to its uniformity and consistency through printing, laminating and converting processes.
- Strength: A blend of responsibly sourced strong virgin wood fibers and optimized moisture level can prevent score cracking.
- Recyclability: Can be recycled.
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT Information
Sustainability
- Recyclable.
- All WestRock North American paperboard mills are certified to the SFI®, PEFC, FSC™ Chain of Custody Standards. Contact your WestRock sales representative for certified fiber availability for this product.
- CertificateCodes: SFI Certified Sourcing: NSF-SFI-CS-6S751, SFI CoC:NSF-SFICOC-6S751, PEFC: NSF-PEFCCOC-6S751, FSC Company Code: FSC-C104002.
Environmental & Product Safety
- Notices under US California Proposition 65 and the EU REACH regulation are not required.
- Elemental chlorine free (ECF) bleached fiber.
- Meets heavy metal limits of the US Model Toxics in Packaging rules and Article 11 of EU Directive 94/62/EC.
This information is subject to change without notice.
Food Contact
- Meets multiple national requirements for food contact packaging, e.g., US, Canada, Germany and the EU. Contact your sales representative for information on specific markets and end uses.
Quality
- Produced at an ISO 9001 certified facility
specifications
Meet your customizable, nonstick baking solution
Baking can get messy, but the packaging doesn’t have to. PrintKote® Release is a single printable container that can be used for freezing, baking and serving and can be customized to address the needs of both in-store and institutional bakeries with a variety of configurations. PrintKote Release offers strong heat resistance while resisting moisture, oil, and grease to provide a smooth release for bakery products. With roll-to-roll and sheet-to-sheet uniformity, it can increase efficiency on high-speed forming and filling lines.
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- APPLICATIONS & WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
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FEATURES & BENEFITS
Features:
- Polymer coating to aid in bakery applications
- Can be used for freezing, baking and serving
- Resists moisture, oil, and grease
- Strong heat resistance
- Roll-to-roll and sheet-to-sheet uniformity
- Clay-coated exterior yields a smooth, consistent surface
- Meets multiple national requirements for food contact packaging, including the US, Canada, Germany and the EU
- Multiple configurations available
Benefits:
- Provides smooth release for bakery products
- Helps eliminate the need to wash cookware after repacking products from pan to retail carton
- Helps reduce warping and twisting from heat relative to competitive coated paperboards
- Increases efficiency on high-speed forming and filling lines
- Delivers high-quality printing
- Can be customized to meet bakers’ unique needs
APPLICATIONS & WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
Applications:
- Food Packaging for Bakery
- Foodservice Packaging for Bakery
What you can expect from us:
- Nonstick Polymer: A polymer coating aids in bakery applications.
- Smooth Release: Resists moisture, oil and grease to provide a smooth release for bakery products.
- Multiple Uses: Can be used for freezing, baking and serving, which helps eliminate the need to wash cookware after repacking products from pan to retail carton cookware.
- Thermal Stability: Strong heat resistance that helps reduce warping and twisting relative to competitive coated paperboards.
- Consistency: Roll-to-roll and sheet-to-sheet uniformity can increase efficiency on high-speed forming and filling lines.
- Printability: A clay-coated exterior yields a smooth, consistent surface for high-quality printing.
- Customizable: With a variety of configurations available, it can be customized to meet bakers’ unique needs.
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
Sustainability
- All WestRock North American paperboard mills are certified to the SFI®, PEFC, FSC™ Chain of Custody Standards. Contact your WestRock sales representative for certified fiber availability for this product.
- Certificate Codes: SFI Certified Sourcing: NSF-SFI-CS-6S751, SFI CoC: NSF-SFICOC-6S751, PEFC: NSF-PEFCCOC-6S751, FSC Company Code: FSC-C104002.
Environmental & Product Safety
- Notices under US California Proposition 65 and the EU REACH regulation are not required.
- Elemental chlorine free (ECF) bleached fiber.
- Meets heavy metal limits of the US Model Toxics in Packaging rules and Article 11 of EU Directive 94/62/EC.
This information is subject to change without notice.
Food Contact
- Meets multiple national requirements for food contact packaging, e.g., US Canada, Germany and the EU. Contact your sales representative for information on specific markets and end uses.
- Kosher documentation available.
Quality
- Produced at an ISO 9001 certified facility.
SPECIFICATIONS
Incredibly versatile, powerfully sustainable
From foodservice to beauty packaging to greeting cards, PrintKote® Paperboard has 12 caliper options to meet a wide range of needs. A high-quality, coated solid bleached sulfate paperboard (SBS) with excellent printability and fade prevention, PrintKote Paperboard delivers a powerful brand image regardless of application. Recyclable and with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio, PrintKote Paperboard offers consistent converting that can reduce wasted board.
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- APPLICATIONS & WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
- ADDITIONAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Features:
- Reliable uniformity
- Designed to provide a smooth surface and excellent ink holdout
- Classic bright-white styling without the use of optical brightening agents (OBA)
- Light backside coating
- High stiffness-to-weight ratio
- Consistent converting
- Recyclable
- Meets multiple national requirements for food contact packaging, e.g., US, Canada, Germany and the EU.
- 12 caliper options
Benefits:
- Delivers efficient runnability on converting and filling equipment
- Offers excellent printability
- Can prevent fading
- Can allow for increased throughput on converting and filling equipment
- Can reduce wasted board through conversion
- Provides a versatile solution for a wide range of applications
APPLICATIONS & WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
Applications:
- Beauty and Personal Care
- Food Packaging
- Foodservice
- Healthcare
- Media and Electronics
- Store Signage
- Greeting Cards
- Book Covers
- Game Cards
- Brochures
What you can expect from us:
- Consistency: The consistency provided by PrintKote can allow for increased throughput on converting and filling equipment.
- Surface Uniformity: Designed to provide a smooth surface and outstanding ink holdout, PrintKote offers excellent printability.
- Fade Resistance: Classic white styling is achieved without using Optical Brightening Agents (OBA). This results in high whiteness that can prevent fading.
- Stiffness-to-Weight: A high stiffness-to-weight ratio provides consistent converting that can reduce wasted board through conversion.
- Recyclable: PrintKote Paperboard is a recyclable solution.
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
Sustainability
- Recyclable.
- All WestRock North American paperboard mills are certified to the SFI®, PEFC, FSC™ Chain of Custody Standards. Contact your WestRock sales representative for certified fiber availability for this product.
- Certificate Codes: SFI Certified Sourcing: NSF-SFI-CS-6S751, SFI CoC: NSF-SFICOC-6S751, PEFC: NSF-PEFCCOC-6S751, FSC Company Code: FSC-C104002.
Environmental & Product Safety
- Notices under US California Proposition 65 and the EU REACH regulation are not required.
- Elemental chlorine free (ECF) bleached fiber.
- Meets heavy metal limits of the US Model Toxics in Packaging rules and Article 11 of EU Directive 94/62/EC.
This information is subject to change without notice.
Food Contact
- Meets multiple national requirements for food contact packaging, e.g., US, Canada, Germany and the EU. Contact your sales representative for information on specific markets and end uses.
- ISEGA Certificate available.
- Kosher documentation available.
Quality
- Produced at an ISO 9001 certified facility
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