Packaging Glossary: 50 Terms UAE Brands Should Know
A working vocabulary for brand and procurement teams speaking with packaging suppliers.
A shared vocabulary between brand and supplier prevents costly misunderstandings. Here's the working glossary.
Materials
GSM (grams/m²), kraft (natural or bleached), coated art paper, greyboard, Colorplan, EVA foam, BOPP lamination. See paper GSM explained and kraft vs coated.
Printing
Offset, digital, flexo, screen, Pantone, CMYK, spot color, plate, proof, Delta-E. See color management.
Finishing
Foil stamp, emboss, deboss, spot UV, matte lamination, soft-touch, letterpress.
Structure
Dieline, gusset, tuck-in, magnetic closure, book-style, drawer, telescoping. See rigid boxes explained.
Operations
MOQ, lead time, call-off delivery, AQL, chain-of-custody, FSC. See FSC certification.
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