The thickness and style of paperboard can vary significantly depending on its intended application. Low grades of paperboard can be made from recycled materials and used for shipping purposes; some types of paperboard are designed specifically to be folded into shapes to create containers or boxes. Other types of paperboard may be higher quality, colored, textured, or otherwise altered to improve aesthetics and functionality. If paperboard is to be used for bookbinding, it is usually a higher quality paperboard with few, if any, blemishes or imperfections. The surface of paperboard will usually be printed on, so it must be treated in some way to accept the ink.
Paperboard is very often used in packaging[packaging?:DCP-H series packaging sample cutter plotter] of goods for sale. The packaging can be highly customized, since paperboard is very easy to manipulate, cut, alter, and color. Generally speaking, paperboard is also fairly inexpensive, making it a wise choice for businesses looking for attractive packaging at a low cost. Paperboard is disposable as well, and can be recycled.
Paperboards reclaimed through recycling can be used again as a lower grade of paperboard used for other purposes besides packaging, though some companies will use recycled paperboards for packaging to reduce waste and even create a marketing point for some products.
