Glossary

Bilingual packaging dictionary.

ECT
Edge Crush Test — force to crush a strip of board on edge.
BCT
Box Compression Test — the strength of the assembled box.
Flute
The wavy paper layer between two liners.
Liner
The flat outer paper of a corrugated board.
Kraft
Paper made from virgin softwood fibers; strong and moisture-tolerant.
FEFCO
European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers — publishes standard box style codes.
Dieline
The flat cutting and creasing pattern for a box.
Flexo
Direct-to-corrugated printing method using flexible plates.