This versatile board encompasses a range of board types, including pulp board, paste board, Bristol board, ivory board, art board, chrome board, industrial paper board, and duplex paper board. These boards are provided in the form of a cohesive sheet or web, designed for various applications such as printing, packaging, and decoration.

Also known as box board, carton board, and cardboard, paperboard containing recovered fiber is a multi-ply material crafted in layers of recovered fiber. It often has a grey appearance, with a white top layer made from recovered office paper to offer a clean printing surface. Paperboard comes in many forms, each with its own unique attributes. Common examples include chipboard and solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board. The primary advantage of paperboard is its cost-effectiveness.