Packaging Definitions: Complete Glossary of Printing Terminology
Technical packaging terminology can feel like a foreign language, even for professionals who have worked in the industry for years. This A-Z glossary defines the terms most commonly used in packaging design, materials science, printing production, and logistics — organized to give brand managers, designers, printers, procurement teams, and packaging engineers a shared reference point. Who Should Use This Glossary Any professional involved in packaging production will find this reference useful: packaging designers, brand managers, production managers, print buyers, prepress technicians, packaging engineers, supply chain managers, regulatory compliance officers, sales and marketing teams, quality assurance personnel, and artwork coordinators. Numerical Terms 0100Sheets or rolls suitable for commercial printing on one side only. 0201Standard regular slotted container (RSC) — outer flaps meet the center of the box for top and bottom sealing. The most widely used corrugated box style. 0300Telescope-style box consisting of more than one piece with a separate lid....