Single Face Corrugated — Flexible Wrapping and Cushioning Material

What Is Single Face Corrugated?

Single face corrugated consists of one flat linerboard sheet bonded to one layer of fluted medium, with no second liner on the opposite side. This leaves the flute tips exposed on one face, creating a flexible, cushioning material that can be rolled, wrapped, and shaped around products of almost any contour.

Unlike single wall corrugated (which has liners on both sides and forms rigid board), single face material remains flexible because there is no second liner to lock the structure into a flat plane. This flexibility is its key advantage for wrapping and cushioning applications.

Common Applications

Single face corrugated is one of the most versatile protective packaging materials available. Its primary uses include:

• Product wrapping: Wrapping fragile items like glassware, ceramics, bottles, and electronic components to prevent surface scratching and absorb light impacts.
• Box lining: Lining the interior of shipping boxes to add a cushioning layer between the product and the outer container.
• Interleaving: Placing sheets between stacked products — such as glass panels, metal sheets, or finished goods — to prevent surface-to-surface contact damage.
• Void fill: Crumpling or folding single face material to fill empty space inside shipping containers.
• Surface protection: Wrapping furniture, appliances, and other large items during moving or storage.

Available Formats

Single face corrugated is available in rolls and sheets. Rolls are the most common format, available in widths from a few inches to several feet, making them easy to dispense on packing lines. Sheet formats are used for interleaving and box lining applications where pre-cut pieces are more efficient.

President Industrial Products (PIP) stocks a range of single face corrugated rolls and sheets for immediate delivery, so your packing operations are never waiting on materials.

Flute Profiles in Single Face

Single face material is available in different flute profiles. Larger flutes like A-flute provide maximum cushioning for fragile items, while smaller flutes like B-flute offer a thinner, more compact wrap. The choice depends on the level of protection needed and the size of the items being wrapped.

A Sustainable Alternative

Single face corrugated is made entirely from paper and is fully recyclable, making it an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic bubble wrap and foam packing materials. As businesses and consumers increasingly prioritize sustainable packaging, single face corrugated has seen growing adoption as a protective wrapping material with strong recycled content credentials.