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Inner Frame Paper for Cigarette Packaging

Inner Frame Paper is a paper-based packaging material used to form the inner frame of hard cigarette packs. It is installed around the upper section of the cigarette bundle and works together with the outer cigarette carton to maintain the pack structure, support the opening area, and define the internal dimensions of the package.

It can be supplied in different paper grades, thicknesses, sizes, printing designs, and surface finishes according to cigarette packaging requirements and production equipment.

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Product Introduction

It is a die-cut and formed packaging component used inside rigid cigarette boxes. Unlike cigarette paper, which is directly associated with the cigarette itself,it is part of the cigarette packaging structure.

After die cutting and folding, the material forms a collar-like inner structure around the cigarette bundle. Its dimensions and stiffness need to match the cigarette pack design to ensure proper forming and assembly.

Structure

A typical cigarette inner frame consists of a paper or paperboard substrate combined with optional printing or surface finishing. The final construction depends on the pack design, visual requirements, and machine configuration.

Paper or paperboard substrate
Printed graphic layer
Coating layer
Laminated layer
Metallized or transfer surface
Die-cut and folding structure

Functions

It is to provide structural support inside a cigarette pack during packaging and usage.

Structural Support: Helps maintain the shape of the upper section of the pack and supports around the opening.
Cigarette Bundle Positioning: Keeps the cigarette bundle positioned correctly inside the box.
Opening Structure: Contributes to the geometry of a flip-top or rigid package.
Packaging Appearance: Carries printed graphics, colors, patterns, or metallic effects.

Materials & Finishing Options

Paper Grade

Selected according to required rigidity, folding behavior, printing performance, and converting process.

Thickness

Affects the stiffness and forming characteristics of the finished inner frame structure.

Surface Treatment

Coating, lamination, transfer, or other finishing processes for specific visual effects.

Printability & Processes

Supports Gravure/Flexographic printing, metallized/transfer finishing, and gloss/matte effects.

Manufacturing Process

Paper Preparation → Printing → Coating / Laminating → Slitting → Die Cutting → Creasing → Folding → Inspection

Dimensional accuracy during die cutting and creasing is particularly critical to guarantee a precise fit on automatic packaging machinery.

Key Specifications

Specification	Typical Requirement
Material	Paper / Paperboard
Application	Hard cigarette packs
Thickness	Customized according to pack structure
Sheet Size	Customized
Printing	Customized
Surface Finish	Coating, lamination, transfer, etc.
Die Cutting & Creasing	Customized die-cut shapes & creasing positions
Folding Structure	Customized
Packaging	According to shipment requirements

Applications

Hard cigarette packs
Flip-top cigarette boxes
Rigid cigarette cartons
Printed cigarette inner frames
Decorative tobacco packaging
Custom cigarette packaging structures

Customization Coverage

Paper material & thickness
Sheet & inner frame dimensions
Die-cut shapes & creasing positions
Printing patterns & surface finishes
Metallic or transfer effects
Custom packaging methods

How to Choose

1. Cigarette Pack Dimensions: Length, width, and height of the finished pack dictate required inner frame dimensions.

2. Required Stiffness: Provides adequate structural support without causing excessive difficulty during folding/forming.

3. Folding Requirements: Creasing and folding performance must align perfectly with the target inner frame geometry.

4. Printing Compatibility: Printed inner frames require a substrate compatible with chosen printing inks and finishing processes.

5. Packaging Machine Compatibility: Material properties and die-cut dimensions must suit automatic packaging equipment.

Inner Frame Paper vs. Cigarette Packaging Paper

A specific structural component installed inside the hard cigarette box.

Cigarette Packaging Paper: A broader term referring to materials used for outer cartons or outer packaging components.

Cigarette Paper: Paper used to wrap the tobacco column directly, operating under completely different technical standards.

Why Buy it for Cigarette Packaging?

For B2B purchasing, the key factors are material specifications, dimensional accuracy, converting performance, printing quality, and high-speed machine compatibility. Select a tailored specification aligned with your actual cigarette pack structure.