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Q1: What is the difference between PE and PLA lining, and which should I choose?

Choose PE lining for maximum grease and moisture protection at the lowest cost, and PLA when compostable positioning matters more than barrier strength. PE forms a near-impermeable barrier, ideal for hot, oily, or saucy foods and longer delivery windows. PLA is plant-based and industrially compostable, performing well for cold and room-temperature items but softening faster under high heat and heavy grease. For mixed menus, many operators use PE for hot entrées and PLA for cold salads. We can also tune coating thickness per box, so the right lining comes down to your menu's temperature, fat content, and sustainability goals.

Q2: How do I choose the right paper thickness for different meals?

Match board thickness to how wet, heavy, and hot the food is—lighter stock for dry or cold items, heavier board for saucy or dense meals. A 280–300 gsm kraft board suits salads, sandwiches, and dry snacks, while 350 gsm and above better supports pasta, rice, curries, or gravy without buckling. Lining thickness adds the final barrier: thin for cold, thick for hot and greasy. If a box will be stacked or delivered, step up one level for rigidity. Because thickness is fully customizable, we recommend sampling your heaviest real dish before bulk production so the chosen spec survives a full service unchanged.

Q3: Are these kraft food boxes recyclable or compostable?

Kraft paper boxes are widely recyclable in paper streams, but compostability depends on the lining. With a PE lining, the box recycles as paper in most programs but is not compostable. With a PLA lining, it is designed for industrial composting—though a commercial facility is required, as home composting will not break it down. Uncoated or water-based versions compost more readily but protect less against grease. The practical rule: choose PLA if you have industrial composting access and want the claim, and PE if maximum barrier and easy recycling matter more. Always verify local facilities before marketing a compostable claim.

Q4: Do these boxes need a separate lid?

No, these kraft boxes ship and stack without a separate clip-on lid, using a tuck or fold-over closure that stays shut through normal transit. The rigid walls and reinforced base keep the box square under stacked-bag weight, so contents do not crush or leak mid-delivery. For very liquid or soup-style dishes, we recommend a sealed film lid or tighter tuck plus thicker lining to stop slosh-through. Because they arrive flat and assemble in seconds, staff pack quickly during peaks without fumbling lids. The result is a secure, presentable package that protects food from kitchen to doorstep—reliable enough to be your default to-go container.