There are currently three basic processes used by  the packaging industry for applying wax: 1) coating, 2) laminating and, 3) impregnating. The coating process places wax on the surface of a packaging material. Laminating applies wax in between the two materials. And, impregnating causes the wax to be driven in to a packaging material. Waxes are used in everyday paper products. These waxes are designed to impart properties such as gloss, freshness, and moisture, grease barriers.

The major types are as follows:

Folding type:
Corrugated container and folding carton

Flexible type:
Wrapper, label, bag, sack, and pouch

Rigid type:
Bottle, jar, can, drum and tube