a multiple - ply anti - static paperboard having a layer of relatively rigid material to which at least one ply of permanently anti - static / static - dissipative material is applied . containers , as well as dividers and pads for containers , are made of such multiple - ply board materials . the permanently anti - static / static - dissipative layer prevents a static charge from being created when articles are inserted into or removed from the containers and prevents paperboard or other dust from contacting and adversely affecting the packaged article .