[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"directus-blog_posts-material-catalog-of-custom-boxes-tpw":3,"blog-rec-products-material-catalog-of-custom-boxes":41,"blog-rec-posts-material-catalog-of-custom-boxes":138},{"id":4,"title":5,"slug":6,"excerpt":7,"body":8,"featured_image":9,"focus_keyword":10,"secondary_keywords":11,"published_at":12,"updated_at":13,"seo_title":14,"seo_description":15,"seo_keywords":16,"author_id":17,"author":21,"category_id":22,"category":26,"blog_post_tags":27,"blog_post_industries":38,"blog_post_products":39,"blog_post_related_posts":40},247,"Complete Guide to Selecting the Right Custom Box Materials","material-catalog-of-custom-boxes","Material choice shapes how a custom box looks at the shelf, how it holds up under shipping, and how it reads to the buyer at unboxing. This guide walks through the main custom box materials used across retail and ecommerce packaging programs — kraft, SBS, cardstock, corrugated, rigid, and recycled paperboard — with buyer-focused guidance on when each material fits.","\u003Ch2>Why Material Choice Matters in Custom Packaging\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Material choice is the first structural and brand decision in any custom packaging program. The substrate shapes how the box looks at the retail shelf, how it holds up during shipping or counter handling, how the printing renders the brand artwork, and how the carton reads to the buyer at the unboxing moment. The same box artwork on kraft paperboard versus white SBS reads as two different brands.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This guide walks through the main custom box materials used across retail, ecommerce, gifting, and wholesale packaging programs. Each section covers what the material looks like, what products it suits, and where buyers typically reach for it. Use it alongside the product or category page you are building your custom packaging around.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Kraft Paperboard\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Kraft paperboard is the natural-fiber substrate that defines artisan and eco-positioned packaging. The tan, fibrous surface signals handmade and natural before the buyer reads the label, which makes it the dominant choice for handmade soap, indie bakery, farmers-market vendors, artisan candle, and small-batch wellness brands.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kraft prints well in 1–2 color printingography or digital, with strong contrast for brand mark and typography. Photographic 4-color artwork looks muted on the natural fiber texture; flat artwork, illustration, and bold typography render cleanly. Foil stamping in copper, gold, or matte black is a frequent pairing for upscale artisan positioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kraft is a strong fit for \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\u002Findustries\u002Fsoap-boxes\">custom soap boxes\u003C\u002Fa>, custom candle boxes, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\u002Findustries\u002Fbakery-boxes\">custom bakery boxes\u003C\u002Fa>, and custom kraft boxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>SBS Paperboard\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>SBS (Solid Bleached Sulfate) coated white paperboard is the workhorse retail substrate. The coated white surface takes 4-color CMYK cleanly, holds Pantone matches for consistent brand color across SKUs, and resists scuff during retail handling. Most retail cosmetic, skincare, bakery, food, and beauty cartons use SBS coated white.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>SBS is commonly used in weights such as 14pt, 16pt, 18pt, and 24pt, depending on product size and structure. Retail folding cartons often use the 14-18pt range; heavier programs and rigid setup constructions typically step up to 18-24pt. The coated surface also supports specialty finishing — spot UV contrast on a matte aqueous base, soft-touch lamination for upscale retail, foil stamping on the brand mark, and embossing on the lid.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>SBS coated white fits \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\u002Findustries\u002Fcosmetic-boxes\">custom cosmetic boxes\u003C\u002Fa>, custom bakery boxes, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\u002Findustries\u002Fretail-boxes\">custom retail boxes\u003C\u002Fa>, and most \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\u002Fstyles\u002Ftuck-boxes\">custom tuck end boxes\u003C\u002Fa> programs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Cardstock\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Cardstock covers the lighter-weight paperboard range used for product cards, hangtags, sleeve inserts, and lightweight retail packaging. Cardstock is often used in lighter weights such as 10–14pt, depending on the application, which is lighter than the typical range used for SBS folding cartons.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cardstock prints similarly to SBS but in a thinner substrate. It fits applications where structural rigidity matters less than printability and weight — product information cards inside cosmetic cartons, neck hangers on bottle programs, retail hangtags, single-fold sleeves around soap and candle programs, and lightweight cards for thank-you inserts in subscription mailer kits.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cardstock pairs well with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\u002Fcustom-packaging-sleeves\">custom packaging sleeves\u003C\u002Fa> and custom belly band packaging for minimalist packaging programs that keep the product visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Corrugated Board\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Corrugated is the structural substrate for shipping cartons and heavier-load packaging. The fluted construction between two paperboard liners provides stacking strength, thermal insulation, and impact resistance that flat paperboard can not match. Standard flutes:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>E-flute (a thinner corrugated profile):\u003C\u002Fstrong> commonly used for retail mailers, small ecommerce cartons, and some food-service packaging where a thinner profile is preferred. Prints cleanly with flexographic printing or litho-laminated 4-color.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>B-flute (a thicker corrugated profile):\u003C\u002Fstrong> commonly used for heavier-load applications such as larger food-service cartons and stacked delivery loads.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Double-wall corrugated:\u003C\u002Fstrong> direct-to-consumer shoe shipping, heavy boots, and reinforced ecommerce mailer programs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Corrugated comes in kraft (natural tan) and white-top (white printing surface bonded to kraft body). Kraft is the cost-efficient default; white-top supports 4-color photographic brand artwork.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Corrugated is the substrate for \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\u002Findustries\u002Fretail-boxes\">custom mailer boxes\u003C\u002Fa>, custom pizza boxes, custom shipping boxes, and most direct-to-consumer ecommerce programs across custom apparel boxes and custom retail boxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Rigid Board\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Rigid board is the substrate for upscale gift presentation, collector packaging, and high-value retail. The construction uses chipboard (a heavyweight pressed paperboard) wrapped in printed paper, linen-textured paper, or specialty wraps. The substantial weight and feel signal deliberate gift rather than packaged product.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Common rigid board applications: jewelry boxes, sneaker drop boxes, wedding favor boxes, holiday gift assortments, corporate gifting programs, and upscale cosmetic gift sets. The construction supports the finishing techniques that pair with gift positioning — foil-stamped brand marks, soft-touch lamination, embossed lids, and ribbon-tie closures.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Rigid construction may require additional review and setup because of the wrap and assembly steps. Standard production remains 10–14 business days after artwork approval unless otherwise confirmed during quoting.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Rigid construction fits \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\u002Fstyles\u002Frigid-boxes\">custom rigid boxes\u003C\u002Fa>, custom jewelry boxes, custom gift boxes, and upscale programs within custom cosmetic boxes and custom apparel boxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Recycled Paperboard\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Recycled paperboard covers the substrates with post-consumer or post-industrial recycled fiber content. Recycled-fiber stock has a cream or grey-flecked appearance — the recycled fiber is visible in the surface, which signals sustainability commitment to the buyer.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Recycled paperboard prints similarly to virgin paperboard. Print quality depends on the specific stock and recycled-fiber composition; some recycled stocks have slightly muted color reproduction compared to bright SBS coated white. Recycled-fiber options may be available across kraft, SBS, and cardstock substrates depending on supplier availability — confirm at quoting.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Recycled-fiber and FSC-certified substrate options may be available depending on selected material, supplier availability, and documentation requirements. FSC chain-of-custody documentation supports the FSC mark on printed packaging; brands planning to print the FSC mark should confirm chain-of-custody during quoting before artwork approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Recycled-fiber packaging fits eco-positioned bath, candle, bakery, and cosmetic brands. Use this substrate alongside custom soap boxes, custom candle boxes, and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\u002Findustries\u002Fcereal-boxes\">custom cereal boxes\u003C\u002Fa> programs where sustainability is part of the brand positioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Materials, Labeling Space, and Brand Signal\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Different industries treat the carton material as part of the brand signal at the shelf. The same substrate communicates different things in different categories:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Cosmetic and skincare:\u003C\u002Fstrong> SBS coated white reads as polished retail; rigid board reads as upscale gift; kraft reads as artisan or eco-positioned indie beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Bakery and food:\u003C\u002Fstrong> kraft reads as artisan and handmade; white-top corrugated reads as chain-brand consistency; SBS coated reads as retail bakery shelf.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Soap and bath:\u003C\u002Fstrong> kraft is the artisan default; SBS coated supports retail soap programs; rigid board fits multi-bar gift sets.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Apparel and footwear:\u003C\u002Fstrong> rigid board is the sneaker-drop and upscale footwear default; double-wall corrugated handles DTC shipping; single-wall corrugated covers mass-market retail.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Gifting:\u003C\u002Fstrong> rigid board is the substrate signal for the gift category at most price points.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Many brands underestimate how much the substrate alone communicates before the buyer reads the label. Matching substrate to retail tier is one of the strongest signals you can build into the packaging.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Food-Contact and Retail Material Considerations\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Food packaging substrates need to be appropriate for the specific food application, retail program requirements, and regional regulations. Most bakery, snack, and food carton operations use either uncoated paperboard or food-contact-appropriate coated substrates where direct food contact applies. Indirect-contact applications (wax paper interleaving, paperboard cake circles, food trays inside the carton) simplify substrate selection but still benefit from confirming compliance during quoting.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cosmetic, soap, and personal care packaging substrates need to support ingredient labeling, allergen callouts, net weight, manufacturer details, and any warning statements required by region or retailer. Requirements vary by formulation, claims, sales market, and retail channel — brands should confirm labeling needs before artwork approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Recycled-fiber and FSC-certified options may be available depending on selected material, supplier availability, and documentation requirements. Sustainability documentation supports retail buyer qualification and consumer-facing sustainability messaging.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>How to Choose the Right Custom Box Materials\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Use the following framework when picking a substrate for your custom packaging:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Start with the retail channel.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Mass-market retail, gift-tier retail, ecommerce shipping, and subscription kit each have different substrate norms. Match the substrate to where the package will be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Match the substrate to brand positioning.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Artisan brands lean kraft; retail brands lean SBS coated; gift brands lean rigid; eco brands lean recycled-fiber.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Consider the physical demands.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Heavy products and DTC shipping need corrugated. Light cosmetics and small retail need paperboard. Gift programs and high-value retail need rigid.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Consider the printing range.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Photographic 4-color needs SBS coated or white-top corrugated. 1-2 color brand artwork works on kraft and recycled.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Confirm food-contact or labeling requirements upfront.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Food, cosmetic, soap, and regulated categories need substrate decisions made with compliance in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch2>Common Mistakes to Avoid\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Col>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Photographic brand artwork on kraft:\u003C\u002Fstrong> kraft tends to mute photographic detail; brands relying on photo-heavy artwork often prefer SBS coated.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>SBS coated for an artisan brand:\u003C\u002Fstrong> the polished surface may not align with handmade positioning; kraft typically fits the artisan signal better.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>14pt SBS for heavy sheet cake or sheet-cake-class loads:\u003C\u002Fstrong> the lighter substrate may flex under heavier loads; stepping up to 18-24pt or corrugated typically handles the load better.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Single-wall corrugated for DTC shoe shipping:\u003C\u002Fstrong> single-wall may underperform for heavier footwear shipments if the outer packaging is not reinforced. Use double-wall or pair with an outer mailer.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Asserting FSC certification without supplier confirmation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> the FSC mark requires chain-of-custody documentation. Confirm during quoting before printing the mark on artwork.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Skipping the physical sample on retail volume:\u003C\u002Fstrong> substrate looks different in hand than on a digital proof. For runs above 1,000 units, request physical samples before committing to production.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch2>Quick Substrate Reference\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ctable style=\"min-width: 75px;\">\u003Ccolgroup>\u003Ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\">\u003Ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\">\u003Ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\">\u003C\u002Fcolgroup>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Substrate\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Best For\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Print Range\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Kraft paperboard\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Artisan, handmade, eco-positioned brands\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>1–2 color printing, foil stamping\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>SBS coated white\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Retail cosmetic, bakery, food cartons\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>4-color CMYK, lamination, foil stamping, embossing, spot UV\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Cardstock\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Product cards, hangtags, sleeves\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>1-4 color print on lighter weight\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Corrugated (E-flute \u002F B-flute)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Shipping mailers, food-service boxes, heavier retail cartons\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Flexographic printing or litho-laminated 4-color CMYK\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Rigid board\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Gift, jewelry, cosmetic, sneaker drops\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Offset litho on wrap, foil stamping, soft-touch lamination, embossing\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Recycled paperboard\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Eco-positioned bath, candle, bakery brands\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Similar to virgin paperboard, slight color shift\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003Ch2>Build Packaging Around the Right Material\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Send your product type, box size, retail or shipping channel, brand positioning, and preferred finish options to {company_name}. We can recommend the right substrate for your custom packaging program and help you compare kraft, SBS, corrugated, rigid, and recycled paperboard options. Contact us through {contact_email}, or {contact_phone}. Standard production runs 10–14 business days after artwork approval. Reorders on locked artwork may reduce proofing time because the structure and artwork are already approved, but standard production remains 10–14 business days after artwork approval unless otherwise confirmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Once you have picked a material, browse the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\u002Fcategories\u002Fcustom-boxes\">custom boxes\u003C\u002Fa> or move to custom boxes for finishing to make decisions that pair with each substrate.\u003C\u002Fp>","e4c29e10-3f6c-4a20-9012-3818220125aa","custom box materials","custom packaging materials, cardboard boxes, kraft boxes, corrugated boxes, rigid boxes, paperboard packaging, SBS paperboard boxes, recycled packaging materials, eco-friendly box materials, best material for custom boxes, custom box material options","2026-05-08T11:20:57.000Z","2026-06-17T04:39:44.859Z","Custom Box Materials: Kraft, SBS, Corrugated & Rigid","Custom box materials compared — kraft paperboard, SBS, cardstock, corrugated, rigid, and recycled paperboard with buyer guidance per use case.","",{"name":18,"bio":19,"avatar":20},"The Printing World Team","The Printing World Team creates practical guides on custom packaging, box styles, materials, printing finishes, dielines, and order planning. Our content helps businesses compare packaging options, prepare accurate quote requests, and choose boxes that fit their product, budget, and shipping or retail needs.","24e660cd-7c87-4d61-a74a-fc0ea19e7222",{"name":18,"bio":19,"avatar":20},{"id":23,"name":24,"slug":25},15,"Custom Boxes","custom-boxes",{"id":23,"name":24,"slug":25},[28,32],{"tag_id":29,"tag":31},{"id":30,"name":24,"slug":25},18,{"id":30,"name":24,"slug":25},{"tag_id":33,"tag":37},{"id":34,"name":35,"slug":36},19,"Materials & Finishing of Custom Boxes","materials-finishing-of-custom-boxes",{"id":34,"name":35,"slug":36},[],[],[],[42,48,54,60,66,72,78,84,90,96,102,108,114,120,126,132],{"id":43,"name":44,"slug":45,"short_description":46,"featured_image":47,"category_id":23},62,"Lipstick Boxes","lipstick-boxes","Keeping delicate lipstick tubes safe from scuffs, scratches, and rattling during handling requires exact sizing. Our custom lipstick boxes deliver the snug fit needed to secure your cosmetic items from the production facility to the retail shelf. Built from quality materials, these cartons provide reliable daily protection while clearly displaying your branding. As your packaging supplier, we help you design attractive, accurately sized packaging that supports better shelf presentation and grabs buyer attention. Choose dependable paperboard that reflects your brand identity and keeps your products looking pristine.","b0e80520-86f8-4da0-845e-28a188303b27",{"id":49,"name":50,"slug":51,"short_description":52,"featured_image":53,"category_id":23},63,"Eyeliner boxes","eyeliner-boxes","Eyeliners are incredibly slender, making them easy to overlook on retail shelves. We design custom eyeliner boxes that give your small products a commanding visual footprint. Beyond catching the eye, our customized eyeliner boxes feature precision-cut inserts that lock delicate pencils in place, protecting fragile tips from snapping while providing ample room for your crucial ingredient lists. Whether you need matte finishes or striking foil accents, we build packaging that reflects your product's sharp precision. Reach out to a reliable custom eyeliner boxes manufacturer today!","4cf9aafa-aa0d-4f51-9faa-e29f61777040",{"id":55,"name":56,"slug":57,"short_description":58,"featured_image":59,"category_id":23},64,"Mascara Boxes","mascara-boxes","Stop forcing your mascara wands into oversized boxes. Build packaging to your exact product dimensions. Generic packaging leads to rattling, shifting, and damaged wands. Beyond physical protection, vibrant printing and finishes on your mascara packaging boxes give your items a commanding visual footprint. Your boxes can draw attention effortlessly with smoother surfaces due to our matte, embossing, or foil stamping options. Secure reliable protection and earn brand recognition today. Contact your trusted custom mascara boxes manufacturer and take the lead.","5806991f-2dcb-4492-94aa-d2487f7339ee",{"id":61,"name":62,"slug":63,"short_description":64,"featured_image":65,"category_id":23},65,"Belly Band Packaging","custom-belly-bands","Custom belly bands built for wedding invitation suites, soap and candle bundles, retail product wraps, and direct-mail kits. We supply printed paperboard wraps in 14pt to 24pt stocks plus 100lb silk text for thinner, flexible bands. Pick matte, soft-touch, or foil finishes on widths from 1\" to 4\" and lengths sized to your product circumference. Print logos, monograms, or product info using digital, offset, or foil stamping methods. MOQ starts at 100 bands with 10-14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order of custom belly bands.","d8843589-6cf9-4ab9-b7b4-3b0ae641db94",{"id":67,"name":68,"slug":69,"short_description":70,"featured_image":71,"category_id":23},66,"Custom Influencer Boxes","custom-influencer-boxes","Need to grab attention on social media? Custom influencer boxes help your brand stand out right from the first glance. These boxes secure your products during shipping while offering an engaging unboxing experience for reviewers. Whether you need an appealing design or sturdy materials to prevent transit damage, our packaging solves common shipping problems. Get custom made influencer boxes in any size, shape, and finish to match your campaign goals. Send packages that content creators actually want to share with their audience.","522cbc42-eac1-43db-b20d-f435d73b9517",{"id":73,"name":74,"slug":75,"short_description":76,"featured_image":77,"category_id":23},77,"Custom Banker Boxes","custom-banker-boxes","Custom banker boxes built for law firms, accounting practices, and corporate record rooms — sized to protect critical files and simplify audit retrieval. We manufacture from 32 ECT to 44 ECT corrugated board with optional acid-free liners for long-term archive use. Pick single or double-wall construction, letter or legal interior dimensions, and lift-off lids with die-cut hand holes. Print logos, file indexes, or department codes using flexographic, digital, or offset methods. MOQ starts at 100 units with 10–14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order.","de3b7d40-fb2a-4f64-90f8-02373f954330",{"id":79,"name":80,"slug":81,"short_description":82,"featured_image":83,"category_id":23},78,"Custom Match Boxes","custom-match-boxes","Custom match boxes built for wedding favors, hotel turn-down service, restaurant and bar branding, and retail brand gifting. We supply standard 2.18\" x 1.44\" matchbox sizes through cigar-length 3.5\" formats with 18-20 wood matches inside. Print labels wrap three sides with a strike strip on the fourth. Pick matte, shimmer, or linen sleeve finishes plus foil stamping in gold, silver, rose gold, or copper. MOQ starts at 100 boxes with 10-14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order of custom match boxes.","2c97d848-28e6-416b-8727-e227d319a058",{"id":85,"name":86,"slug":87,"short_description":88,"featured_image":89,"category_id":23},79,"Custom Archive Boxes","custom-archive-boxes","Custom archive boxes built for off-site document storage, legal and medical retention, and corporate records management. We supply 32 ECT through 44 ECT double-wall corrugated with optional acid-free, lignin-free liners for documents kept beyond a decade. Pick letter, legal, or banker-style dimensions with reinforced corners and lift-off lids. Print barcode panels, year labels, or department codes using flexographic or digital methods. MOQ starts at 100 boxes with 10-14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order of custom archive boxes.","a4c85bd2-9946-4ff6-985c-1e84274f08af",{"id":91,"name":92,"slug":93,"short_description":94,"featured_image":95,"category_id":23},80,"Custom Blister Card Packaging","blister-card-packaging","Custom blister card packaging built for action figures, hardware, electronics, cosmetics, and pharmacy retail. We bond clear PVC, PET, or RPET bubbles to printed paperboard backing cards in standard 6\" x 9\" up to 18\" x 24\" formats. Pick gloss, matte, or soft-touch card finishes plus header card hang holes for retail peg display. MOQ starts at 250 cards with 10-14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order of custom blister card packaging.","a4478c88-34fa-49c4-8ce7-180810e542ff",{"id":97,"name":98,"slug":99,"short_description":100,"featured_image":101,"category_id":23},83,"Custom Die Cut Boxes","custom-die-cut-boxes","Custom die cut boxes built for branded shipping, retail packaging, e-commerce mailers, and product kits with built-in inserts. We cut corrugated and folding carton stocks into custom shapes with self-locking tabs, score lines, perforations, windows, and integrated dividers. Pick single-wall mailers, double-wall shippers, or paperboard cartons in 14pt to 24pt stocks. Print logos and brand artwork using offset, digital, or flexographic methods. MOQ starts at 100 boxes with 10-14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order of custom die cut boxes.","37cc66c5-7059-4038-a773-ccd94b7b59a7",{"id":103,"name":104,"slug":105,"short_description":106,"featured_image":107,"category_id":23},84,"Window Boxes","custom-window-boxes","Custom window boxes built for bakery, cosmetics, candles, toys, and gift retail where shoppers want to see the product before buying. We laminate clear PVC or PET window patches into die-cut openings in 14pt to 24pt paperboard cartons. Pick any window shape — square, rectangle, heart, custom contour. Print logos and brand artwork using offset or digital methods, with optional foil, embossing, and spot UV. 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MOQ starts at 250 sleeves with 10-14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order of custom packaging sleeves.","e9ed3c74-a303-47e0-813d-04bb8ad9ddaf",{"id":115,"name":116,"slug":117,"short_description":118,"featured_image":119,"category_id":23},86,"Custom Playing Card Boxes","custom-playing-card-boxes","Custom playing card boxes built for poker decks, magic and cardistry, tarot, card games, and corporate gifting decks. We supply tuck boxes in 14pt to 24pt SBS, rigid two-piece boxes, and magnetic-closure presentation boxes sized for poker, bridge, tarot, or custom card dimensions. Print logos and full deck artwork using offset or digital methods with optional foil stamping, embossing, and spot UV. MOQ starts at 250 boxes with 10-14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order of custom playing card boxes.","2f938767-8753-41a2-a363-0c1a526e68ec",{"id":121,"name":122,"slug":123,"short_description":124,"featured_image":125,"category_id":23},93,"Promotional Boxes","promotional-boxes","Custom promotional boxes built for PR launches, influencer seeding, employee onboarding kits, conference giveaways, and holiday client gifts. We manufacture mailer-style and rigid setup styles in 18pt SBS through E-flute and B-flute corrugated, with full CMYK or Pantone-matched offset printing. Pick magnetic-closure rigid for high-value drops or printed mailer boxes for volume sends. Add foam inserts, custom dividers, soft-touch lamination, or foil-stamped logos. MOQ starts at 100 boxes with a 10-14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order of custom promotional boxes.","a3bdc75a-d1ec-454b-823d-02094bbf9537",{"id":127,"name":128,"slug":129,"short_description":130,"featured_image":131,"category_id":23},94,"Custom Seed Packaging","custom-seed-packaging","Custom seed packaging built for seed companies, nurseries, conservation groups, and promotional seed giveaways. We supply printed paper seed packets in standard 2.25\" x 3.5\" through 4\" x 6\" sizes, plus stand-up pouches and bulk envelopes for larger varieties. Stocks include kraft, white poly-lined, and food-contact-appropriate coated paper options. Print variety names, planting instructions, harvest dates, and grower attribution using digital or offset methods. MOQ starts at 250 packets with 10-14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order of custom seed packets.","ed872757-f3fb-4c83-90b0-dc185d971c29",{"id":133,"name":134,"slug":135,"short_description":136,"featured_image":137,"category_id":23},95,"Perforated Boxes","perforated-boxes","Custom perforated boxes built for tear-away mailers, easy-open subscription packaging, retail dispensing displays, and one-time-use medical or industrial packs. We add perforation lines, score patterns, and zipper-style tear strips to corrugated mailers, folding cartons, and rigid setup boxes. Perforation orientation and density tune the tear effort — light perforation for delicate retail packaging, aggressive zipper perforation for industrial easy-open. MOQ starts at 100 boxes with 10-14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order of custom perforated boxes.","e5f094e6-d5e5-488e-90cd-99ca719b2ccf",[139,145,151,157,163,169,175,180,186,192,197,203,209,215,221,227],{"id":140,"title":141,"slug":142,"excerpt":143,"featured_image":144,"category_id":23},103,"Banker Box Dimensions Guide: Standard Sizes, Letter, Legal & Custom","bankers-box-dimensions-guide","Banker box sizing follows records format (letter, legal, oversized) and the program's storage system. 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Brand buyers reach for it when they want low-cost branding without committing to the cost of a full box, and the format works for soap, candle, stationery, retail bakery, and gift-set programs alike.","c67410b4-78de-469b-981a-b7fe547397f6",{"id":222,"title":223,"slug":224,"excerpt":225,"featured_image":226,"category_id":23},262,"Belly Band Dimensions: Widths, Lengths and Closure Allowances","belly-band-dimensions","Belly band sizing comes down to two numbers: the height of the band on the product face and the length around the product plus a closure allowance. Both depend on the product, the bundle, and the closure style, and getting them right at the spec stage avoids the most common cause of a belly band remake.","19ea1ed3-b779-4b57-b88e-e26f203f069d",{"id":228,"title":229,"slug":230,"excerpt":231,"featured_image":232,"category_id":23},265,"Blister Card Packaging Guide: Formats, Uses & How to Spec It","blister-card-packaging-guide","A practical guide to blister card packaging — what it is, the formats buyers ask for, and the spec details that decide whether the card hangs cleanly on a peg or falls apart in transit.","317f3115-430a-4565-8ca8-379b4006b951"]