Cardboard packaging is all around us, but the good stuff is seldom remarked on for being so simple. It protects the contents as well as showcases your brand and creates an initial impression even prior to anyone having a hold of the product.
From first time start-ups to bulk orders wholesale customers, we make custom cardboard packaging for businesses of all sizes at Go Boxery. Style, size and artwork are options for you to select. We handle the rest.
Before you begin, you will find all the information on box types, materials, printing methods and how to order in the following.
Appropriate cardboard packaging boxes for the right product distribution method is the key to successful packaging. They need to be eye-catching whether they’re on a shelf or an online order. The majority of brands end up mixing and cardboard packaging boxes do just fine.
Unable to decide on which one to select? Start at the bottom of the sale, and that is the product. A candle may be stored in an apparatus designed to fit on a shelf and placed in a fixed container and mailed through a corrugated mail piece to a website.
For complete retail packaging lines, our custom product boxes can be matched throughout each format to make it look as if it is a single brand.
The majority of cardboard packaging is created from paperboard or corrugated, and these materials can impact the look, feel and protection of the box. Check out the comparison of the main options.
| Material | Best For |
| SBS Paperboard | Packaging coatings for cosmetics and retail boxes that give a smooth coating with high quality. |
| Kraft | Natural, eco-friendly look for food and lifestyle brands |
| Coated | Clarity of print and graphics. |
| Rigid | A special addition of durability for gift and luxury packaging. |
| Recycled | Sustainability-focused brands |
| Corrugated (E-flute, B-flute) | Flexible and easy to ship and to display. |
To make heavier products stronger, corrugated boxes are used for shipping; and to add strength to a box without adding a lot of weight for heavier products. Typically, e flute and b flute are the standard options.
If you are unsure, we have a stock that is comparable to your product! If you are not sure what stock it’s right for your product, tell us what the product weighs, and how it ships, and we will help whittle down the choices!
No waste of space or rattling, each box is custom made to your size. Take your product measurements or seek assistance if unsure. Custom cardboard packaging boxes may be available in just a single size, or in a set.
Have these on hand to get the fit right:
Some organization in a good-sized box can be beneficial. Cardboard packaging inserts help to hold products in place and cardboard packaging dividers stop products from colliding.
You can also make the packaging insert for your product to suit your product if you want it to be intentional, you can do that using custom cardboard packaging inserts. They come in very handy for:
A tight fitting insert also implies less damaged possessions and less returns which will save cash over time. It’s a little addition to any cardboard packaging box, but a massive impact on the way it arrives.
It’s in printed Double wall cardboard packaging that your brand really shines. In most cases, the utmost solution depends upon the quantity of you and your design.
| Printing Method | Best For |
| Digital | Smaller runs, complex designs, quick production and testing of new designs. |
| Offset | Higher quantity of orders for the same colour, in one colour. |
| Flexographic | The most common types of corrugated boxes are those with simple designs, which are excellent for bulk orders. |
| Screen | Unconventional simple, bold designs |
All custom printed cardboard packaging can be produced in full colour (CMYK) for dynamic graphics, Pantone spot colours (for consistency from print run to print run) and/or custom colour matching if you are looking for a specific match to your existing brand.
Not yet ready to print art work? Sketch ideas can be converted to files ready to cut and print and receive free design assistance! Smaller runs can be used as a way to test out a brand new design prior to ordering the bigger amount.
The finishing is the key difference between the good box and the great box. Combine and customize to fit your style.
Most brands select one or two finishes and not all, this will keep the design simple.
The use of cardboard is found in almost all industries with requirements varying from one to another. A skin care brand requires shine, a bakery requires food-safe and an online store requires durability.
The common aim is the same for any industry. The box should protect the product, be convenient for the customer and resemble your brand. If you don’t know which type your category needs, we can let you know.
There are very few products that start at 100 units; therefore, small brands can order in the same way as big brands. Larger runs are maintained at wholesale prices. No die or plate costs and free shipping for all orders.
Before ordering some of these factors must be taken into consideration, such as quantity, box style, materials and finishes. If it’s a seasonal date that is pushing the order, make sure to choose your turnaround tier early to avoid being squeezed.
The time frame will be determined by the turnaround. The standard quote is 1-3 months, the Express quote is within a month and the Urgent quote is 6-8 days. Not sure yet? The $0 sample pack is paid for on arrival (3-4 days).
Call Go Boxery at (860) 255-9321, email info@goboxery.com, or write to us at 9 Union Square Unit #1231, Southbury, CT 06488. Tell us what you’ll place in your box, and we can assist you in deciding what box you need.
What is the lowest quantity of custom cardboard packaging?
The prices of most products are 100 units and smaller brands don’t have to invest much funds. Very easy to test out a new box before scaling up.
Will I be able to get cardboard packable inserts and dividers for my product?
Yes, there are inserts and dividers that can be made to keep your product in place. Please provide product information for the fit, we will do that for you.
What type of printing can I use?
Digital is good for smaller jobs or fine artwork, offset is good for larger jobs and is good if a uniform colour is required. It has much to do with the quantity and design you are using.
Are there any dies or plate surcharges?
No, there is no setup or die/charge, no additional fees for setup. Free shipping applies to each order, too.
How long does it take for the order to be placed?
The Standard quotes are available in 1-3 months, the Express in less than a month and the Urgent in 6-8 days. If it’s a seasonal date, make sure to get your tier early.