Folding carton boxes are lightweight, versatile packaging solutions designed for retail and consumer products. They offer cost-effective production, easy assembly, and excellent branding space across multiple industries.
Folding carton boxes are paperboard packaging boxes that are delivered flat and folded into shape during filling. They are one of the most commonly used packaging types for retail products due to their flexibility, affordability, and compatibility with high-quality printing.
These boxes are ideal for products that require protection while maintaining a clean and professional appearance.
Folding cartons are engineered for efficiency and presentation. Key benefits include:
Flat shipping for reduced storage and transport costs
Easy assembly by hand or machine
Lightweight yet sturdy construction
Smooth panels for high-impact branding
Their structure supports both practicality and visual appeal.
Folding carton boxes can be manufactured using a variety of paperboard materials, including:
SBS paperboard for premium retail packaging
Kraft paperboard for eco-friendly options
Coated cardstock for vibrant printing
Recyclable and sustainable material options
Material choice depends on product weight, shelf life, and branding needs.
Folding cartons offer extensive customization to meet branding and product requirements. Available options include:
CMYK and Pantone color printing
Matte, gloss, or aqueous coatings
Embossing, debossing, and foil stamping
Custom box styles, sizes, and closures
Window cutouts and inside printing
These boxes are widely used for:
Food and beverage packaging
Cosmetics and personal care products
Pharmaceutical and healthcare items
Electronics and accessories
Retail and promotional products
Their adaptability makes them suitable for mass-market and premium products alike.
Folding carton boxes provide an efficient and reliable packaging solution that balances cost, protection, and branding. They are easy to customize, environmentally friendly, and ideal for high-volume production.
If you want packaging that delivers flexibility and visual impact, folding carton boxes are an excellent choice.
Choose a packaging style for your custom boxes, start designing with us, and get your boxes with the most advanced printing techniques.
Materials
Coating Options
Printing Methods
Color Options
AddOns
SBS C1S
Premium-grade bleached white paperboard with one-sided coating for high-quality color printing and finishes.
SBS C2S
Premium-grade white art card coated on both sides for high-quality printing and finishing options.
Kraft Card
Brown Kraft Card is made of virgin and recycled pulp and coated on both sides for printing.
Textured Card
Textured paper stock is primarily used to wrap rigid boxes and is of the highest grade.
Brown flute
An uncoated and unbleached linerboard composed of recycled and virgin paper pulp.
White flute
White linerboard with bleached white coating for high-quality printing and finishes.
E-flute
A flat surface with a thickness level of 1/16" allows high-quality printing options.
B-flute
A slightly thicker surface with a thickness level of 1/8" for die-cutting and high-quality printing.
Grey Chipboard
Grey Chipboard made of recyclable paper pulp, which is used in the construction of rigid boxes.
Duplex Chipboard
Duplex Chipboard made of recycled pulp paper with a white surface for high-quality printing.
Kraft Chipboard
Brown Kraft Chipboard is made of virgin and recycled pulp and coated on both sides for printing.
Aqueous
Water-based coating offers environmental friendliness and fast drying.
Gloss
A highly reflective coating gives a shiny, polished appearance.
Matte
Diffused, non-reflective coating offering a subdued, elegant look.
Soft Touch
This creates a velvety, tactile feel, often used for a luxurious effect.
UV Coating
Cured with ultraviolet light, provides instant drying, durable, and excellent chemical resistance.
Varnish
Clear, hard coating that enhances protection and adds a glossy or matte finish.
Digital Print
A plate-less digital printing method where designs are transferred electronically. Cost-effective for short runs and quick turnaround.
Offset Print
High-quality printing method utilizing plates and a rubber blanket to transfer designs onto paper; ideal for large-volume production.
Screen Print
A printing method where ink is pushed through a mesh stencil onto a substrate. Ideal for bold graphics and thick ink deposits on diverse materials.
UV Print
Fast-drying printing method using ultraviolet light to cure inks, resulting in a durable, glossy finish on various substrates.
CMYK
A standard four-color printing process (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) is used to create a wide color spectrum.
Pantone
A standardized color-matching system ensures accurate color reproduction across different printers and materials.
UV Ink
Instantly cured under UV light, it is ideal for printing on non-porous materials, with enhanced durability and vibrancy (can include metallic effects).
Soy Ink
Eco-friendly ink alternative made from soybeans, offering brighter colors and improved biodegradability.
Blind UV
Creates a subtle, textured UV effect without added gloss.
Debossing
Creates a depressed, indented effect on paper or cardstock.
Embossing
Creates a raised, textured effect on paper or cardstock.
Foiling
Adds a shiny, metallic finish to specific areas of a design.
Spot UV
Applies a glossy, clear coating to highlight specific areas of a design.
Window Patching
Incorporates a clear plastic window into packaging or print materials.
The term 'window' refers to a shape that has been die-cut from a folding carton and removed. The window patch is applied onto the folding cartons using a window patching machine, which applies adhesive inside the cartons within the perimeter of the window.
Folding boxes are flexible for printing and can have various finishes. They're often used in stores because they're affordable and can be customized in many ways.
We offer a whole range of folding carton box styles, including reverse tuck end, straight tuck end, auto Lock or auto Bottom Boxes, and many more. If you have a specific shape or box style in mind please let our design support know.
When choosing packaging materials, consider things like how heavy the product is, how it will be filled in the box, what it's used for, how long it will be on the shelf, what the store needs, how thick the paperboard is, and if it meets FDA and EPA regulations.
Yes. You can request a 3D mockup or 2D proof of your box from our design support team. Once you approve the digital proof, we will start the manufacturing process.
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