Not sure which box style is right for your product and brand? We’ll walk you through the most common cardboard box styles used to ship and display products to help you choose. Click to jump to a specific section below or keep reading!
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Check out The Ultimate Guide to Corrugated Box Designs on our blog, or contact us to discuss additional box styles that are available.
When you think of a box, regular slotted containers are the image that comes to mind. This traditional box style is solid and durable, perfect for your standard shipping needs. This style has two flaps that fold down and meet in the middle. Tape or glue can be used to seal the carton.
Add a layer of protection to the top and bottom of your parcel with full overlap containers. This box style features extended flaps that overlap each other, providing a more rigid structure with minimal flex. Full overlap boxes are great for stacking and offer added strength for fragile items or heavy objects.
One panel folders are made from a single panel of corrugated cardboard. This style box is then folded to create a flat bottom with end and side flaps forming the carton’s top. OPFs are handy for shipping relatively flat objects like books, magazines and albums.
C-Series boxes are increasingly popular for brands looking to promote their products. These custom packaging boxes are self-locking for extra secure packing. They feature long, wide panels along the exterior and a spacious interior.
Our C-series containers require tooling with a cutting die, which could incur a one-time additional charge. We do carry cutting dies in a few sizes, so please contact us to discuss your box size and if tooling will be required.
Tray and cover boxes have two parts — a sturdy bottom with a removable sleeve that slides over the top. The hide-and-reveal aspect of this boxing solution elevates any product inside. Stylish and durable, this box style is easy to stack during packaging processes.
Need a solution that features your logo? Half slotted containers are open-top boxes that allow you to access the carton’s contents quickly. Pair it with a slightly larger tray-style lid to cover it up. This versatile and practical box has countless uses.
At Custom Boxes Now, we create custom cardboard boxes unique to your brand. Make a statement with box customizations. We let you choose from a wide range of details and options to ensure your box’s structural design wows no matter its use.
Understanding box strength can get a little bit complicated. It is measured in two ways: by considering an Edge Crush Test (ECT) and a minimum burst strength.
For our online box configurator, we attempt to simplify box strength by offering the options below. If you have questions or need additional box strength options, please contact us.
Single Wall (left) vs. Double Wall (right) Box Strengths
Get inspired by looking at our box options – all boxes are 100% customizable
New to custom boxes? Learn about styles, size, material, print, and much more
Adding a logo or other print to your boxes? Learn about the process and what is needed
Place order either through the configurator or by calling and talking to a friendly rep
CBN designs, manufactures, and prints the boxes in-house. Have us arrange freight or use your own carrier
Now it’s time to pick the box color. Our online box configurator offers three of the most common box colors:
Make your custom boxes stand out with a striking color. We can flood print your boxes (on white substrate) in the PMS (Pantone) color of your choice. Contact us for details and pricing.
We can also flood print your boxes (on white substrate) in the PMS (Pantone) color of your choice. Contact us for details and pricing.
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Box printing is the process of adding your logo or printed graphics to your custom boxes. Customized packaging promotes your brand and differentiates your product to make it stand out.
We offer three primary printing methods, depending on your unique needs:
Our team knows what it takes to create the perfect custom boxes to meet your needs every time.
Most printed corrugated box manufacturers have a minimum order quantity to offset machine setup costs and other fixed expenses.
Custom Boxes Now has no minimum order for custom shipping packaging. As with all manufacturers, quantity does have a significant impact on price. You can see this by testing different quantities of the same box on our box configurator. Increasing your order quantity dramatically reduces your per-box price.
Corrugated containers are the most sustainable, eco-friendly packaging material available. The average corrugated box is made from 43% recycled fiber. Then 85% of the corrugated packaging board produced is recycled and used again.
At Custom Boxes Now, we take it a step further:
See our Environmental Advantages of Corrugated Cardboard Boxes section to learn more.
Many box manufacturers take weeks to quote, design, print, manufacture and deliver shipping boxes. Complex machines often require significant setup times, and die-cut boxes require tooling to be created.
This is another area in which Custom Boxes Now excels! Our online box builder shows you pricing in real-time, so you don’t have to wait for a quote. If you order non-printed boxes before noon (12:00 p.m. CST), Monday through Friday, and select overnight delivery, you can receive your boxes the following day. Orders received online after 12:00 p.m. CST are not available for next-day delivery. Exceptions to this may be possible by contacting a Custom Boxes Now specialist.
Printed boxes have a longer lead time because of tooling that is required — usually three to five business days after artwork approval. Rush orders may be available for printed boxes, depending on capacity. Contact us to start designing custom corrugated boxes!
Still have questions about boxes? Contact Custom Boxes Now or use our real-time shipping box configurator to start now.
