Skip to content Custom chipboard boxes are dense, stiff and made from recycled fiber. Chipboard is a cost-friendly way to get sturdy packaging, from light cartons to the thick core inside luxury rigid boxes.
Chipboard comes in a wide range of thicknesses. Thin sheets fold like cardboard, while thick sheets are used as a solid core that is wrapped or laminated. For background on the material, see this overview of recycled paperboard.
| Thickness | Roughly | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Light | About 0.5 mm (20pt) | Folding cartons, cereal-style boxes, backing cards |
| Medium | About 1 mm | Inserts, dividers, sturdy trays, puzzle and game boxes |
| Heavy | 1.5 to 3 mm | Rigid box cores, book-style boxes, premium gift boxes |
Not sure which thickness you need? Send the product size and weight and we will recommend one.
Low cost. Chipboard is made from recycled paper, which makes it one of the most budget-friendly board options for sturdy packaging.
Stiff and dense. It resists bending better than many paperboards of the same weight, so boxes feel solid in the hand.
Eco-friendly. Chipboard is made from recycled content and can be recycled again. Its natural grey or brown surface can be printed directly, wrapped in printed paper, or finished with a label. For a natural brown look, see kraft boxes.
For chipboard packaging with a raw, honest look, choose recycled chipboard boxes printed directly. For a polished result, we make chipboard boxes with logo printing on a wrapped finish.
Chipboard boxes give old paper a second life, and paper and paperboard reached a 68.2 percent US recycling rate in 2018 according to the EPA.
The thick core under a printed wrap.
Sturdy boxes that stand up to handling.
Low-cost structure inside other boxes.
Light chipboard for budget folding boxes.
Notebook covers, folders and backing boards.
Stiff bases that carry weight.
Use chipboard as it is for a raw, recycled look, or wrap and finish it for a premium result.
Chipboard works across folding and rigid styles.
Comparing materials? See our Cardboard Boxes, Corrugated Boxes, Custom Kraft Boxes, Custom Rigid Boxes and Bux Board Boxes pages.
Send box style, dimensions, quantity and artwork if you have it. Not sure on board grade? Tell us what goes inside and we will recommend one.
We price your order and build a free, production-ready dieline so your artwork lands exactly on the folds and panels.
Check the digital proof for size, colors, artwork and layout. Nothing goes to press until you sign off.
We print, cut, quality check and pack your boxes, then ship them free. Standard turnaround is 10 to 12 business days.
Chipboard is a dense board made from recycled paper. It is usually grey or brown and comes in thicknesses from thin folding sheets to 3 mm boards used inside rigid boxes.
Not quite. Cardboard (paperboard) usually has a coated white printing surface. Chipboard is denser recycled board with a plain grey or brown surface, often wrapped or labeled for printing.
Chipboard is stiff but it has no fluted layer, so it is not built for courier shipping on its own. For mailing, choose corrugated board or ship chipboard boxes inside an outer carton.
Yes. We can print directly on the board for a raw look, or wrap it in printed paper for full-color, premium results.
Our standard minimum is 100 boxes for most styles. Wrapped rigid chipboard boxes can vary, so ask us for a quote.
Yes. Chipboard is made from recycled content and can be recycled again.
Standard turnaround is 10 to 12 business days after proof approval. Wrapped rigid styles can take longer and we will confirm the timeline with your quote.