Skip to content Custom cardboard boxes made from lightweight paperboard for retail shelves, product launches and everyday packaging. Pick the grade, size and finish, and we handle the dieline, proof and printing, starting from 100 boxes.
Cardboard, also called paperboard or folding carton board, is a single solid sheet rather than a fluted one. Thickness is measured in points. Heavier products need a thicker grade so the box holds its shape on the shelf and in the hand. For background on the material, see this overview of paperboard.
| Thickness | Feels like | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 14pt | Thin, flexible | Lip balm, cards, tea sachets, small accessories |
| 16pt | Light but firm | Soap bars, small cosmetics, supplements |
| 18pt | The everyday standard | Most retail product boxes, skincare, candles |
| 20pt | Noticeably sturdy | Heavier retail items, small jars, gift sets |
| 24pt | Stiff and premium | Bottles, glass items, heavier products |
Not sure which grade fits? Send us the product weight and dimensions and we will recommend one with your quote.
SBS (solid bleached sulfate) is bright white all the way through, with a smooth coated face. It gives the sharpest print and cleanest colors, which makes it the usual pick for cosmetics, skincare and premium retail.
Recycled paperboard (CCNB) has a white coated face and a grey inside. It prints well on the outside, costs less than SBS and suits high-volume retail packaging where the inside is not on show.
Want an earthy, uncoated look instead? Brown kraft board is covered on our kraft boxes page. For products that ship in the mail, corrugated board is the stronger option.
Whether you need a short run of cardboard boxes with logo printing for a launch or custom printed cardboard boxes in bulk, every order gets the same free artwork check and digital proof.
Cardboard boxes are also one of the easiest packaging formats to recycle. Paper and paperboard had a 68.2 percent recycling rate in the US in 2018, the highest of any material, according to the EPA.
Crisp printed panels that sell the product at a glance.
Clean, smooth surfaces that take foil and spot UV well.
Lightweight cartons for treats, snacks and takeaway.
Space for ingredients, barcodes and compliance text.
Snug fits with optional windows or inserts.
Custom shapes for launches and seasonal runs.
Choose how far you want to go. Every option below can be mixed and matched on the same order.
Cardboard folds into most retail styles. These are the ones our customers order most.
Comparing materials? See our Corrugated Boxes, Kraft Boxes, Rigid Boxes, Chipboard 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.
Our standard minimum is 100 boxes for most printed cardboard styles. Contact us if you need a sample-only run or a larger wholesale quantity.
Cardboard (paperboard) is a single solid sheet, ideal for retail product boxes. Corrugated board has a wave-shaped fluted layer between two liners, which makes it much stronger for shipping and mailing.
18pt suits most retail products. Go lighter (14pt to 16pt) for small, light items and heavier (20pt to 24pt) for bottles, jars and anything with weight. We will recommend a grade based on your product.
No. There are no die or plate charges on our custom boxes, and design support plus a production-ready dieline are free.
Yes. Inside printing works well for thank-you messages, patterns or instructions and adds a lot to the unboxing experience.
Yes. Our paperboard is recyclable. For the most recyclable result, choose an aqueous (water-based) coating instead of a plastic lamination.
Standard turnaround is 10 to 12 business days after proof approval. An express option is available for select projects, subject to material availability and a rush fee.