Folding Cardboard Boxes

Technical Specifications and Material Details

Check the essential specifications before ordering. Values vary by board grade and print finish.

Specification
Description
Material Kraft paperboard, white SBS, E flute and B flute corrugated
Thickness 300 to 400 gsm paperboard, 1.5 to 3 mm corrugated
Sizes 40 mm to 600 mm per side
Closure Tuck top, snap lock bottom, magnetic flap
Printing Offset and digital, CMYK and Pantone
Finishes Lamination (Matte, Gloss, Soft Touch), Foil, Spot UV, Varnish (Matte, Gloss), Embossing, Debossing
Load capacity 3 kg for paperboard, 8 kg for E flute, 15 kg for B flute
Minimum order 500 units
Sample time 3 days plain, 7 days printed
Production time 10 to 15 business days after proof approval

How Does Flat Packing Cut Storage and Freight Costs?

Flat packing reduces storage space by up to 80 percent. A flat unit uses a fraction of the shelf space of an assembled carton. More units are transported per trip on pallets, thus reducing freight cost per box. Warehouses have no space constraints, and fulfillment teams take less than 10 seconds to pack a box.

How Do Custom Folding Boxes Fit Your Product?

The length, width, and height of each box match your product. Send dimensions in millimeters, and we’ll send a free dieline back to the team within one business day. Jewelry, candles, cosmetics, and electronics are often packaged with inserts, dividers, and window cutouts. Tight fits cut void fill and reduce parcel weight by 10 to 20 percent.

Which Board Grades Work Best for Your Product?

The grade depends on weight and sales channel. Light retail up to 3 kg: Kraft paperboard 300 to 400 gsm is suitable and provides vivid print. E-flute corrugated supports up to 8 kg, and B-flute supports up to 15 kg. FSC-certified stock ships upon request. All grades are recyclable in regular paper streams.

Which Folding Packaging Boxes Suit Retail and Online Sales?

Match the closure to the sales channel. Tuck tops are appropriate on shelves. Snap-lock bottoms help fulfill online orders faster. Magnetic flaps provide a high-end opening for gifts. Printed inside panels enhance the unboxing experience, and all styles offer fold-flat options.

Which Printing and Finishing Options Are Available?

Offset printing produces CMYK and Pantone in the range of 500-100,000 units. Digital printing suits short runs and requires no plate fees. Finishes are matte or gloss laminate, spot UV, hot foil, embossing, and soft touch coating. All finishes alter shelf impact, so seek a physical sample before approving artwork.

How Do We Test Quality and Ship Safely?

All batches pass compression, drop, and fold endurance tests. ECT ratings range from 32 to 44 lb per inch, and we follow ISTA 3A protocols for parcel testing. Vexa Packaging inspects color, glue lines, and die cuts before cartons leave the factory. We provide air and sea services to the US, UK, UAE, and Australia.

How Do Eco-Friendly Options Reduce Waste?

Paper-based structures minimize plastic use and can be recycled in standard streams. Recycled Kraft has up to 90 percent recycled content. Boxes stay safe with water-based inks and starch adhesives when they are used for food-based goods. Flat shipping reduces both the number of truck trips and carbon emissions/unit. Buyers can request FSC chain-of-custody documents.

What Branding Details Increase Shelf Impact?

Clear branding starts with the logo, product name, and key details. Install barcodes, batch codes, and safety icons in compliance areas. Bright blocks of color and a single foil logo are noticeable from 1 meter above the ground. A unified design across product lines creates a cohesive shelf block and clearer online images.

Which Industries Benefit Most?

The biggest beneficiaries are jewelry, cosmetics, candles, apparel, bakery, and electronics brands. Jewelry brands match stiff tuck tops with foam inserts. Make-up labels choose matte lamination and foil logos. Apparel sellers prefer lightweight kraft. Food-safeBakeries use food-safe white SBS. Folding cardboard boxes benefit every sector because flat storage saves floor space.

What Are the Pricing and Order Quantities?

Foldable cardboard box orders begin at 500. The unit price drops at 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000 pieces. We will ship a sample pack in less than 3 days, and it will cost less than a full run. Standard production requires approximately 10 to 15 business days after proof approval. The rush production is 7 days.

Why Should You Order Today?

One catalog can serve retailers, e-commerce sellers, gift brands, bakeries, and hotels across product categories. Acute print and hard structure increase perceived value and decrease returns. Vexa Packaging offers a free dieline and digital proof and a firm quote within 24 hours. Submit your specifications and speed up your introduction.

Our Ordering Process

Looking for custom packaging? Make it a breeze by following our four easy steps - soon you’ll be on your way to meeting all your packaging needs!

Customize your packaging

Add your box to the quote and submit your project brief.

Add to quote and submit

Send your quantity and artwork details so we can give you accurate pricing for your project.

Consult with our expert

Review your dielines and digital proofs then approve every detail before production begins.

Production & shipping

We print your order with care, pack it securely, and ship it fast to your door.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question? Take a look at our FAQs about the custom packaging process.

What is the correct box size?

Measure your product's length, width, and height in millimeters. Include 2-3 mm of clearance on each side. Our group verifies the fit of a free dieline and then prints.

Can folding boxes retain their form after repeated opening?

Yes. The structure is held together with scored fold lines and 300-400 gsm board. Snap lock and magnetic fashions are repeated openers that do not crack or bow.

Can you combine multiple designs on one order?

Yes. The number of units required in each design is 500. Sizes, prints, and finishes can vary by design, and we deliver everything on a single pallet to minimize freight expense.

Which countries do you ship to?

We deliver to the US, UK, UAE, and Australia via air or sea. We use express courier for urgent orders. Monitoring is between dispatch and delivery.

What artwork file formats do you accept?

We accept AI, EPS and PDF file types with outlined fonts. Raster images require 300 dpi at full size. Our team vets each file against the dieline and any reported bleed or colour issues.