Packaging guides
Short, practical answers before you order. Written by the people who check your artwork.
How to choose a mailer box size
Measure the packed product, add padding, then check the result against your carrier limits before you order.
StructureRigid box or folding carton: which do you need?
Rigid boxes feel premium and are kept. Folding cartons are cheaper and ship flat. Here is how to decide.
Print and finishBox finishes explained: matte, gloss, soft-touch, foil and spot UV
What each finish looks like, what it costs, and which ones make recycling harder.
ArtworkHow to prepare print-ready box artwork
Bleed, safe area, resolution, color mode and fonts: the checklist that stops delays.
SustainabilitySustainable packaging claims: what you can and cannot say
Recyclable, compostable, FSC, recycled content: how to make claims that are specific and true.
MaterialsFSC, recycled, kraft or white: which board should you pick?
How each board prints, feels and recycles, and which brands tend to choose it.
ShippingShipping box sizes and postage bands: how to avoid paying for air
Why a few millimeters can change your postage, and how dimensional weight works.
PricingHow much do custom boxes cost? The six things that set the price
Quantity, size, board, print, finish and speed: what each one does to your unit price.
ArtworkWhat is a dieline and do you need one?
A dieline is the flat plan of your box. Here is what it shows and where to get one.
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