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Board, print and finish.
A short guide to the choices that decide how your box looks, feels and protects. Not sure? Pick “please advise” in the quote builder and we will recommend.
Six board families
Paperboard
Bright white folding-carton board for retail boxes and cartons. Crisp print, light weight.
White SBS paperboard (typically 14–24 pt)
Kraft
Unbleached brown board with visible fibre. Natural look, prints well in one or two colours.
Natural kraft paperboard
Corrugated
Fluted board for shipping and mailer boxes. E-flute for most mailers, B-flute for heavier goods.
E-flute corrugated, white or kraft
Rigid board
Thick greyboard wrapped in printed or textured paper. Used for gift, luxury and presentation boxes.
Rigid greyboard (typically 1.5–3 mm), paper-wrapped
Specialty board
Metallised, holographic, textured and coloured boards for standout cartons.
Metallised or holographic board
Label stocks
Paper, BOPP, clear and metallic stocks for roll and sheet labels.
Paper, BOPP film, clear or metallic label stock
Ten ways to finish a box
- Matte laminationSoft, low-glare surface. Calm and modern; hides fingerprints well.
- Gloss laminationBrighter colour and a protective shine for retail shelves.
- Soft-touchVelvety, almost suede-like hand feel. The finish people stroke.
- Hot foilGold, silver, copper, rose or holographic foil pressed into the board.
- Spot UVRaised gloss on selected areas, sharp against a matte base.
- Embossing / debossingLogo or pattern pushed up or pressed in. Works with or without foil.
- Window cut-outA die-cut window, with or without clear film, to show the product.
- Inside printPrint on the inside of the box for an unboxing moment.
- Custom insertsCard, corrugated or foam inserts cut to hold your product still.
- Custom die-cut shapeHexagons, pillows, gable tops, handles and fully custom shapes.
Matched to your run.
Offset for most boxes, digital for short or variable runs. Brand colours are matched to your Pantone references and confirmed on the proof.
Choosing a lighter footprint? Kraft and recycled-content boards, water-based coatings and right-sized boxes all help. Ask and we will tell you honestly what is available for your spec.
Your box, quoted by a person.
Tell us the style, size and quantity. We reply with pricing and options, usually within one business day. Minimum 250 per design.