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Offset Printing
Offset Printing

A printing technique employing a plate to transfer designs onto paper. Ideal for extensive print jobs.

Digital Print
Digital Printing

Plate-free digital printing transfers designs electronically, cost-effective for short runs.

Screen Printing Machine
Screen Printing

Screen printing is a method using a mesh screen and stencil to transfer ink onto a substrate.

UV Printing
UV Printing

Quick-drying printing technique utilizing ultraviolet lights for ink curing, yielding a glossy finish.

Water base Ink
Water-based Inks

Consisting of water-based pigments, Ensures top-notch color output with a 100% eco-friendly profile.

fluorescent color ink
Fluorescent Inks

Fluorescent inks are vibrant, UV-reactive pigments that emit vivid colors under ultraviolet light.

Pantone
Pantone

Generate pure colors using specific ink formulas to consistently & precisely reproduce color in printing.

Panton Colors
Pantone Metallic

Produce metallic colors through precise ink formulations to replicate color in printing.

1 Side Coated Card
SBS C1S

Premium bleached white paperboard, specially coated on one side to enhance printing & finishing.

2 Side Coated Card
SBS C2S

Bleached white paperboard, coated on both sides to achieve superior printing quality and finishes.

textured paper
Textured

Top-notch textured paper, perfect for adding a touch of style when wrapping up durable boxes.

Gold Metallic Paper
Metallic Paper

A unique paper material showcasing a shiny or matte metallic laminated surface.

white kraft
White Kraft

Bleached kraft paper crafted from a blend of new and recycled pulp, coated on both sides for optimal printing.

Brown Kraft
Natural Brown Kraft

Kraft paper produced from a combination of new and recycled paper pulp, with coating on both sides for printing purposes.

Black Kraft
Black Kraft

Kraft paper dyed black, manufactured from a blend of new and recycled pulp, and coated on both sides for printing applications.

Grey Chipboard
Grey Chipboard

Crafted from recycled grey chipboard cardboard, also known as uncoated recycled paperboard, ideal for luxury rigid boxes.

holographic paper
Holographic

Unique paper material showcasing a holographic laminated surface in either glossy or matte finish.

White Duplex Board
White Duplex Chipboard

Grey chipboard, one-sided white cardboard with a smooth, printable surface, ideal for luxury rigid boxes.

Gloss Lamination
Gloss Lamination

Gloss lamination enhances visual appeal by applying a shiny finish, and protecting printed materials.

Matte Lamination
Matte Lamination

Matte lamination offers a non-reflective finish, providing elegant appearance to printed materials.

Soft Touch Lamination
Soft Touch Lamination

Made with a smooth lamination that feels like touching a peach, can choose between a satin or matte.

spot gloss uv
Spot UV

A UV coating is applied to a specific area and then cured using ultraviolet light to make it sturdy.

Varnish
Varnish

A transparent coating is applied using the CMYK printing technique, and it comes in gloss, satin, or matte.

uv printing
UV Coating

A fast-drying coating that undergoes curing through ultraviolet light is offered in both gloss and matte.

Embossing on Box
Embossing

In a printing method, dies are pressed onto the back of the material to create a raised motif.

Debossing on box
Debossing

A printing technique that involves pressing dies onto the front of the material to create a raised motif.

Gold Foil Boxes
Hot Foil Stamping

In foil relief printing, foil is transferred at high temperatures, often employing multiple colors.

Window Patching
Window Patching

Craft a die-cut shape with a plastic film layer, revealing a window to showcase the product inside.

How does the process work
Getting to Know the Process in Crat Packaging
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We recommend the ideal material and add-ons like lamination, foiling, embossing UV, etc.

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Effortless Printing & Shipping

Upon design approval, we’ll print and conduct quality checks before shipping the boxes to you.

Technical Specifications

DimensionsAvailable in Custom Sizes
PrintingCMYK, Pantone Color, Full Color & No Printing
Paper StockEco-Friendly Kraft, Corrugated Cardboard & Premium Rigid Stock
CoatingSemi-Gloss AQ, Gloss UV, Matte UV & Spot UV
Default ProcessDie Cutting, Gluing, Scoring, Perforating
Custom OptionsWindow Cut Out, Gold/Silver Foiling, Embossing, Raised Ink
ProofDigital Proof, 3D Mock-Up
ShippingShipped FLAT (Free Shipping Across USA & Canada)
HelpFor further inquiries and Quotes, contact us or email at sales@cratpackaging.com
Learn More About Custom Booklets

Custom booklets from Crat Packaging give brands a compact, professionally bound print piece for product catalogs, instruction guides, menus, and marketing materials. Printed and finished at our own US facility, each booklet is saddle-stitched or perfect-bound to your page count, with free design support and no setup fees — a practical add-on for brands that already order their boxes, inserts, or mailers from us.

Key Features

  • Saddle-stitch or perfect binding — staple binding for shorter runs, glued spine binding for thicker booklets.
  • Full-color printing — CMYK printing inside and out for photos, charts, and branded layouts.
  • Custom page count — from a simple 8-page insert to a 48-page catalog.
  • Multiple paper stocks — matte, gloss, or uncoated text and cover stock options.
  • Finishing options — matte or gloss lamination, spot UV, and rounded corners.
  • Pairs with your packaging — insert directly into a matching box or mailer order.
  • No setup or plate charges — free proofing and plate setup on every order.

Specifications

Spec Details
Binding Saddle-stitch (stapled) or perfect bound (glued spine)
Page Count 8 to 48+ pages, in multiples of 4
Sizes Custom, common formats include 5.5×8.5″, 6×9″, and 8.5×11″
Paper Stock Text stock (80–100 lb) with a heavier cover stock (100–130 lb)
Printing Full CMYK, digital or offset
Finishing Matte or gloss lamination, spot UV on cover
Minimum Order 100 units
Turnaround 10–15 business days standard, 8 business days expedited
Setup / Plate Charges Free

Customization Options

Binding & Page Count

Shorter booklets (up to about 60 pages) are saddle-stitched with staples along the spine; longer runs use perfect binding for a squared, glued spine that looks like a small paperback.

Paper & Finish

Choose a matte or gloss text stock for interior pages and a heavier cover stock that can take lamination, spot UV highlights, or a soft-touch coating.

Sizes

Standard formats fit product catalogs, user guides, and lookbooks, or we’ll cut to a custom trim size to match an existing brand format.

Industries & Use Cases

Custom booklets are ordered by retail and wholesale brands for product catalogs and lookbooks, restaurants for menus, supplement and cosmetics companies for instruction inserts, and event or trade-show teams for program guides.

How to Order

  1. Request a free quote with your page count, size, and quantity.
  2. Our design team lays out or reviews your print-ready files at no charge.
  3. Approve a digital or physical proof before production begins.
  4. Production takes 10–15 business days (8 business days expedited).
  5. Your order ships directly from our US facility.

Why Wholesale Buyers Choose Crat Packaging

Everything is produced from scratch at our own US facility, with no plate or setup charges, free design support, and a 100-unit minimum order. Bulk pricing starts from around $0.75 per unit, depending on size, page count, material, and finishing, with standard turnaround of 10–15 business days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between saddle-stitch and perfect binding?

Saddle-stitch uses staples along a folded spine and works best up to about 60 pages; perfect binding glues a squared spine and suits thicker booklets.

Can I order a small quantity to start?

Yes, the minimum order is 100 units.

Can you match my existing brand size and paper stock?

Yes, we can match an existing trim size, paper weight, and finish, or recommend options if you’re starting fresh.

Do you provide design help?

Yes, our design team can lay out your booklet or review your print-ready files at no extra cost.

How long does production take?

Standard turnaround is 10–15 business days after proof approval, or 8 business days expedited.

Is setup free?

Yes, there are no plate or setup charges on any order.

Get a free quote for your custom booklets, or talk to a packaging specialist about binding and paper options.

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