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Give your business the professional packaging it deserves with branded cartons, custom-built for durability and brand impact. Custom sizes, finishes, and branding available with quick production. Order in bulk today and lock in wholesale pricing!
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A printing technique employing a plate to transfer designs onto paper. Ideal for extensive print jobs.
Plate-free digital printing transfers designs electronically, cost-effective for short runs.
Screen printing is a method using a mesh screen and stencil to transfer ink onto a substrate.
Quick-drying printing technique utilizing ultraviolet lights for ink curing, yielding a glossy finish.
Consisting of water-based pigments, Ensures top-notch color output with a 100% eco-friendly profile.
Fluorescent inks are vibrant, UV-reactive pigments that emit vivid colors under ultraviolet light.
Generate pure colors using specific ink formulas to consistently & precisely reproduce color in printing.
Produce metallic colors through precise ink formulations to replicate color in printing.
Premium bleached white paperboard, specially coated on one side to enhance printing & finishing.
Bleached white paperboard, coated on both sides to achieve superior printing quality and finishes.
Top-notch textured paper, perfect for adding a touch of style when wrapping up durable boxes.
A unique paper material showcasing a shiny or matte metallic laminated surface.
Bleached kraft paper crafted from a blend of new and recycled pulp, coated on both sides for optimal printing.
Kraft paper produced from a combination of new and recycled paper pulp, with coating on both sides for printing purposes.
Kraft paper dyed black, manufactured from a blend of new and recycled pulp, and coated on both sides for printing applications.
Crafted from recycled grey chipboard cardboard, also known as uncoated recycled paperboard, ideal for luxury rigid boxes.
Unique paper material showcasing a holographic laminated surface in either glossy or matte finish.
Grey chipboard, one-sided white cardboard with a smooth, printable surface, ideal for luxury rigid boxes.
Gloss lamination enhances visual appeal by applying a shiny finish, and protecting printed materials.
Matte lamination offers a non-reflective finish, providing elegant appearance to printed materials.
Made with a smooth lamination that feels like touching a peach, can choose between a satin or matte.
A UV coating is applied to a specific area and then cured using ultraviolet light to make it sturdy.
A transparent coating is applied using the CMYK printing technique, and it comes in gloss, satin, or matte.
A fast-drying coating that undergoes curing through ultraviolet light is offered in both gloss and matte.
In a printing method, dies are pressed onto the back of the material to create a raised motif.
A printing technique that involves pressing dies onto the front of the material to create a raised motif.
In foil relief printing, foil is transferred at high temperatures, often employing multiple colors.
Craft a die-cut shape with a plastic film layer, revealing a window to showcase the product inside.
We recommend the ideal material and add-ons like lamination, foiling, embossing UV, etc.
Get Free Design Support with your box 3d Renders or Send Your Design File for Printing.
Upon design approval, we’ll print and conduct quality checks before shipping the boxes to you.
Technical Specifications
| Dimensions | Available in Custom Sizes |
| Printing | CMYK, Pantone Color, Full Color & No Printing |
| Paper Stock | Eco-Friendly Kraft, Corrugated Cardboard & Premium Rigid Stock |
| Coating | Semi-Gloss AQ, Gloss UV, Matte UV & Spot UV |
| Default Process | Die Cutting, Gluing, Scoring, Perforating |
| Custom Options | Window Cut Out, Gold/Silver Foiling, Embossing, Raised Ink |
| Proof | Digital Proof, 3D Mock-Up |
| Shipping | Shipped FLAT (Free Shipping Across USA & Canada) |
| Help | For further inquiries and Quotes, contact us or email at sales@cratpackaging.com |
Branded cartons give consumer product brands shelf-ready packaging with the logo, nutrition panel, and brand colors printed directly onto a folding or auto-bottom carton. Crat Packaging manufactures these cartons at our own US facility for food, cosmetic, and retail products, with low minimums and no setup fees for growing CPG brands.
Key Features
- Folding or auto-bottom carton construction — auto-bottom styles set up fast on a packing line; folding cartons suit hand-assembly and smaller runs.
- Shelf-ready retail printing — barcode, ingredient panel, and brand graphics printed edge-to-edge.
- Food-grade and cosmetic-grade stock options — safe for direct food contact or personal care products.
- Tuck-end or straight-tuck closures — secure product during shipping and retail handling.
- Consistent PMS color matching — keeps brand colors accurate across reprints and product line extensions.
- Recyclable board — supports sustainability claims on-pack.
- Low 100-unit MOQ — realistic for a new SKU launch or a smaller retail run.
Specifications
| Box Style | Auto-bottom, tuck-end, or straight-tuck folding cartons |
|---|---|
| Sizes Available | Fully custom, built to product and shelf dimensions |
| Material | SBS paperboard, food-grade or cosmetic-grade coated |
| Thickness | 14pt–20pt (300–400 GSM) |
| Printing | CMYK, PMS spot color, offset or digital |
| Finishing | Matte/gloss lamination, spot UV, soft-touch |
| Add-Ons | Window cut-out, barcode/nutrition panel layout, inserts |
| Minimum Order | 100 units |
| Turnaround | 10–15 business days (8-day expedited available) |
| Setup / Plate / Die Charges | Free |
Customization Options
Sizes
Built to fit the exact product inside — bottles, pouches, tubes, or bundled items — while staying within standard retail shelf and case-pack dimensions.
Materials
SBS paperboard in food-grade or cosmetic-grade coatings covers most CPG use cases, with recycled-content board available for sustainability-focused brands.
Printing & Finishes
CMYK and PMS spot color printing keep artwork and brand colors consistent, while matte/gloss lamination, spot UV, and soft-touch coatings add shelf-standout finishing.
Add-Ons
Window cut-outs, structured layouts for barcode and nutrition panels, and fitted inserts can all be built into the carton design.
Industries & Use Cases
Branded cartons are standard packaging for food and snack brands, supplements and nutraceuticals, cosmetics and personal care, beverage products, and retail CPG brands that need consistent, on-brand cartons across a growing SKU lineup.
How to Order
- Request a free quote with your product dimensions, quantity, and shelf requirements.
- Our design team builds a free proof matching your brand and any required regulatory panels.
- Approve the final proof before production begins.
- Production runs 10–15 business days (8-day expedited option available).
- Cartons ship to your facility or co-packer.
Why Wholesale Buyers Choose Crat Packaging
Every carton is produced at our own US facility, so brand colors and print quality stay consistent from the first SKU to the tenth. There are no setup, plate, or die charges, design support is free, the minimum order is just 100 units, and bulk pricing starts from around $0.75 per unit depending on size, material, quantity, and finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are branded cartons food-safe?
Yes, when specified with food-grade coated board, which is suitable for direct or indirect food contact depending on your product.
Can you fit a barcode and nutrition panel on the layout?
Yes. Our design team lays out your artwork around any required barcode, nutrition, or ingredient panel space.
What’s the minimum order?
The minimum order is 100 units, which fits a new SKU launch or a smaller retail test run.
Do you offer auto-bottom cartons for faster packing lines?
Yes. Auto-bottom construction is available for brands running product through a packing line rather than hand-assembling cartons.
How long does production take?
Standard turnaround is 10–15 business days, with an 8-business-day expedited option for time-sensitive launches.
Is there a setup fee for a new SKU?
No. Plate and die-cut charges are free for every SKU, and design support is included at no extra cost.
Get shelf-ready cartons that carry your brand. Get a free quote from Crat Packaging today.
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