Cardboard Carry Boxes
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Get reliable, sustainable packaging with Cardboard Carry Boxes, built with sturdy stock for everyday durability. Custom sizes, finishes, and branding available with quick production. Order in bulk today and lock in wholesale pricing!
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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 |
Cardboard carry boxes are built for one job above all others: getting a product from one point to another in a customer’s or worker’s own hands. Where a shipping carton is designed to survive a conveyor belt, a carry box is designed to be picked up, held, and walked out the door — with a reinforced grip, balanced weight, and a size that doesn’t fight the person carrying it. Crat Packaging manufactures custom cardboard carry boxes at our own US facility, with free design support and a low 100-unit minimum order.
Key Features of Our Cardboard Carry Boxes
- Reinforced carry handles — die-cut or rope handles rated to the box’s intended load, tested against tearing.
- Balanced sizing — dimensions built for one- or two-hand carrying, not just shelf storage.
- Full custom printing — CMYK and PMS printing for brand identity on a box customers see in-hand.
- Durable construction — corrugated E/B-flute or SBS board matched to your product’s weight.
- Secure closure options — tuck-end flaps, auto-lock bottoms, or a fitted lid, depending on how the box is used.
- Stackable design — flat-bottom construction that holds its shape when carried or set down.
Specifications
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Box Style | Auto-lock bottom with die-cut handle, tuck-end carry carton, or lidded carry box |
| Dimensions | Custom sized for one- or two-hand carrying |
| Material / Stock | Corrugated E/B-flute board, SBS board |
| Thickness | 250–450 gsm depending on load weight |
| Printing | CMYK, PMS spot color, digital or offset |
| Finishing | Matte/gloss lamination, spot UV, embossing/debossing |
| Add-ons | Reinforced handle cutouts, custom inserts, die-cut window |
| Minimum Order | 100 units |
| Turnaround | 10–15 business days (8-day expedited available) |
| Setup / Plate / Die Charges | Free |
Customization Options
Sizes
We size every carry box to keep the weight balanced in the customer’s hand — not just to fit the product, but to fit the carry.
Materials
Corrugated board handles heavier or bulkier loads without the handle tearing out; SBS board suits lighter retail carry items that need a crisp printed finish.
Printing and Finishes
Full CMYK or PMS printing puts your brand front and center on a box that’s carried in public — through a store, a parking lot, or an office lobby. Matte lamination and spot UV finishes hold up to handling.
Add-ons
Reinforced handle cutouts sized to the load, custom inserts to keep contents from shifting, and a die-cut window when the product itself is part of the sell.
Industries and Use Cases
Retailers offering carry-out purchases, trade show and event exhibitors handing out branded take-home boxes, meal-kit and grocery delivery services, and gift and hamper brands all use cardboard carry boxes from Crat when the box needs to travel in a customer’s hands.
How to Order
- Request a free quote with your product weight, dimensions, and order quantity.
- Our design team helps finalize handle placement and artwork at no charge.
- Approve your digital or physical proof.
- Production runs 10–15 business days, with 8-day expedited service available.
- Your carry boxes ship from our US production facility.
Why Wholesale Buyers Choose Crat Packaging
Crat Packaging produces every carry box at our own US facility with no setup, plate, or die charges, free design support, and a low 100-unit minimum order. Bulk pricing starts from around $0.75 per unit, depending on size, material, quantity, and finishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a carry box different from a shipping box?
A carry box is built and balanced for hand-carrying — with a reinforced handle and sizing that suits how a person holds it — rather than for stacking on a shipping pallet.
Will the handle hold heavier products?
Yes, we rate and reinforce the handle cutout to the load you specify, and can recommend corrugated board for heavier items.
What’s the minimum order quantity?
Our minimum order for cardboard carry boxes is 100 units.
How long does production take?
Standard turnaround is 10–15 business days; an 8-day expedited option is available.
Can I get a lid on my carry box?
Yes, a fitted lid option is available for carry boxes that need to close securely during transport.
Do you charge extra for a custom handle die?
No, plate and die-cut setup for custom handle shapes is free on every order.
Give customers a box that’s as easy to carry as it is to love — get a free quote from Crat Packaging today.
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