Custom Catalog Boxes

Custom catalog boxes are purpose-built mailer boxes made to ship and present a printed product catalog, brochure set, or sales literature bundle to retail buyers, distributors, and prospects. If you send buyers a catalog along with a few product samples or a line sheet, a plain envelope undersells the package — a branded catalog box protects the contents and makes the first impression count. Crat Packaging produces these boxes at our own US facility, with low minimums and free design support on every order.

Why Choose Our Custom Catalog Boxes

• Built for literature and light product kits — sized to hold a bound catalog, brochures, line sheets, or a small set of samples without shifting in transit.
• Corrugated and kraft stock options — E-flute and B-flute corrugated board for shipping strength, or kraft and SBS cardstock for a cleaner retail look.
• Tuck-end and auto-lock bottom styles — fast to assemble on a fulfillment line, no tape required on auto-lock bottoms.
• Full-color CMYK or PMS printing — put your logo, catalog cover art, and brand colors directly on the box.
• Finishing that matches your brand — matte or gloss lamination, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing, and debossing available.
• Inserts to keep contents organized — cardboard or corrugated inserts and dividers keep a catalog, brochures, and samples separated and secure.
• No setup or plate charges — plate and die-cut costs are free on every order, whatever the run size.
• Low minimum order — start at 100 units, so a small sales or marketing team can order exactly what a campaign needs.

Specifications

Customization Options

Sizes

We cut custom dimensions around your catalog’s trim size and however many brochures, line sheets, or samples ship alongside it, so nothing rattles loose in transit.

Materials

Corrugated board (E-flute or B-flute) gives shipping strength for mailed catalogs; kraft paper suits an eco-conscious, natural look; SBS cardstock gives a smoother, retail-ready surface for hand-delivered catalogs at trade shows or sales calls.

Printing & Branding

Full CMYK printing reproduces your catalog cover art and brand colors on the box exterior; PMS spot colors keep logo colors consistent order to order. Inside/outside printing is available if you want branding on both faces.

Finishes

Matte or gloss lamination protects the print and sets the tone — matte for a understated, premium feel, gloss for vibrant catalog artwork. Spot UV, foil stamping, embossing, and debossing are available for a logo or catalog title that needs to stand out.

Add-ons

Cardboard or corrugated inserts keep a catalog, brochures, and any samples separated and upright. A die-cut window lets a catalog cover show through without opening the box; ribbon adds a presentation touch for VIP or press mailings. If your literature ships without a box, standalone brochure boxes or literature mailer boxes from Crat Packaging may also fit the job.

Industries & Use Cases

Custom catalog boxes are ordered by wholesale brands mailing a seasonal catalog and line sheet to retail buyers, sales teams building rep kits for trade shows, fashion and cosmetics brands sending look-books with product samples, and marketing teams shipping media or press kits that include a printed catalog. They’re also used by food, CBD, and cosmetics brands (industries Crat Packaging already produces packaging for) that pair a printed catalog with a small sample assortment for prospective retail accounts, often alongside a broader run of custom boxes wholesale for the rest of the product line.

How to Order

1. Request a free quote with your box size, quantity, and any finishing options.
2. Our team provides free design support and a proof so you can confirm layout before production.
3. Approve the proof — flat view or 3D mock-up, whichever you prefer.
4. Production runs 10–15 business days (8 days on expedited orders), with no setup or plate charges.
5. Your custom catalog boxes ship directly to your address or fulfillment center.

Why Wholesale Buyers Choose Crat Packaging

Crat Packaging manufactures at our own US production facility, so every catalog box is made from scratch to your specifications — not picked from a generic stock size. There’s no charge for plates or die-cutting, design support is free on every order, and the minimum order is just 100 units, so a small sales or marketing team can run a batch sized to one campaign. Bulk pricing starts from around $0.75 per unit, depending on size, material, quantity, and finish, with standard turnaround of 10–15 business days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are custom catalog boxes used for?

They’re mailer boxes designed to ship or hand-deliver a printed product catalog, brochures, line sheets, or a small set of samples to retail buyers, press, or prospects, protecting the contents and reinforcing your brand at the same time.

What’s the minimum order for custom catalog boxes?

The minimum order is 100 units. There’s no setup or plate charge, so a short run for a single sales campaign is cost-effective.

Can I fit product samples in the box along with the catalog?

Yes. We build the box around your catalog’s dimensions plus whatever brochures or samples ship with it, and add inserts or dividers to keep everything organized in transit.

What materials are available?

Corrugated (E-flute or B-flute) for shipping durability, kraft paper for a natural look, or SBS cardstock for a smoother retail finish. All are available with custom CMYK or PMS printing.

How long does production take?

Standard turnaround is 10–15 business days, with an 8-day expedited option for time-sensitive mailings.

Do you offer free design help?

Yes, design support is free on every order — send your artwork or logo and our team builds a print-ready proof at no extra cost.

Ready to package your next catalog mailing? Get a free quote for custom catalog boxes built around your exact catalog, literature, and sample kit.