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Elevate your packaging with Custom Boxes Small Business, crafted for durability and standout presentation. Choose your size and finish to match your brand. Place your order now and save with wholesale rates!
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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 |
Custom boxes for small business owners from Crat Packaging make professional, branded packaging affordable at low order volumes. Built for startups, boutique brands and independent sellers who need their logo on every box without committing to warehouse-sized quantities, our small business packaging comes with free design support, low minimums and no setup fees.
Key Features of Our Custom Boxes Small Business
- Low minimum order: 100 units on cardboard boxes — sized for a small business’s first run
- Affordable per-unit pricing: bulk pricing starts around $0.75/unit, scaling down as you grow
- Free design support: our team turns your logo and artwork into a print-ready proof at no charge
- No plate or setup fees: custom sizes and shapes cost nothing extra, even at small volumes
- Fast turnaround: 10–15 business days standard, 8-day expedited for launch deadlines
- Material flexibility: kraft, SBS board or corrugated stock to match a small brand’s budget and look
Specifications
| Box Style | Tuck end, mailer and custom die-cut |
| Dimensions | Fully custom, small-run friendly |
| Material / Stock | Kraft, SBS board, E-flute corrugated |
| Printing | CMYK or PMS spot color |
| Finishing | Matte/gloss lamination, spot UV |
| Add-ons | Window, inserts |
| Minimum Order | See MOQ by material below |
| Turnaround | 10–15 business days (8-day expedited available) |
| Setup / Plate / Die Charges | Free |
Customization Options
Sizes for Small Runs
Every dimension is custom-built, so a small business isn’t stuck ordering a stock size that doesn’t fit its product.
Budget-Friendly Materials
Kraft and E-flute corrugated keep per-unit costs low while still printing cleanly with your logo.
Branding on a Budget
Full-color CMYK printing and free design support mean a small business gets the same branded look as a larger competitor.
Quality & Material Sourcing
Board weight, flute grade and film thickness are checked against your approved proof before a run goes into production, and again during finishing, so color, structural strength and add-ons match what you signed off on. If a spec needs adjusting once you see a sample in hand — a heavier stock, a different lamination finish, a tighter or looser fit — we can revise it before the full run ships, rather than after a large order has already been printed.
Industries & Use Cases
Independent retailers, home-based brands, Etsy and Shopify sellers, local bakeries and boutiques, and startups shipping their first product all use small-business custom boxes to look professional from day one.
How to Order
- Request a free quote with your box style, size, material and quantity.
- Get free design support and a digital proof from our team.
- Approve the proof — no plate or die charges, ever.
- Production begins, typically 10–15 business days (8-day expedited available).
- Your order ships to your US location, ready for your first product launch.
Why Wholesale Buyers Choose Crat Packaging
- Own US production facility — every box, including specialty stock, is made from scratch, never outsourced.
- No setup, plate, or die-cut charges on any order.
- Free design support from concept to print-ready proof.
- Low minimums and bulk pricing starting around $0.75 per unit, depending on size, material, quantity and finish.
- Standard 10–15 business day turnaround, with 8-day expedited production available.
Every order runs through our own quality checks before it ships, so the box you approve in the proof is the box that arrives. Because production happens at our own US facility rather than through a broker or outsourced print shop, our team can adjust a run mid-production, source a substitute stock quickly if a material is delayed, and give buyers a real answer on lead times instead of a generic estimate. That matters most for growing brands: a first order can start small, and reorders scale up on the same specs and pricing tier without renegotiating design or setup from scratch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the smallest order a small business can place?
Our MOQ starts at 100 units for cardboard boxes, which keeps first-order costs manageable for new and growing businesses.
Can I afford custom boxes as a small business?
Yes — bulk pricing starts around $0.75 per unit depending on size, material and finish, and there’s no charge for design or setup.
Do I need design experience?
No. Our team provides free design support and a proof before anything goes to print.
How long until my boxes arrive?
Standard turnaround is 10–15 business days, with an 8-day expedited option for tight launch timelines.
Why choose custom boxes small business pricing over a bigger supplier?
Bigger suppliers often require volume minimums that price out a small business; our custom boxes small business pricing keeps low-volume orders affordable while still including free design and no setup fees.
Have a spec that doesn’t fit a standard listing, or need a sample before committing to a full run? Our team is happy to talk through sizing, stock and finish options before you request pricing.
Get professional, branded packaging sized for where your business is today. Request a free quote to start your small business custom box order.
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