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Elevate your packaging with Custom Cardstock Boxes, 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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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.
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Generate pure colors using specific ink formulas to consistently & precisely reproduce color in printing.
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Premium bleached white paperboard, specially coated on one side to enhance printing & finishing.
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Top-notch textured paper, perfect for adding a touch of style when wrapping up durable boxes.
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Bleached kraft paper crafted from a blend of new and recycled pulp, coated on both sides for optimal printing.
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Unique paper material showcasing a holographic laminated surface in either glossy or matte finish.
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Gloss lamination enhances visual appeal by applying a shiny finish, and protecting printed materials.
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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.
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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 cardstock boxes use heavyweight paperboard for a lightweight yet sturdy package, ideal for retail products that need clean folds and vivid printing without the bulk of corrugated. Crat Packaging builds cardstock boxes in a range of GSM weights, fully printed and finished at our own US facility with free design support.
Key Features of Our Custom Cardstock Boxes
- Heavyweight paperboard stock: typically 300–450gsm for a rigid-feeling fold
- Crisp, vivid printing: cardstock takes CMYK and PMS printing cleanly for sharp graphics
- Lightweight construction: lowers shipping weight versus corrugated for light products
- Clean fold lines: precise scoring for a professional, gap-free assembled box
- Wide finish range: matte/gloss lamination, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing
- Free design and setup: no charge for custom dies or print plates
Specifications
| Box Style | Tuck end, two-piece, auto-lock bottom cardstock box |
| Dimensions | Fully custom |
| Material / Stock | 300–450gsm cardstock/SBS board |
| Printing | CMYK, PMS spot color |
| Finishing | Matte/gloss lamination, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing/debossing |
| 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
Stock Weight
Choose a lighter cardstock for cost-sensitive retail runs or a heavier weight for a more rigid, premium feel.
Print & Finish
Cardstock’s smooth surface supports sharp CMYK printing, foil stamping and embossing for high-detail branding.
Box Construction
Tuck-end, two-piece and auto-lock bottom styles are all available in cardstock for different assembly and presentation needs.
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
Cosmetics, retail products, electronics accessories and gift items where light weight and sharp print quality matter more than corrugated-level shipping durability use cardstock boxes.
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 retail presentation.
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
How is cardstock different from corrugated board?
Cardstock (SBS board/paperboard) is a single, solid sheet that folds cleanly for retail presentation; corrugated has a fluted middle layer built for shipping durability.
What GSM weight should I choose?
300–350gsm suits standard retail boxes; 400–450gsm gives a more rigid, premium feel for higher-end products.
What’s the minimum order?
100 units for cardstock boxes.
Can cardstock boxes ship products directly?
Light, non-fragile products can ship in cardstock boxes; for shipping protection we generally recommend pairing with an outer corrugated mailer.
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 sharp, lightweight packaging that still looks premium. Request a free quote for custom cardstock boxes.
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