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Elevate your packaging with Custom Folding Cartons, 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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Quick-drying printing technique utilizing ultraviolet lights for ink curing, yielding a glossy finish.
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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 folding cartons from Crat Packaging are the printed paperboard boxes you see across retail shelves — die-cut, scored, and glued flat, then popped into shape at the point of packing. Made from SBS or kraft paperboard and printed edge to edge, folding cartons give consumer goods, food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical brands a lightweight, cost-efficient box that prints beautifully. We manufacture every carton at our own US facility with low minimums and free design support.
Key Features of Our Custom Folding Cartons
- Lightweight paperboard construction — SBS or kraft stock keeps material and shipping costs low.
- Auto-lock or tuck-end bottoms — ships flat, forms in seconds at the packing line.
- Full-color CMYK printing — sharp, high-resolution graphics on every panel.
- Recyclable materials — paperboard folding cartons are widely recyclable and compostable.
- Fast packing-line assembly — pre-glued sides pop into shape without tape or glue at the point of use.
- Wide finishing range — lamination, spot UV, foil stamping, and embossing all available.
- Low MOQ — order as few as 100 units per run.
Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Box Style | Auto-lock bottom, tuck-end, or straight-tuck folding carton |
| Dimensions | Fully custom, built to your product |
| Material | SBS paperboard (C1S/C2S) or kraft stock |
| Thickness | 200–350 GSM board |
| Printing | CMYK, PMS spot color, digital or offset |
| Finishing | Matte or gloss lamination, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing |
| Add-ons | Window cutouts, hang holes, tear notches, inserts |
| Minimum Order | 100 units |
| Turnaround | 10–15 business days (8 business days expedited) |
| Setup / Plate / Die Charges | Free |
Customization Options
Sizes and Styles
We build folding cartons in auto-lock bottom, tuck-end, and straight-tuck styles, glued at the seam and shipped flat for fast forming on your packing line.
Materials
SBS paperboard (coated one or two sides) gives the smoothest print surface for high-resolution graphics, while kraft stock offers a natural, recyclable look for brands leaning into sustainability messaging.
Printing and Finishes
Full-color CMYK or Pantone-matched printing covers every panel. Add matte or gloss lamination for durability, spot UV to highlight key graphics, or foil stamping and embossing for a premium retail look.
Add-Ons
Add a die-cut window to display the product, a hang hole for peg-board retail display, tear notches for easy opening, or interior inserts to hold contents in place.
Industries & Use Cases
Custom folding cartons are the standard packaging format for food and beverage, cosmetics and personal care, pharmaceutical and supplement products, electronics accessories, and consumer goods sold on retail shelves.
How to Order
- Request a free quote with your product dimensions, order quantity, and design goals.
- Work with our design team at no cost to finalize the dieline and artwork.
- Approve a proof before production begins.
- Production runs 10–15 business days (8 business days expedited).
- Cartons ship flat, ready for your packing line.
Why Wholesale Buyers Choose Crat Packaging
Crat Packaging manufactures every folding carton at our own US facility, with no setup, plate, or die charges and free design support on every order. Minimums start as low as 100 units, and bulk pricing starts from around $0.75 per unit, depending on size, material, quantity, and finishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order for custom folding cartons?
Our minimum order is 100 units, making this packaging format accessible for both new product launches and established retail lines.
What’s the difference between a folding carton and a rigid box?
A folding carton is made from thinner paperboard that ships flat and forms at the packing line, while a rigid box uses thick, non-folding chipboard assembled by hand for a heavier, premium feel.
Are folding cartons recyclable?
Yes, both SBS and kraft folding cartons are widely recyclable, and kraft stock is also compostable in most municipal programs.
Can I get free design help?
Yes. Our design team builds your dieline and artwork at no charge, and you approve a proof before production.
How long does production take?
Standard turnaround is 10–15 business days from proof approval, with 8-business-day expedited production available.
Can folding cartons be used for food packaging?
Yes, when specified with food-safe board and coatings, folding cartons are widely used for dry food, bakery, and confectionery packaging.
Ready to package your product in a lightweight, print-ready folding carton? Get a free quote from Crat Packaging today.
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