Flat Pack Cardboard Gift Boxes
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Flat pack cardboard gift boxes combining corrugated shipping durability with a clean, presentation-ready laminated finish.
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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 |
A gift box made from sturdy cardboard survives shipping and handling far better than delicate paperboard alone. Crat Packaging’s flat pack cardboard gift boxes combine real corrugated support with a clean, giftable finish, folding flat to shape in seconds for presentation-ready packaging.
Cardboard Gift Box Specifications
| Box Style | Tuck-top or lid-and-base, laminated corrugated construction |
| Material | E-flute corrugated with printable laminated liner |
| Assembly | Folds flat to shape, no glue or tape needed |
| Best For | Gifts requiring shipping durability plus presentation |
| Print Options | Full-color print, foil stamping, matte or gloss lamination |
| Order Volume/MOQ | Small gift runs to bulk seasonal production |
| Shipping | Nested flat, compact and freight-efficient |
Presentation With Real Durability
A pure paperboard gift box can dent or crush in transit. Building on corrugated cardboard adds shock resistance while a laminated outer liner keeps the giftable look intact.
Ideal for Shipped Gifts
Anyone mailing a gift, not just handing it over in person, benefits from a box that survives the trip through a courier network without losing its shape.
Who Chooses This Combination
Gift subscription services, e-commerce gift retailers, and corporate gifting programs shipping to multiple recipients rely on cardboard’s durability paired with a presentable finish.
A Finish That Doesn’t Look Industrial
Laminated liners and full-color printing dress up the corrugated core so it reads as a gift box, not a shipping carton, despite sharing the same structural backbone.
Responsibly Made Gifting
Corrugated cardboard is widely recyclable, and a 2025 McKinsey survey found that over 60% of U.S. consumers pick green packaging when they have the choice, a factor increasingly relevant to gift buyers choosing between brands.
Custom Branding for Gift Programs
Full-color artwork, foil accents, and matte or gloss lamination all print cleanly on this construction, giving brands the same premium look available on our flat pack gift boxes line, with added shipping strength.
Why Order From Crat Packaging
- Corrugated durability with a laminated, giftable finish
- Full-color and foil branding options
- Sized for shipping as well as in-person gifting
- US-based manufacturing and fast turnaround
- Sample proofs before full production
- Scales from small runs to seasonal volume
How to Order
- Share your gift item dimensions and quantity
- Choose lamination finish and print details
- Approve a structural and print sample
- Receive your flat-shipped gift boxes
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from flat pack gift boxes?
This line emphasizes corrugated cardboard for shipping durability; the general gift box line offers broader material and style options.
Will this survive shipping better than a paperboard box?
Yes, the corrugated core adds shock resistance that thin paperboard alone doesn’t provide.
Does it still look like a gift box, not a shipping carton?
Yes, laminated liners and full-color printing give it a presentation-ready finish.
Can I ship this directly to recipients?
Yes, it’s built to handle courier transit while still opening as a gift.
Is this material recyclable?
Yes, corrugated cardboard is widely recycled.
What print finishes are available?
Full-color print, foil stamping, and matte or gloss lamination.
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