Flat Telescopic Cardboard Boxes
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Custom flat telescopic cardboard boxes with a shallow, low-profile design for artwork, boards, and slim products.
$0.73
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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 |
Flat telescopic cardboard boxes use a shallow, low-profile lid-and-base construction rather than a taller nesting design, giving brands a wide, flat-format telescoping box for boards, prints, apparel, and other slim products. Crat Packaging manufactures these boxes to your exact dimensions, printed with your branding, combining telescoping strength with a compact footprint.
Flat Telescopic Cardboard Boxes Specifications
| Box Style | Low-profile telescoping lid-and-base carton |
|---|---|
| Material | Double-wall corrugated for rigidity and protection |
| Assembly | Lid slides over base, no tape required for closure |
| Best For | Artwork, boards, apparel, flat or slim products |
| Print Options | Full-color offset with logo and interior branding |
| Order Volume/MOQ | Low minimums for boutiques, tiered pricing for larger runs |
| Shipping | Ships flat nationwide, freight discounts on pallets |
Why Brands Choose This Format
A standard telescoping box is often taller than a slim product needs, wasting material and shelf space on a lid depth that never gets used. This shallow, low-profile construction keeps the same lid-and-base strength and easy access as a taller telescoping box while matching the actual thickness of the product inside. Art and print sellers, apparel brands, gift retailers, and any business shipping wide, slim products rely on this format.
Eco-Friendly Telescoping Packaging
A 2025 McKinsey survey found that over 60% of U.S. consumers pick green packaging when they have the choice. Crat Packaging offers recyclable, FSC-certified corrugated board with soy-based inks at no added cost.
Sizing and Print Options
Sizes run from small print boxes to large apparel and board formats, all cut to a shallow depth that matches your product profile. Add full-color exterior branding and interior tissue or foam inserts for a premium presentation.
Comparing to Other Telescoping Box Options
This is a shallow, low-profile telescoping style. For taller, deeper telescoping formats, see telescopic cardboard boxes or telescoping shipping boxes. For shipping-specific needs, browse telescoping shipping boxes alongside this flat-format option.
Why Order From Crat Packaging
- Custom die-lines cut to your exact slim profile
- Low minimum order quantities for boutiques
- Recyclable, FSC-certified board with eco-conscious inks
- Fast production and nationwide freight shipping
- Free digital proof before printing
- Dedicated account support from quote to delivery
How to Order
- Send us your product dimensions and depth
- Choose material, finish, and print colors
- Approve a free digital proof
- Receive flat-packed cartons ready to assemble
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from standard telescoping boxes?
This is a shallow, low-profile version, while telescopic cardboard boxes and telescoping boxes use a taller, deeper construction.
What products fit this format best?
Wide, slim products like framed artwork, prints, apparel, and other flat retail items.
Is a shallow lid still sturdy?
Yes, double-wall corrugated construction keeps the box rigid even at a reduced depth.
What is the minimum order quantity?
MOQs stay low for boutiques and scale down in price for larger retail orders.
Can I add interior protection like foam or tissue?
Yes, interior inserts are available for a premium presentation and added product protection.
How fast can I get an order?
Standard runs ship within one to two weeks of proof approval, with rush options available.
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