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Custom folding boxes built to your exact size, board stock, and print spec, with low minimums, fast turnaround, and free samples.
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Quick-drying printing technique utilizing ultraviolet lights for ink curing, yielding a glossy finish.
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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 |
Folding boxes are the flat-shipped, pop-up-assembled packaging workhorse behind most U.S. retail shelves, built by Crat Packaging to your exact dimensions, board stock, and print spec. Die-cut from a single sheet, this style ships flat to save freight and locks into a clean shape once product goes inside.
Folding Boxes Specifications
| Box Style | Reverse tuck end, straight tuck end, auto-bottom, seal end |
|---|---|
| Material | SBS paperboard, kraft board, or corrugated-lined stock, 14pt-24pt |
| Assembly | Ships flat; folds and locks by hand or on cartoning equipment |
| Best For | Retail goods, subscription items, food, cosmetics, electronics |
| Print Options | Offset or digital CMYK, spot UV, foil, embossing, lamination |
| Order Volume/MOQ | Custom runs from as low as 100 units, tiered pricing above |
| Shipping | Flat-packed on pallets for lower freight cost nationwide |
How This Style Is Built
A flat blank is die-cut and scored so panels fold into walls, a base, and a closure. Unlike a rigid box, it stays flat until a filling line pops it open, giving compact storage and lower freight.
Who Buys This Format
We supply this style to food brands, supplement companies, cosmetics lines, electronics makers, and subscription businesses, from first-launch startups to pallet-volume reorders.
Board and Material Options
We produce these cartons in SBS paperboard for a bright surface and kraft board for a natural look. Stocks up to 24pt add rigidity, and corrugated-lined options add crush resistance.
Eco-Friendly Packaging Angle
A 2025 McKinsey survey found that over 60% of U.S. consumers pick green packaging when they have the choice. Our stock is recyclable and available with FSC-certified fiber and soy-based inks.
Print and Finish Options
Choose CMYK offset for large runs, digital print for short runs, or add spot UV, lamination, foil stamping, and embossing. Windows and hang tabs are available at the design stage.
Related Formats on Our Site
For bulk industry terminology, see Folding Cartons. For structural design and print service, see Folding Carton Packaging. For a compact footprint, see Small Folding Boxes.
Why Order From Crat Packaging
- In-house design team builds print-ready dielines free
- Low minimum order quantities for growing brands
- Full-color offset and digital printing, premium finishes
- U.S.-based production for faster turnaround
- Recyclable, FSC-certified board stock on every order
- Free samples before a full production run
How to Order
- Share dimensions, quantity, and reference artwork
- Receive a free digital proof and dieline for approval
- Approve a physical sample before full production
- We print, finish, and ship flat-packed to your address
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between this style and rigid boxes?
This style ships flat and assembles from one blank, while rigid boxes arrive pre-built. It costs less to ship; rigid boxes offer a heavier unboxing feel.
What is the minimum order quantity?
We produce custom runs starting at low minimums, practical for launches and reorders alike.
Can this packaging be recycled?
Yes. Standard paperboard and kraft stock are curbside recyclable, with FSC-certified options available.
How long does production take?
Turnaround runs from design approval to shipment, with rush options for tight timelines.
Do you print on these cartons?
Yes, full-color CMYK printing is standard, with optional spot UV, foil, embossing, and lamination.
How does this page differ from “Folding Carton Packaging”?
This page covers the general format basics. Our Folding Carton Packaging page focuses on the print and design service, including branding and dieline development.
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