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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 |
Small Parcel Mailing Boxes from Crat Packaging are sized and specced around USPS, UPS, and FedEx small-parcel rate rules, so what you ship qualifies for the lowest available shipping tier instead of tipping into a higher rate bracket.
Small Parcel Mailing Boxes Specifications
| Box Style | RSC carton or self-locking mailer, postal-size compliant |
|---|---|
| Material | 32-44 ECT corrugated board |
| Assembly | Flat-shipped, tape or tool-free assembly |
| Best For | USPS, UPS, and FedEx small-parcel rate shipments |
| Print Options | Full-color CMYK or one-color logo print |
| Order Volume (MOQ) | Starting at 100 units |
| Shipping | Flat-packed, nationwide US shipping |
Built Around Carrier Rate Rules
Carrier pricing is driven by dimensional weight and size-tier thresholds, and going even a fraction of an inch over a carrier’s small-parcel cutoff can move a shipment into a materially more expensive rate class. We size this line’s standard dimensions against current USPS, UPS, and FedEx small-parcel brackets so your everyday shipments stay inside the cheaper tier. This is a different priority from our general Small Mailing Boxes line, which is not rate-optimized, and from the self-locking Small Mailer Boxes format.
Common Uses
- E-commerce fulfillment optimized for postal and carrier rate tiers.
- Subscription box shipping at consistent monthly volume.
- Small business shipping looking to control per-parcel shipping cost.
- Wholesale-to-retail shipments sent via standard carrier services.
Sizing and Compliance Notes
We can size boxes against current USPS Priority Mail, UPS, and FedEx dimensional and small-parcel thresholds on request — bring us your typical product weight and dimensions and we will recommend a size that avoids tipping into a higher rate bracket.
Sustainability
A 2025 McKinsey & Company survey found over 60% of U.S. consumers pick green packaging when they have the choice. Crat Packaging offers recyclable and FSC-certified board options so your small box program can back up its sustainability claims without adding cost or slowing production.
Who Buys This Wholesale
- E-commerce and DTC brands managing shipping cost per order.
- Subscription box companies with predictable monthly volume.
- Small businesses shipping via USPS, UPS, or FedEx.
- 3PL and fulfillment operations optimizing carton sizes across clients.
Why Order From Crat Packaging
- Wholesale pricing that drops per-unit cost as order volume scales, with no hidden tooling markups.
- Free design support from an in-house team that builds print-ready dielines and mockups at no charge.
- Low MOQ production runs so you are not forced to buy a year of inventory to get custom print.
- Fast US delivery from domestic production and fulfillment, avoiding the long lead times of overseas-only suppliers.
- Sizing guidance against current small-parcel rate thresholds included with your quote.
- Corrugated stock rated for standard carrier handling and automated sorting equipment.
How to Order
- Send us your box dimensions, material preference, and print requirements through our online form or by email.
- Our team returns a free digital proof so you can review the layout, colors, and structural design before anything is produced.
- Request an optional physical sample to check the material weight, fold quality, and print finish in hand.
- Approve the final proof and we move straight into production and shipping, with tracking sent once your order leaves the facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you size a box to stay under a specific carrier’s rate tier?
Yes, send us your product weight and dimensions and we will recommend sizing aimed at the lowest applicable small-parcel rate tier.
Does this replace Small Mailing Boxes?
No, Small Mailing Boxes is our general small shipping carton category. Small Parcel Mailing Boxes is specifically framed around postal and carrier rate-tier sizing.
Which carriers do you size against?
USPS, UPS, and FedEx small-parcel rate structures are all considered when we recommend sizing.
What is the minimum order?
100 units minimum, with better pricing at 500 and 1,000 units.
Can I get a self-locking mailer in a rate-optimized size?
Yes, self-locking mailer construction is available in rate-tier-sized dimensions.
Should I confirm final rates with my carrier?
Yes, we recommend confirming current rate thresholds with your carrier account, since carrier pricing structures can change.
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