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Top Box Packaging are crafted for durability and standout branding, perfect for retail, gifting, or shipping. Fully customizable with your logo, colors, and finish. Order today and get a free design proof in minutes!
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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 |
Top box packaging from Crat Packaging is our full-service custom box program for brands that want premium, retail-ready packaging built around their exact product — from material selection through printing, finishing, and delivery. Rather than one fixed box style, top box packaging covers folding cartons, rigid boxes, corrugated mailers, and specialty finishes chosen to match your product and budget. Made at our own US production facility with low minimum order quantities and free design support, it’s built for brands that want their packaging handled end-to-end by one supplier.
Key Features of Our Top Box Packaging
- One supplier, full service — material selection, structural design, printing, and finishing under one roof.
- Style flexibility — folding cartons, rigid boxes, corrugated shippers, and two-piece lid-and-base boxes all built to spec.
- Retail-grade materials — SBS board, kraft, rigid chipboard, and E/B-flute corrugated, matched to your product’s weight and shelf placement.
- Full customization — CMYK and Pantone-matched printing, matte or gloss lamination, soft-touch coating, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing/debossing.
- Structural design support — our team recommends the box style and material that best protect your specific product.
- Free setup, plates, and dies — no tooling charges on any order size.
- Low MOQ — order from 50 units for rigid construction, or 100 units for cardboard packaging.
- Fast turnaround — standard production in 10–15 business days, with an 8-business-day expedited option.
Specifications
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Box Style | Folding carton, rigid box, corrugated shipper, or two-piece lid-and-base construction — recommended based on your product |
| Dimensions | Fully custom, built to your product |
| Material / Stock | SBS board, kraft board, rigid chipboard, or E/B-flute corrugated |
| Thickness / GSM | Matched to box style and load — from 250 GSM folding cartons to heavy-duty corrugated |
| Printing | CMYK, PMS spot color matching, digital or offset |
| Finishing | Matte or gloss lamination, soft-touch coating, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing/debossing |
| Add-Ons | Window cut-out, foam or card insert, ribbon pull tab, tamper-evident seal |
| Minimum Order | 50 units (rigid) or 100 units (cardboard) per size and design |
| Turnaround | 10–15 business days standard; 8 business days expedited |
| Setup / Plate / Die Charges | Free |
Customization Options
Sizes
Every box under our top box packaging program is built fully custom to your product’s dimensions, whether that’s a single small item or a multi-piece gift set.
Materials
We match material to product: SBS board for a clean printed retail carton, kraft board for a natural brand look, rigid chipboard for premium gift-style presentation, and corrugated for heavier or shipping-focused products.
Printing & Finishes
Full CMYK coverage or Pantone-matched spot colors, matte or gloss lamination, soft-touch coating, spot UV highlights, foil stamping, and embossed or debossed branding.
Add-Ons
Window cut-outs, foam or card inserts, ribbon pull tabs, and tamper-evident seals are all available depending on the box style you choose.
Industries & Use Cases
This full-service program is ordered by retail and e-commerce brands that need more than one box style across a product catalog, cosmetics and gift brands wanting a single supplier for both everyday and premium SKUs, and growing businesses that want structural and material guidance rather than picking a style off a template.
How to Order
- Request a quote — send your product details, quantity, and any artwork you already have.
- Free design support — our team recommends a box style and material, then builds or refines your dieline at no charge.
- Proof approval — review a flat view and 3D mockup before production starts; physical samples are available on request.
- Production — standard runs take 10–15 business days; expedited production is available in 8 business days.
- Delivery — finished boxes ship to your address ready for packing.
Minimum order is 50 units for rigid construction or 100 units for cardboard packaging, per size and design.
Why Wholesale Buyers Choose Crat Packaging
Crat Packaging manufactures every box style at our own US production facility, so every order is made in-house rather than brokered through a third party. We don’t charge setup, plate, or die fees on any order, our design team recommends the right structure and builds your layout for free, and bulk pricing starts from around $0.75 per unit depending on size, material, quantity, and finish. Standard turnaround is 10–15 business days, with an 8-business-day expedited option.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “top box packaging” mean?
It’s our full-service custom box program — rather than one fixed style, our team recommends the box construction (folding carton, rigid, corrugated, or two-piece) that best fits your product, then handles printing and finishing under one roof.
What’s the minimum order?
Our minimum order is 50 units for rigid construction or 100 units for cardboard packaging, per size and design.
Can you help me choose the right box style?
Yes. Send us your product details and our design team will recommend the material and structure that best protect and present it.
Do you charge for plates, dies, or setup?
No. Setup, plate, and die-cut charges are free on every order, regardless of quantity or box style.
How long does production take?
Standard turnaround is 10–15 business days after you approve your proof, with an 8-business-day expedited option.
Can I order multiple box styles under one supplier?
Yes. That’s the core of this program — we handle folding cartons, rigid boxes, corrugated shippers, and specialty styles for the same brand.
What finishes are available?
Matte or gloss lamination, soft-touch coating, spot UV, foil stamping, and embossing/debossing are all available across box styles.
Ready to build out your packaging program? Get a free quote from a Crat Packaging specialist today.
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