Straight answers about custom packaging. Box sizes and how to measure them, what each material and finish actually does, what a run really costs, and how long it takes. Written to help you order the right thing the first time.
Start with the question you actually have. Every guide here is written to answer it, not to sell you something.
Which parts of juice packaging can honestly be called eco-friendly, the aseptic brick versus the paperboard multipack around it, board and coating choices, and claims you can make.
Primary, secondary and tertiary packaging for drinks, what a co-packer needs from a carton supplier, who buys and stores the packaging, and a line trial checklist.
The three jobs a corrugated drink tray does, which flute and board grade each needs, the wall height rule for shrink trays, and how print survives a cold chain.
How a 12 pack can dispenser box (fridge pack) is built, the board and perforation choices that stop it failing, the 12, 15 and 18 count layouts, and how to order wholesale.
The three kinds of 4 pack and 6 pack can carriers, which can sizes fit which, how much weight a paperboard handle takes, and how a brewery prints one carrier for many flavors.
What a beverage folding carton is made of, the five styles that hold cans and bottles, how to choose board weight, and what to send for a quote. No minimum order.
How to remove tape residue from glass, plastic, wood, metal, fabric and cardboard without damaging the surface, plus how to stop it happening again.
Six ways to put a logo on a box: flexo, full color litho, foil stamping, blind deboss, spot gloss and printed tape. Which suits which box, and why.
How to spec custom wrapping paper and branded tissue: 17 to 90 gsm weights, one color versus full color, repeat patterns and no minimum order.
How to design a custom box that prints clean: dielines, 0.125 in bleed, 0.25 in safety, CMYK, board choice and what to send your printer.
