Cardboard box is the catch all name for the packaging that moves the world, and choosing the right kind saves money on every single order. The two families are corrugated, the fluted board with a wavy inner layer built for shipping strength, and folding paperboard, the thinner single layer board used for retail product boxes. Match the board to the job and you protect the product without paying for more box than you need.
Sizing is where the savings hide. A box cut to the product cuts void fill, lowers dimensional weight charges, and looks more intentional than a half empty carton. For shipping, single wall B or C flute suits most orders while double wall protects heavier or fragile loads. For retail, an 18 to 24 pt paperboard carton prints sharp and stocks flat. Kraft reads natural and hides scuffs, white gives you a clean canvas for full color print.
From a small product carton to a large corrugated shipper, we make cardboard boxes to your exact dimensions with no minimum order, so you can dial in the perfect size and reorder at volume, at the best price. Send us the product dimensions and how you ship or sell it and we will recommend the board and quote it.
Cardboard box FAQ
What is the difference between corrugated and cardboard boxes?
Corrugated board has a fluted, wavy inner layer between two liners, which gives it the strength for shipping. Folding paperboard, often just called cardboard, is a thinner single layer used for retail product boxes. Match corrugated to shipping and paperboard to retail packaging.
How do I choose the right box size?
Size the box to the product so it cuts void fill and lowers dimensional weight charges. A snug box protects better and looks more intentional than a half empty carton. Send us the product dimensions and we will build the box to fit.
What is the difference between single wall and double wall?
Single wall corrugated, in B or C flute, suits most everyday shipping. Double wall adds a second fluted layer for heavier or fragile products that need more crush and stacking strength.
Is there a minimum order for custom cardboard boxes?
No. We make custom cardboard boxes to your exact dimensions with no minimum order, so you can test a size and reorder at volume, at the best price.
