Custom Shipping Boxes
Printed shipping boxes from 100, built for the worst journey rather than the average one. Sized against carrier thresholds, so the box saves money on every order and not just once.
Designed for the worst journey it will ever take, not the average one
Get a price for Shipping Boxes
Send the size and quantity — we reply the same working day with a price, a dieline and a date. Artwork optional at this stage.
- 10styles in this range, each with its own page and price
- 100unit minimum on every style, printed or plain
- 4markets quoted in the delivery currency
- ±1mmcutting tolerance on folding board, checked on a sample
10 styles in this range
Styles we make in this range
Every one below is written up, priced and dielined. Tap a style to see how it is built.
01See the build →Archive Banker Boxes
Custom archive banker boxes from 100
02See the build →Art Print Shipping Boxes
A dented corner on a box is cosmetic.
03See the build →Book Shipping Boxes
Custom book shipping boxes from 100
04See the build →Cardboard Storage Boxes
Custom cardboard storage boxes from 100
05See the build →Ecommerce Packaging Inserts
Custom ecommerce packaging inserts from 100
06See the build →Ecommerce Product Boxes
In a shop the retail box sits on a shelf and a separate carton gets it there.
07See the build →Mug Shipping Boxes
Custom mug shipping boxes from 100
08See the build →Postal Boxes
Custom postal boxes from 100
09See the build →Shipping Tags
Custom shipping tags on heavy card or tear-proof synthetic, with a reinforced eyelet and string or wire,…
10See the build →Vinyl Record Shipping Boxes
Custom vinyl record shipping boxes
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Which shipping boxes style fits
| Style | Board | Build | Minimum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archive Banker Boxes | Corrugated: C or B flute single wall; double-thickness ends; acid-free on request | See the page | 100 boxes | Open → |
| Art Print Shipping Boxes | Single wall E and B flute; double wall for large formats | Book wraps, flat rigid mailers, two-piece flat boxes | 100 boxes | Open → |
| Book Shipping Boxes | Corrugated E flute for wraps and mailers; B or double wall for cartons | Book-wrap folder, single-title mailer, multi-book carton, box set carton | 100 boxes | Open → |
| Cardboard Storage Boxes | Corrugated B or C flute single wall, white or kraft; double-thickness ends for heavy loads | Base with a telescoping lift-off lid, full or shallow depth | 100 boxes per size | Open → |
| Ecommerce Packaging Inserts | Folding paperboard 18–24 pt, E-flute corrugated or kraft board | Die-cut tray with one cavity per product; single or stacked layers | 100 inserts per layout | Open → |
| Ecommerce Product Boxes | E flute for light contents, B flute as the working default | Litho-laminated corrugated outers, tuck top mailers, die-cut ecommerce boxes | 100 boxes | Open → |
| Mug Shipping Boxes | E or B flute corrugated mailer; white or kraft | Tuck-front mailer with dust flaps; tear strip option | 100 boxes | Open → |
| Postal Boxes | E flute kraft corrugated; B flute for heavier contents | Roll-end front tuck, book wrap, slim lid-and-tray, crash-lock base | 100 boxes | Open → |
| Shipping Tags | Card 300–500 gsm manila or white; PP or PE synthetic | Standard, pallet, return, numbered control; custom sizes | 100 tags | Open → |
| Vinyl Record Shipping Boxes | E flute for 1–3 LPs and singles; B flute for 5 LPs and box sets | Corner-pad mailer with stiffeners; self-locking lid; tear strip | 100 boxes | Open → |
The three ways a parcel is destroyed
Board grade answers compression. Void fill and clearance answer impact. Fit answers vibration. They are three separate problems, and a box that solves one is not a box that solves the others — which is why heavier board on its own does not stop breakages.
| Compression | Stacked in a cage or under a pallet — vertical crush |
|---|---|
| Impact | Dropped, usually on a corner, from around a meter |
| Vibration | Hours on a van floor; loosens everything and abrades surfaces |
Size the box to the product, then to the carrier
Carriers charge on volumetric weight, so an oversized box is billed as though it were full of something heavy. Cutting 20 mm from each dimension of a mid-sized parcel can move it into a cheaper band across your entire volume.
The arithmetic and the thresholds are in our guide to how carriers charge by volume, and it is the single fastest packaging saving most ecommerce businesses have available.
Check your carrier's parcel and large-parcel thresholds before fixing a size. A box 5 mm over a limit is charged at the next band up.
Flat products break differently
Art prints, records and framed items fail at the corners and along the edges, not in the middle, and they fail in a way that is invisible until the customer opens the parcel. A flat mailer needs stiffening across the diagonal and real protection on the corners, which is why the good ones are built as a book wrap with folded edge reinforcement rather than a flat envelope.
Records have a specific problem of their own: a card mailer that fits the sleeve exactly will transfer any corner impact straight into the sleeve corner. Clearance plus a stiffener outperforms a tight fit every time.
Printing on a box that will get dirty
Heavy ink coverage on a shipping box scuffs on the conveyor and shows every mark. A one-color print on natural kraft ages far better than a full-bleed dark box, and costs considerably less.
- Flexo direct onto kraft: one or two colors, cheapest at volume, slightly soft.
- Litho-laminated: full color and photographic, and the choice for retail-facing outers.
- Digital: no tooling, ideal below a few thousand, and the reason a 100-box run is possible.
- Printed tape on a plain box: a fraction of the cost, most of the effect.
Tags, labels and what has to survive rain
A shipping tag attached to an item rather than a box needs to be readable after a wet doorstep. Uncoated card is not; a laminated tag or a coated stock is. On anything going outside a parcel, assume it will get wet.
The same applies to the address label. A matte laminated label can be written on and still survives rain; a bare paper one does neither well.
Opening it, and sending it back
A tear strip turns an outer into a five-second unbox and eliminates knife damage to the contents. A double adhesive strip lets the same box be resealed for a return, which for apparel and footwear removes a second box entirely.
Both add cost per unit and both are usually cheaper than the alternative once returns are counted.
Across the range
What every shipping boxes job runs on
Boards
- Natural kraft
- White SBS
- E and B flute
- Wrapped grayboard
- Food-grade board
- Recycled content
Chosen from what goes in the box and how far it travels. Our notes on recyclable and compostable stocks say which claims each board can carry.
Finishes
- Matte
- Gloss
- Soft-touch
- Foil
- Emboss
- Spot UV
- Kraft
- Textured
Each one is a decision about light on a shelf — the specialty finishes range shows them on real boxes.
Artwork
- Vector PDF or AI, fonts outlined
- 3 mm bleed, 4 mm safe area
- CMYK; a spot color where a match must hold
- Proof on the dieline before press
Files not set up that way are fine — see the guide to preparing print files.
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Build your Shipping Boxes in 3D
Pick a shape, type a size, choose a board and a finish. The preview on the left redraws as you go, and the spec lands with us exactly as you set it.
Frequently asked questions
Got a question about shipping boxes? The answers below cover what we get asked most. If yours is not here, send it with a brief, message us on WhatsApp, or call +1 503-461-4788 — we reply the same working day.
What is the minimum order for printed shipping boxes?
100 boxes, printed or plain. Digital print needs no tooling, which is what makes a run that short possible on corrugated.
Single wall or double wall?
Single wall under about 10 kg. Double wall for weight, stacking, or anything under other freight.
How do I stop things breaking in transit?
Clearance and void fill on all six sides, plus a fit that stops movement. A tighter box transmits impact into the product.
Will a smaller box actually save money?
Often more than the box costs. Carriers price on volume, so 20 mm off each dimension can move a whole line into a cheaper band.
Can I print full color?
Yes, litho-laminated or digital. Flexo direct on kraft is cheaper at volume and simpler in artwork.
Do you make book wraps?
Yes — one piece of board that folds around flat contents and adjusts to thickness, with reinforced folded edges.
Can the customer reseal it for returns?
With a second adhesive strip, which for apparel and footwear removes a second pack from every return.
Are printed shipping boxes worth it?
Printed tape on a plain box gets most of the effect for a fraction of the cost. Print the box where it doubles as retail packaging.
What print holds up best on a corrugated shipping box?
One or two flexo colors on natural kraft. Heavy dark full-bleed ink scuffs on carrier conveyors and shows every mark, and the lighter print costs considerably less.
Do you supply a dieline?
With every quote, before you commit to anything.
Which board grades are used for shipping boxes?
Single wall B, C and E flute for most parcels, and double wall BC for weight.
What causes most damage to shipped parcels?
Three separate things: compression from stacking, corner drops from around a meter, and vibration on a van floor. Board grade, void fill and fit each answer one of them.
Are these suitable as retail packaging too?
Litho-laminated outers are, and plenty of brands use one box for both. It costs more than a plain shipper and saves a second box.
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