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Availability: In stock SKU: 179 Category: Retail Boxes Starting Price: $1.25 Size: Standard Color: Multi-color Brand: Manhattan Packaging Buy NowCustom Cardboard Boxes cover everything from lightweight folding cartons to sturdy corrugated shippers, all built to your size and branding. Whether you need retail-ready boxes, protective shipping boxes, or both, we help you pick the right board and style for the job. Ideal for retail, e-commerce, and product brands across the USA. Low MOQs available, with standard delivery in 10 to 15 business days.
Custom Cardboard Boxes - One Supplier for Every Box You Need
Custom Cardboard Boxes are the backbone of retail and shipping packaging, and the term covers a lot of ground: slim folding cartons that sit on a shelf, sturdy corrugated boxes that survive the carrier network, and premium rigid boxes for gifting. Whatever you are packing, we build it to your exact size, print it with your branding, and help you choose the board and style that fits the product and the budget. One partner, the full range of boxes, made to order.
Cardboard vs Corrugated: What Is the Difference?
People often say cardboard and corrugated as if they mean one thing, yet they are built differently, and picking the correct one keeps your costs down and your products intact:
- Cardboard (Paperboard): One solid layer of heavy paper stock, lightweight and smooth, which makes it the go-to for printed retail cartons such as cosmetics, food, and gift boxes.
- Corrugated: A fluted inner layer sandwiched between liners for cushioning and strength, used for shipping and heavier products.
- How to Choose: Use paperboard when the box sits on a shelf and shows off branding, and corrugated when it has to protect contents in transit. Many brands use both.
Types of Cardboard Boxes We Make
- Folding Cartons: Lightweight paperboard boxes for retail products, with tuck-end or auto-bottom closures.
- Corrugated Shipping Boxes: Single or double wall boxes built to protect goods through shipping.
- Mailer Boxes: Self-locking corrugated boxes for branded e-commerce delivery.
- Rigid Boxes: Premium, sturdy boxes for luxury and gift packaging.
- Product and Display Boxes: Window boxes, trays, and counter displays for retail.
Key Features & Customization Options
- Made to Your Dimensions: Every box is built to your product so it fits snug and ships efficiently.
- Full-Color or Kraft Printing: Vivid CMYK artwork or a natural kraft finish with single-ink branding.
- Finishes and Add-Ons: Lamination, soft-touch, foil, spot UV, windows, inserts, and handles.
- Board to Match the Job: Paperboard for shelf appeal, corrugated for protection, rigid for a premium feel.
- Flexible Runs: Low-MOQ launches through to high-volume reorders, with free design help throughout.
Who Uses Custom Cardboard Boxes
- Retail and Consumer Goods: Shelf-ready cartons for cosmetics, food, and household products.
- E-commerce and DTC: Branded mailers and protective shipping boxes for direct-to-customer online orders.
- Gifting and Luxury: Rigid and specialty boxes for premium presentation.
- Wholesale and Industrial: Bulk corrugated boxes for storage and distribution.
- Events and Promotions: Branded boxes for kits, giveaways, and campaigns.
Material Choices and Eco Credentials
The right board depends on the job, and we will steer you to it: lightweight paperboard for printed retail cartons, corrugated for strength in shipping, and rigid board for luxury packaging. Sizing each box to your product keeps material use and shipping costs down across the board.
Cardboard is one of the easiest materials to recycle, and our boxes are made with recycled content and can be printed with water-based or soy inks. Choosing recyclable cardboard over plastic is a simple, visible way to show customers your brand takes sustainability seriously.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between cardboard and corrugated boxes?
Cardboard, or paperboard, is a single thick paper layer suited to printed retail cartons, while corrugated has a fluted middle layer for cushioning and strength in shipping. We make both and help you pick the right one.
Can one box work for both retail display and shipping?
Sometimes. A sturdy printed mailer or a corrugated box with a clean exterior can do both, and we can recommend a style that balances shelf appeal with shipping protection.
Can you match a box to my exact product?
Yes. Every box is made to your dimensions and chosen board, so your product fits snug, looks right, and ships without excess void fill.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Low MOQs are available, so startups and large brands can both order a run that fits. Send your specs and we will prepare a tailored quote.
How soon can you deliver?
Standard production and US shipping take 10 to 15 business days after you approve the digital proof.
| Customization | Custom Cardboard Boxes are fully customizable in size, shape, material, and printing. |
|---|---|
| Material Options | Kraft, Corrugated, Rigid, Cardboard, and more based on product needs. |
| Color Accuracy | Slight color variations may occur due to printing process and screen differences. |
| Size | Available in standard dimensions or fully customizable according to your business needs. |
| Production Time | Lead times vary depending on the type and quantity of boxes ordered. |
| Shipping & Delivery | Flat rate, 10-15 business days. For more information, please read our Shipping Policy |
| Returns & Refunds | Please read our Refund Policy. |
| Proofing | Digital proof is sent for approval before production begins. |
| Usage | Ideal for retail, gifting, branding, or product protection. |
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