Custom Mailer Boxes
Custom Cardboard Boxes
Custom Kraft Boxes
Custom Product Boxes
Custom Retail Boxes
Custom Tuck End Boxes
Custom Pillow Boxes
Custom Window Boxes
Custom Rigid Boxes
Custom Gift Boxes
Custom Magnetic Boxes
Custom Sleeve Boxes
Custom Printed Boxes
Custom Boxes with Logo
Custom Box InsertsBoard and Finish
The board decides how strong the box is. The finish decides how it looks and feels. Here is every option we offer, with photos and what each one is used for.
Boards
| Photo | Board | Used for |
|---|---|---|
 | Corrugated E FluteThin fluted board, about 1.5 mm. Prints cleanly and folds tight. | Mailer boxes, product boxes |
 | Corrugated B FluteDeeper flute, about 3 mm. More crush strength for posting. | Shipping boxes, heavier mailers |
 | Double WallTwo flute layers bonded together for weight and stacking. | Large or heavy shipments |
 | Folding Carton, WhiteSmooth white card that holds fine detail and bright colour. | Product, tuck end, retail boxes |
 | Folding Carton, KraftBrown unbleached card with a natural, matt look. | Kraft product boxes and sleeves |
 | Rigid GreyboardThick greyboard wrapped in printed or coloured paper. | Rigid, magnetic and gift boxes |
Finishes
| Photo | Finish | Best on |
|---|---|---|
 | Matt LaminationFlat, low-glare surface that protects the print. | Most boxes |
 | Gloss LaminationShiny coat that lifts colour and wipes clean. | Retail and product boxes |
 | Soft TouchVelvet-feel coating on dark or plain designs. | Rigid and gift boxes |
 | Spot UVClear gloss on one area, such as a logo, over matt. | Logos and patterns |
 | FoilMetallic gold, silver or copper pressed into the board. | Names, logos, borders |
 | EmbossingRaised detail you can feel through the board. | Logos on rigid boxes |
Choosing a Board
Corrugated board has a fluted middle layer that gives a box crush strength, so it is the right choice for anything that travels through the post. E flute, about 1.5 mm, is the usual board for self-locking custom mailer boxes. B flute, about 3 mm, takes more weight. Double wall bonds two flutes together for heavy and stacked goods.
Folding carton is smooth card with no flute. It prints the finest detail and folds into crisp shapes, which makes it the standard for shelf packaging such as tuck end and product boxes. It is best packed inside an outer box for posting. White card gives the brightest colour; kraft card gives a natural brown look.
Rigid greyboard is thick, dense board that is built into a fixed shape and wrapped in paper. It gives luxury, magnetic and gift boxes their weight and square edges.
Choosing a Finish
Start with protection. Matt or gloss lamination guards the print against scuffs, which matters on boxes that travel. Soft touch is a laminate with a velvet feel that suits dark and premium designs. Then choose one feature finish for the detail you most want noticed: spot UV for a gloss highlight, foil for metallic shine, or embossing for a raised logo.
Print on Each Board
| Board | Print result | Good finishes |
|---|---|---|
| White E or B flute | Bright full colour, slightly softer than card | Matt or gloss lamination |
| Kraft corrugated | Best in 1 or 2 dark inks | Often left uncoated; foil on the logo |
| White folding carton | The sharpest detail and colour | Any finish |
| Kraft folding carton | Natural, matt; dark inks | Foil, embossing |
| Rigid greyboard (wrapped) | Printed wrap, full colour | Soft touch, foil, embossing, spot UV |
For more detail, read board and card types explained and print and finish options compared.
Board and Finish Questions
Short answers to the questions we are asked most. Not covered here? Ask your own question and we reply by email.
Which board is strongest?
Double wall corrugated for shipping, and rigid greyboard for presentation boxes.
Which board prints best?
White folding carton card gives the sharpest print, followed by white E flute.
What is E flute?
A thin corrugated board, around 1.5 mm, used for most mailer boxes.
What is B flute?
A thicker corrugated board, around 3 mm, used for shipping boxes and heavier mailers.
Can I mix board and finish freely?
Most combinations work. Some finishes suit some boards better, and we will say so on the quote.
What is soft touch?
A laminate with a velvet-like feel, popular on rigid and gift boxes.
Does foil work on kraft?
Yes. Gold or copper foil looks striking on brown kraft board.
Is lamination necessary?
It is optional but protects print on boxes that travel.
Can I see samples of finishes?
The photos on this page show each finish. Ask us if you need more detail.
Which finish should I pick for a logo?
Foil for shine, spot UV for contrast, embossing for something you can feel.