Custom Kraft Boxes

Why People Choose Kraft

Kraft board is brown because it is left unbleached. That plain, matt surface has become a look of its own: it reads as honest, handmade and unfussy, and it suits brands that want their product, not the packaging, to do the talking. It also hides scuffs from the post better than bright white board.

We use kraft in two forms. Kraft corrugated, in E flute or B flute, makes mailers and cartons that can travel. Kraft folding carton card makes lighter product boxes, sleeves and drawer boxes for shelves and counters. Both can be printed, and both can have a white inside liner if you want a contrast when the box opens.

Popular Kraft Styles

• Kraft mailer boxes with a 1 colour logo on the lid
• Kraft tuck end boxes for soaps, candles and cosmetics
• Kraft drawer boxes with a ribbon pull for gifts
• Kraft lid and base boxes for hampers and storage

Printing on Brown Board

Ink sits on kraft rather than glowing on it, so dark colours such as black, navy, deep green and burgundy give the best result. White ink and pale colours look muted. If your design depends on bright colour, ask for a white liner or look at custom printed boxes on white board.

Getting the Best Print on Kraft

Kraft board is brown and absorbent, so ink sits into it rather than on top. That gives a soft, natural result, and a few choices make the most of it:

• Use one or two dark inks, such as black, navy or deep green, for crisp contrast
• Avoid pale colours and fine pastel tints, which sink into the brown
• Add a white base layer under colour if you need brighter tones
• Keep thin lines and small text slightly heavier than on white board
• Consider foil for a logo: gold and copper look rich on brown

The guide comparing print and finish options shows how each finish sits on kraft.

Kraft Card or Kraft Corrugated

Kraft comes in two families, and the choice depends on whether the box travels on its own:

A white inner liner can be combined with a kraft outer on corrugated boards, so the box looks natural outside and bright when opened.

Where Kraft Fits a Brand

Kraft suits products with a handmade, natural or simple look: soaps, candles, coffee, baked goods, clothing basics and small-batch food. Because the board itself carries the look, a single colour logo is often all the box needs, which keeps set-up simple and short runs economical.

Kraft also hides small scuffs better than white board, which helps on boxes that travel. If you want a natural look on a box that opens like a lid, the kraft mailer box with a hinged lid is the most common starting point.

Popular Kraft Boxes Sizes

Internal sizes in mm. Kraft boxes are made to order in any size.

Board

Kraft corrugated in E flute or B flute for boxes that travel; kraft folding carton card for product boxes and drawers. A white inner liner is available on corrugated.

Print

1 or 2 colours in dark inks work best on kraft. Full colour can be printed, but colours look softer than on white board.

Finish

Most kraft boxes are left uncoated to keep the natural feel. Foil and embossing on a logo look striking against brown board.

Production and Delivery

Production takes 4–7 working days after you approve the free design proof. Kraft boxes with 1 colour print are usually among the quicker jobs. Delivery to the UK mainland is free and tracked, and arrives in 2–3 working days once the boxes leave production. The tracking link comes to you by email.

Reprints and Refunds

Check the boxes when they arrive. If any are misprinted or damaged, report it within 10 days with a photo and we reprint or refund the boxes affected. Read the full returns and reprints policy.