Kraft Mailer Boxes

Custom kraft mailer boxes deliver the natural, eco-forward packaging aesthetic that sustainable brands and conscious consumers both prefer. Made from unbleached kraft board, these boxes communicate environmental responsibility through material choice — before you say a word. Available with full-colour or one-colour print in any size.

• Unbleached natural kraft board — zero chemical bleaching
• Eco-friendly, recyclable, and biodegradable
• Full-colour or one-colour print options
• Distinctive natural brown aesthetic
• Custom sizes, wholesale pricing, no minimum order

Pair with our paper padded mailers for a fully sustainable packaging system.

Packaging That Starts the Sustainability Conversation

Before a customer reads your sustainability statement, your packaging already makes a claim. A white coated box says nothing about your environmental values. A kraft box says: we chose the natural option. That’s a message your customers receive at the doorstep — before they open it, before they read anything.

At The Mailer Boxes, our kraft mailer boxes are made from unbleached kraft board — paper pulp processed without chlorine bleaching agents. The natural brown colour isn’t a design choice; it’s the evidence of that process. The board is fully recyclable, home compostable, and produced from sustainably managed or recycled fibre sources.

Who Chooses Kraft Packaging?

Kraft mailer boxes are the natural choice for:

• Organic and natural food brands — the material reinforces the product’s positioning
• Sustainable fashion labels — aligns packaging with brand ethics
• Wellness and health brands — natural material matches natural product
• Zero-waste lifestyle brands — fully compostable packaging option
• Artisan and handmade product sellers — the texture communicates craft
• Any brand that wants to stand out — kraft looks distinctive in a sea of white boxes

Printing on Kraft: What Works Best

The warm brown tone of kraft board affects print colour perception — this is worth understanding before designing. Colours with warm undertones (earthy reds, oranges, warm greens, gold) print beautifully and feel intentional on kraft. Cold blues and bright whites require either a white underprint layer or a design approach that works with the kraft tone rather than against it.

Most effective print approaches on kraft:

• One-colour white or black: Clean, contemporary, minimal — the most popular kraft design choice
• Spot print: Logo and key text only, letting the natural board show as the background colour
• White underprint + full colour: A white ink base coat first, then full CMYK on top — achieves accurate colours on kraft at added cost
• Gold or copper foil: Metallic foil on kraft creates a premium artisan aesthetic that photographs exceptionally well

Kraft vs White: Making the Choice

Kraft is better when the natural aesthetic aligns with your product and brand values. White is better when colour accuracy in your full-brand-colour design matters most, or when you have a primarily digital-forward, high-polish brand identity. Many brands run both: kraft for their standard sustainable shipping line and white for gift or premium tiers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is kraft board as strong as white corrugated?

Yes. Kraft board is actually the original corrugated liner material — the word “kraft” comes from the German for “strength.” Unbleached kraft fibre retains more of its natural tensile strength than bleached board because the bleaching process degrades some fibre properties.

Can kraft boxes have a matte or gloss laminate?

Laminate is available on kraft, though it reduces the natural/sustainable feel of the material. If sustainability credentials are your reason for choosing kraft, an unlaminated finish is more consistent with that positioning. A water-based soft coating (not plastic laminate) is a good middle ground — adds protection without a plastic layer.

Are kraft boxes available with certification?

Yes. FSC-certified kraft board is available for brands with active forestry certification requirements. Ask our team about certification options when requesting a quote.

Natural Material. Natural Brand.

If your product values and your packaging material tell the same story, your customers feel it. Request a quote for custom kraft mailer boxes and build a sustainable shipping experience.