| Box Style | Self-Locking Mailer Box (Roll End Tuck Front - RETF) |
|---|---|
| Material Options | Kraft Corrugated, White Corrugated, E-Flute, B-Flute, Rigid Stock (Premium) |
| Flute Types | E-Flute (1.5mm), B-Flute (3mm), Custom Flute on Request |
| Stock Thickness | 16pt – 28pt (depending on material selection) |
| Printing Options | Offset Printing, Digital Printing, Flexographic Printing |
| Color Options | CMYK (4 Color Process), Pantone (PMS), Inside & Outside Printing Available |
| Finishing Options | Matte Lamination, Gloss Lamination, Soft-Touch Lamination, AQ Coating |
| Add-Ons | Spot UV, Foil Stamping (Gold/Silver), Embossing, Debossing, Custom Inserts |
| Sizes | Custom Sizes Available (Length × Width × Depth) |
| Minimum Order Quantity | Low MOQ Available |
| Turnaround Time | 8–12 Business Days (Rush Available) |
| Shipping | Flat Packed, Free Shipping Available |
| Eco-Friendly | Recyclable & Biodegradable Options Available |
People use "cardboard" to mean everything. Corrugated. Chipboard. Paperboard. If it's made from paper and stiff, it's "cardboard."
Technically, cardboard isn't a specific thing. It's a category.
But when most people say "cardboard box," they mean corrugated. The brown stuff with the wavy middle. The box your Amazon order arrives in.
That's what we're talking about here. Standard, everyday, works-for-everything cardboard.
Simple answer: it works.
Light enough to ship cheap. Strong enough to protect. Cheap enough to replace. Recyclable enough to feel okay tossing.
Cardboard is the workhorse. Not fancy. Not premium. Just reliable.
For most e-commerce, that's exactly what you need.
Three layers.
Outer liner. Flat paper. Takes printing.
Inner liner. Flat paper. Inside of box.
Fluting. Wavy paper between them. Provides strength, absorbs shock, adds cushion.
Glue holds it all together. Pressure sets it. Cut, scored, folded into boxes.
Simple technology. Works great.
The wavy middle comes in sizes.
A-flute. Thick. Very strong. Good for heavy items. But bulky.
B-flute. Medium. Most common. Good all-around. Prints reasonably well.
C-flute. Between A and B. Strong, not too thick. Popular for shipping.
E-flute. Thin. Prints beautifully. Good for smaller boxes, retail packaging.
F-flute. Very thin. Micro-flute. Prints like paper, holds like board.
We'll recommend based on your product weight and printing needs.
Cardboard has ratings.
Single wall. One layer of fluting. Standard for most boxes.
Double wall. Two flute layers. Three liners. Very strong. Heavy items.
Triple wall. Three flutes. Four liners. Industrial strength. Pallets, big stuff.
Edge crush test (ECT). Measures stacking strength. Higher numbers = stronger.
Burst test (Mullen). Measures puncture resistance. Higher = tougher.
We'll help you choose the right rating for your products.
Flexographic. Standard. Basic colors. Good for simple logos.
Lithographic. Higher quality. Full color. Photos. Gradients. Printed on liner before corrugating.
Digital. Short runs. Variable data. Quick turnaround.
Pre-printed. Liner printed before fluting. Best quality.
Post-printed. Box printed after making. Good for simple.
Your choice depends on quantity, budget, and design complexity.
Everyone. Seriously. Cardboard is universal.
E-commerce brands. Subscription boxes. Food companies. Retailers. Manufacturers. Movers. Shippers. Crafters. Gifters.
If you're shipping something, you've used cardboard.
Brown cardboard is the default. Kraft color. Recycled look. Everyone recognizes it.
Pros. Cheap. Readily available. Recycled content common. Looks honest.
Cons. Blends in. Forgettable. Doesn't say "premium."
But brown works. Sometimes that's all you need.
White cardboard exists. Same structure, white facings.
Prints better. Colors pop. Looks cleaner.
Costs more. Brown is cheaper. White is premium upgrade.
Your call based on brand and budget.
Cardboard cuts easily. Custom sizes are standard.
We build boxes to your exact dimensions. No settling for stock sizes that almost fit.
Measure your product. Add a little room. Tell us numbers. We'll make it.
Cardboard minimums are low. Custom sizes, custom printing, small runs possible.
Test a design. Order 50. See how they work. Order more when ready.
No forced to buy thousands.
