Packaging Materials in 12–28 pt, 1–4 mm & Custom Box Grades
Good Packaging Materials protect products, support printing, and help control box cost. The right stock also affects weight, shape, shelf look, and shipping strength. At Custom Boxes Tech, our team helps brands in the USA, UK, Canada, and other markets choose stock for retail, shipping, food, beauty, gifts, and e-commerce boxes.
We offer an MOQ of 100 units, free design support, free sample options, quality checks, after-sale support, and 24/7 customer care. Send us your box size, quantity, and artwork today for a fast custom quote for your required material.
5 Packaging Materials for Light, Heavy & Luxury Products
Each product needs a stock that matches its size, weight, use, and shipping route. A small soap box needs less support than a glass bottle pack or gift set. Get your required Packaging Materials in the size, weight and style you want.
Material | Common Stock Range | Best Use |
Paperboard | 12–28 pt | Cosmetics, soap, food, retail boxes |
Fluted board | E, B, C flute; about 1–4 mm | Mailers, shipping boxes, subscription packs |
Natural paper stock | 14–24 pt common range | Organic goods, soaps, bakery packs |
Setup board | 1.5–3 mm | Gifts, perfume, jewelry, premium kits |
Self-stick stock | Paper or vinyl face | Labels, seals, bottles, jars |
Our custom cardboard packaging material works well for folding cartons, sleeves, display boxes, and small product packs. It gives brands a smooth print surface and keeps the box light.
12–28 pt Stocks for Retail Boxes & Folding Cartons
Retail boxes need a balance of strength and low weight. Our paperboard stock works well for products that sit on shelves or ship inside larger cartons.
Common options include:
12–14 pt for light products
16–18 pt for regular retail boxes
20–24 pt for stronger folding cartons
28 pt for heavier retail packs
100% custom sizing based on product dimensions
1-color, 2-color, CMYK, and PMS printing options
Our kraft paper packaging stock gives boxes a natural paper look. Brands often use it for soap, food, candles, clothing, and simple retail packs.
E, B & C Flute Options for Shipping Strength
Shipping boxes need more support during stacking and handling. Fluted stock uses an inner wave layer between liner sheets to add strength without making the pack too heavy.
Our corrugated box material for shipping works well for mailers, product kits, e-commerce packs, and larger boxes.
Flute Type | Approx. Thickness | Common Use | USA Price Range |
E Flute | 1–2 mm | Small mailers, retail shipping | $0.85–$3.20 each |
B Flute | 2.5–3.5 mm | E-commerce boxes | $1.10–$4.10 each |
C Flute | 3.5–4 mm | Larger shipping packs | $1.35–$5.20 each |
CBT helps buyers match flute thickness, box size, and product weight before production.
1.5–3 mm Boards for Premium Gift Packaging
Luxury products need more shape and weight. A thicker board gives the box firm walls and a high-end feel.
Our rigid box board material suits:
Perfume boxes
Jewelry boxes
Watch packaging
Chocolate gift sets
Electronics kits
Premium product launches
Common board thickness starts near 1.5 mm. It can reach 3 mm for larger or heavier packs. Brands can also add magnetic closures, inserts, sleeves, or lift-off lids.
Self-Stick Materials for Labels, Seals & Product Marks
Labels can add product details without changing the main box structure.
Our adhesive vinyl label material supports:
Matte labels
Gloss labels
Product seals
Logo stickers
Barcode labels
Bottle and jar labels
Custom die-cut shapes
Price Estimations from 100 to 5,000+ Units
Packaging cost changes with size, stock, print, finish, insert style, and order volume. CBT gives custom quotes after reviewing the full box details.
Packaging Type | 100 Units | 500 Units | 1,000 Units | 5,000+ Units |
Folding Carton | $1.20–$4.00 | $0.70–$2.80 | $0.50–$2.20 | $0.30–$1.40 |
Mailer Box | $1.80–$4.80 | $1.10–$3.20 | $0.80–$2.40 | $0.55–$1.70 |
Natural Paper Box | $1.30–$3.80 | $0.80–$2.50 | $0.60–$1.90 | $0.40–$1.30 |
Setup Box | $4.50–$9.00 | $3.00–$6.50 | $2.20–$5.20 | $1.80–$4.10 |
Label or Seal | $0.20–$0.90 | $0.12–$0.55 | $0.08–$0.40 | $0.05–$0.25 |
Smart tip: Bigger orders usually lower the cost per piece.
These planning prices help with early budgeting. Box size, freight, inserts, and special finishes can change the quote.
4 Print Methods for Logos, Photos & Brand Colors
Good stock supports better print results. Our team selects the print method based on artwork, quantity, and surface type.
Available methods include:
CMYK for full-color artwork
PMS for set brand colors
Digital printing for short runs
Offset printing for larger orders
UV printing for sharp surface detail
Screen printing for selected designs
A custom cardboard packaging material can support detailed logos, product text, patterns, and full-color graphics when the artwork and coating match the stock.
6 Finish Options from Matte to Raised Details
Finishes change how the box looks and feels. We help brands use them where they add real value.
Popular options include:
Matte lamination for a soft, low-glare surface
Gloss lamination for added shine
Spot UV for selected logo or text areas
Foil stamping for metallic detail
Embossing for raised artwork
Debossing for pressed-in detail
A kraft paper packaging stock can also work with simple ink, labels, or selected foil areas without hiding its natural paper look.
3 Size Checks Before We Choose the Stock
A good box starts with accurate product details. We check:
Product length, width, and height
Product weight in oz, lb, g, or kg
Insert depth and internal space
Fragile parts and pressure points
Shipping distance
Shelf or mailer use
Required opening style
These checks help us choose the right box thickness, packaging stock, and structural design.
USA Pricing for Finishes & Extra Features
Extra features can improve display value, product hold, or opening style.
Extra Option | Typical USA Cost Add-On |
Matte or gloss lamination | $0.10–$0.45 per box |
Spot UV | $0.15–$0.60 per box |
Foil stamping | $0.20–$0.85 per box |
Embossing or debossing | $0.20–$0.75 per box |
Custom insert | $0.30–$2.50 per box |
Window cut | $0.15–$0.70 per box |
Our rigid box board material pairs well with premium finishes, custom inserts, ribbon pulls, and magnetic closures.
4 Quality Checks for Size, Print, Fold & Finish
CBT checks key box details before dispatch. Our quality process covers:
Box dimensions
Print position
Color placement
Fold lines
Closure fit
Surface finish
Insert placement
General box shape
Free design support also helps with dielines, logo placement, print areas, and box structure.
Custom Boxes Tech also offers free sample options, so buyers can review stock and finish choices before larger orders.
7–12 Business Day Turnaround for Major Markets
Our standard production turnaround runs from 7 to 12 business days for normal custom orders.
We serve:
USA buyers in retail, e-commerce, food, beauty, and gift markets
UK brands that need custom sizes and printed packs
Canadian businesses that need retail or shipping boxes
International clients that need custom packaging support
Our corrugated packaging board for custom boxes helps protect products during shipping while keeping the pack easy to handle.
The adhesive vinyl labels for product packaging also give brands another way to add logos, seals, product data, or barcodes.
100-Unit MOQ with Design Help & After-Sale Support
Orders start from 100 units. This low MOQ helps small brands test a box before moving to larger runs.
Custom Boxes Tech supports each project with:
24/7 customer care
Free design support
Free sample options
7–12 business-day standard turnaround
Quality assurance
Reliable support
After-sale service
Custom sizes in inches or millimeters
USA, UK, Canada, and global service
Our goal stays simple: match the product with the right Packaging Materials, useful finishes, and a price that fits the order size.
Reach out to our design consultants at support@customboxestech.com to customize your bulk Packaging Materials for custom boxes orders!
