Folding Cartons
Your vision, realized.
Folding cartons tailored to your products. Protect your brand with premium SBS paperboard, vivid offset printing, and high-impact tactile finishes.
Technical Specifications
Materials
Tolerances
Capabilities
Popular Formats
Straight Tuck End
Both tuck flaps open from the front for fast manual assembly, ideal for cosmetics, supplements, and small consumer goods.
Auto-Bottom Lock
Pre-glued bottom snaps into place instantly, eliminating hand assembly while supporting heavier bottles, jars, and tech.
Window Carton
Die-cut window with clear film allows product visibility to drive purchases across cosmetics, bakery, and retail goods.
Sleeve & Tray
Two-piece outer sleeve and sliding tray setup that delivers a premium unboxing experience for luxury items and gift sets.
Reverse Tuck End
Flaps open from opposite sides for specialized dispensing, making it a reliable standard for pharmaceuticals and boxed goods.
Seal End
Glued top and bottom closures offer tamper-evident security and maximum sealed integrity for food and retail packaging.
Snap-Lock Bottom
Hand-assembled interlocking bottom flaps that handle heavier weight than tuck boxes at a lower cost than auto-bottoms.
Gable Top Box
Integrated handle and tented top closure that creates a distinct shelf presentation for artisan foods, gifts, and promotional kits.
Form meets Function.
Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS)
Premium virgin paperboard with an ultra-smooth white surface for crisp color accuracy and luxury finishing.
Micro-Flute Board (E/F Flute)
Ultra-thin fluted paperboard engineered for maximum crush resistance and weight support.
Met-PET Metallic Paperboard
Foil-laminated SBS board that creates brilliant reflective, mirror, or holographic effects.
FSC® Certified Recycled Board
Sustainable 100% post-consumer board offering high tear strength and eco-friendly appeal.
Popular Features
Custom Die-Cut Windows
Clear PET or acetate film in custom shapes to showcase your product and drive retail purchases.
Custom Inserts & Fitments
Precision-cut paperboard or corrugated inserts that lock products in place for an elevated unboxing reveal.
Magnetic Closures
Concealed magnetic snaps embedded in packaging flaps for a satisfying, high-end closing feel.
Perforated Tear Strips
Built-in pre-scored opening lines providing tamper-evident security and easy consumer access.
Print & Finish
Digital Printing
Fast-turnaround press with zero setup plate costs, perfect for short runs, rapid prototyping, and variable data packaging.
CMYK Offset Lithography
High-definition wet-offset printing delivering photo-realistic detail and flawless color consistency for commercial production runs.
Flexographic Printing
Cost-effective bulk production utilizing flexible photopolymer plates for clean, bold coverage on kraft and uncoated stocks.
Pantone Spot Colors
Exact PMS color matching for brand-critical packaging, ensuring absolute visual consistency across large factory runs.
Spot UV Varnish
Selective high-gloss polymer applied to targeted artwork areas to create dramatic tactile contrast against matte backgrounds.
Hot Foil Stamping
Heated metallic die stamping that creates brilliant reflective gold, silver, or holographic accents for luxury brand appeal.
Embossing & Debossing
Custom 3D relief dies that raise or indent logos and typography for an elevated, multi-sensory tactile feel.
Soft-Touch Lamination
Velvet-like protective coating that guards against scuffs while giving cartons a ultra-smooth, premium hand-feel.
Folding Cartons FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for custom folding cartons?
Our minimum order quantity is 500 units per style, optimizing setup costs for growing brands and commercial retail runs.
What is the difference between folding cartons and corrugated boxes?
Folding cartons are made from dense single-ply paperboard (like SBS) for retail shelf presentation, while corrugated boxes use fluted layers for shipping durability.
What is the difference between SBS and CCNB paperboard?
SBS (Solid Bleached Sulfate) is premium, virgin white paperboard for high-end retail, whereas CCNB (Clay Coated News Back) features a white surface over a budget-friendly recycled gray back.
Are custom folding cartons safe for food packaging?
Yes, we use food-safe, non-toxic inks and direct or indirect FDA-compliant substrates, including window options made with food-grade clear PET film.
How much do custom folding cartons cost per unit?
Unit pricing depends on paperboard thickness (pt), structural style, print finishes, and order volume, with volume price breaks applying at 500 units and up.
What folding carton styles are best for heavy or glass products?
Auto-Bottom Lock and Snap-Lock Bottom cartons are best, as their pre-glued or interlocking base structures support significantly higher product weights than standard tuck boxes.
What high-end printing and decorative finishes can be added to folding cartons?
Options include CMYK offset lithography, digital HP Indigo, metallic hot foil stamping, spot UV varnish, custom embossing, and soft-touch lamination.
Can I get custom structural inserts and die-cut windows for my cartons?
Yes, we manufacture custom-shaped PET windows for product visibility and precision paperboard inserts to lock your items in place for shipping and retail display.
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