Corrugated Mailer Boxes
Uses Of Corrugated Boxes
Saying that corrugated boxes are on the top of the list of most useful boxes is a fact. They are very adjustable boxes which can be used without any limitation or restriction of being suitable for only a certain type of things. But if you’re confused about what corrugated boxes are, how they can be used and what us their purpose, this article is based on addressing all these queries and confusion. And you will find it very helpful to address your problems and give a suitable answer for all of them. So do give it a read.What Kind of Products Corrugated Boxes Can Be Used For?
Usually, packaging boxes are named after the product for which they are made as they are especially for that item only. But this is not true for corrugated boxes. They are generally good packaging boxes for all kinds of products and they are named after the material from which they are made corrugated stuff. Therefore, you can easily use them for a number of products and they are good for all of them being equally protective for each and every one of them. Thus, for cost saving these boxes are just excellent.How Can You Use Customized Corrugated Boxes with Best Results?
When everyone is using just basic and simple packaging, you need to be different to standout. You can do this simply by using the more advanced and latest style of corrugated boxes which includes customized and personalized corrugated boxes. These boxes are prepared with extra efforts because they include adding some designs and prints on the boxes. Also, it includes printing the related details on boxes so that they will look just fantastic. Do try them and they will be fun to use them, easy, comfortable yet so stylish.What Makes Corrugated Boxes Very Hard and Surviving?
Some packaging boxes are very fragile and they don’t last long. They immediately get crumpled or after some time, they are deformed and hence discarded. But it is not true for corrugated boxes. They are made from real corrugated stuff which inserts should the boxes and one of the most surviving materials. It also makes packaging which is used for heavy or bulky products as such products can’t bear a cheap and low-quality packaging.Here are a few other reasons to use these boxes:
- These boxes are of multiple uses.
- They are best for transferring goods from one place to another.
- For long term storage of goods, these boxes are always utilized.
- They can be used in different colours, not just one brown colour.
- You can find them in a number of sizes too.
- Their price is very reasonable.
- If you get them from The Packaging Base, you can avail some discounts as well.
- The presence of corrugated material in them guarantees the strength if these sizes.
- They are also available on personalization requirements.
- There are no extra or unmentioned charges for these boxes.
- Customers respond about them just validates their effectiveness.
Box Style | Punch Partition, Tuck Flap Box, Pillow Box, Gable Box, Sleeve Box |
Dimension (L + W + H) | All Custom Sizes Available |
Quantities | 100 – 500,000 |
Paper Stock | 10pt to 28pt (60lb to 400lb) Eco-Friendly Kraft, E-flute Corrugated, Bux Board, Cardstock |
Printing | Plain, CMYK Colors, PMS (Pantone Matching System), Spot Colors |
Finishing | Gloss Lamination, Matte Lamination, Gloss AQ, Gloss UV, Matte UV, Spot UV, Embossing, Foiling |
Included Options | Die Cutting, Gluing, Perforation |
Additional Options | Embossing, Window Patching, (Gold, silver, Copper, Red, Blue Foil Stamping) |
Proof | Flat View, 3D Mock-up, Physical Sampling (On request) |
Turnaround | Standard Turnaround Time: After getting the artwork approved, it takes 5-7 business days for producing the box and further 5-7 business days for the shipment to be conveyed. While in the case of corrugated boxes and folding cartons the turnaround time is between 15-22 business days which include 10-15 business days for the production of boxes and 5-7 business days for the shipping to reach your doorstep. When talking about rigid boxes the production time is increased to 25-30 business days and so is the shipping time from 25-35 business days. Expedite Turnaround Time: Once the job is sent for production after the approval of artwork the production time for corrugated boxes and folding cartons is 8-10 business days whereas shipping requires 5-7 business days. In case of rigid boxes, the expedited turnaround time varies as per the quantities and will be quoted accordingly. |
Shipping | Ship Flat, Packed in Boxes, UPS, Fedex, DHL |
Artwork Preparation Guide
If your graphic files do not meet our specifications, Blue Box Packaging will not be charged for any resulting typographical errors. Read our artwork preparation to prepare your files for submission, or contact us for help from a packaging specialist!
Cut & Crease Line (Red Lines):
Displays the section in its final size and where the box should be folded.. Important graphics and text should be placed at least 0.125 inches from the cut line.
Bleed Line (Blue Lines):
Indicates where the drain section is located. All graphics that run up to the cut line should be extended to the cut line for a transparent print.
Safety Margin(Green Lines):
Specifies where to safely place illustrations and text. As an industry standard, all graphics should be placed at least 0.125 inches from the cut line unless your design is intended.
Perforation (Dotted Black Lines):
The perforation line refers to paper punched with very small holes to make it easier to tear and fold the paper.
01 Choose your order
Choose your order Search our curated library of custom cardboard boxes, packaging and other custom printed products and compile an inventory of products that may be suitable for your project. Make sure to mark your favourite products or add them to your cart with all your custom sizes and options to keep track of what fascinates you. Once you have made your selections, you can submit your quote request to begin your entire packaging journey. Alternatively, if you’re trying to find something that you simply can’t find in our library, you can visit our Get a Quote page and submit a custom quote.
02 Request a Quote
Once you have sent your quote request through our Add to Quote Cart or Request a Quote page with all your product specifications, our product specialists will get started on preparing your quote. Simple quotes can be ready and sent back to you in as little as 1-2 business days. For more complicated projects that require custom structural or material sourcing may take longer. Your dedicated product specialist will reach out to you to keep you connected throughout the entire packaging process.
03 Place Your Order
Place Your Order Once you have received your quotation from our product specialist, please review it to ensure that all of your quotation details are correct. If you have any further questions about your offering, always contact your product specialist for more information. If you are satisfied with your offer and can continue, pay through our secure payment portal, which our product specialists make available to you. As soon as your order has been placed, our designers will quickly prepare your individual dielines!
04 Get Your Custom Dielines
Get Your Custom Dielines After your order is placed, a floor line or artwork template file is required for your artwork to be placed. For single floorboards, our designers can prepare your file in 1 to 2 working days. However, more complex structures would require additional hours and design costs. Most of our custom Dieline files contain structural information that we can use to create a 3D digital model of your packaging after you put your artwork on the file. This allows you to preview your packaging before production to make any necessary changes or corrections.
05 Prepare Your Artwork
Prepare Your Artwork Designs Let your creativity run wild, because now is the time to design your works of art on our custom floorboards. Be sure to follow the illustration guidelines in our general illustration guide to avoid startup issues. When your graphic is ready, upload your updated file to your product specialist. Our specialist graphic designers will review your designs and create a 3D digital model of your packaging for you to review before starting to manufacturing/producing your order.
06 Begin Production
Begin Production Once you’ve approved everything, your packaging production begins! During this phase, our product specialists will keep you up to date with production and shipping updates!
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Aqueous Coating
Clear, fast drying, water based and eco-friendly coating. Available in gloss or matte finish.
UV Coating
Fast drying coating with ultraviolet light. Available in gloss or matte finish.
Soft Touch/Silk Lamination
UV Coating that is applied to a specified area and cured using ultraviolet light.
Soft Touch Coating
Soft to the touch coating that creates a velvety texture for a more tactile appeal.
Varnish
Clear coating applied using the CMYK printing method. Available in gloss, satin or matte.
Lamination
Laminated protective film that adheres to the surface of packaging materials to maximize durability.
Anti-scratch Lamination
Laminated BOPP film that is scratch, scuff, and fingerprint resistant. Cost-effective option.
Soft Touch/Silk Lamination
Soft to the touch lamination similar to peach skin. Available in a satin or matte finish.
Offset Printing
High-quality printing method that utilizes a printing plate and rubber blanket to transfer designs on paper. Best for large runs.
Digital Printing
Digital printing method that requires no printing plate. Designs are transferred electronically, making it cost-effective for small runs.
UV Printing
Fast-drying printing method using ultraviolet lights to cure inks which results in a gloss finish.
Water-Based Ink
Soft to the touch coating that creates a velvety texture for a more tactile appeal.
Soy / Vegetable Ink
100% eco-friendly ink comprised of soy and vegetable oil and pigment that provides high-quality color output. Suitable for food packaging.
Oil Based Ink
Non-eco-friendly ink comprised of oil and pigment that provides high-quality color output.
Pantone
Pure color based on specific ink formulas to consistenly and precisely print color.
Pantone Metallic
Metallic color based on specific ink formulas to consistently and precisely print color.
Hot Foil Stamping
Form of relief printing in which foil is transferred to a surface at high temperatures.
Cold Foil Printing
Form of relief printing in which foil is transferred to a surface by pressing onto UV curable adhesives.
Blind Embossing
Form of relief printing in which dies is pressed on the back of the material to form a raised motif.
Blind Debossing
Form of relief printing in which dies is pressed on the front of the material to form a raised motif.
Registered Embossing
Form of relief printing in which a die is pressed on the back of the material to form a raised motif.
Combination Embossing
Combination between embossing and foil stamping. It creates a 3D motif that features a foil finish.
Window Patching
Die-cut shape is layered with plastic film to feature a window showcasing the product inside.
SBS C1S
Premium-grade bleached white paperboard coated on one side for high-quality printing and finishes.
SBS C2S
Premium-grade bleached white paperboard coated on two sides for high-quality printing and finishes.
CCNB
Duplex paperboard coated on one side with a white finish for high-quality printing. Made from 90% recycled paper pulp.
Fully Recycled CCNB
Duplex paperboard coated on one side with a white finish for high-quality printing. Made from 100% recycled paper pulp.
Natural Brown Kraft
Unbleached kraft paper made from a mixture of virgin and recycled paper pulp with coating on both sides for high-quality printing.
White Kraft
Bleached kraft paper made from a mixture of virgin and recycled paper pulp with coating on both sides for high-quality printing.
Black Kraft
Black dyed kraft paper made from a mixture of virgin and recycled paper pulp with coating on both sides for high-quality printing.
Uncoated Unbleached Kraft
Unbleached kraft paper with no coating. Made from a mixture of virgin and recycled paper pulp.
Clay-Coated Kraft Paper
Kraft paper with a coated bleached topside for high-quality print and unbleached bottom side.
Clay Natural Kraft
Kraft paper with an uncoated bleached topside and unbleached bottom side.
Metallic
Specialty paper with a laminated glossy or matte metallic topside.
Holographic
Specialty paper with a laminated glossy or matte holographic topside.
Textured
Premium-grade paper stock that features a textured surface. Primarily used for wrapping rigid boxes.
Natural Kraft Board
Uncoated and unbleached kraft linerboard made from a mixture of virgin and recycled paper pulp.
Oyester White Board
Coated, textured linerboard featuring an off-white surface for high-quality printing.
Kemi White Board
Coated, semi-gloss liner board that features a brilliant white and smooth surface for high-quality printing.
Bleached White Board
Bleached white board with a brilliant white finish for high-quality vibrant printing.
Single Face
One corrugated fiberboard is glued to one flat sheet of the linerboard.
Single Wall
The corrugated fiberboard is glued between two sheets of linerboard.
Double Wall
Three sheets of linerboard with two corrugated fiberboards in between.
Tripple Wall
Four sheets of linerboard with three corrugated fiberboards in between.
A-Flute
Greatest protection with excellent stacking strength.
B-Flute
Surface allows for high-quality printing and die-cutting.
C-Flute
Average crush resistance, stacking strength and printing.
E-Flute
Relatively flat surface allows for high-quality printing applications.
F-Flute
For specialty packaging, POP displays, as well as small retail packaging.
Grey Chipboard
Thick and sturdy grey chipboard made from recycled paper pulp and commonly used to construct rigid boxes.
Duplex Chipboard
Chipboard with a white finish on one side made from recycled paper pulp and commonly used to construct rigid boxes.
Free Consultation and Sample Kit from our Modern and Futuristic 3D Design Studio
Our creative team has access to all the latest tools to assist you in making an extravagant custom box design. We offer Sample Kits that allow you to explore the various styles, layouts, materials, colors, inks, and finishes. The sample Kit contains all the essentials that help you select all the best options to redefine and refine your business.
You can fill out the form and order Free Sample if you need custom packaging requirements other that the standard available.