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Custom Folding Boxes

Folding cartons ship flat, so freight stays low on small runs. Printed on 300-400 g board and popped into shape. From 100 pcs per size, sample in 5 days.

Specifications

Box Style
Folding carton, tuck-end; other styles on request
Material
157 g art paper over 1,200 g board
Box Size
Made to your product; custom sizes
Printing
CMYK / Pantone
Surface Finishing
Matte / gloss lamination, soft-touch
Special Finishing
Hot foil, emboss / deboss, spot UV
Inserts
Foam, EVA, paper or die-cut tray
Minimum Order
From 100 pcs
Sample & Lead Time
Sample in about 5 days; 10-20 working days after approval

A folding carton for shelf-ready retail

Folding boxes ship flat and fold into shape, which keeps freight and storage low for retail and ecommerce. They suit cosmetics, candles, cards and other shelf-ready products that need clean print and a light structure.

Construction and finishing

The standard build uses 157 g art paper over 1,200 g cardboard. Printing runs in CMYK or Pantone with matte or gloss lamination, and hot foil, emboss or deboss and spot UV are available for the brand mark. Inserts in foam, EVA, paper, blister hold the product in place.

Options you can choose

Material: 157 g art paper over 1,200 g board, or folding carton board. Colour: CMYK or Pantone, printed outside and inside. Size: made to your product. Finishing: matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination, hot foil, emboss and spot UV. Insert: foam, EVA or paper tray. Extras: window, ribbon or tissue paper.

Ordering your first folding carton

Six steps from your first message to delivery.
1. Product and size — send your product, size and artwork; a sample helps us match it.
2. Box style and size — we cut the carton flat to your product, ready to fold.
3. Sample — we make and ship the sample faster and at lower cost, or confirm the details with photos.
4. Sample approval — you confirm every detail, including lead time and the shipping plan.
5. Mass production — QC passed: produced to spec and delivered on time; we keep you posted at every step.
6. Shipping — we share tracking as it moves, and follow up for your feedback after delivery.







Folding carton FAQ

Quick answers to the questions folding-carton buyers ask us most.

1. Do folding boxes ship flat?

Yes: folding cartons ship flat and fold into shape, which keeps freight and storage low.

2. Are folding boxes suitable for retail?

Yes: crisp print and light board suit cosmetics, candles, cards and shelf-ready products.

3. Folding carton or rigid box, which is right?

Folding suits lighter products and budget; rigid suits premium weight and shelf presence.

4. Can you add a window or inserts?

Yes: PET windows, die-cut board inserts or a paper tray are available.

5. What is the minimum order and lead time?

From 100 pcs per size; samples about 5 days, production 10 to 20 working days.

Customization

Customize this packaging

Every box is built to your material, color, size, finish, insert and accessories. Explore each option in detail.

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Material

Art paper over grey board, kraft, recycled stock and corrugated board — chosen for your product weight and finish. Most common: 157 g art paper over 1,200 g grey board.

Paper & board
See materials
​2

Color

CMYK or Pantone across the whole box: full-color print, solid brand colors, or plain kraft with a single spot color. Recommended: full-color CMYK, or Pantone for an exact brand color.

Print & color
See colors
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Size

Made to your product. Rigid boxes are built to the millimeter; folding and mailer boxes fold flat to save freight. A size we have run before keeps its cutting die on file, so a repeat size skips the tooling cost; a new size is cut to your product and needs its own die.

Made to fit
See sizes
​4

Finishing

Matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination, hot foil, emboss or deboss, spot UV, texture and die-cutting. Recommended: matte lamination with a hot-foil logo.

Surface & special
See finishing
​5

Inserts

Foam, EVA, pearl cotton (EPE), satin fabric, paper trays and blister hold the product still. Recommended: a fitted tray, sized to your product.

Protection
See inserts
​6

Accessories

Ribbons, magnets, handles, 3M tape, tissue paper, envelopes, cards and stickers to complete the pack. Recommended: ribbon or magnetic closures, and printed tissue paper.

Add-ons
See accessories

Ordering facts

The numbers behind an order.

What a first order looks like: quotes, options, checks and our quality guarantee.

24 hours
Full quote
We reply within 12 hours, then send your full quote in 24 hours: pricing, production time and shipping.
10+
Packaging options
Custom solutions to fit your budget, from structure and materials to the final finish.
10+
Quality checks
Materials, colors, finish, accessories, handmade, appearance, packing, shipping and lead time.
60 days
Quality guarantee
We remake any order with quality problems — every order is backed by our 60-day guarantee.

Ordering

Ordering questions, answered.

Minimums, lead times, artwork files and our guarantee — the practical side of every order.

Something else on your mind? Send us a note and we'll reply within 12 hours.

Get a quote

Send the product size and quantity

The specifications above are the starting point. Send the product, the size and the quantity you need, and we will come back with the board, the price and the lead time.

Email
sales@boxeschina.com
Phone
+86 132 1510 9191
Factory
Weiyuan Road, Humen Town Dongguan, Guangdong, China 523900
Hours
Mon-Fri, 9:00-18:00 (Beijing time)

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