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Packaging knowledge, written by people who make boxes
Costs, structures, materials, artwork and sustainability, explained without the sales pitch.
Pricing
Custom Packaging Cost Guide 2026: What Printed Boxes Really Cost Per Unit
A transparent breakdown of custom box pricing: board, printing, finishing, quantity breaks and the hidden fees competitors do not mention. Real per-unit ranges for mailers, cartons and rigid boxes.
September 1, 2026 11 min read
Box styles
Mailer Box vs Shipping Box vs Folding Carton: Which Should You Choose?
The three most common custom box types compared on protection, print quality, cost, assembly and best use cases, with a decision checklist.
August 18, 20269 min
Materials
Corrugated Flutes Explained: E, B, C and Double Wall, and Which Your Box Needs
What flute profiles mean, how ECT and burst ratings work, and how to pick the right corrugated grade for mailers, shippers and heavy products.
August 5, 20268 min
Design
How to Prepare Artwork for Custom Box Printing: Dielines, Bleed, CMYK and Fonts
A step-by-step pre-press checklist for packaging artwork: working on a dieline, bleed and safe areas, colour modes, resolution, fonts, finishes layers and file export.
July 22, 202610 min
Sustainability
Sustainable Packaging Guide: Recyclable, Compostable and Plastic-Free Boxes That Still Look Premium
How to specify eco-friendly custom packaging: board choices, inks, coatings, windows, inserts, certifications and the claims you can legally print.
July 8, 20269 min
E-commerce
The Unboxing Experience: 12 Ways to Make Subscription and E-commerce Boxes Worth Sharing
Practical, costed ideas for turning a mailer box into a marketing channel: inside print, tissue, inserts, tear strips, personalisation, QR codes and more.
June 24, 20268 min
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