Custom Cardboard Boxes

All-purpose printed cardboard boxes for retail products in every size, stock and finish.

Paperboard or corrugated, matched to your product
Your logo in full color or Pantone
Made to any size, short runs welcome

MOQ 10 8–12 days Free shipping Free design

In short

Custom cardboard boxes are paperboard or corrugated boxes made to your exact size and printed with your logo. Box Sense makes them from 10 boxes, produced in 8–12 business days after you approve the proof. Shipping is free to any address in the USA.

About our custom cardboard boxes

Cardboard is the word most people use for two different materials: thin paperboard, the stiff card used for retail cartons, and corrugated board, the fluted material used for mailers and shipping boxes. We make both in our own printing and converting facility, so the first thing we do with any cardboard box request is match the material to what you are packing and how it travels.

Every box is made to your dimensions, printed with your logo and artwork, and available from 10 units. Short runs are printed digitally; larger runs move to offset printing for the lowest unit price. You approve a flat dieline and a 3D proof before anything goes to press.

Cardboard boxes we make most

Retail product boxesTuck end and auto-lock bottom cartons on paperboard for products that sit on a shelf.Printed mailer boxesCorrugated mailers that ship on their own and open like a gift.Shipping boxesRegular slotted cartons in single or double wall for heavier goods.Kraft boxesNatural brown board for an organic, recycled look.Window boxesA die-cut window so the product sells itself.Display boxesCounter and shelf-ready displays that ship flat and pop up in store.

Choosing the board

Board	Best for	Notes
SBS paperboard, 14 to 24 pt	Retail cartons, cosmetics, food, supplements	Bright white surface for the sharpest print
Kraft paperboard	Natural and eco-positioned brands	Brown fiber look; print in dark inks or white ink
E-flute corrugated	Mailers and premium shipping	Thin (about 1.5 mm) with a smooth print surface
B-flute corrugated	Shipping boxes and heavier mailers	About 3 mm; more crush resistance
Double wall (BC flute)	Heavy, fragile or high-value goods	About 6.5 mm; for parts, glass and bulk packs

What affects the price of custom cardboard boxes

Every box is made to order, so each order is quoted individually. These are the things that move the price most, in order:

Board type. Corrugated costs more than paperboard, and double wall more than single wall, because there is more fiber in every box.
Size. Bigger boxes use more board per unit. Right-sizing the box to your product is the easiest saving.
Quantity. The unit price falls steeply as quantity rises, because setup is shared across more boxes.
Printing. One-color print costs less than full color; printing inside as well as outside adds a second pass.
Finishes and extras. Lamination, foil, embossing, windows and inserts each add to the unit price.

Send your size, quantity and artwork through the quick quote form for a firm price within 24 hours.

Paperboard or corrugated: how to choose

If the box sits on a retail shelf or goes inside another shipper, paperboard is usually right: it prints beautifully, folds crisply and keeps the unit cost low. If the box itself travels through a courier network, choose corrugated. The fluted middle layer absorbs knocks and stacking pressure that would crush a paperboard carton.

Not sure? Send us the product dimensions and weight and tell us how it ships. Our structural team recommends the lightest board that protects it, which also keeps freight costs down.

Printing your logo on cardboard

Full-color CMYK printing on the outside, inside or both
Pantone spot colors for exact brand matching
White ink on kraft for a high-contrast natural look
Finishes: matte or gloss lamination, soft-touch, spot UV, foil stamping and embossing

How ordering works

Send your specs. Product size, quantity and artwork (or just a logo). A packaging specialist replies with a firm quote within 24 hours.
Approve the proof. We send a dieline and a 3D proof so you can see the box before it is made.
Production. 8–12 business days in our own facility, or 5 days on rush.
Delivery. Boxes ship flat to you anywhere in the USA, free of charge.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between cardboard and corrugated boxes?+

In the packaging trade, cardboard usually means paperboard, a single thick sheet used for retail cartons. Corrugated board has a fluted layer between two liners and is much stronger, which makes it the right choice for boxes that ship on their own.

Can I order custom cardboard boxes in small quantities?+

Yes. Our minimum is 10 boxes. Small runs are printed digitally so there are no plate costs, and you can scale to thousands with the same dieline later.

Can you print my logo on plain brown cardboard boxes?+

Yes. Kraft board takes dark inks and white ink very well. Bright colors look muted on brown fiber, so for colorful artwork we recommend white board or a white-top corrugated.

Are your cardboard boxes recyclable?+

Paperboard and corrugated boxes are curbside recyclable in most areas. Choosing aqueous coating instead of plastic lamination keeps the box easy to recycle.