Printed Cardboard Boxes

Why Print Your Boxes?

A printed box does work a plain box cannot. It tells a customer who the parcel is from before they open it, makes the brand look established, and turns an ordinary delivery into something people photograph and share. Even a single colour logo changes how a parcel is received.

How Many Colours Do You Need?

The number of colours is the biggest choice, and it drives most of the print cost.

The plain versus printed cost guide shows how colours and quantity add up.

Outside, Inside or Both?

Outside print is what everyone sees on the way. Inside print is what your customer sees on opening. A common, economical mix is a simple logo outside with a pattern or message inside, so the box looks discreet in transit and special when opened.

Which Box Styles Can Be Printed?

Every style we make can be printed. Thinner E flute and paperboard give the sharpest print; thicker double wall suits bold, simple designs.

• Mailer boxes, the favourite for online brands
• Shipping cartons, usually 1 or 2 colour
• Boxes with lids for gifts and storage
• Tuck end and folding cartons for retail
• Display boxes for counters and shelves

What Artwork Should You Send?

Vector files give the best result: PDF, AI or SVG with fonts outlined. A high resolution PNG or JPG also works for most logos. Do not worry about the dieline; we place your artwork on the flat layout of your size and send it back as a proof.

1. Send your logo and any wording.
2. Tell us which panels to print.
3. Give brand colour references if you have them.
4. Check the proof carefully, including spelling.
5. Approve, and production starts.

How Do Colours Change on Board?

Brown kraft darkens colours and softens light tints. White board shows colours much as designed. Screens glow and board does not, so printed colours always look slightly less bright than on a monitor. The proof notes any colour that is likely to shift noticeably.

What Do Printed Boxes Cost?

Printed boxes start from £0.20 a box in simple 1 colour at compact sizes and good quantities. Each extra colour, larger print areas and inside print add to the cost, while larger runs spread the set-up. Ask for two print options on one quote to compare.