Custom Folding Carton Boxes

Corrugated is made up of three layers - including a wavy fluted middle layer - whereas cardboard is just one single layer of paperboard. Corrugated is way stronger and has way more cushioning than cardboard - it's great for shipping heavy stuff. Cardboard is really more suited to lightweight applications like cereal boxes.

Corrugated boxes have a wavy fluted layer between two flat layers, making them super strong (50-80+ lbs capacity). Cardboard boxes are single-layer paperboard, lighter and more affordable (20-50 lbs capacity), and great for printing logos on custom branded boxes.

Yes - we can do full color using digital printing, flexographic printing, or litho-lamination. Digital printing is perfect for short runs from 500 to 2,000 units and can do unlimited colors. Flexographic printing is good for higher volume orders (over 1,000 units) and can do 1-4 colors. Litho-lamination gives you super high quality prints suitable for premium brands.

It depends on the flute type and ECT rating, but generally it's between 15 and 120 pounds. E-flute is the thinnest and can handle 15-25 pounds. C-flute is standard e-commerce shipping and can handle 40-65 pounds. Double-wall corrugated can handle 65-100 pounds and triple-wall can do 100-120 pounds.

ECT stands for Edge Crush Test - it measures how many pounds per inch corrugated edges can support before they crush. That's basically a measure of how sturdy the box is and how many boxes you can stack on top of each other. Common ratings are 32 ECT for standard shipping, 44 ECT for heavier items, 55 ECT for industrial use, and 71 ECT for really heavy stuff.

No - standard corrugated boxes are water-resistant, but they're not waterproof. If you need to use them in humid conditions or refrigerated storage, you might need to get a special coating to make them more resistant to moisture. Food industry applications often need this kind of treatment to maintain the box's structural integrity in cold storage conditions.

Yes! Custom Boxed Land's Minimum Order Quantity is 500 Units for Digitally Printed Corrugated Boxes. That's a significant reduction from the 2,500 to 5,000 unit industry standard, and small businesses and startups will really appreciate the lower upfront investment.

Triple-Wall Corrugated with a 71 ECT Rating is the strongest we have. That's a heavy-duty material measuring 7/16 inch thick, and it can support a reliable 100 to 120 pounds per box. The triple-layer fluting gives maximum protection for industrial equipment and machinery - especially useful for export shipping and heavy industrial applications.

Inside dimensions are where it's at. When measuring a corrugated box, you need to look at the inside dimensions: length x width x height, in that order. The length is the longest side when you're looking at the box opening. So a box that's 12 x 10 x 8 inches has a 12 inch length, 10 inch width, and 8 inch height.

Absolutely! We can add die-cut windows with clear PET film inserts. This is a game-changer for retail packaging - when you can show off what's inside, it really drives purchase decisions. Custom window shapes and sizes fit your specific design requirements within structural limitations.

B-Flute is thin - just 1/8 inch - while C-Flute is 3/16 inch thick. B-Flute is great at printing and die-cutting, perfect for retail packaging. C-Flute provides extra cushioning protection - the standard choice for shipping boxes. In e-commerce shipping, C-Flute dominates for better protection during carrier handling.

We ship them flat to save you money on shipping. Assembled boxes just need simple folding and tucking to get them together, no tape or glue required. By shipping flat, we save you space in your warehouse and make inventory management simpler.

Yes - we can print on the inside using digital or flexographic printing. This creates a memorable unboxing experience for your customers. Inside printing adds $0.50 to $1.00 per box on top of outside printing costs. Many subscription services use it to surprise customers with graphics and messages.

Reorders with existing printing plates are done in 7 to 8 business days. Since the design is already approved and plates are already made, we can move on to manufacturing right away without setup. Quality is exactly the same as first-time orders.

Yes - we can make corrugated boxes safe for food with FDA-approved materials and coatings. We use water-based inks approved for direct food contact, with special coatings and treatments meeting FDA regulations. Bakeries, restaurants, and food manufacturers can all use our certified food-grade corrugated.

Yes - we can emboss or deboss logos on the material. It adds a premium touch, especially for luxury brands. Embossing makes the logo raised, debossing makes it recessed. Either way, it makes a real statement and only costs $0.45 to $0.85 per box extra depending on complexity and size.