Packaging
Folding Cartons
Folding cartons are made by cutting, creasing and assembling printed board. The product's dimensions, weight and how it will be removed determine the lid style, fold positions and any internal support.
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Applications
- Retail product packaging
- Cosmetic product presentation
- Corporate product sets
- Minimum order quantity
- 500 pieces
- Minimum dimensions
- 10 × 10 cm
- Internal dimensions
- Internal width, depth and height determine whether the product fits. Allow for supports or dividers too. To check shelf fit, use the closed box's outer dimensions.
- Cardboard and folding
- Board thickness and construction affect folding alongside grammage. Choose lid and locking areas around the product layout.
- What is the difference between a folding carton and a rigid wrapped box?
- Folding cartons are made by cutting printed board and forming it along creased lines. In rigid wrapped boxes, a rigid board body is finished with a covering material. Choose a box for product weight, internal arrangement and presentation style.
- What is a box dieline?
- A dieline is the technical drawing of cutting, creasing and gluing areas on the flat box. Position artwork to this drawing and check visible faces, lid orientation and glue areas after folding.
- Can different product variants fit in the same box?
- If one box serves several products, the largest must fit without forcing the lid and the smallest must not move freely inside. Specify quantities for each variant if size or artwork changes.
Related printing services: Offset Printing, UV Offset Printing
Before printing
- Unfolded box drawing
- Name front, back, sides and lid on the flat drawing. Put cutting, folding and gluing areas on layers separate from the artwork.
- Product fit check
- Provide product dimensions and weight. Add any cards, accessories or supports to the internal layout drawing.
Board grain affects fold flexibility and how the lid opens and closes. Planning creases with the grain helps the board form controlled corners and faces.
Lamination and varnish give folding cartons different tactile and gloss finishes. Matte, gloss or selective coatings create surface effects over the colour printing.
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