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Custom folding boxes — folding cartons — are the retail standard for cosmetics, supplements, food, and consumer goods. Die-cut from a single sheet of paperboard, scored, and glued, they ship and store flat, then pop open for quick hand or machine assembly at fill time. They're lightweight, shelf-ready, and economical at volume while still carrying full-color branding. We print with auto-bottom, tuck-end, and crash-lock styles available. Runs start at 100 units with no setup, plate, or die charges and free contiguous-US shipping.
For US retail brands that need a lightweight, shelf-ready carton that ships flat and assembles fast at fill time.
Streamline your shipping with Custom Folding Boxes - space-saving, self-locking designs that reduce storage costs. Perfect for subscription services, apparel & fragile items. Durable corrugated & kraft options available!
About Custom Folding Boxes
The folding carton, explained
A folding box (folding carton) is the lightweight printed paperboard box behind most retail packaging. It ships flat to save freight and storage, folds up fast with no glue or minimal gluing, and prints crisp in full color. If you have seen a cosmetic, supplement, or food box on a shelf, it was almost certainly a folding carton. We print them, from 100 units with no setup, plate, or die charges.
Closure styles
- Straight and reverse tuck-end for everyday retail.
- Auto-bottom (snap-lock) for heavier fills that need a fast, secure base.
- Seal-end for tamper-evidence, plus windows and die-cut shapes on the same dieline.
Where it fits
The default for light retail across cosmetics, supplements, and food. When you need a premium, structural feel instead, step up to rigid boxes; for shipping, a mailer or corrugated outer.
Go deeper
Pick the right board in our material guide and compare formats in box styles explained, or browse the full custom box range.
Why US brands choose us for custom folding boxes
Custom Box Printing manufactures custom folding boxes from our US production facility, with free standard shipping anywhere in the contiguous United States and a 7–10 business day turnaround. We've printed custom folding boxes for solo founders launching their first product line, growing direct-to-consumer brands placing 5,000-unit runs, and established retail brands with 50,000+ unit production schedules — and we treat all three the same: low MOQs (100-unit runs), free design support, no setup or die-plate charges, and a 3D digital mockup before anything goes to press.
Every custom folding boxes order includes free in-house dieline and artwork support — our US-based designers will polish your existing files, or build a custom dieline from scratch to fit your exact product dimensions. We send you a 3D mockup to confirm look and proportions before production. For color-critical work, request a physical sample free — let’s talk about a customized sample so you can confirm the look before a full run.
Custom Folding Boxes — specifications & options
If your desired specifications are not listed, feel free to contact us for a custom quote.
| Industrial Use | Retail |
|---|---|
| Paper Type | Paperboard |
| Feature | Paperboard packaging (kraft and recycled-content options) |
| Logo | Customer's Logo |
| Dimension (W + D + L) | Available in any Custom Shapes and Sizes |
| Quantities | Minimum 100 units |
| Paper Stock | Available Premium Stock on 12pt./14pt/16pt/18pt/24pt cardstock or Corrugated Stock |
| Printing | Full color CMYK /PMS (Pantone Matching System) Printing Process |
| Finishing | Gloss Lamination, Matte Lamination, Gloss AQ, Gloss UV, Matte UV, Spot UV, Embossing, Foiling |
| Included Options | Optional UV Coating For extra shine and Durability |
| Proof | Flat View, 3D Mock-up, Physical Sampling (On request) |
| Turnaround | 7–10 business days after artwork approval (rush available) |
| Shipping | Free shipping within the contiguous US |
| Sample | Available |
| Design | Free design support |
Materials, print, and finish options
Folding cartons run on SBS (solid bleached sulfate) paperboard, typically 14–24 pt, chosen by product weight — lighter for cosmetics and supplements, heavier for boxed food or hardware. SBS gives a bright white print surface; kraft (CCNB/CUK) board offers an eco look. Glued seams and scored folds let the carton ship flat and lock square on assembly. Finishes include gloss/matte/soft-touch lamination, foil, embossing, and spot UV.
Available finishes include:
- Lamination: Gloss, matte, soft-touch, or velvet finish for a premium hand-feel.
- Foil stamping: Gold, silver, copper, or custom foil colors for high-visibility brand marks.
- Embossing & debossing: Tactile raised or recessed surface effects on logo or key artwork.
- Spot UV: Selective gloss coating that creates contrast against matte areas.
- Eco-friendly options: Recycled kraft, widely recyclable paperboard and water-based inks.
- Compliance: soy-based inks; child-resistant-style constructions for CBD/cannabis on request.
If you're not sure which combination will work best for your custom folding boxes, mention it in your quote request — our team will recommend the right material, print spec, and finish based on your product, budget, and brand positioning.
How to order your custom folding boxes
- Request a quote — use the "Get Free Quote" button on this page, or call (855) 792-3890 (toll free). Tell us your box style, dimensions, quantity, material preferences, and any deadline.
- We respond within 1 business day with pricing, lead times, and material recommendations. No pressure, no commitment.
- Free design + 3D mockup — we build your dieline (or polish your existing artwork) and send you a 3D digital mockup to approve.
- Optional physical sample — request a custom sample (refunded on your first order) to hold the real box in hand — let’s talk it through.
- Production & free US shipping — once you approve, we print and ship in 7–10 business days, free anywhere in the United States.
Custom Folding Boxes Weight and Price Calculator
Get an instant weight estimate (per box, total order, and shipping dimensional weight) and a per-unit price estimate for your custom folding boxes. Enter dimensions in inches or centimeters — the calculator converts automatically. For a firm quote, request a free quote.
Pick your box material
Choose the stock first — each calculator below has its own length × width × height inputs.
Part 1 Weight calculator
Finished box weight and the dimensional weight US carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx) use for shipping.
Dim weight uses the US domestic divisor of 166 (L × W × H ÷ 166 in pounds). Carriers bill the greater of actual or dimensional weight.
Part 2 Price calculator
Instant per-unit and total estimate in the US-market range for the spec below. Firm pricing requires your artwork and exact spec.
US-market estimate based on 2026 rates. Exact pricing depends on artwork, exact stock, Pantone requirements, and finish combinations. No setup, die, or plate fees at any quantity.
Custom Folding Boxes — Frequently Asked Questions
