Printed Shipping Boxes | Custom Corrugated Mailers, E
- Material: E-flute corrugated, white or kraft liner
- Structure: Self-locking mailer / tuck-top / shipper display
- MOQ: 100 pcs
- Lead Time: 8-14 working days
Custom Printed Shipping Boxes - Corrugated Mailers in E-flute / B-flute corrugated. Custom-printed, free dieline, MOQ 500 pcs.
Our Advantages
No Die and Plate Charges For Digital Samples
High quality printing
Quick Turn Around
Starting from 500pcs
Custom size and style
Competitive Price
Free Design Support
To door delivery
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COMPANY SERVICES
| Bigger Discounts Offer for large orders | Bigger Discounts Offer for large orders Prices are negotiable based on your purchase volume and Fixated prices can be offered based on frequency of the order. |
| After-service | Sample cost is refundable if it's not good quality as we promised!We will refund you the defected goods values as contract listed,if the defective goods are beyond as we contracted.Our goal is to have no bad feedback and keep doing business in the future! |
| Risk Free, Quality Assurance | We've Sate of the art production facility and all printed jobs are run through our strict quality assurance department, so there are no quality complaints. |
| Printed Method | We use Off-set printing to achieve excellent printing results. However, Digital and screen printing is also available depending on box requirements. |
| About Us | Guangzhou Ecopaperbox established in 2011 is undoubtedly an accredited manufacturer of custom boxes which are exactly according to the needs and desires of the clients. Our top priority is meeting the needs and requirements of our customers. Custom Packaging and printing are provided to the customers with excellent quality on the regular basis so that maximum benefit can be achieved in the minimum amount of time. All boxes that made of paperboard, we can produce. You are welcome to make inquiry via info@ecopaperbox.com and contact us at +8619927709433. |
What Is a Printed Shipping Box?
A printed shipping box is a corrugated carton designed to be the only pack between your product and the customer. It has two jobs at once - survive a courier network that will drop, stack and compress it, and still look like your brand when it arrives. Those two jobs pull in different directions, and most of the specification work is about balancing them.
Flute choice is where that balance is decided. E-flute at 1.5mm prints beautifully and keeps the box slim, but carries less. E-flute carries real weight while still printing acceptably. E-flute covers the full DTC parcel range, up to roughly 5kg or long international routes. Choosing the flute from the print quality you want, rather than from the load, is the most common and most expensive mistake in this category.
The second decision is print method. Direct flexo puts 1-3 spot colours straight onto the board - low cost, honest, works perfectly on natural kraft. Litho-lamination prints the artwork on a separate sheet and bonds it to the flute, which is how photographic, full-coverage designs are done. Litho costs more and adds a plastic-free but glued layer, so use it only when the artwork genuinely needs it.
Which Industries Use This Box, and How It Is Specified
Shipping boxes are quoted by weight, route and how much of the brand experience is expected to happen at the doorstep.
| Industry / use case | How we normally spec it |
|---|---|
| E-commerce apparel and accessories | E-flute mailer with a self-locking tuck front, printed inside and out, sealed with paper tape and shipped alone. |
| Subscription boxes | E-flute mailer with a tear strip and a printed interior, designed so the reveal is a monthly repeat experience. |
| Glassware, ceramics and fragile goods | E-flute with a die-cut fitment or moulded pulp cradle, specified to pass a drop test rather than to look good. |
| Heavy or bulk shipments | E-flute self-locking mailer, plain or 1-colour, where cost per unit and stacking strength are the only criteria. |
| Retail-ready shipper displays | Litho-laminated E-flute with a perforated front that tears away to become a shelf display, so one box serves transit and merchandising. |
| Returns-friendly D2C | Double adhesive lip so the customer reseals the same box for a return, cutting return packaging entirely. |
Print the inside face. On a shipping box it costs very little relative to the total, and for a direct-to-consumer brand it is the whole first impression - a plain brown interior undoes an expensive exterior.
Material Specification
Everything on a shipping box follows from the flute. Set it from the loaded weight and the shipping route first, then decide how to print it.
| Component / stock | Specification |
|---|---|
| E-flute (1.5mm) | The retail-facing flute. Takes litho-laminated or direct-print artwork cleanly and keeps the box slim. |
| E-flute (1.5mm) | More crush resistance for heavier or bulkier contents while still printing acceptably. |
| E-flute (4.5mm) | Used when the pack ships alone internationally or carries more than roughly 5kg. |
| Liner | White top kraft for full-colour print, or natural brown kraft for an unbleached recycled look. |
| Fluting medium | Recycled semi-chemical medium; the corrugated body is typically 70-100% recycled content. |
| Print method | Direct flexo for 1-3 spot colours, or litho-lamination when the artwork needs photographic CMYK. |
Sustainability notes
- Corrugated board is the most widely recycled packaging material in the world, with recovery rates above 80-90% in most developed markets.
- The fluting medium is typically 70-100% recycled fibre, and the liner can be specified as recycled kraft rather than bleached white.
- Water-activated paper tape and paper-based void fill keep the whole parcel in a single recycling stream - one plastic tape strip is enough to break that.
- Right-sizing the box removes both board and void fill, and usually lowers dimensional-weight freight cost at the same time.
- Direct flexo printing on natural kraft avoids the plastic film of a litho-laminated finish and is the lower-impact route when the artwork allows it.
Structure, Closure and Print Options
A shipping box has more genuinely useful structural options than any other format, and most cost little.
| Option | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Build | Self-locking mailer, die-cut tuck-top, or a shipper display with a tear-away front. |
| Flute | E-flute at 1.5mm on every build. Where the load is heavy or fragile, we keep the E-flute wall and add a die-cut corrugated fitment or moulded pulp cradle instead of moving to a thicker wall, so freight volume stays low. |
| Print method | Direct flexo for 1-3 spot colours on kraft; litho-lamination when the artwork needs photographic CMYK coverage. |
| Tear strip | Integrated perforated strip so the customer opens the box without a knife - and without cutting the product inside. |
| Double adhesive lip | A second seal strip so the same box can be resealed for a return, removing the need for separate returns packaging. |
| Interior print | Full-colour inside face, a printed message panel, or a pattern. Highest-return, lowest-cost upgrade in the category. |
Water-activated paper tape rather than plastic tape keeps the whole parcel in one recycling stream, and it holds better on kraft than plastic tape does.
Printing and Finishing
- Offset CMYK - photographic artwork, gradients and product imagery.
- Pantone spot colour - exact brand colour matching, up to 6 colours plus varnish.
- Digital printing - the reason we can hold MOQ at 100; no plate cost on short runs.
- Hot foil stamping - gold, silver, rose gold, holographic. The most requested logo finish.
- Emboss / deboss - raised or recessed logo, with or without foil.
- Spot UV - gloss varnish over a matte laminate to pick out a logo or pattern.
- Finishes - matte, gloss, soft-touch, anti-scratch lamination or aqueous varnish.
Ordering: MOQ, Dieline and Lead Time
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| MOQ | 500 pcs per size and per design |
| Dieline | Free. We send a print-ready structural dieline to your designer before you commit to anything. |
| Pre-production sample | Plain structural sample in 3-5 days, printed sample in 5-7 days. Sample cost is credited against the bulk order. |
| Production lead time | 8-14 working days after artwork and sample sign-off |
| Artwork format | AI or PDF, CMYK, 300dpi, 3mm bleed, fonts outlined, placed on our dieline |
| Shipping | Ships flat-packed and erected by you, which keeps freight volume low. |
Give us the product weight and the shipping route with the enquiry. Flute specified from artwork rather than from load is the most expensive mistake in this category, and it only shows up after the first damaged deliveries.
Technical Specifications
| Material | E-flute / B-flute corrugated, 300–350 gsm liners |
|---|---|
| Structure | Corrugated mailer / shipping box |
| Printing | 4-color offset / flexo; screen print available |
| Finish | matte or gloss lamination, spot UV, foil stamping on request |
| Sizes | fully custom – tooled from your dieline |
| MOQ | 500 pcs |
| Lead time | 7–12 working days after proof approval |
| Inks | low-migration, food-grade on request; ISO 9001 system |
Related Packaging
Corrugated formats
Corrugated Mailer with Handle | Tear-Off Corrugated Boxes | Drawer Sleeve Corrugated Boxes | T-Shirt Boxes
Gift and retail formats
Rigid Gift Boxes | Custom Gift Boxes | Wardrobe Boxes | Counter Display Cartons
Surface Choice
Our Guangzhou custom packaging factory runs four-color offset printing, automatic lamination, die-cutting and rigid box assembly on one floor. In-house production keeps lead times short and print color consistent from the first sample to full volume. Buyers are welcome to request a video tour or a factory audit before placing an order.
Packing Method For Corrugated Packaging:
Generally no need to put the PE bags inside of the cartons. Since the boxes are glued a layer of cardboard, generally production time is not long enough to dry the paper box. If you tie the PE bags, the steamed water pearl will be produced inside of the bags.
Product Details
- Custom sizes & shape – made to your exact dimensions, flute and box style.
- Eco-friendly board – recyclable corrugated / kraft material with low-migration inks on request.
- Secure closure – self-locking or magnetic options keep contents safe in transit.
- Full-surface printing – CMYK, Pantone, foil, emboss and spot UV available.
- Low MOQ & fast turnaround – start from 500 pcs, bulk pricing for 5,000+ units, 7–15 day lead time.
Customer Reviews
We ordered these custom printed shipping boxes - corrugated mailers for our retail line and the print was sharp. Free dieline and fast tooling.
Solid custom printed shipping boxes - corrugated mailers – the structure held up in transit and the finish looks premium on shelf.
Good communication and the MOQ of 100 worked for our small batch. We will reorder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is E-flute strong enough for my shipping box?
For most parcel weights, yes. We build on E-flute at 1.5mm: it prints cleanly and keeps freight volume down. Where the load is heavy or the route is long, we keep the E-flute wall and add a die-cut corrugated fitment or moulded pulp cradle rather than thickening the wall. Sizing the fitment to the loaded weight and route - not the artwork - is what keeps this category cheap.
What is the difference between flexo and litho-laminated printing?
Direct flexo prints 1-3 spot colours straight onto the board - low cost and it looks right on natural kraft. Litho-lamination prints the artwork on a separate sheet and bonds it to the flute, which is the only way to get photographic full-coverage CMYK. Litho costs more, so use it only when the design genuinely needs it.
Is it worth printing the inside of a shipping box?
For a direct-to-consumer brand, yes. It adds very little to the unit cost and it is the entire first impression at the doorstep. A plain brown interior undoes an expensive exterior, and the interior is the one surface that is guaranteed to be seen up close.
Can the same box be used for returns?
Yes, with a double adhesive lip. The first strip seals the outbound shipment, the second lets the customer reseal the same box for a return. It removes the need for separate returns packaging entirely and costs very little to add at dieline stage.
How sustainable are corrugated shipping boxes?
Corrugated is the most widely recycled packaging material in the world, with recovery above 80-90% in most developed markets, and the fluting medium is typically 70-100% recycled fibre. The two things that break the claim are plastic tape and plastic void fill - use water-activated paper tape and paper fill.
