An overview of product packaging methods and leading practices. This video covers packaging material choices and ideal packaging strategies aimed at ensuring that your products stand out through a great unboxing experience for your customers — a must-watch for e-commerce ventures, retailers, small businesses, and manufacturers. Passionate about stepping up your brand's packaging game? This guide is tailored to help you get started!
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Q: What type of packaging does the term ‘shipping boxes’ refer to? A: Boxes or cartons that are specifically made to withstand the wear and tear during shipping and mailing process are known as shipping boxes. These boxes can act as primary packaging where products are packed directly into these boxes and shipped out. Additionally, shipping boxes can be used as secondary packaging where the products are packaged in cardboard boxes which are in turn packed in shipping boxes for added safety and ease of handling. Q: What are the primary benefits of using shipping boxes and what are these boxes made of? A: Shipping boxes are specifically manufactured using corrugated fiberboard. These boxes are light weight and collapsible saving both shipping and storage costs. Despite their light weight and collapsibility, these boxes are strong enough for stacking. In addition, these boxes are also impact resistant. To add extra strength, corrugated fiberboard stock can be upgraded from 3-ply to 5- ply corrugated stock upon request. Q: What are regular slotted containers (RSC)? A: Regular slotted containers are the most popular style of shipping boxes and are widely used in the shipping industry. These boxes have four folding flaps on top and four on the bottom. These flaps are folded and then taped to seal the boxes. Q: What are vent holes and hand holes? A: Vent holes are small holes in shipping boxes that allow air flow for certain purposes. Hand holes, also known as ‘access holes’, are typically added to RSC boxes to facilitate box handling. We recommend upgrading to the 5-ply corrugated stock before adding hand holes to your boxes. Vent holes and hand holes do not come as standard options and need to be requested specifically. Q: Can I print on shipping boxes in order to personalize their appearance? A: We specialize in custom printing on shipping boxes. We can print your design in solid colours as well as in full colour directly on to the shipping boxes in order to make them a true reflection of your brand. Q: Should I provide inside dimensions while ordering shipping boxes? A: The industry standard is to always provide inside dimensions of the assembled box in order to assure the proper fit based on product dimensions or the space required on the inside of box. Outside dimensions are only accounted for when you are calculating how to best fit the boxes in a warehouse or shipping container. In such cases, please communicate both the inside and outside size requirements to your account manager at the time of getting a price quote. Q: Can I add product dividers or inserts to my order for custom shipping boxes? A: Yes, we can produce custom sized product dividers for your customised shipping boxes. These dividers can be used to create compartments inside the box to keep products from moving. We can also produce custom sized corrugated pads for added cushioning and safety for your products. In addition, you can order a wide array of inserts on cardstock as well as corrugated stock with custom cuts and shapes. These dividers and inserts can also be custom printed to match your boxes. Q: What file formats can I use for the required design files? A: Please follow the guidelines below in order to ensure excellent print quality for your order:
Q: Can I see a proof for my shipping boxes before you print? A: We always email a final artwork proof before printing. Please check the proof thoroughly for accuracy before giving your approval. It is highly recommended that you proof read any text along with checking the placement of any artwork for accuracy. Artwork is printed based on the CMYK or Pantone values specified in the design file and may vary substantially from the colours displayed on any particular computer or mobile screen. We also offer hard copy proofs at an additional cost.
Benefits of Shipping Boxes for E-Commerce BusinessesCustom-printed shipping boxes are designed and printed for a particular business or brand. These boxes are made to order, incorporating the business's unique design and branding elements, such as logos, colours, and product images. They are commonly used for packaging and shipping products to customers. They are a cost-effective way to enhance brand recognition, improve product protection, and provide a positive unboxing experience for the customer. There are many advantages to using customised shipping boxes when for products:
While shipping boxes can be designed to serve many different purposes, some of the more common types of custom shipping boxes include the following:
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