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The 9 Types of Packaging Explained
The 9 types of packaging explained, from mailer boxes and folding cartons to sleeves, labels and tape, with when to use each one and how to print them.
What Is Shelf-Ready Packaging?
Shelf ready packaging is a case that ships the product, then tears open into a display tray, so see the formats, retailer rules, cost and how to order.
What Is a Mailer Box? Mailer vs. Shipping Boxes
A mailer box tucks shut with no tape and prints inside and out, while a shipping box protects weight, so compare construction, closure, cost and use.
How to Choose the Best Box Style for Your Product
Pick the right box style for what you sell by weighing budget, material, style and custom features, then print mailer, shipping or bakery boxes to spec.
One Label Order Can Cover Products, Cartons and Equipment Tags
Label materials and adhesives for product labels, carton marking and asset tagging, including the stocks that stay readable on equipment for years.
What to Check on a Packaging Proof Before You Approve the Run
Check a packaging proof in a fixed order: dieline and bleed first, then a folded mock-up, then barcode quiet zone and color, then creases, then copy.
Brand Your Box With Adhesive Labels, Seals and Tape
Brand a plain shipping box with packaging labels from $29.16 for 25, a die-cut seal across the flap and printed tape, and pick an adhesive that holds.
Beverage Packaging Essentials for Bottles, Cans and Labels
Beverage packaging essentials: the label material that survives condensation, how to size a wrap for a round bottle, and what the FDA and TTB require.
How to Print Custom Bakery Bags Without a Converter Minimum
How bakeries brand plain bags with printed labels instead of a converter run, which label stocks stand up to grease, where adhesive holds, and when to box.
How to Size and Print Custom Belly Bands That Fit
The belly band sizing formula worked out for five pieces, how to fold cover stock without cracks, and how to order a band as a die cut strip or bookmark.
Custom Book Boxes Sized to Fit and Built to Survive Shipping
Size a custom book box from the trim and a measured stack, choose snug or cushioned clearance, pack hardcovers safely and keep the Media Mail rate.
Custom Bottle Boxes That Actually Protect Glass in Transit
How to size a custom bottle box from your widest bottle, keep glass off glass with an insert, pick the board grade and choose kraft or white print stock.
