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Custom Folding Cartons for Retail Packaging
Custom folding cartons from Colormix in Guangzhou, China — 500 pcs per size, printed on 300–400 gsm board, digital or offset. Digital samples take 3–7 days; production-line samples take 7–10 days; bulk runs 15–22 working days after approval. Cartons ship flat, so freight and storage cost less than a rigid box, which makes them the usual choice for retail shelf products and first production runs.
A folding carton ships flat, which keeps freight and storage costs down and makes it the practical choice for retail shelf products and first production runs. It prints well on one or both sides, and it can be produced on a short run without a rigid box assembly step.
Specification
- Minimum order
- 500 pcs per size
- Board
- 300 / 350 / 400 gsm SBS or FBB board
- Printing
- Digital for short runs, offset for larger quantities
- Sample
- Digital sample 3–7 days; production-line sample 7–10 days
- Bulk lead time
- 15–22 working days after sample approval
- Packing
- Flat-packed in export cartons, bundled per size
Typical use
- Retail shelf products
- Skincare and supplement cartons
- Food and confectionery outer cartons
- First production runs and market tests
Not on the list? The construction does not change — the board, insert and finish do. Send the product details and we will tell you which of these options fits.
Folding Cartons: the structures we quote most
Each structure changes the dieline, the assembly time and the unit cost. Send the product and we quote the two that fit, rather than all of them.
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EXPLORE THIS STRUCTURE Carton Product Box with Window
A printed carton with a clear window to show the product on the retail shelf.
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EXPLORE THIS STRUCTURE 5 Panel Hanger Tuck End Box
A five-panel hanger tuck-end carton for peg display and retail presentation.
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EXPLORE THIS STRUCTURE Double Wall Tray and Sleeve
A two-piece tray and sleeve carton for a structured retail reveal without rigid board.
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EXPLORE THIS STRUCTURE Tuck End Carton Box
A classic tuck-end carton with printable panels and efficient flat packing.
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Board and materials
- SBS board 300–400 gsm
- FBB board 300–400 gsm
- Coated kraft board
- Recycled board
- Metallised board
Finishing
- Offset or digital printing
- Hot foil stamping
- Embossing
- Spot UV
- Matte or gloss varnish
Inserts
- Die-cut paperboard platform
- Corrugated fitment
- Molded pulp insert
- Paper honeycomb
Material and finish are specified per project and confirmed on the sample. Where a material claim matters — recycled content, plastic-free insert — the specification states what the material is, so the claim can be checked rather than assumed.
How this box gets made
Fixed specification, then dieline, then sample, then bulk — in that order.
Spec and quote
Product, quantity, channel and date fixed. Itemised quote issued.
Dieline
Dieline PDF issued with your artwork placed and finishing marked.
Digital sample
3–7 days, to check design, colour and finish.
Production-line sample
7–10 days, on the specified board and process. Signed off as the reference.
Bulk
15–22 working days after approval, with inspection and packing data.
Used in these industries
See how this structure is adapted to different products, channels and presentation requirements.
Cosmetic & Skincare
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Candle & Home Fragrance
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Jewelry & Accessories
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View industry packaging →Folding Cartons: questions before ordering
Is a folding carton cheaper than a rigid box?
At the same size it usually costs less, because it uses lighter board and no hand assembly. Whether it is the right choice depends on the product value and the retail channel, not only the unit price.
Can I print inside the carton?
Yes, on the reverse of the board. It is common for promo codes, usage notes or a short brand statement that appears when the carton is opened.
Do you supply dielines for my designer?
Yes. We issue the dieline as a PDF with bleed, safe area and finishing positions marked, so the artwork is built to the right shape from the start.
What is the minimum order?
500 pcs per size.
Other box types
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Corrugated Mailer Boxes
Printed corrugated mailer boxes that ship flat and survive courier handling. Dieline and sample before bulk.
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Lid & Base Boxes
Lid and base boxes: a two-piece rigid box with a lift-off lid, built on 1.5–3 mm greyboard and wrapped to your artwork. Sampled before bulk.
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Magnetic Closure Boxes
Rigid magnetic closure boxes with concealed magnets, ribbon pull and foam or paper inserts. Sample approved before bulk.
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Quote your folding cartons
Send five things — product, channel, quantity, budget and target date. We come back with two or three options, the trade-offs between them, and an itemised quote.
- Email · [email protected]
- Based in · Guangzhou, China
- Response time · within one business day
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Last reviewed: 2026-10-27