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Custom Box Printing Options: A Complete Guide
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: April 17, 2026
Since a packaging’s look and durability influence marketability, choosing from popular custom box printing options is crucial for brands. Each type of printing process suits a specific context and lead time. Your selected technique will affect how your design appears on specific packaging materials and the final product. We'll take you through the most popular printing methods for custom boxes. This guide will discuss when to...
Custom Boxes vs. Stock Boxes: Which Should You Choose?
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: April 17, 2026
Custom boxes vs stock boxes is a key consideration for growing businesses. "Is our packaging helping us sell...
Cost Comparison: Custom vs. Stock Packaging
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: April 17, 2026
This article will go through the pros and cons of custom vs stock packaging to help you decide...
Custom Packaging for Food & Beverage Products
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: April 17, 2026
How many times did you choose a certain product over another one just because the former has attention-grabbing...
Folding Cartons vs. Rigid Boxes: Choosing the Right Packaging
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: April 17, 2026
Folding cartons vs. rigid boxes – they may sound similar, but they serve different roles in packaging strategy. Brands...
Paper Bags vs Plastic Bags: A Sustainability & Costs Guide
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: November 28, 2025
Quick Take: Paper Bags vs Plastic Bags — Which Is the Best Choice for Your Business? Deciding on...
How to Ship a PC: Packing, Costs, and Safety Tips for Domestic and International Delivery
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: November 28, 2025
Quick Take If you’re wondering how to ship a pc, here’s the short point-by-point version of how to...
What Is Glassine Paper? Uses and Characteristics in Packaging
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: November 28, 2025
Quick Take: What Is Glassine Paper? So, what is glassine paper? If you’ve unwrapped delicate stationery, bought baked...
How to Mail Cookies: Complete Guide to Shipping and Mailing Cookies
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: November 28, 2025
Quick Take: How to Mail Cookies If you’re wondering how to mail cookies so they arrive fresh and...
How to Ship Shoes: Packaging Tips, Best Shipping Methods, and Cost-Saving Hacks
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: November 28, 2025
Quick Take: How to Ship Shoes If you’ve ever wondered how to ship shoes safely without spending a...
How to Write Dimensions: Order and Guidelines for Measurements
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: November 28, 2025
Quick Take: How to Write Dimensions Knowing how to write dimensions correctly is essential. The usual order for...
What Is Embossing? Techniques, Tools, and Creative Uses in Paper Design
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
If you’ve ever run your fingers over a wedding invitation or a business card and felt that slightly...
How to Use QR Codes for Smarter Product Packaging (5 Examples)
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
Smart packaging is changing the way we approach product packaging from both a business and consumer perspective. As...
Candle Packaging: Standout Design Elements, Tips, and Ideas
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
The value of the candle box market reached $3.48 billion in 2023 and is projected to hit $5.80...
Make a Splash with These 5 Creative Soap Packaging Ideas
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
Soap packaging has come a long way from bland cardboard boxes. With the growing popularity of artisan cleansers...
Beyond the Box: Unwrapping 2025 Trends in the Custom Packaging Industry
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
The year 2025 unpacks innovative trends that will make your bubble wrap burst with excitement. However, these packaging...
What is the RGB Color Model? What It Is & Why It’s Avoided in Printing
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
Color creation is a diverse process, varying according to the medium used. It also involves different color models,...
Raster vs Vector: Essential Printing Guide to Image File Formats
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
If you’ve been working with packaging for some time, you’ve probably heard about rasters and vectors before. These...
Ultimate Guide to Product Display and Custom Cardboard Display Boxes
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
Despite the massive shift to e-commerce over the previous few years, retail stores are still incredibly important in...
The Ultimate Guide to Custom Paper Bags
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: February 20, 2026
What to Know About Custom Paper Bags Custom paper bags do more work than people give them credit...
GSM vs. PT Unit System: Main Differences and Which is Best for Printing
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
When it comes to printing materials, it's common to see things measured in units like GSM or PT. ...
What is Foil Stamping? How Hot Foil Stamping Works in Printing & Packaging
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
Have you ever wondered how some packaging gets its golden shine? Or what gives some custom boxes a...
What is UV Coating? Make Your Colors Pop With UV Coating for Printing
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
What is UV Coating? UV coating, or ultraviolet coating, is a clear and shiny liquid coating that's applied...
What Are The RGB & CMYK Color Models In Printing? Learn Color Modes.
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
Color can make or break a product’s packaging design. Think about the red and yellow arches that are...
Embossing vs. Debossing: Which is Best for Packaging and Printing?
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
As you design your product's packaging, you might've come across the phrases embossing and debossing, and wondered what...
The Best Ways to Reduce Packaging Costs: Thinking Outside the Box
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
If you're looking for ways to reduce packaging costs while increasing profits, you're in luck. There are several...
Custom Boxes: The Complete Guide to Designing, Pricing, and Ordering Packaging for Your Business
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: February 20, 2026
Admit it. We’ve all done it. You’re not meaning to be nosy, but you can’t help but notice...
Product Photography: How to Take Epic Product Photos (+Why You Should)
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
Ever order something online without seeing a picture? I didn’t think so. Very few people want to...
Box Templates: The 18 Best Packaging Box Template Resources
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
Quick Take: Where to Get Box Design Templates? Box design templates (also called dielines) help you accurately lay...
How to Recreate a Retail Experience with Ecommerce Custom Packaging (Subscription, Retail, etc.)
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
Packaging is all about enhancing the customer experience. Beautiful and effective custom packaging can help you retain...
Box Sizes: How to Measure a Box for Box Dimensions (+Top Box Styles)
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
Quick Take: What are the Most Popular Box Dimensions for Product Packaging? Popular box sizes vary by industry,...
How to Save on Shipping Costs: 8 Effective Packaging Strategies
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
No matter what you’re selling – whether it’s high-end vases or cheap party favors for preschoolers – you...
7 Affordable Ways to Make Your Product Packaging Pop
Amanda Jane Rivera
Last Updated: August 14, 2025
In 2021, consumers spent a whopping $870.78 billion on the web. That’s up from $453 billion just 4...
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