Box Insert Types: Foam, Cardboard, Molded Pulp & Plastic
Box insert types compared: foam, cardboard, molded pulp, and plastic, plus the tooling and minimum order tradeoffs vendors skip. Get a free quote today.
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Gift Box Sizes: Standard Dimensions for Every Occasion
Small gift boxes run 6 to 8 in long, medium 10 to 12 in, large 16 to 20 in. Size chart in inches and cm, plus apparel boxes. Many formats start at 50 units.
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Corrugated Flute Types: E, B, C, F Flutes Compared
E flute (1/16") for retail boxes, C flute (3/16") for shipping. Thickness, strength, and best-use comparison for all four corrugated flute types.
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Jewelry Box Sizes: Ring, Necklace & Bracelet Dimensions
Jewelry box sizes for rings, necklaces, and bracelets, charted in inches and cm. Get a free quote on custom jewelry boxes. Many formats start at 50 units.
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Burger, Fry & Fast Food Box Sizes Guide
Standard burger box sizes and french fry box dimensions, charted in inches and cm. Get a free quote on custom fast food boxes. Many formats start at 50 units.
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Soft Touch Lamination: The Luxury Finish Explained
See how soft touch lamination gets its velvet feel, what it costs you in color and recyclability, and which jobs suit it better than another coating option.
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Mailer Boxes vs. Rigid Boxes vs. Folding Cartons: How to Choose
Compare mailer boxes, rigid boxes, and folding cartons by protection, presentation, cost, storage, and best use case.
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What Is SBS Paperboard? (C1S vs C2S Explained)
SBS paperboard (Solid Bleached Sulfate) is the standard for retail folding cartons. C1S vs C2S coating, gsm ranges, and how to spot a cheaper substitute board.
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What Is a Box Dieline and Why Does It Matter Before You Print Anything?
Get the dieline wrong and everything built on it is wrong too. Here's what custom box dielines are, how to read one, and what errors brands make.
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Aqueous Coating vs UV Coating: Which Protects Better?
See how UV coating's hard glossy shell and aqueous coating's flexible finish compare on wear, fold cracking, and food contact rules, to choose for your box.
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Custom Packaging in Seattle: What Washington State Brands Are Getting Right
Custom printed corrugated boxes for Seattle and Washington brands: moisture, sustainability, and port shipping tips explained. Many formats start at 50 units.
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Custom Packaging in Philadelphia: A Practical Guide for Pennsylvania Online Sellers
Philadelphia brands have the I-95 shipping advantage and a diverse DTC scene. Here's what Pennsylvania ecommerce brands need to know about packaging.
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The Easybox journal covers the decisions that sit behind a finished pack: choosing a structure, comparing board and flexible materials, preparing artwork, planning inserts, and understanding proofing or production tradeoffs.
These articles are written for teams launching a new product, improving an existing format, or preparing a clearer request for quotation. The aim is straightforward: better questions before production, and fewer expensive surprises afterward.