Boxes by Material

Check out the commonly used box materials.

Options & Materials

Personalize your Boxes By Style with our options and materials

Gloss Varnish

Our environmental glossy oil gives your packaging an extra layer of shine.

Matte Varnish

With our environmental matte oil, fingerprints and smudges will now be less visible on the packaging.

Gloss Lamination

Our glossy lamination gives your packaging an extra layer of shine.

Matte Lamination

With our matte lamination, fingerprints and smudges will now be less visible on the packaging.

Soft Touch Lamination

We add additional layer of protection with soft touch lamination from toner chipping.

Anti-scratch Matte Lamination

With our anti-scratch matte lamination, fingerprints and smudges will now be less visible on the packaging.

Reverse Matte

A newer chemical process. A base varnish is printed first, then flood-coated with UV varnish. The two react to create a matte/sandpaper texture where they touch, while non-touching areas remain high-gloss

Snowflake Effect

UV ink is screen-printed and cured under UV light. The ink surface contracts and wrinkles, creating a fine, snow-like or sand-like texture.

Offset printing

The offset printing method is mainly applicable to common single-sided board ( C1S ), double-sided board( C2S ), gray back C1S board, wood-free paper and other materials.

Digital printing

Digital printing is a process that transfers digital files directly onto various media using inkjet or laser technology, eliminating the need for traditional printing plates.

Silk Screen Printing

Screen printing is a technique that uses a mesh screen to transfer ink onto a substrate, blocking areas with a stencil to create the desired design

UV printing

UV printing uses ultraviolet light to instantly cure or dry ink as it is printed, resulting in a vibrant, smudge-resistant finish.

Foil Stamping

The hot stamping process allows for the use of hundreds of different colors of gold and silver paper, enhancing the luxurious appearance of the packaging.

Spot UV

Our high-gloss UV coating gives light and shine to cure the printed material's varnish.

Embossing & Debossing

With our embossing & debossing technique, we transfer the finest details of your product on packaging.

Holographic Foiling

Holographic foil diffracts light and reveals the colors of the rainbow at various angles.

single-sided board ( C1S )

Structure: One side is coated (smooth, high whiteness, good for printing), the other side is uncoated or only lightly sized (rough, less bright). Common types: White back (e.g., single-coated white card) or gray back (e.g., gray-backed white board, often used for packaging). Features: Good printability on the coated side, lower cost due to the uncoated side. High stiffness, but printing on both sides is not recommended. Typical applications: Food packaging (e.g., chocolate trays, pizza rounds) Cosmetic and electronic product packaging (where the inside doesn't need coating) Labels, hang tags, mounting boards Some softbound book covers。

Coated Two Sides ( C2S)

Structure: Both sides of the paperboard are coated (smooth, high whiteness, high gloss), suitable for high-quality printing on both sides. Common types: Two-sided white card (e.g., high-grade art paper), occasionally two-sided gray-back board (less common). Features: Consistent printing quality on both sides, good color reproduction, high gloss. Higher cost than C1S (due to additional coating materials and process). Similar stiffness to C1S, but better suitability for double-sided printing. Typical applications: High-end brochures, flyers, magazine inserts (requiring double-sided printing) Hardcover book covers, postcards, greeting cards Premium packaging (e.g., cosmetics, electronics, tobacco and liquor boxes where both inside and outside need to look good) Menus, hang tags (where information is needed on both sides)

Offset Paper

Offset Paper (also known as uncoated wood-free paper or book paper) is an uncoated printing paper widely used for text printing in books and manuals. Surface: Uncoated, retaining the natural fiber texture of the paper. No obvious gloss; matte finish. Key Properties: Relatively rough surface, high ink absorption, good for writing (ink does not bleed easily). Non-reflective, reducing eye strain during long reading sessions. Moderate whiteness (typically 80%–85%), good stiffness. Common basis weight range: 50–120 g/m² (commonly 60–80 g/m²). Typical Applications: Book interiors (novels, textbooks, notebooks, dictionaries) Instruction manuals, letter paper, copy paper Documents that do not require high-quality color printing

Aqueous Coating

For long-lasting, high-quality, and water-based coating on packaging boxes prints, we recommend aqueous coating.

Aqueous Coating

For long-lasting, high-quality, and water-based coating on packaging boxes prints, we recommend aqueous coating.

Aqueous Coating

For long-lasting, high-quality, and water-based coating on packaging boxes prints, we recommend aqueous coating.

Aqueous Coating

For long-lasting, high-quality, and water-based coating on packaging boxes prints, we recommend aqueous coating.

Aqueous Coating

For long-lasting, high-quality, and water-based coating on packaging boxes prints, we recommend aqueous coating.

Aqueous Coating

For long-lasting, high-quality, and water-based coating on packaging boxes prints, we recommend aqueous coating.

Aqueous Coating

For long-lasting, high-quality, and water-based coating on packaging boxes prints, we recommend aqueous coating.

Aqueous Coating

For long-lasting, high-quality, and water-based coating on packaging boxes prints, we recommend aqueous coating.

Aqueous Coating

For long-lasting, high-quality, and water-based coating on packaging boxes prints, we recommend aqueous coating.

Enjoy End-To-End Customization of Boxes by
Style with Color Creative Packaging

Color Creative Packaging helps you to shape your boxes in your favorite styles. Depending on your product’s graphics, customize a box that leaves
your audience stunned at first glance.

Structural Engineering & Bespoke Silhouettes

Customization begins with the "bones" of the box. We don’t just offer standard sizes; we engineer silhouettes that fit your product like a glove. Whether it’s a sharp V-Groove rigid box for luxury items or a complex multi-tier drawer structure, our structural designers ensure the box style reflects your brand's DNA.

Premium Material Curation

End-to-end means starting from the raw substrate. You can choose by style—from rugged, high-burst-strength corrugated kraft for industrial chic to velvet-touch specialty papers for high-end cosmetics. We offer FSC™ certified sustainable options to ensure your style is as eco-conscious as it is elegant.

Advanced Decorative Finishes

Style is defined by the details. Our customization suite includes high-end processes that command attention: Spot UV: Creating a contrast between matte and gloss. Foil Stamping: Adding metallic prestige in gold, silver, or holographic tints. Embossing/Debossing: Giving your brand a 3D tactile presence.

Precision Color Management

A brand’s style is anchored by its color. Utilizing the Heidelberg Prinect digital system, we provide end-to-end color fidelity. We ensure that your "Brand Blue" or "Signature Pink" remains consistent across every batch, maintaining a professional and cohesive style globally.

Functional Interior Tailoring

The "End-to-End" experience continues inside the box. We customize internal fittings—such as precision-cut EVA foam, eco-friendly honeycomb padding, or satin-lined inserts—to ensure that the product is presented beautifully while being protected against the rigors of shipping.

Seamless Digital-to-Physical Workflow

We bridge the gap between imagination and reality. Our process allows you to go from a 3D digital mockup to a physical prototype in as little as 48 hours. This agile workflow means you can experiment with different styles and iterations without the traditional long lead times, ensuring your market launch is both stylish and timely.

Present your small business
as a Brand

Survival in this competitive business world is possible only when you introduce new trends in the market.
Exclusively–designed custom boxes made by Color Creative Packaging help you make a statement.

Creating a Premium First Impression

In the world of e-commerce, the first physical touchpoint a customer has with your business is the box. A plain brown mailer says "commodity," but a custom-engineered box with Soft-Touch Lamination and Spot UV accents says "Brand." This immediate visual and tactile impact signals quality before the product is even revealed.

Narrative and Brand Storytelling

Your packaging is a silent brand ambassador. By utilizing Color Creative Packaging’s high-fidelity printing, you can incorporate your origin story, brand values, or social media handles directly onto the interior or exterior of the box. This turns a simple shipping container into a storytelling platform that builds a deeper emotional connection with the consumer.

Consistency Through Precision Color Management

One hallmark of a professional brand is visual consistency. Small businesses often struggle with color shifts between production batches. With our $\Delta E < 2.0$ digital color control, we ensure your signature brand colors are identical across every shipment, reinforcing brand recognition and trust every time the customer sees your package.

Innovation and Trendsetting

As the market evolves, survival depends on introducing new trends. Moving away from plastic fillers to Eco-Friendly Honeycomb Padding or adopting unique V-Groove 90-degree edge structures positions your small business as an industry innovator. Exclusively-designed boxes show that your brand is forward-thinking and committed to modern aesthetics and sustainability.

Enhancing the Unboxing Ritual

Viral "unboxing" videos are the modern word-of-mouth marketing. A brand is built when a customer feels the "ritual" of opening a box—whether it’s a smooth-gliding Drawer Box with a silk ribbon or a Magnetic Rigid Box. This elevated experience encourages customers to share their purchase on social media, providing your small business with free, high-trust organic reach.

Perceived Value and Price Authority

Generic packaging forces you to compete on price; branded packaging allows you to compete on value. When your product arrives in an exclusively-designed, sturdy, and beautiful box from Color Creative Packaging, the perceived value of the contents increases. This "premium-feel" justifies a higher price point, helping your small business transition from a budget option to a luxury or boutique brand.

Packaging made easy.

Over 500+ companies trust Color Creative Packaging as their choice for custom packaging and packaging services. Whether you are looking for a custom packaging manufacturer or for professional design services, we help solve it all!

Other Packaging Options

Beyond custom boxes, we offer a full ecosystem of packaging options—by material, structure, function, and accessories—to solve any product’s packaging challenge.

Material-Based Alternative Options

Different products have varying requirements for protection, presentation, and sustainability. Beyond standard paper boxes, we also offer flexible packaging (stand-up pouches, flat pouches, foil bags), rigid packaging (rigid paperboard boxes, plastic cases, metal tins), and eco-friendly materials (compostable films, recycled pulp, bagasse molded boxes).

Structure-Based Packaging Options

The same material can be formed into different structures: folding cartons (cost-effective, flat-shipping), drawer boxes (premium pull-out experience), magnetic closure boxes (secure and elegant), and die-cut custom-shaped boxes (high visual impact tailored to product contours).

Function-Based Packaging Options

Based on the role of packaging in sales and usage: shipping packaging (corrugated boxes, mailer boxes for durability), retail-ready packaging (PDQ displays, hang tabs for shelf readiness), e-commerce packaging (lightweight, protective, ship-in-own-box designs), and gift/sample packaging (small format, high aesthetic for promotions or trial).

Accessory & Supplementary Options

A complete packaging solution often includes non-box components: inserts & trays (foam, pulp, blister, dividers) for product fixation and unboxing experience; labels & stickers (adhesive labels, sealing stickers, variable data stickers); packaging accessories (ribbons, clear PET windows, handles); and printed collaterals (manuals, warranty cards, hang tags, brand cards).

Got Any Question?

Color Creative Packaging has two factories in Shenzhen and Dongguan,China,with our own manufacturing facility spanning 25000 square meters. We are a direct manufacturer — not a trading company — which allows us to control quality, lead times, and costs. Factory audits and video tours are welcome.

We offer full end-to-end customization: size, structure, material, CMYK/Pantone colors, and finishing (foiling, embossing, UV, etc.). Our process is simple: share your idea → get a quote and die-line → approve a physical sample → mass production → shipping. No design? Our in-house team can help

Our typical MOQ is 500–1,000 units per design. However, we support small-batch orders starting from 100 units for startups or test runs. Sample orders (2–5 pieces) are available for pre-production approval. No MOQ for digital proof samples.

Yes. Digital 3D renders are free and provided within 24–48 hours. Physical samples are available with a small sampling fee (refundable upon order confirmation). Sample production takes 3–7 business days. Shipping costs are paid by the client unless agreed otherwise.

Standard production takes 10–15 business days after sample approval. Expedited service (5–7 days) is available for an additional fee. Shipping options include sea freight (3–5 weeks), air freight (5–10 days), and express (3–7 days). We offer DDP/DAP door-to-door delivery to most countries.

We offer kraft paper, corrugated board, art paper, rigid board, and specialty papers. For eco-friendly choices: FSC-certified, recycled content (30–100%), water-based inks, and compostable materials are available. Plastic-free solutions are our standard unless requested otherwise.

We accept AI, PDF, CDR, PSD, and EPS files. Please use CMYK color mode, 300 DPI resolution, and include 3mm bleed. We provide free die-line templates for your designer. Text must be converted to outlines. Can’t prepare a file? Our design team can help for a small fee.

We accept T/T bank transfer, L/C, Alipay, and WeChat Pay. Typical terms: 30% deposit, 70% balance before shipment. If boxes arrive damaged or do not match approved samples, we will reprint or refund at no cost to you. We stand behind every order with a 100% quality guarantee.

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