Stunning custom folding carton packaging
Create visually stunning paperboard carton boxes with no limitations to craft incredible box experiences for your customers.
Stunning custom folding carton packaging
Create visually stunning paperboard carton boxes with no limitations to craft incredible box experiences for your customers.
Every carton box style imaginable
Choose from our library of custom folding boxes curated from popular demand.
UNPARALLELED CUSTOMIZATION
Build your dream custom printed carton packaging
Fully customizable
Customize your carton packaging by choosing the style, size, finishes, and add ons, down to the minute detail.
Free expert design & logistic support
CLC Packaging offers full project support, providing expert design and logistics advice to maximize your ROI.
Sustainable & eco-friendly solutions
Access sustainable solutions to minimize your carbon footprint and advance your brand's green mission.
CLC Packaging quality guaranteed
Access sustainable solutions to minimize your carbon footprint and advance your brand's green mission.
Aqueous Coating
Clear, fast-drying, water-based, and eco-friendly coating. Available in gloss or matte finish.
UV Coating
Fast-drying coating cured with ultraviolet light. Available in gloss or matte finish.
Spot Gloss UV
UV coating that is applied to a specified area and cured using ultraviolet light.
Soft Touch Coating
Soft to the touch coating that creates a velvety texture for a more tactile appeal.
Varnish
Clear coating applied using the CMYK printing method. Available in gloss, satin, or matte.
Lamination
Laminated protective film that adheres to the surface of materials to maximize durability.
Anti-scratch Lamination
Laminated BOPP film that is scratch, scuff, and fingerprint resistant. Cost-effective option.
Soft Touch / Silk Lamination
Soft to the touch lamination similar to peach skin. Available in a satin or matte finish.
Offset Printing
High-quality printing method that utilizes a printing plate and rubber blanket to transfer designs on paper. Best for large runs.
Digital Print
Digital printing method that requires no printing plate. Designs are transferred electronically, making it cost-effective for small runs.
UV Print
Fast-drying printing method using ultraviolet lights to cure inks which results in a gloss finish.
Water-based Ink
Comprised of water and pigment that provides high-quality color output and is 100% eco friendly.
Soy / Vegetable Ink
100% eco friendly and comprised of soy/vegetable oil and pigment to provide a vibrant color output.
Oil Base Ink
Non-eco-friendly ink comprised of oil and pigment that provides high-quality color output.
Pantone
Pure color based on specific ink formulas to consistenly and precisely print color.
Soft Touch / Silk Lamination
Metallic color based on specific ink formulas to consistenly and precisely print color.
SBS C1S
Premium-grade bleached white paperboard coated on one side for high-quality printing and finishes.
SBS C2S
Premium-grade bleached white paperboard coated on two sides for high-quality printing and finishes.
CCNB Duplex
Duplex paperboard made from 90% recycled paper pulp with a white surface for high-quality printing.
Fully Recycled CCNB
Duplex paperboard coated on one side and made from 90% recycled paper pulp.
Natural Brown Kraft
Kraft paper made from a mix of virgin and recycled paper pulp, coated on both sides for printing.
White Kraft
Bleached kraft paper made from a mix of virgin and recycled pulp with coating on both sides for printing.
Black Kraft
Black dyed kraft paper made from a mix of virgin and recycled pulp, coated on both sides for printing.
Uncoated Unbleached Kraft
Unbleached kraft paper with no coating. Made from a mixture of virgin and recycled paper pulp.
Clay-coated Kraft Back
Kraft paper with a coated bleached topside for high-quality print and unbleached bottom side.
Clay Natural Kraft
Kraft paper with an uncoated bleached topside and unbleached bottom side.
Metallic
Specialty paper material featuring a glossy or matte metallic laminated surface.
Holographic
Specialty paper material featuring a glossy or matte holographic laminated surface.
Textured
Specialty paper material featuring a glossy or matte holographic laminated surface.
Hot Foil Stamping
Form of relief printing in which foil is transferred to a surface at high temperatures.
Cold Foil Printing
Form of relief printing in which foil is transferred to a surface by pressing onto UV curable adhesives.
Blind Embossing
Form of relief printing in which dies is pressed on the back of the material to form a raised motif.
Blind Debossing
Form of relief printing in which dies is pressed on the front of the material to form a raised motif.
Registered Embossing
Form of relief printing in which a die is pressed on the back of the material to form a raised motif.
Combination Embossing
Combination between embossing and foil stamping. It creates a 3D motif that features a foil finish.
Window Patching
Die-cut shape is layered with plastic film to feature a window showcasing the product inside.
GSM
Measurement for the density of the paper stock.
PT
Measurement for the thickness of the paper stock.
Flute
Fiberboard arches sandwiched between two linerboards.
Not seeing the option you’re looking for? Have our sourcing experts assist you!
Folding carton solutions for every industry
Discover industry-leading paperboard carton solutions tailored to your industry.
360° PACKAGING SUPPORT
End-to-end solution to carton packaging
Elevate your paperboard packaging concepts from conception to realization with our comprehensive end-to-end solution, ensuring a seamless journey from ideation to final product.
More informed decisions
Receive direct and informed answers and solutions to enhance the quality of your decision-making process for packaging. Never guess around with your packaging choices with our help!
Streamline process
Streamline your packaging process by working with only one packaging specialist to meet all your packaging requirements. From consultation to shipping, we have you covered to save time.
Cost effective
Leverage our cost effective solutions as well as our manufacturing and shipping partners to get the best return on investment. Save lots of time and cost by getting the best planned shipping plans.
Sustainably sourced and made
Does your brand have a green objective to meet? Opt for sustainably sourced and made carton packaging to meet your green needs.
- FSC® & SFI® Certified
- Paper, plant and waste based alternatives
- 100% recyclable and compostable
- Carbon footprint reduction
Reliable folding carton manufacturer
Experience unparalleled reliability by entrusting your carton packaging and cardboard box production to the ultimate folding carton manufacturer. With a proven track record of excellence spanning several years, our company offers expert support throughout the entire process. From packaging consultation to design and logistics, our dedicated team is available round the clock, ensuring your packaging needs are met with utmost precision and efficiency.
Trusted by eCommerce brands and retailers over the world
Join the growing number of eCommerce brands and retailers who trust us to help them succeed. With a track record of success more than 25 countries, we are the go-to solution for custom printed packaging businesses and looking to maximize their online sales. Trust us to help you take your business to the next level.
Frequently asked questions
What is paperboard?
Paperboard (also known as folding cartons) is an excellent cost-effective, and consumer-friendly option for packaging various products. Folding carton boxes are flexible and compatible with many printing options and new processes. At PakFactory, we can provide several customizable paperboard box materials such as white paperboard, kraft, food-grade, CCNB, and SBS paperboard.
What is the purpose of carton packaging?
Folding carton packaging is a versatile solution that offers an optimal surface for high-quality printing and is susceptible to a wide variety of special finishes compared to its corrugated counterpart.
Commonly used across the entire retail market, folding cartons are among the most popular packaging solutions due to their affordability and capability to be highly customizable.
What folding carton box styles do you offer?
We carry a wide range of folding carton packaging styles to choose from. Some of our most popular options include:
- Straight Tuck End
- Reverse Tuck End
- Auto Bottom
- And many more…
However, if you are not seeing a particular style that fits your needs, our structural engineering team can custom design a structure based on your needs. Contact us here to get started.
Can folding cartons be recycled?
Absolutely! All paperboards can be recycled; however, this may change based on the coatings and inks you add to your packaging.
As a general tip, if you are looking to be more sustainable and avoid any possibility that your packaging is not fully recyclable, we recommend going with Kraft Paperboard printed with vegetable inks. This ensures that your paperboard packaging is not only recyclable but also safely biodegradable!
Read more about sustainability here.
How important is the type of paperboard used for folding carton?
It’s essential! Folding carton has one of the largest collections of options for paper, making it highly customizable. In addition, there are plenty of different paperboard types with unique characteristics, textures, and thicknesses available to craft a unique box.
If you are having trouble or looking for a specific paperboard, our product specialists and sourcing team will be able to help you decide or find the specific paperboard you need. Contact us here.
What coatings work best for folding carton packaging?
Varnish, Aqueous (AQ) coatings are most popular for folding carton packaging. AQ coating is a water-based coating that is fast drying and eco-friendly. On the other hand, Varnish is not eco-friendly but provides an optimal moisture barrier to protect your products and artwork designs. Both AQ coatings and Varnishes allow for either a matte or glossy finish.