Support Guides

Before you order

Work out what you actually need before asking for a price.

• All custom box types31 formats grouped by the job the box has to do
• Rigid vs folding carton vs corrugatedPick the right construction first time
• Corrugated flute types explainedE, B, C, BC — thickness, print and crush resistance
• Minimum order quantitiesWhy minimums exist and where the price tiers step
• Right-sizing and dimensional weightHow box size drives your shipping bill

Design and artwork

Getting a file to press without a reprint.

• Artwork guideFile specs, bleed, safe zones and the pre-flight checklist
• How to read a dielineLine types, grain direction, glue tabs, barcodes
• Dieline templatesFree layered template for your exact box
• Online box designerBuild a full specification step by step
• Printing methods comparedDigital, flexo and offset — where the crossovers sit

Ordering and payment

How an order actually runs, from request to invoice.

• Sample packBoard, print and finish samples before you commit
• Payment termsNothing is charged online — how and when you pay
• Shipping and deliveryLead times, carriers and free delivery terms
• Returns and refunds30-day defect guarantee and what is covered
• Terms and conditionsThe terms governing quotes and orders

Compliance and sustainability

The rules that apply to packaging in our 24 markets.

• EnvironmentRecyclability, FSC, recycled content and honest claims
• PFAS-free food packaging24 countries food-contact rules
• Modern slavery statementOur supply chain commitments
• Privacy policyHow we handle your data

Latest packaging guides

In-depth articles from our structural, prepress and production teams.

• Rigid vs Folding Carton vs Corrugated BoxesThree board families, three different jobs. Comparing cost, strength, print quality, freight and lead time so you pick the right construction first time.
• Custom Box Minimum Order Quantities ExplainedWhy packaging minimums exist, where the price tiers actually step, and how to get branded boxes at 50 to 100 units without paying prototype prices.
• PFAS-Free Food Packaging Rules by MarketPFAS grease-proofing is being restricted across every market we serve. What the rules cover, what the alternatives do, and how to specify compliant packaging.
• Right-Sizing Packaging and Dimensional Weight ChargesCarriers charge for space, not just weight. How dimensional weight is calculated in all 24 markets we serve, and what a right-sized box actually saves.
• How to Read a Dieline and Supply Print-Ready ArtworkBleed, safe zones, glue-tab knockouts, grain direction and barcode quiet zones — the artwork details that cause reprints, and how to get each one right.
• Digital vs Flexo vs Offset: Box Printing Cost by VolumePlate costs and click charges decide which box printing process is cheapest for your run. Here is where the crossover points actually sit.

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