Folding Cartons

Folding cartons,
built for production.

From dieline and prototype through printing, die cutting, folding and gluing, we help agencies, brands and print buyers move packaging from concept into production.

Request a Quote Send a Dieline

Have a production-ready file? Send it over. Still working through structure or materials? We can review what you have.

Printed folding carton packaging
Dielines & Prototypes Structure and fit reviewed before production.
Printing & Color CMYK, spot colors and brand-color requirements.
Finishing Coatings, foil, embossing, die cutting and gluing.
Multiple SKUs Versions, flavors, languages and related programs.
Structure

Start with the carton.

The right construction depends on the product, dimensions, weight, board and how the package needs to perform. We can work from an existing dieline or review the structure before artwork is finalized.

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Straight Tuck

Top and bottom tuck flaps closing in the same direction.

02

Reverse Tuck

A common construction with closures on opposing panels.

03

Locking Bottom

For applications needing more support at the base.

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Custom Structures

Sleeves, windows, openings, hang tabs and specialty cuts.

Production Options

Built around the job.

Start with the specification you already have, or tell us what the carton needs to do. Materials and finishes can then be reviewed around the actual project.

Board & Paper

  • C1S and C2S paperboard
  • Common calipers approximately 14–24 pt
  • Coated and uncoated options
  • Specialty and textured papers
  • Other stocks as appropriate

Printing & Color

  • CMYK process printing
  • PANTONE® and spot colors
  • Inside and outside printing
  • Brand-color considerations
  • Multiple artwork versions

Finishing

  • Matte, satin and gloss options
  • Soft touch
  • Lamination
  • Foil stamping
  • Embossing / debossing
  • Die cutting, scoring and gluing

Final material, printing and finishing recommendations depend on the structure, artwork, quantity and schedule.

Custom open folding carton with colorful interior printing
Structure is part of the design. Printing, die cutting, folds and interior graphics all have to work together.
For Agencies & Packaging Designers

Send us the file before everything is locked.

Packaging is easier to correct before artwork has been built around the wrong panel size, glue area or finishing requirement.

Dieline & Structure

Cut, score, perf, glue areas and panel sequence.

Artwork Setup

Bleed, safety, panel orientation, resolution and fine type.

Color

CMYK builds, spot colors and brand-color expectations.

Production Layers

Foil, varnish, embossing and other production elements.

Versions

SKUs, flavors, languages and related artwork versions.

Final Files

Press-ready PDFs or packaged native files when needed.

Already production-ready? Send the dieline, artwork, quantity, board and finishing specifications.
Printed packaging structure
Proofing & Prototypes

Check it before the full run.

A dieline can look correct on screen and still reveal something different once it is cut, folded and placed around the product.

PDF Proof Content, positioning and general artwork review.
Color Proof When closer evaluation of printed color is needed.
Mockup Dimensions, folds, closure and overall presentation.
Versioned Packaging

One structure.
Multiple SKUs.

If several products share the same structure, send us the full program so the versions can be reviewed together.

Total Quantity Overall quantity and quantity by SKU.
Common Elements What stays the same and what changes.
Finishing Board, coating, foil and other shared specifications.
Schedule One launch or multiple release dates.
Distribution Packing and ship-to requirements when applicable.
Selected Work

A closer look.

A few folding-carton projects. Click an image to enlarge.

Estimating

What we need to quote it.

Send what you know. If something is missing, we can help identify what is still needed.

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Dimensions L × W × D or dieline.
Quantity Total and by SKU.
Board Stock or caliper if known.
Printing CMYK, spot colors and inside printing.
Finishing Coating, foil, embossing or other effects.
Schedule Target delivery or launch date.
Start the Conversation

Have a carton in development?

Send the dieline, artwork, specifications or simply what you have so far. We can review the project and help determine the next step.

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