Flat Shipping Boxes
Flat Shipping Boxes Overview
Flat shipping boxes are built for lightweight, low-profile products that require protection without unnecessary bulk. Their slim structure reduces dimensional weight, helping businesses lower shipping costs while maintaining a clean and professional presentation.
They work alongside Custom Shipping Boxes for bulkier items that require more protection and complement Shipping Envelopes for ultra-light, flexible shipments. While envelopes prioritize minimal cost, flat shipping boxes provide a stronger structure without significantly increasing shipping volume.
Ideal for books, apparel, catalogs, and flat kits, these boxes offer a balance between protection, efficiency, and branding.
Slim Design to Reduce Shipping Costs
Flat shipping boxes minimize unused space, helping reduce dimensional weight and overall shipping expenses. This makes them especially valuable for eCommerce businesses shipping high volumes of flat products.
Custom Branding & Design Support
Full-color printing options help create a consistent branded experience. Upload your artwork or work with our Design Services to refine layouts, margins, and print-ready files. Design fees are fully credited back toward your final order.
Easy Storage & Fulfillment
Ships flat for space-saving storage and assembles quickly, making it ideal for warehouses, drop shipping, and high-volume fulfillment environments.
Material Options
We offer standard white and kraft material options to suit different branding styles, print looks, and packaging preferences.
Standard White · Matte (HD Print)
Cost-effective and durable
Matte, non-glare surface
Reliable HD print quality
Ideal for everyday retail packaging
Kraft (Brown) · Matte Ink (HD Print)
Natural brown kraft paper with a raw look
Matte ink preserves paper texture
Eco-friendly and recyclable
Single-pass HD print process helps minimize ink waste
Material Thickness
E-flute corrugated cardboard provides a lightweight yet durable structure with a smooth appearance, making it ideal for custom mailer boxes and retail packaging.
E-Flute Corrugated Cardboard
≈ 1/16" (≈ 1.5 mm)
Slim and smooth profile for retail packaging
Lightweight with a clean, refined appearance
Ideal for cosmetic boxes, display packaging, and lightweight products
Flat Shipping Boxes Frequently Asked Questions
How do I assemble my custom mailer box?
Can I print on the inside and outside of the box?
Can I design my box on the site?
What is E-flute?
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Flat Shipping Boxes Specs & Templates
Our production team will remove the guideline lines before printing, and they will NOT appear on the final product.
Template Download
Download the template for your selected size to set up your artwork with the correct bleed, trim, and safety area.
Design Guidelines
Review the design guidelines before uploading your file. They explain artwork setup, bleed, safe area, resolution, color mode, and export requirements.
We believe effective visual communication starts with clarity, responsibility, and thoughtful planning. Our focus is not just on outcomes, but on building a reliable process that delivers consistent results across every order.
By combining efficient production workflows with carefully selected materials, we aim to reduce unnecessary waste while maintaining dependable quality. This approach allows us to support both everyday needs and larger initiatives without introducing complexity or uncertainty.
Early planning plays a key role in how we work. When projects are prepared in advance, production becomes smoother, resources are used more efficiently, and costs stay predictable. This mindset helps create better results for everyone involved.
From initial setup to final delivery, we prioritize transparency, consistency, and support. Our goal is to make each step clear and manageable, so expectations are aligned and outcomes remain dependable.
At every stage, we focus on building long-term trust through practical decisions, steady execution, and a commitment to responsible production.