fully custom packaging design
Shipping Cartons
Strong corrugated shipping cartons made to your size, from light E flute to heavy BC double wall, in Natural Kraft, White Kraft or White Art board with your branding on the outside. Add dividers or hand holes, and tell us exactly what you want below.
build your quote
Design your custom shipping cartons
Build your custom printed shipping cartons in a few quick steps and we'll come back to you with a quote - no price guesswork, just the spec you want.
What's next?
Quote the rest of your packaging...
Get everything you need with more products below. If what you need isn't here, send us a brief and we'll source it.
How does the process work?
Designing your own custom shipping cartons doesn’t have to be complicated. Choose all the options you require and we'll come back with an exact quote. No guesswork, just the carton you need.
Step 1
Build your quote
Use the builder above to choose your size and specs. You can create more than one quote if you want to compare options. Add your contact details and postcode and we'll work out your shipping costs.
Step 2
Receive your exact quote
Our team reviews your specs and comes back with an exact quote within two working days.
Step 3
Accept and send your artwork
Accept your quote and send through your artwork. We'll take it from there. Our team is here to help with design support if you need it.
Step 4
Review your artwork & approve it
Review your final digital proof and give us the green light to start production. You can also order a material sample to ensure the quality meets your expectations.
Step 5
Production starts
Our trusted production partners will bring your design to life, applying it to your chosen packaging with precision and care. Once printed, your packaging will be carefully packed and prepared for shipping.
Step 6
Packaging ships
Your completed packaging will be loaded into our shipping container and dispatched. If you need your order quickly, ask us about airfreight.
Step 7
Delivery to your chosen address
Once your packaging arrives at our Melbourne warehouse, we'll swiftly unload and deliver it to your business address.
PACKAGING GLOSSARY
Every option, explained
Board weights, finishes and add-ons can start to sound the same after the third dropdown. Here's what each one actually means, so you always know exactly what you're choosing.
Board and outer material
Board thickness
Six board strengths. E Flute (about 1.5mm) is light and holds print detail well. B Flute (about 3mm) is our everyday shipping carton. C Flute (about 4mm) and A Flute (about 5mm) add cushioning and stacking strength. EB (about 4.5mm) and BC (about 7mm) double wall cartons are for heavy, bulky or stacked freight.
Natural Kraft
Uncoated brown board, the everyday choice for shipping cartons.
White Kraft
Kraft board with a white top liner, also uncoated. A cleaner, brighter base for one or two colour print.
White Art
Takes full colour printing and a laminate finish. The option when your design needs precise colour matching or a glossy, matte or coated surface.
printing for white art cartons
CMYK
Full colour printing built from four inks: cyan, magenta, yellow and black, layered to create every colour in your design. It's the standard for artwork with photography, gradients or more than a couple of colours.
Pantone
Pre-mixed ink matched to an exact colour code, rather than built from CMYK layers. Worth choosing when your brand colour needs to look identical on every run, since Pantone doesn't shift the way CMYK can.
CMYK + Pantone
Combines process colour with one exact-match Pantone ink in the same print run. Useful when your design is full colour but one element, a logo or brand colour, needs to hit exactly right every time.
special printing for natural and white kraft cartons
Screen Print White
Single colour screen printed in white. The most common choice for Natural Kraft or Black Kraft board.
Ink - Black
Single colour screen printed in black. Perfect for Natural Kraft board.
Screen Print Custom Colour
Single colour print in any CMYK or Pantone you choose. A good choice for Natural Kraft or Black Kraft board.
CMYK + W
Full-colour printing laid over a white base layer so colours stay bright and true on kraft, instead of sinking into the brown or black board. The option for full-colour artwork on kraft. Prefect for bright or pastel colours.
lamination / finish
Matte
A flat, non-reflective coating that feels soft to the touch and looks premium. Our most popular finish. Available on White paper only.
Gloss
A shine that makes colours pop. Great for high impact designs. Available on White paper only.
Coated
Think the same finish as a cereal box, this finish sits between matte and gloss, adding protection without changing the look too much.
Anti-scratch matte
A matte finish with added scuff resistance, so it holds up to handling without showing marks. Especially worth it if you are using dark colours, where scratches show up fastest.
finishing and extras
Foil accents
A metallic foil stamped onto specific parts of your design. Gold and Silver are the standard options. Want something else? Tell us the foil colour you have in mind and we'll confirm it's achievable for your board and run size.
Embossing
A raised detail pressed into the board from behind, no ink required. Gives a logo or wordmark a subtle lift off the surface, so it catches the light.
Debossing
A recessed detail pressed into the board, no ink required. Sits into the surface rather than off it, a quieter way to add texture without changing the box's profile.
Spot Gloss
A gloss varnish applied to specific parts of your design, while the rest of the board stays matte or uncoated. A subtle way to draw the eye to a logo or detail.
Dividers
Cardboard partitions that hold each item in its own cell, such as bottles or jars. Tell us the layout (for example 3 × 4 cells for 12 bottles) and we'll make them to fit.
Hand holes
Die-cut holes on two sides so the carton is easy to lift. They weaken the panel slightly, so choose B flute or double wall for heavy loads.