Types and applications of (postal) cartons

Cut cartons are some of the most popular packaging chosen by online shop owners to ship their goods. And because they come in many sizes and styles, they are very versatile.

Cut cardboard boxes, otherwise known as postal or die-cut cardboard boxes, are the packaging required by every online shop and mail order company. In order to produce them, a suitable die-cutting tool (hence the name die-cutting) is required, i.e. a plywood board with cutting knives. By using such die-cutters, any shape and model of carton can be obtained.

Boxes of this type provide excellent protection for the goods being shipped and are also very aesthetically pleasing. Further advantages are their durability, top workmanship and attractive price. Businesses can even order printed cardboard boxes, which are also a great way of advertising the company. It is also possible to order a specific size of postcards. The dimensions can be individually adjusted.

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Types of cardboard boxes

Cut boxes come in many versions, i.e.:

in several colours (white cardboard boxes, black cardboard boxes and brown cardboard boxes)
windowed cartons
cardboard box with glued strip
customised: die cut boxes with printing and customised die cut boxes.

Cut boxes come as standard in brown, as well as elegant white. They can also be black and in other colours – on individual customer request. The coloured box stands out from other plain packaging and, together with an imprint, can be a great advertisement for the company. However, white or brown cardboard boxes are the most common choice.

The windowed cardboard boxes allow you to see what is hidden inside without opening them. They are therefore not used for mailing, but as gift wrapping or food packaging – e.g. for sushi.

Bonded cardboard boxes are packaging for books and discs. Thanks to the self-adhesive strip, they are easy to close. They can also have an additional adhesive strip for security.

Businesses have the option of ordering cardboard boxes with their logo or any other text or graphics printed on them. They can also order customised boxcards, although the range of sizes and shapes of such boxes is really wide.

Printed cardboard boxes are a great way to advertise your business. Most retailers send goods in plain brown or white packaging, so a custom printed box will help you stand out from the competition. It turns out that many customers take notice.

You don’t need adhesive tape to assemble and close cut boxes, but you can use it to protect the packaging from possible unwanted opening in transit. A wide range of adhesive tapes can be found at: https://www.rajapack.pl/tasmy-samoprzylepne-spinajace/rajaprint_C1595.html.

What do you use the cardboard boxes for?

They are primarily used for shipping all sorts of items, but rather small and medium sized items. They are perfect as packaging for books, records, cosmetics, accessories or clothes, as well as delicate items such as ceramics or jewellery. They are made of rigid corrugated cardboard and have internal flaps – all of which protect the parcel from damage and other external factors. There is a wide range of cut boxes available from RAJA,
and you can use the BoxSelector to find the right size.