What Are Cardboard Boxes?
Custom Cardboard boxes are a versatile and affordable packaging option for a wide range of products. They are made from sturdy paperboard and can be printed with your branding and logo to create an attractive and professional look.
Cardboard boxes are also lightweight and easy to transport, making them an ideal choice for retail and e-commerce businesses.
At Packaging Bee!, we offer a wide range of cardboard box options, including custom sizes, shapes, and colours. We also use the latest printing techniques to create high-quality graphics that will help your products stand out on the shelf.
Our cardboard boxes are also treated with a finishing coat to protect them from moisture and damage.
If you're looking for a cost-effective and durable packaging solution, you're at the right place.
The following section will guide you about the various customisation options we have at our disposal.
Printing Techniques For Cardboard Boxes
We understand the importance of caring for customers. Thus, we ease them into the process of decorating their cardboard storage boxes by introducing a couple of printing techniques.
The following options can help you cater to many printing needs while remaining cost-effective:
- Digital Printing Technique
- Offset Printing Technique
Digital Printing Technique
The digital printing technique is a stellar option because it allows you to create complex design elements that would be impossible with traditional printing techniques.
It is also eco-friendly, as digital printers have the ability to cut down on energy consumption up to 75%.
This method offers a quick turnaround time and allows for customisation on a large scale. Although it can deal with large-volume orders, the digital printing method really shines when catering to small-scale orders due to the cost-effectiveness of the process.
Furthermore, the print quality of this method is quite good. Thus, you can create attractive-looking large cardboard boxes at a fraction of the cost.
Offset Printing Technique
The offset printing technique is quite different from its digital counterpart. It offers a wide range of printing options, including spot colours and full colour.
This method works by transferring ink from an engraved plate to a rubber blanket. The ink will be transferred over the cardboard before it is heated, pressed, and cooled to set in place.
While this method produces beautiful results, the process can be time-consuming and slightly expensive. However, this technique helps you create a premium product that leaves a lasting impression on customers.
Another thing to note is that changing the custom print can be a troublesome process and requires extra time and capital investment.
So stop searching google for 'cardboard boxes UK,' and get in touch with Packaging Bee for all your custom printing needs.
Colour Models For Cardboard Boxes
When talking about custom prints, we have to mention colour models. There are a couple of options that we recommend.
Using the following options, you can create vibrant small cardboard boxes that impact customers.
The following are the different colour models we offer:
- CMYK Colour Model
- Pms Colour Model
CMYK Colour Model
This model mixes four colours – cyan, magenta, yellow, and black.
This mode is suitable for printing full-colour designs onto Cardboard Boxes for Food. However, this method can be costly because it requires a separate pass for each colour. Moreover, using this technique, you cannot produce half-tones or images with gradients.
That said, the result of using CMYK colours is that of a high-quality print that can reproduce all the colours of the spectrum. Thus, this model offers brilliant results for both graphics and texts.
PMS Colour Model
Unlike its counterpart, PMS stands for Pantone Matching System – a widely used ink matching technique.
PMS colours tend to lack a bit of vibrancy found in CMYK colours in terms of quality. However, PMS colours make that up in other ways.
PMS offers a matching system that allows brands to match their specific ink requirements. Thus, you can match the colour of your brand logo without worrying about going over budget.
Furthermore, this model offers a wide range of printing options that allow companies to print singular or multiple colours. This method also provides a more cost-effective option when compared to the CMYK model when producing single coloured cardboard boxes for moving.
Add-Ons For Cardboard Boxes
Add-ons are one of the best ways to enhance the customer experience with your product further. Thus, we offer custom packaging that includes an array of add-ons that can further improve the visual appeal, durability, and use of their cardboard boxes.
Our add-ons include:
- Embossing
- Spot UV
- Debossing
- Window Patching
- Hot Stamping
Embossing
Embossing is a technique that raises one area of the cardboard surface. Using this add-on can greatly improve the overall appearance of your box, especially if it features a large area of flat space.
Spot UV
Spot UV is an add-on that will apply gloss or matte finish to select areas. This method can be used to highlight text or images on your boxes. It also helps you brand the packaging while making sure they stand out in-store displays.
Debossing
Debossing is a process that creates depth to your design by pressing the design into the cardboard box. It allows you to create detail and highlights without the need for additional colours and printing passes.
Window Patching
Using window patching makes it easy for customers to view what's inside their boxes without opening them up. This add-on helps tremendously with retail packaging use, where consumers can easily grab the items they want from the boxes.
Hot Stamping
Hot stamping is a technique that allows you to highlight your custom logo or emblem on any area of the cardboard box. It works well for both colour and single-colour prints because it heats metal or plastic tools to press the design into the material. After, it is cooled and adhered to your product.
Finishing Coats For Cardboard Boxes
Finishing coats, as their name suggests, help finish the design. They are ideal for bringing together the various design elements together uniformly.
Specifically, finishing coats are designed to protect the design and improve its durability. They also help enhance or restore weak or worn areas of your boxes.
Packaging Bee is proud to offer the following options of finishing coats:
- Matte Finishing Coat
- Gloss Finishing Coat
- Varnish Finishing Coat
- Soft-Touch Finishing Coat
Let's go into their details and study these options.
Matte Finishing Coat
The matte finishing coat is ideal for soft colour gradients and complex designs. It also works well when you want the design to pop but stay subtle at the same time.
Furthermore, this coating can help improve the appearance of your double wall cardboard packing boxes and improve their resistance to scratches and dents.
Gloss Finishing Coat
The gloss finishing coat adds a layer of protection against environmental elements while improving the overall presentation of your product.
It is ideal for branding as well, especially when you want your design or logo to stand out more. It is an effective coating for matte boxes that need more depth or sheen.
Varnish Finishing Coat
The varnish finishing coat offers the most protection to your designs. It is ideal to protect against liquids, chemicals, and UV rays.
It works brilliantly if your product needs an extra level of durability for outdoor use.
Soft-Touch Finishing Coat
The soft-touch finishing coat is ideal for your designs that need a felt or rubber coating. This coating goes into the cardboard and effectively changes its hardness and texture, making it feel much different than it was before.
While this works best for outdoor use, you can also apply it as an indoor solution when you want your cardboard box to feel more premium.
Order Custom Cardboard Boxes Today!
Packaging Bee believes in offering customers a product that is worth every penny. We offer a wide range of custom cardboard boxes for our clients, including the aforementioned options.
We have an extensive selection of packaging materials, designs, and manufacturing techniques to choose from for your next project.
So what are you waiting for? Head on over to our homepage now to start customising your packaging today!
