Custom Cardboard Boxes for Retail and Shipping
Cardboard is the everyday workhorse of packaging. Lighter than heavy corrugated, easy to print, and cheap enough to order in real quantity. Modern Boxes makes custom cardboard boxes from a low 100-unit minimum for brands that need clean, printable boxes without overpaying.
Cardboard suits retail cartons, product boxes, and light shipping where you do not need the heavy-duty strength of double-wall corrugated. It takes print beautifully, which makes it a favorite for shelf products and branded packaging.
What Cardboard Does Well
LGT
Lightweight
Lighter than heavy corrugated, which helps keep shipping cost down.
PRT
Prints Clean
Smooth surface that takes full-color printing crisply.
SZE
Any Size
Custom sized to your product so nothing rattles around.
BUD
Budget Friendly
Affordable in the quantities a growing brand actually orders.
Options at a Glance
| Type | Look | Best For |
|---|
| Folding carton | Clean retail front | Shelf products and gifts |
| Mailer style | Branded transit | Light e-commerce shipping |
| Kraft cardboard | Natural look | Eco and handmade brands |
| White cardboard | Vibrant print | Colorful retail packaging |
Cardboard or Corrugated
The quick version: cardboard is lighter and prints clean for retail, while corrugated boxes add the fluted layer for shipping strength. For natural styling go kraft, and for shelf-facing retail see retail boxes.
One honest note. Cardboard is great for retail and light shipping, but it is not built to survive rough transit like double-wall corrugated. If your product is heavy or ships long distances, we will steer you to corrugated rather than let a thin box fail in the mail.
Get a Free Cardboard Box Mockup
Send your product size and your logo. We will design the box and send a quote, no cost.
Request Your Free Quote
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between cardboard and corrugated?
Cardboard is a single layer, lighter and ideal for retail. Corrugated has a fluted middle layer for shipping strength.
What is the minimum order?
100 units, so you can order a real quantity without a huge commitment.
Can you print full color?
Yes. Cardboard takes full-color printing cleanly, which is why it suits shelf products.
Can I get custom sizes?
Yes. We size the box to your product so it fits properly.
How long does production take?
2 to 3 business days after you approve the mockup, with rush options for tight dates.
