Tuck-end direction
A paperboard carton with tuck flaps, considered around product access and packing.
What we will check
Review the top and bottom closure, dust flaps, fit and the packing sequence.
PAPERBOARD & PRINT
Custom Folding Cartons
One dieline per fit. One approval per artwork.
We supply custom folding cartons made in China. Plan custom printed paperboard cartons for individual products and coordinated ranges. Start with the product dimensions, closing method and packing operation, then define paperboard, artwork and quantities per SKU.
Made in China. MOQ 500 pieces. No finished artwork needed to start.
- Explore for
- Printed paperboard cartons & retail ranges
- A useful starting point
- Your product dimensions, quantities per SKU and packing method. Unknown details can wait.
- Minimum order
- 500 pieces
Rigid, folding or collapsible? Compare the constructions ↗︎
CUSTOM PAPER PACKAGINGHUMAN REPLY WITHIN 24H · EVERY DAY
STRUCTURE STUDY / FOLDING
STRUCTURE ILLUSTRATION · CUSTOM SIZES & FINISHES
QUANTITY, SAMPLE & DELIVERY
Order from 500 pieces.
A starting brief for your quotation
Minimum order: 500 pieces for all box types. Please list quantities by size and artwork. No finished artwork needed to start. Get a quote ↗︎
Sample, production and delivery details
- Samples
- Choose material, structural or printed sample review. Availability, fees, revisions and sample shipping need agreement.
- Production
- Scheduling follows the approved specification and commercial terms. Confirm the production window for the actual order.
- Delivery
- Confirm packing, destination and required arrival. Production time excludes transport; freight and destination responsibilities need separate agreement.
Your written quotation defines the scope and exclusions for the actual project. Check delivery responsibilities ↗︎
Ordering several carton sizes or designs? Plan the range, quantities and file versions ↗︎
START WITH THE CONSTRUCTION
Define how the carton closes and packs.
Choose the presentation that suits your product. We can develop the structure, insert and finish around the details you share.
Locking-base direction
A carton base designed around a specific assembly and loading sequence.
What we will check
Review the intended load, locking or gluing arrangement and the actual filled sample.
Sleeve direction
A printed paperboard sleeve around an existing tray, box or product.
What we will check
Define what supports the product; a sleeve alone is not a complete protective pack.
PRODUCT FIRST / DIELINE SECOND
Folding cartons for beauty and personal care.
A cleanser tube, serum bottle and cream jar need different clearances and support. We develop the carton around the finished container, then check how it loads, closes and opens.
Cartons for tubes
Include the sealed end, widest body and closed cap in the fit. The tube should load without catching its crimp, while the carton closes without pressing the contents or changing the tube shape.
Sample check: loading direction, base support and grip when removing the tube.
Cartons for bottles
Measure the bottle with the complete dropper or pump. Review a paperboard insert when the bottle needs a defined position or clearance around a projecting closure.
Sample check: filled weight, support points and removal without pulling on the dropper.
Cartons for jars
Use the widest lid and filled jar weight to develop the carton. Check the selected base construction with the real jar; a snug-looking empty carton does not establish load support.
Sample check: bottom closure, lid clearance and access to lift the jar out. Load and remove the filled jar in the agreed sample.
Compare tuck, snap-lock and auto bottoms ↗︎Review product fit checks ↗︎
Which carton bottom suits my packing process?
Tuck bottom: close the bottom flap during packing; review the closure and loading direction for each product.
Snap-lock bottom: interlock the bottom flaps when erecting the carton; allow for that assembly step and check that the flaps engage fully.
Auto bottom: a pre-glued base opens into position as the carton is squared; review glue joints, folded thickness and how it works with your packing process.
Start with the filled product weight, carton size, board and who will assemble the boxes. Check the chosen dieline with the actual product or an agreed equivalent; the bottom name alone does not establish load or shipping performance.
Compare bottom constructions and discuss your choice ↗︎Planning a skincare carton range?
Share the brand rules; fit each product separately. A common logo position, typography and colour palette can connect a cleanser, serum and cream, while each finished container needs its own dimensions, closure and loading check.
List each SKU before quoting. Send the filled product dimensions and weight, expected quantity, artwork version and any colour or finish differences for each carton. Mark unknowns as open; sales can discuss the order and sample arrangements with you.
Approve the right version. Review the dieline, product fit and text for each SKU, then compare colour and finishes across the range on the proposed board. Confirm packing and transport requirements separately.
See the cleanser, serum & cream carton range ↗︎Plan quantities and artwork by SKU ↗︎See printing equipment in the workshop ↗︎Review print and colour checks ↗︎Discuss my carton range ↗︎How do we choose paperboard and an insert?
Compare the board grade, caliper and grain with the carton size, filled product and selected closure. Paper weight alone does not describe stiffness or the behaviour of a crease. Check fine text, colour and any foil or embossing on the proposed stock.
A folded paperboard insert can locate the product inside the carton. Its contact points, assembly and removal access need a fitted sample. Assess transport protection with the complete shipping pack.
Prepare a box and insert brief ↗︎MAKE THE BOX YOURS
Materials, finishes & inserts.
Explore the feel, the printed look and how your product sits inside. Choose a starting direction; the final combination is reviewed with your box and sample.
THE FEEL
Board & paper
Define paperboard grade, caliper, grain and print surface with the dieline. Review creases, glue areas and the filled carton before approval.
Explore materials ↗︎
THE LOOK
Print & finish
Discuss printed areas, colour references and the intended finish, such as foil or an embossed detail. Mark each finish on the artwork and confirm its compatibility with the selected paper before approval.
Explore finishes ↗︎
THE FIT
Inserts & support
Decide whether the carton structure supports the product or needs a separate insert. Check loading, removal and closure with the actual contents.
Explore inserts ↗︎What should we check for the insert?
- Product dimensions, units and weight; include every item in a set.
- Contact points, orientation and how the product is lifted out.
- Proposed insert material, assembly and the checks a sample should support.
- Whether the quote includes the insert, development and its packing.
Standalone insert orders need a scope review. A fitted display sample does not by itself establish transport performance.
Use the insert preparation guide ↗︎Discuss your box and insert ↗︎Have a reference photo? Share it with your product. You can leave material and finish choices open.
Discuss my materials & fit ↗︎FROM STRUCTURE TO PRODUCTION
Made for your product. Planned with YDP.
Start with board, creases, glue areas and closure with the filled carton. Then see the relevant work, manufacturing route and order steps.
See a relevant packaging direction.
Share your product or reference photo. We can discuss a suitable construction and which physical samples or project details are available for your review.
Ask about a comparable sample ↗︎Packaging references:
Three Skincare Products. One Carton Family. ↗︎Physical samples confirm fit, materials and your specification.
02 / MAKING & CHECKINGWho makes it and how is it checked?
YDP supplies this packaging made in China. See recorded workshop footage and discuss the material, forming and quality checks for your order.
Review Factory & Quality ↗︎What happens after your first brief?
Review the proposed sample and approval steps, who confirms changes, and how packing and delivery responsibilities are agreed.
See the order steps ↗︎Check who you would work with ↗︎Before ordering: sample, quality and delivery questions
BEFORE YOU COMMIT
What must be agreed before production?
Build these checkpoints into your project agreement. Inspection scope, timing, fees and remedies are confirmed for each order.
Factory responsibilities & quality checkpoints ↗︎
Will the order match the sample?
Make the approved reference identifiable.
Agree the sample version, materials, artwork, finish and product-fit checks. Record which differences remain between a development sample and production.
Record to agree
Versioned sample scope, approval record and production specification.
Discuss this for my order ↗︎Can this support my launch date?
Separate production from transport.
Work back from the required receiving date. Confirm approval dependencies, dispatch assumptions, freight scope and destination responsibilities before committing.
Record to agree
Approval milestones, dispatch plan, shipping exclusions and receiving requirements.
Discuss this for my order ↗︎What happens if a quality issue appears?
Agree a clear route to a reviewed resolution.
Keep the order reference, affected quantities, carton labels and photographs. Agree containment, investigation and the proposed disposition against the order specification.
Record to agree
Issue record, supporting evidence, agreed corrective action and reinspection where applicable.
Discuss this for my order ↗︎Explore detailed checks & planning tools Optional · Your selections are kept when closed
BEFORE THE QUOTE
A brief built
around the actual product.
Share a photo or drawing, dimensions with units, quantities per design and the destination. Leave unknown details open.
Request a quote ↗︎Product fit and board
Provide product dimensions and weight. Board grade, caliper and grain direction need review with the crease and closure design.
Dieline and artwork versions
Keep cutting, crease and glue areas distinct. Provide one controlled dieline and approved artwork version for each size or printed variant.
Packing operation
State manual or machine packing, flat or erected supply, SKU identification and bundling. Trial the actual loading and closing sequence.
BEFORE WE START
The practical questions.
Is a folding carton the same as a collapsible rigid box?
No. A folding carton is a paperboard construction; a collapsible rigid box uses a different board and assembly structure. Compare them against the same product and packing brief.
Can different artworks share one order quantity?
Our minimum order is 500 pieces for all box types. Provide quantities by size and artwork so we can confirm the scope of a mixed-design order.
Are these cartons approved for direct food contact?
No direct-contact approval is implied. State the contents and intended contact so the material and documentation scope can be reviewed before any commitment.