Custom Blank Boxes & Blank Packaging
Blank stock is a different kind of order to printed work. Nobody is buying artwork here, they are buying speed, flexibility and a lower unit price. It suits a particular way of working, and it genuinely does not suit others. We supply a lot of blank packaging at ZEE Packaging and the clients who get the most from it are the ones who understand exactly what they are trading away.
Why Brands Choose Blank
A blank box solves problems that a printed carton cannot.
- One carton covers every variant, you just change the label
- No plate or setup cost, which drops the unit price noticeably
- No proof cycle, so it ships considerably faster
- Recipe or ingredient changes do not strip your stock
- A startup can test a format before committing to print
- Wholesalers and private label buyers add their own branding
The trade off is honest and worth stating. Blank costs less and moves quicker, but you lose the shelf presence a printed carton gives you.
Labelling Over A Blank Carton
Most of our blank packaging gets labelled, so this part matters.
- Leave a flat unbroken panel where the label will sit
- Avoid score lines running through the label area
- Smooth stock holds adhesive far better than textured board
- White SBS takes label ink brighter than kraft does
- Tell us your label dimensions and we position the panel around them
- A wrap label needs the seam placed away from a corner
- Tuck end carton the everyday blank box across most categories
- Auto lock bottom heavier product, quick to assemble
- Corrugated mailer plain ecommerce blank packaging
- Rigid two piece premium blank box for later branding
- Sleeve and tray simple presentation without print
- Pillow and gable formats specialist blank packaging shapes
Sizes We Run Regular
Every blank box can be cut to your product, though these move often:
- 3" x 3" x 4" for a jar or candle
- 6" x 4" x 2" for a small retail item
- 8" x 6" x 3" for a mid size carton
- 10" x 8" x 4" for an ecommerce mailer
- 4" x 4" x 6" for a bottle sleeve
- 12" x 9" x 5" for a bulk shipper
Board Choices
- Natural kraft, the most requested stock in blank packaging
- White SBS C1S where you plan to label over it
- Recycled board where the eco story matters
- 18pt to 24pt depending on the load
- Corrugated E flute and B flute for shipping formats
- Rigid greyboard for premium blank box work
Textured stock looks lovely but a label edge lifts on it over time. If labelling is your plan, we would steer you to smooth board.
Greener By Default
- No ink at all, which is a genuine saving in itself
- Recycled and unbleached kraft, widely available in blank grades
- FSC certified board, certificate available on request
- No lamination, so the carton recycles cleanly
- Paperboard insert rather than foam
- Right sized blank packaging so you ship less air
How An Order Runs With Us
- 100 unit minimum, though blank usually moves in larger runs
- Free dieline if you need a custom size
- Physical sample on request before you commit to bulk
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide with nothing hidden
- One contact from order through to delivery
Frequently Asked Questions
Is blank actually cheaper than printed?
At low and mid volume, clearly yes, because there is no plate or setup cost. At very high volume printed closes the gap, since setup spreads across more units.
Which stock takes a label best?
Smooth kraft or white SBS. Heavily textured board lets the label edge lift over time, particularly in a warm environment.
How much does a blank box go for?
Rough estimate is $0.10 to $0.32 per unit for a plain folding carton, $0.55 to $1.40 for a corrugated mailer and $1.60 to $4.00 for rigid at moderate quantity. Volume moves this a lot. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
How fast can blank ship?
Quicker than printed, since there is no proof round to sit through. Urgent is 5 to 8 business days and we often beat that on stock sizes.
Can you cut a custom size in blank?
Yes, and we draw the dieline free. That is one of the main reasons clients come to us rather than buying off the shelf.
Do you offer blank rigid boxes?
We do, in greyboard with a plain wrap. Plenty of brands label or foil them afterwards for a premium look.
Can we switch to printed later?
Easily. Same dieline, we simply add artwork, so nothing about the structure needs revisiting.
Can we sample first?
Yes, we send a physical sample on request so you can check the fit before ordering bulk.
