Custom Kraft Boxes & Kraft Packaging
Kraft is probably the most requested board which we run, and the reason behind it is simple only. It looks like what it is. No bleaching, no gloss, no pretending, and for a lot of brands that honesty itself is exactly the message. We print a lot of kraft packaging here at ZEE Packaging, and there is much more nuance in it than what most people expect from one brown sheet of board.
Not All Kraft Is The Same
At ZEE Packaging, we match the kraft grade to the packaging purpose, print requirements, and finish, using virgin, recycled, smooth, textured, corrugated, or kraft-backed board depending on the look and performance you need.
- Virgin kraft, stronger fibre and a warmer, more even tone
- Recycled kraft paper, higher recycled content having more visible speckle
- Smooth kraft, better for label adhesion and finer print
- Textured or ribbed kraft, lovely to hold but harder to label
- Kraft corrugated for shipping, E flute and B flute both are common
- Kraft backed board, in case you want white inside and brown outside
We show the clients actual swatches, because the tone varies noticeably between one grade and another.
Printing On Brown Board
ZEE Packaging prints and proofs directly on the selected kraft stock, helping account for its naturally warm tone.
- Kraft mutes every color, everything sits warmer and softer
- White needs a white ink underlay, and still it will not be crisp white
- Cyan, magenta and bright pink, these are the hardest ones to achieve
- Black, earth tones and metallic foil, they sit beautifully against kraft paper
- One or two color prints many times look better than full CMYK over here
- Deboss and blind emboss give you texture with no ink at all
We proof on the real stock, never on white, so that there is no surprise at the time of delivery.
ZEE Packaging produces custom kraft boxes in multiple box styles for retail, ecommerce, gifting, and product presentation.
- Tuck end carton: the everyday retail kraft box
- Auto lock bottom: heavier product, faster to assemble
- Corrugated mailer: ecommerce kraft packaging
- Rigid box with kraft wrap: premium kraft box option
- Sleeve over a tray: smart presentation, low cost
- Window carton: with PET or compostable film
Sizes We Print Regular
We produces custom kraft boxes in a wide range of standard and custom sizes, tailored to the product dimensions for a secure and efficient fit.
- 3" x 3" x 4" for a candle or jar
- 6" x 4" x 2" for a small retail carton
- 8" x 6" x 3" for a mid size kraft box
- 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 kraft packaging shipper
Caliper And Coating
At ZEE Packaging, you can select kraft board thickness and coating based on your product weight, handling, moisture exposure, and the finish you want, from natural uncoated stock to aqueous or grease-resistant treatments.
- 18pt to 20pt for light retail cartons
- 20pt to 24pt where the product carries some weight
- 36pt rigid greyboard with a kraft wrap for premium
- Uncoated for a true natural feel
- Aqueous coated where you need some moisture protection
- Grease resistant treatment for food applications
Uncoated kraft paper shows finger marks and it marks more easily. Some brands want exactly that, others are not, so we raise this point early only.
Choices That Waste Less
- High recycled content, this is already standard in most kraft grades
- FSC certified board, certificate on request
- Soy based ink through the run
- No lamination, so the kraft box goes straight in curbside
- Compostable window film in place of PET
- Right sized kraft packaging, so that you ship less air
Why Brands Choose Us
- 100 unit minimum, so even a small brand can start properly
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof on every order
- Free dieline drawn by our inhouse designer
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide, nothing hidden
- One contact from artwork right through to delivery
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a kraft box?
Rough estimate is $0.18 to $0.55 per unit for a folding carton, $0.70 to $1.80 for a corrugated mailer and $2.20 to $5.40 for rigid with a kraft wrap at moderate quantity. Print coverage moves it. Shipping is already included in our price. This is an estimate only, so ask our team for an exact quote.
Is kraft cheaper than white board?
Slightly it is on most grades, and skipping the lamination saves you more again. The difference is smaller than what clients usually assume.
Can you print white on kraft paper?
With a white underlay yes, though it reads as cream rather than true white. We proof it so that you can judge yourself.
Is kraft strong enough for shipping?
Kraft corrugated absolutely. Kraft cardstock is a retail carton, not a shipper, so if your purpose is to ship your products go for corrugation options.
Does it work for food?
With a grease resistant treatment yes. Bare kraft marks very quickly with anything oily.
Can we foil on kraft paper?
Beautifully it does. Copper, bronze and gold, all read very rich against brown board.
