Custom Kraft Soap Boxes & Kraft Soap Packaging
Handmade soap and kraft board have ended up as almost a default pairing, and there is a reason for it. A cold process bar full of oats, clay and botanical look right sitting in unbleached brown board. It match the product rather than competing with it. We print a lot of kraft soap packaging at ZEE Packaging and this pairing is one of the easiest briefs we get.
Why Kraft Suits Soap Specifically
A kraft soap box do something a white carton cannot.
- Unbleached board signal handmade before anyone read the label
- Warm brown sit beautifully against oatmeal, clay and charcoal bar
- Uncoated stock breathe, which suit a bar that is still curing slightly
- Texture in the hand match the texture of the product
- One colour print on kraft often look better than four colour on white
- Buyer in this category actively look for it now
Kraft And Soap Oil
The one practical thing to get right with kraft soap packaging.
- Superfatted bar leave oil residue, uncoated kraft absorb it
- A fully cured bar is far less likely to mark the board
- Aqueous coating on the inner face where you want protection
- Never box a bar before cure is complete, it will stain
- Essential oil can also mark, particularly citrus
- If your bar are oily we would suggest a coated inner as standard
- Tuck end carton the everyday kraft soap box
- Belly band sleeve open ended so buyer can smell the bar
- Window carton with compostable film or a plain die cut
- Sleeve over a tray a bit more presentation
- Two piece lid and base gift and set format
- Multipack carton three or four bar kraft soap packaging
Sizes We Print Regular
Every kraft soap box is built to your bar, though these run often:
- 3.5" x 2.5" x 1" for a standard 4oz bar
- 3.75" x 2.75" x 1.25" for a chunky artisan bar
- 2.5" x 2" x 0.75" for a guest size
- 4" x 3" x 1.25" for an oversized bar
- 7" x 3" x 1.25" for a two bar set
- 8" x 6" x 1.5" for a four bar gift box
Measure a fully cured bar, they shrink over the cure and a box sized to the mould end up loose.
Board And Panel Copy
- Natural kraft, 18pt to 20pt for a standard kraft soap box
- Recycled kraft where you want visible speckle
- 16pt for a sleeve, it need less caliper
- Uncoated for feel, aqueous coated for oil protection
- INCI ingredient list, net weight, allergen and business address
- Flat area left for a scent or batch sticker
Our prepress team check it all against the dieline so nothing get trimmed at the edge.
Choices That Waste Less
- Recycled kraft with no lamination at all
- FSC certified board, certificate on request
- Soy based ink through the run
- Compostable window film in place of PET
- No foil, deboss give a premium cue without it
- Right sized kraft soap packaging so you ship less air
Why Soap Makers Choose Us
- 100 unit minimum, so a small batch maker can order properly
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof every order
- Free dieline drawn by our own designer
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business day
- Free shipping worldwide, nothing hidden
- One contact from artwork right through to delivery
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a kraft soap box?
Rough estimate is $0.14 to $0.45 per unit for a folding carton, $0.08 to $0.28 for a sleeve and $1.60 to $3.80 for a rigid gift set at moderate quantity. Window and foil move it. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Will oil stain the kraft?
On an under cured or heavily superfatted bar it can. An aqueous coated inner face stop it without losing the natural look.
Can I print my brand colour on kraft?
It will sit warmer and duller. We proof on the real stock so there is no surprise when the run arrive.
Should I measure before or after cure?
After, always. Bar shrink over cure and a box sized to the mould will be loose on delivery.
Carton or sleeve?
Sleeve if scent sell your soap, carton if you need more panel for ingredient and a tidier shelf face.
Can I have a window?
Yes with compostable film or a plain die cut. A plain opening also let some scent out, which help in store.
Can you print white on kraft?
With an underlay, though it read cream rather than true white. Deboss is often the better route.
