Custom Standard Mailer Box & Standard Mailer Packaging
Most brands overthink their first packaging order. They look at rigid boxes, custom tooling and exotic finishes, when what they actually need is a well made mailer in the right size. The standard format handles the vast majority of ecommerce shipping perfectly well. We produce a lot of standard mailer packaging at ZEE Packaging and it remains the sensible starting point for almost everybody.
A standard mailer box does the job without complication.
- The board rolls to form doubled side walls
- A front panel tucks in and holds without tape
- It protects well enough for most ecommerce products
- Assembly takes a couple of seconds at a packing bench
- It opens cleanly and can be reclosed for returns
- Nothing about it needs explaining to a new staff member
Most brands ordering standard mailer packaging find it covers everything they ship without needing variants.
Three Sizes Usually Covers Everything
Simplicity in your range saves more than you think.
- Group your order history by dimensions and look for clusters
- Most catalogs collapse into three practical sizes
- Fewer sizes means simpler picking and less error
- Buying three sizes in volume beats six in small batches
- Paper void fill absorbs the difference on odd items
- Send us your data and we will suggest a set
- Roll end tuck front the classic standard mailer box
- With side flaps doubled end walls for extra strength
- With an adhesive strip sealed shipping plus a return seal
- With a tear strip easier opening for the customer
- Deep format for taller products
- Printed interior version branding on the inside face
Sizes We Print Regular
Every standard mailer box is built to your product, though these run often:
- 6" x 4" x 2" for small items
- 8" x 6" x 3" for a standard order
- 10" x 8" x 4" for a mid size product
- 12" x 9" x 3" for apparel
- 9" x 6" x 2" for books and prints
- 14" x 10" x 5" for larger orders
Board And Print
- E flute corrugated for light single item orders
- B flute where parcels get stacked or the product has weight
- Kraft corrugated for a plain, cost effective outer
- White corrugated where you want brighter interior print
- Litho laminated for full color across the whole surface
- One color flexo, the cheapest branded route by a distance
Interior print is the best value upgrade here. It costs a fraction of the outer and it appears in every unboxing photograph a customer takes.
Materials That Reduce Impact
- Recycled corrugated, standard across these grades
- FSC certified board, certificate available on request
- Soy based ink through the whole run
- No tape needed, so recycling stays clean
- Paper void fill rather than plastic
- Right sizing so you are not shipping air
What The Ordering Process Involves
- 100 unit minimum, so a small brand can start properly
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof before anything prints
- Free dieline drawn by our own designer
- We hold your dieline so reorders skip setup
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide, including to your fulfillment center
Frequently Asked Questions
How many sizes should we hold?
Usually three. Send us your order data and we will show you where the clusters sit.
Do we need tape?
Not for the closure, since the front tucks and holds. Some operators add a strip for tamper evidence.
How much do standard mailer boxes cost?
Rough estimate is $0.35 to $0.90 per unit plain kraft, $0.55 to $1.40 with one color print and $0.90 to $2.20 for full color at moderate quantity. Size moves it. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Which flute should we choose?
E flute for light items, B flute where products carry weight or parcels get stacked in a van.
Is printing worth it on a first order?
Interior print, definitely. Outer print can wait until volume brings the cost down.
Can it be used for returns?
Very well. It recloses without tape, which removes friction from the return process.
Will it survive a courier?
At the right board grade, yes. Right sizing matters as much as caliper, since movement causes damage.
