types of packaging

Corrugated Cardboard Boxes

These boxes are primarily used as mailers and shipping boxes. Corrugated cardboard is made of three layers that add rigidity and strength to your package. This material is highly recommended for large shipments and small to medium mailer boxes sent out to consumers. Subscription companies like FabFitFun and Blue Apron use corrugated cardboard mailer boxes to protect and present the items inside.

UPrinting offers corrugated cardboard in white and Kraft brown. Kraft brown is recommended for a rustic or natural-looking design, while white complements a minimalist or modern look for your packaging. You can also print the box in another color or use an image as the background design. The custom box design tool lets you customize the colors and upload images to complete the overall look straight from the website.

Cardstock or Paperboard Boxes

Cardstock is used to contain items that are displayed in-store or packaged inside a corrugated cardboard box. UPrinting’s product box packaging is made of sturdy cardstock that ranges from 14 pt., 18 pt., to 24 pt. The thicker cardstock choices are recommended for heavier items, while lightweight products such as cosmetics or soap would fit in a 14 pt. or 18 pt. product box. These materials aren’t as thick as corrugated cardboard but still provide ample protection in storage.

If your product box requires a specific design, look into any of these custom options to enhance the packaging:

• Cardstock insert that can keep fragile items like glassware in place inside the box.
• Window patch to preview a cosmetic item like lipstick or lip gloss.
• Cardstock counter displays to showcase the item and entice customers to buy one before checking out other items.

Pouches

Pouches can contain liquid, powder, or dry cosmetic products. They come with resealable openings that allow for easy use and longer shelf life, protecting your item from oxygen and moisture. Print stand-up pouches with wide bottom gussets that expand when filled or flat pouches for your smaller freebies and samples. There are also child-resistant pouches to prevent children from tampering and ingesting the item inside.

No need for additional packaging to complete your design. Have the design printed on the pouch, from your visual branding to the information customers look for before choosing your product. Stand-up pouches come in a clear barrier film if you want to offer a preview of the product on the shelves.

Plastic and Paper Bags

Paper and plastic bags are a staple when it comes to packaging. It’s the easiest way to identify your company with every restaurant takeout order or store purchase. Customers can keep the bag and reuse it in the future, giving your company free promotions wherever and whenever it’s used.

Order our plastic bags that come with sturdy handles for easy carrying. Our Oxo-biodegradable bags offer a more eco-conscious alternative to regular plastic bags. when thrown in the trash. Note that these bags should not be confused with biodegradable plastics. Unlike biodegradable materials, this material is a mix of plastic and an additive that imitates biodegradation. The plastic breaks into smaller fragments referred to as microplastics, but these do not break down to the molecular level like biodegradable plastics. Instead, the microplastics stay in the trash indefinitely until they are completely broken down.

All paper bags come in recycled material that prints your design in full color. Cover the entire area of a gift bag or customize a modern look for the white paper bag variation. There’s also a Kraft brown option if you need a simple, straightforward design. Each type comes with sturdy handles for secure handling.

Bubble Mailers

These Kraft bubble mailers are an affordable, high-quality, and easy way to package your cosmetic products. The bubble wrap that lines the mailer protects your items in transit. Assemble your deliveries in minutes with its self-sealing top and writable exterior. Perfect for small quantity orders or for cosmetic products you’ll be packing yourself.