Inner pack — protection
Poly bag, tissue wrap, foam or bubble pouch, or a moulded pulp cradle. This is the layer that decides whether the print arrives scuffed, and it is the cheapest place to add protection.
BAOYUANFENG / PACKAGING
Packaging: Protection First, Presentation Second
A cup that breaks in transit is a product problem, whatever the box looked like. Packing is planned together with the specification — the box, the insert, the carton and the label — because each one is decided by where the product is sold.
- Box types
- 8 Bag to gift set
- Inner pack
- Checked Count and seal
- Carton drop
- Tested On export orders
- Dieline review
- 2–3days From your file
- Barcode
- Verified Scan-tested
THE PACKAGING LAYERS
Three layers, three different jobs.
Most packaging problems come from treating these as one decision. The inner pack protects the surface, the retail unit sells the product, and the master carton survives the journey.
Retail unit — presentation
White box, kraft box, printed carton, sleeve, window box or a gift set with an insert. The dieline, the print method and the board grade all change the price per unit.
Master carton — transit
Carton grade, pack count, weight limit, shipping marks, barcode and pallet pattern. This is the layer your forwarder and your warehouse will judge you on.
OPTIONS
What we can pack into.
The list below covers what buyers actually order. Anything outside it is quoted on request, and we will say when a box type is the wrong choice for the product.
| Pack type | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Poly bag, bulk carton | Wholesale and promotional orders | Cheapest per unit; the carton does all the protecting |
| White or kraft box | Retail and gift, unbranded | Low minimum, quick to produce, print applied as a label or a stamp |
| Printed carton with dieline | Retail shelves and e-commerce | Needs a dieline; board grade and print method are quoted together |
| Sleeve over a plain box | Short runs and seasonal artwork | Cheaper than reprinting a box; the sleeve carries the design |
| Window box | Products that must be seen before purchase | Film window plus board; the product must sit tight or it rattles |
| Gift set with insert | Sets of two or more pieces | Moulded pulp, EVA or card insert — the insert decides the set price |
| Hangtag or header card | Clip-strip and pegboard retail | Hole position and card thickness are specified by the retailer |
| Egg crate and divider | Stemmed glasses and multi-piece sets | The only reliable way to ship stemware in a carton |
BEFORE THE BOX IS MADE
What decides whether the box works.
A beautiful dieline on the wrong board arrives as a crushed carton. These are the checks we run before a packaging order is placed.
01
Dieline and product fit
Internal dimensions against the actual product, with clearance for the bag or wrap. A 2 mm error is a rattling product or a box that will not close.
02
Board grade and print method
Corrugated flute, greyboard, kraft or art paper — and whether the artwork is printed, laminated or applied as a label. Each has a different cost floor.
03
Insert and protection
Whether the product needs a cradle, a divider or a bag, and how it behaves in a drop test — a stemmed glass and a tumbler need completely different answers.
04
Labels and barcodes
Barcode symbology, position, and whether the retailer requires a specific label size. Barcodes are scan-tested, not just printed.
05
Master carton rules
Pack count, carton weight limit, inner dimensions, shipping marks and pallet pattern — set by the channel, not by us.
06
Channel requirements
Amazon FBA, a retail chain and a distributor each have their own carton, labelling and appointment rules. Send the requirement sheet if you have one.
Can you design the packaging?
We can propose a structure and a dieline from your product and artwork. If you have a designer, send the file and we will check it against the product and the board grade before sampling.
Do you have a minimum for printed boxes?
Yes, and it is separate from the cup minimum. Tell us the box type and the print coverage and it is quoted as its own line — a printed box run and a moulded cup run do not share a setup.
Can you pack to Amazon FBA rules?
Yes. Send the FBA shipment plan: carton weight and size limits, FNSKU labelling, poly-bag suffocation warnings and the appointment process. The packing is built to that sheet, not to a generic standard.
What if the cartons arrive damaged?
Carton damage is a transit issue, and it is handled with photos, the packing list and the forwarder's claim process. Drop-testing the packed carton before shipment is what prevents most of it.
Can I supply my own packaging?
Yes. Send it to our address and we will pack against it, with the arrival date planned before production starts. Supplying packaging late is the most common reason a shipment slips.
CONTINUE YOUR PROJECT
The next useful pages.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Send the product and the artwork. We will tell you what the box has to survive.
Model, quantity, artwork or dieline, and the sales channel — retail, e-commerce, distributor or promotional.