Custom cardboard boxes for retail products, shelf presentation, and branded packaging.
Service · Cardboard Boxes
Create clean, product-ready cardboard boxes using paperboard, kraft board, coated stock, custom print, windows, sleeves, and premium finishes.

Cardboard box options
- Folding cartons for cosmetics, wellness, food-adjacent products, candles, gifts, and small retail goods.
- Product sleeves for presentation wraps, multipacks, and clean shelf branding.
- Window boxes when the product needs visibility before purchase.
- Display cartons for countertop, shelf, and launch-ready retail programs.
Material and finish choices
- SBS, kraft, recycled-content board, coated paperboard, and specialty paper options.
- CMYK, spot-color, white ink, foil, embossing, debossing, spot UV, and lamination.
- Custom die-cut windows, hang tabs, inserts, dividers, and barcode-friendly panels.
What to send for a quote
Send product dimensions, quantity, artwork status, preferred board style, finish direction, and target delivery date. Apex can recommend the structure, material, and print path that fits the product.
Frequently asked
What are cardboard boxes best for? +
Cardboard boxes are ideal for retail cartons, product packaging, sleeves, small ecommerce items, display cartons, and branded shelf-ready packaging.
Can cardboard boxes be custom printed? +
Yes. Apex can quote spot color, full-color print, matte or gloss finishes, foil, embossing, windows, and custom dielines depending on the box structure.
Are cardboard boxes different from corrugated boxes? +
Yes. Cardboard usually refers to paperboard or folding carton stock for retail packaging, while corrugated boxes use fluted board for shipping strength.
Can Apex help choose the right board? +
Yes. Share product size, weight, quantity, artwork, and sales channel. Apex can recommend SBS, kraft, recycled, or coated paperboard options.
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Need custom cardboard boxes?
Send your size, quantity, artwork, and material preference. Apex will recommend a practical cardboard packaging structure.