Carton Production Info
How much do cartons cost?
That’s a great question and an important factor to consider while planning your product packaging. To get the most accurate estimated cost you will need to supply us with the following:
- Size of the item going in the box. If you don’t already have a good ruler check this out.
- How many will you need? We strongly recommend a minimum of 1000 but sometimes 500 will still give you a unit cost you can live with.
- Will this print, foil stamp, emboss (or deboss) or be blank?
- What type of paper would you like?
The Design Process
If the pricing works for you that’s great! The next step is to send us your product which goes into the carton. It can be empty but we need the actual item so we can create a sample box to check for fit. We will forward you a cut sample box along with paper samples and possibly other ink or foil swatches depending on the process to be used.
Once you receive the sample and approve the carton size we will forward you a die-line file from which you can create your art to print on the carton. Forward your art file to us as two PDF’s, one which shows both the die line and the art and the second to show just the art.
After you submit your art our prepress department will review the art and alert you if there are any possible issues with the art. If all is OK we send a 3D digital proof for you to take a final check of position, art, spelling, and grammar. We will also confirm the price for you.
•Once the proof is approved we get to work bringing your design to life. Our turnaround time from once we've received your proof approval is ten to fifteen business days. During our busiest seasons, cartons with foil or embossing/debossing may take slightly longer. Shipping anywhere in the United States will be arranged with you or, if possible, local pickup from our Wyckoff, NJ studio is available.