Custom Cardboard Boxes with Lids in Kraft and White

What is a cardboard box with a lid?

It is a box you can open and close as often as you like without tape or tearing. Most are two pieces: a base tray and a lid that drops over it. The photos show plain kraft versions, with a small notch cut into the base so you can lift the lid easily.

There is also a one-piece version where the lid is hinged along the back. Mailer boxes work this way. Both kinds are popular because the box keeps its value after the first opening. People reuse them for storage, which keeps your name in their home for longer.

Which lid style is right for my product?

The lid changes how the box feels, how strong it is and how much board it uses. These are the three main options, and our two piece lid boxes for retail show more printed versions.

Which board makes a good lid box?

For shelf boxes and gifts, kraft or white folding board gives clean edges and a smooth print surface. It suits lighter items such as stationery, scarves or cards. For shoes and heavier contents, E flute corrugated gives more stiffness at about 1.5 mm.

If the box will be posted without an outer carton, step up to B flute at about 3 mm. Both the base and the lid gain strength, and the lid is less likely to dent if a parcel lands on it. The second example photo shows a deeper, stiffer box of this kind. Tell us how the box will travel, and we can suggest the lightest board that does the job.

How should I pack and post a lidded box?

A lift-off lid is not a sealed closure. If you post the box on its own, hold the lid in place. A band, a sticker on each end or a strip of paper tape all work. Otherwise the lid can shift and let the contents slip out.

For fragile or valuable items, place the lidded box inside a plain shipping carton. That keeps the printed lid clean and free from labels. Our mailer and postal box range includes hinged styles that close fully for the post.

Do lidded boxes work for storage at home or work?

Very well. A lid keeps out dust and light, and it can come off and go back on hundreds of times. That makes these boxes a favourite for photos, letters, craft kits and spare cables.

For storage, choose a few sizes that share the same footprint. Lids of the same size stack neatly, even when the bases are different depths. A printed or handwritten label on the short end lets you find a box without lifting the ones above it.

If the boxes will hold paper for years, keep them somewhere dry and away from radiators. Board that stays dry keeps its shape and the lid keeps its easy fit.

What goes wrong when ordering boxes with lids?

The most common issue is asking for a tight lid. A lid that needs pushing on looks fine in a photo but frustrates customers and splits corners. A lid that slides on smoothly is the better choice.

Another is skipping the thumb notch on a full depth lid. Without it, the lid can create a seal of trapped air and be hard to lift. Lastly, check that your print reads the right way round once the lid sits on the base. The proof will show this, so take a moment to check it.

How do lidded boxes arrive?

Bases and lids arrive flat and bundled apart, so you can fold only what you need. They come by tracked delivery in 2 to 3 business days, free to any address in the UK.

Build a few sets and try them with your product before you pack in bulk. If a set is damaged, misprinted or faulty, send us photos within 10 days. We will reprint the affected boxes or give you a refund.