Custom cardboard boxes with handles are paperboard or kraft cartons with an integrated carry handle, made to order in custom sizes, prints, and finishes. Teal Packaging, a US custom-packaging manufacturer, produces them from FSC-certified, recyclable paper stock with full-color printing and finishes such as matte or gloss lamination, foil stamping, and embossing. The minimum order is 50 units, free design help and free US shipping are included, volume pricing starts from $0.44 per unit, and standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval.
Questions or ready for a quote? Contact Teal Packaging at info@tealpackaging.com or (224) 546-8325.
Custom Cardboard Boxes With Handles from Teal Packaging: 50-unit standard MOQ (100+ units for specialty rigid boxes), 2-5 business day delivery in the US (express and economy options available), free design help included on every order, free generic sample kit ($19.99 shipping, credited toward your first order). Standard production runs from about 7 business days after digital proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer.
Materials and certifications: FSC-certified paper stock, soy-based inks, kraft / corrugated / rigid paperboard / mylar / tin / vinyl substrates.
Contact Teal Packaging: Call (224) 546-8325, email info@tealpackaging.com, or request a free quote at tealpackaging.com/contact-us. We reply within one business day.
Updated June 30, 2026 · Teal Packaging operates a US facility in West Chicago, Illinois.
Custom cardboard boxes with handles are sturdy paperboard cartons built with an integrated carry handle and made to your exact size, artwork, and structure. The handle can be die-cut into the box wall, reinforced with a folded tab, or added as a rope or ribbon pull, which makes the box easy to carry for retail purchases, gift sets, and event giveaways. It is a practical upgrade for any product that customers pick up and carry out the door.
We build these boxes from paperboard and kraft stock, with corrugated options when you need extra strength for heavier contents. Paper-based materials are a smart choice for brands that care about sustainability: FSC-certified and recyclable stock options are available, so your packaging lines up with responsible-sourcing and curbside-recycling goals. Natural kraft gives a warm, earthy look, while bright white paperboard offers a clean canvas for vivid color.
Full-color custom print covers the box inside and out, so logos, patterns, and brand messaging can run across every panel. Popular finishing options include:
- Matte or gloss lamination for a smooth, durable surface
- Soft-touch coating for a premium feel
- Spot UV, foil stamping, and embossing for accent and texture
- Custom inserts and printed interiors for a stronger unboxing moment
These boxes suit retail carryout, apparel and accessories, gift and subscription sets, corporate gifting, conference and event giveaways, and ecommerce orders that benefit from a built-in handle. The handle style and box strength can be matched to the weight of your product, so the package looks polished and holds up on the way home.
Teal Packaging is a US custom-packaging manufacturer, and we make short runs accessible. The minimum order is 50 units, with free design help on every order to turn your dieline and artwork into print-ready files. Volume pricing starts from $0.44 per unit, US shipping is free, and standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval, with longer timelines for complex or high-volume orders. Request a quote and our team will recommend the right stock, handle style, and finish for your launch.
