Archive Boxes are custom-printed die-cut storage boxes for offices, law firms, and records teams that need durable, labeled containers for documents and files. Built from sturdy corrugated board, they fold flat for storage and lock into shape when you need them.
The corrugated construction holds weight without crushing, so stacked file boxes keep their shape on a shelf or in a storage room. Printing your department, date, or contents directly on the panel means no peeling labels and faster retrieval later. Records managers and small businesses use these for long-term document storage, seasonal file rotation, and organized off-site archiving.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: corrugated board (B or C-flute for stacking strength, E-flute for lighter loads)
- Construction: one-piece die-cut, interlocking flaps, no tape required
- Printing: full-color CMYK, print labeling directly on the box
- Finishing: matte or gloss lamination, custom inserts or partitions
- Sustainability: FSC-certified paper option
Best Used For
- Long-term document and records storage
- Legal and accounting file archiving
- Off-site and seasonal file rotation
- Organized inventory and supply storage
Printing & Finishing
Add matte or gloss lamination to protect Archive Boxes from scuffs in heavy-use storage, or build in custom partitions to separate file sets. Full-color CMYK lets you color-code by department or year.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based custom packaging supplier. Order from 50 units (100+ for specialty rigid), with free design help and free US shipping. Choose rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) or standard production from about 7 business days after proof approval, full-color CMYK, and an FSC option. The $50 sample kit credits to your first order, and quotes come back within 4 business hours.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units. Specialty rigid styles start at 100+.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a rush service available (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs).
Can I get a sample? Yes. The sample kit is $50, credited to your first order.
Are these recyclable? Yes. Pick the FSC-certified paper option for recyclable corrugated board.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
Archive Box Orders for Records Rooms
Archive storage boxes trade on compression strength: double thickness end walls and a separate lid let full cartons stack five or six high without bowing. A printed index panel on both ends keeps aisles readable, and hand holes need reinforcing on heavy paper loads.
| Boxes | Records storage buying notes |
|---|---|
| 50 | One department cleanout or a small firm year end filing. |
| 500 | Office relocation scale with lids and bases counted separately. |
| 1,000 | Barcode friendly print layouts pay off in busy file rooms. |
| 5,000 | Standing contracts for storage facilities begin around here. |
| 10,000+ | Records management scale, sitting from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
In-house eligible archive production runs to a planning cadence of about 7 business days; specialty imported board takes anywhere to 12 weeks, and neither window is contractual. Dieline drafting to your precise footprint carries no fee. Send internal dimensions, expected paper weight, print needs, and volume for a quote.
How to Order Archive Boxes
Ordering custom archive boxes is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer
