Collapsible Boxes are custom-printed paperboard folding cartons that ship and store flat, then fold up fast for retail and ecommerce brands that need to save space without losing shelf appeal. They arrive die-cut and ready to assemble.
Because they fold flat, you cut storage footprint and freight volume, which lowers warehousing strain for subscription brands and seasonal sellers. An auto-bottom design snaps together in seconds, so fulfillment teams pack faster during a busy launch or holiday rush.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Box style: auto-bottom or reverse-tuck-end collapsible die-cut carton
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- Sustainability: FSC-certified paper option
Best Used For
- Ecommerce brands managing tight warehouse space
- Subscription and seasonal kits packed in batches
- Retail products needing flat-pack storage
Printing & Finishing
Upgrade Collapsible Boxes with matte or gloss lamination for durability, or soft-touch velvet for a premium feel. Spot UV draws the eye to a logo, foil adds shine, and emboss or deboss creates texture. Add a PET window to show the product inside.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based custom packaging supplier. Start at 50 units (100+ applies only to specialty rigid boxes), with free design help and free US shipping included. Pick 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, print in full-color CMYK, and choose an FSC option. The free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order, and quotes land within 4 business hours.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? You can order from 50 units; 100+ applies only to specialty rigid boxes.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a rush option (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs).
Can I get a sample? Yes. Order the free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping, credited to your first order).
Request a free quote and we'll respond within 4 business hours.
Crease Engineering Behind Flat Packing Boxes
Collapsing and re-erecting a box repeatedly is a scoring problem. Crease depth and rule profile have to match the board caliper, or the panel cracks on the second or third fold. Heavier board needs a wider crease channel. If staff will collapse and reuse boxes on a rotation, say so up front, because that changes both the board choice and the score specification.
| Boxes per order | Score and reuse guidance |
|---|---|
| 50 | Fold cycle test to see how the crease holds up. |
| 500 | One caliper with a single crease pattern. |
| 1,000 | Two calipers compared under the same rule set. |
| 5,000 | Tuned rule profiles across a longer production run. |
| 10,000+ | Storage and retail volume from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
Timing sits around about 7 business days for in-house eligible folding work and about 12 weeks where a specialty imported board is needed. Rule tooling changes can add days. Free dieline design includes the crease layout drawn for the caliper you select.
Tell us erected dimensions, board caliper, expected fold cycles, print coverage and quantity for a price.
How to Order Collapsible Boxes
Ordering custom collapsible 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
