A Plain Shipping Box is an unbranded corrugated box for businesses that need dependable, protective packaging for outbound orders without the cost of custom graphics. Built from durable corrugated board and available in the flute weight your products demand, it holds up through the carrier network and ships flat to save storage space.
Heavier B or C-flute board absorbs the bumps of long-haul shipping, so fragile and dense items reach customers intact and return rates stay low. The plain exterior keeps per-unit cost down for warehouses, wholesalers, and 3PL operations moving large volumes, while the interlocking-flap build lets pickers close each box quickly without a tape gun.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: Corrugated board, B or C-flute for heavier goods, E-flute for lighter loads
- Construction: Die-cut one-piece box with interlocking flaps, no tape required
- Printing: Full-color CMYK available if you decide to brand it later
- Finishing options: Custom inserts and partitions, matte or gloss lamination
- Sustainability: FSC-certified paper option
Best Used For
- Warehouse and 3PL bulk fulfillment
- Wholesale and B2B shipments
- Heavier or denser products that need extra structural support
- Companies standardizing on a single reliable ship box
Printing & Finishing
Start plain and brand it when the time is right. Add full-color CMYK printing on the outside, the inside, or both, then layer matte or gloss lamination for durability and a cleaner finish. Custom partitions keep multi-item orders organized in transit.
Why Order from Teal
As a US-based custom packaging supplier, Teal pairs a 50-unit minimum order with free design help and full-color CMYK printing. Choose standard production from about 7 business days after proof approval or a rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs), get free US shipping, and select an FSC-certified paper option. A free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units. Only specialty rigid boxes start at 100 or more.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, and a rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) is available when timelines are tight.
Can I get a sample? Yes. Order the free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping) to evaluate the board strength and construction, with the cost credited to your first order.
Is it recyclable? Yes. Corrugated board recycles easily, and FSC-certified paper is available on request.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
Unprinted Carton Buying in Quantity
Removing print does not remove the engineering decisions. Flute profile, wall count, and edge crush value still determine whether a stack of pallets holds through a warehouse. Single wall C flute handles most parcel work, double wall is worth the extra board on heavy or export freight, and a plain kraft outer takes a printed label wherever branding is needed.
| Boxes | Plain stock guidance |
|---|---|
| 50 | Stack and drop trials at your true packed weight. |
| 500 | A month of outbound parcels for a small operation. |
| 1,000 | Three sizes covering the bulk of your orders. |
| 5,000 | Board buying improves and the case price settles. |
| 10,000+ | Warehouse stock supply from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
Two production lanes govern timing: conversion kept on domestic lines may be delivered inside about 7 business days, specialty imported board can require about 12 weeks, both explained as planning ranges, not guarantees. Free US shipping is folded into the completed domestic pallet. Send inside dimensions, loaded weight, pallet height, wall preference, and monthly parcel count.
How to Order Plain Shipping Box
Ordering custom plain shipping box 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
