Stationery boxes are custom-printed folding cartons built to hold notecards, pens, journals, and desk sets, made for stationers and gift brands that want their paper goods to arrive looking polished. Printed on SBS or kraft paperboard, every box is made to your artwork.
A clean tuck-end carton keeps cards and writing sets squared and protected on the shelf, so a boxed notecard set reads as a finished gift instead of loose product. Reverse-tuck closure makes packing fast at fulfillment, and printing the inside panel adds a thank-you note or pattern the buyer sees when they open it. Stationery subscription brands use these to ship a cohesive monthly set.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Style: reverse-tuck-end, straight-tuck, or auto-bottom
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- Finishing: matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination; spot UV; foil; emboss/deboss; window cutout
- Paper: FSC-certified option
Best Used For
- Boxed notecard and greeting card sets
- Pen, journal, and desk accessory gift sets
- Stationery subscription boxes
- Retail paper-goods lines
Printing & Finishing
Start with full-color CMYK on coated or uncoated stock, then add soft-touch lamination for a writing-paper feel, spot UV to highlight a monogram, or foil for a metallic logo. Emboss a crest, or add a window cutout to show the cards inside.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based packaging manufacturer with a 50-unit minimum on folding cartons like these stationery boxes. You get free design help, free US shipping, and full-color CMYK printing on an FSC-certified paper option. Choose 7-business-day standard production or 5-day rush. A free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order, and quotes come back within 4 business hours.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? 50 units for these folding cartons; 100 or more applies only to specialty rigid boxes.
How long is production? 7 business days standard, with a 5-day rush option.
Can I get a sample? Yes. A free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
How to Order Stationery
Ordering custom stationery 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 takes 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days
