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Kraft Packaging Made Around Your Product and Brand.

Custom kraft packaging manufactured in the size, structure and board grade your product requires. Choose from kraft mailer boxes, food packaging, retail cartons, gift boxes, sleeves and printed kraft formats for UK businesses.

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Kraft Packaging for Different Products and Applications

Browse kraft packaging by format and intended use. Every style can be produced in custom dimensions with appropriate board grades, printing and finishing options.

Need Help Choosing a Format?
Cannot Find the Exact Format? We can develop a custom kraft structure around your product.
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Buying Guide

Plan the Right Kraft Packaging Specification

Work through the main decisions before requesting production pricing.

The box style is only one part of the specification. Product dimensions, weight, material, printing, packing method and delivery conditions should be considered together before production begins.

01
Product Details

Define Your Product

Consider the product dimensions, weight, fragility, storage requirements and intended use.

  • Product dimensions
  • Weight and fragility
02
Structural Format

Choose the Box Style

Select a mailer, folding carton, sleeve, tray, display box or shipping format.

  • Opening style
  • Packing method
03
Board Selection

Select the Material

Match the kraft paperboard or corrugated grade to the product and delivery conditions.

  • Board thickness
  • Transit protection
04
Brand Presentation

Plan Print and Finishes

Decide how branding, product information, coatings, windows and inserts will be applied.

  • Print coverage
  • Finishing details
05
Production Brief

Request Your Quote

Send your confirmed specification, required quantity, artwork status and delivery details.

Start Your Specification
Kraft Materials and Board Options

Select the Kraft Board for Strength, Print and Product Use

Kraft boards can look similar while providing very different levels of rigidity, print quality and transit protection. The correct grade should be selected around the product, box structure and intended use.

Material Selection

Board thickness should not be selected by appearance alone. Product weight, opening style, print coverage and handling conditions all affect performance.

Brown kraft paperboard used for folding cartons and sleeves Folding Board
01

Kraft Paperboard

A smooth folding board used for sleeves, cartons and lightweight retail packaging where clean creasing and print presentation are important.

  • Retail cartons and sleeves
  • Good surface for detailed print
  • Suitable for lightweight products
Corrugated kraft board with visible fluted centre Protective Board
02

Corrugated Kraft

A fluted board structure used where the packaging must provide increased rigidity, stacking strength and protection during shipping or handling.

  • Mailer and shipping boxes
  • Improved impact protection
  • Available in different flute grades
Recycled kraft packaging board made with recovered fibre Recovered Fibre
03

Recycled Kraft

Kraft board containing recovered fibre for suitable retail, ecommerce and secondary packaging applications where natural variation is acceptable.

  • Natural recycled appearance
  • Suitable for many box formats
  • Print results vary by board surface
Not sure which grade you need?

Share the packed product weight, dimensions and intended use so the board can be reviewed as part of the structure.

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Printing on Kraft Packaging

Plan the Print Around the Natural Kraft Surface

Brown kraft is not a neutral white printing surface. Its natural colour remains visible beneath many inks and can change the appearance of light colours, photographs and fine artwork.

We therefore review the board, artwork, print coverage and production quantity together before recommending a printing method.

Custom printed kraft packaging box with botanical artwork
Natural Kraft Base Artwork adjusted for the brown surface
Before Printing

What Changes When Artwork Is Printed on Brown Kraft?

Kraft board becomes part of the final artwork because its natural colour remains visible through many printed areas. The print setup must therefore be planned around the board rather than treated in the same way as white paperboard.

01

Board Colour

The natural brown tone can affect light inks and colour accuracy.

02

Artwork Coverage

Solid areas, fine details and photographs require different planning.

03

White Ink

White ink may be required beneath selected colours or artwork elements.

Our Recommendation

Review the artwork against a kraft-coloured proof or material sample before production, especially where colour matching, pale tones or photographic detail are important.

01

Flexographic Printing

A practical method for logos, text and simplified artwork on corrugated kraft packaging.

Best suited to: corrugated boxes
02

Digital Printing

Suitable for detailed graphics, prototypes, personalised artwork and shorter production runs.

Best suited to: short and detailed runs
03

Lithographic Printing

Provides refined colour, fine detail and broader artwork coverage for premium presentation packaging.

Best suited to: premium printed cartons
04

White and Custom Inks

White ink, CMYK and spot colours can be planned around the tone and absorbency of the board.

Best suited to: controlled brand colours

Printed colour on kraft may differ from the same artwork printed on white paperboard. Artwork should be reviewed against the selected board before production.

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Kraft Packaging Finishes

Add Texture, Contrast and Function Without Hiding the Kraft Surface

A finish should support the product and brand rather than cover the natural character of kraft board. Selected details such as foil, embossing, varnish or a window can create distinction while leaving the material visible.

The finish, board surface and printed artwork should be reviewed together before production.

Matt lamination applied to kraft packaging 01 Surface Finish

Matt Lamination

Creates a smooth, low-reflection surface that softens printed colours and gives the packaging a controlled, understated appearance.

  • Reduced surface glare
  • Softer visual finish
Gloss lamination applied to printed kraft packaging 02 Surface Finish

Gloss Lamination

Adds shine and stronger visual contrast, helping printed colours and selected artwork appear brighter on the natural kraft surface.

  • Higher surface shine
  • Stronger colour contrast
Spot UV detail applied to a kraft packaging box 03 Selective Detail

Spot UV

Applies a gloss coating to selected areas such as a logo, pattern or product name while the surrounding kraft surface remains visible.

  • Selective gloss detail
  • Useful for logo emphasis
Metallic foil stamping applied to kraft packaging 04 Decorative Detail

Foil Stamping

Adds metallic or coloured foil to selected artwork, creating contrast against the muted and tactile appearance of kraft board.

  • Metallic or coloured foil
  • Suitable for premium details
Embossed logo detail on kraft packaging 05 Tactile Detail

Embossing and Debossing

Raises or recesses selected artwork to introduce texture and depth without relying on heavy print coverage or additional colour.

  • Raised or recessed detail
  • Works well with simple artwork
Die-cut product window in a kraft packaging box 06 Structural Feature

Die-Cut Windows

Integrates product visibility into the box structure, allowing customers to see the product while the kraft board remains the dominant packaging material.

  • Improves product visibility
  • Custom window shapes available
Finish Planning

Not every finish suits every kraft board or box style. The material, artwork, crease lines and production method should be checked before a finish is confirmed.

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Why Kraft

Why Businesses Choose Kraft Packaging

Kraft packaging is selected for more than its natural appearance. The material can support efficient packing, product presentation, printed branding and delivery when the structure and board grade are specified correctly.

Its value comes from balancing appearance, performance and material efficiency rather than treating kraft as one standard type of box.

Specification Before Appearance

The best result comes from selecting the board, structure, dimensions and print method as one connected packaging specification.

Material Structure Print Delivery
01
Material Choice

Responsible Material Selection

Kraft packaging gives brands a natural material appearance, but the grade should still be selected according to strength, print and product requirements.

  • Natural brown board surface
  • Multiple recycled-fibre options
02
Brand Presentation

Recognisable Kraft Character

The colour, texture and visible fibres of kraft board create a distinctive presentation that can remain recognisable even with restrained printing.

  • Strong natural identity
  • Works with minimal artwork
03
Product Protection

Structures Built Around the Product

Folding cartons, mailers and corrugated boxes can be adapted around product dimensions, weight, handling and transit risk.

  • Paperboard and corrugated formats
  • Custom inserts and dividers
04
Material Efficiency

Better Use of Board and Internal Space

Correct dimensions and board selection can reduce unnecessary material, oversized packaging and unused space around the packed product.

  • Product-led dimensions
  • Reduced unused internal volume
05
Format Flexibility

One Material Across Multiple Box Styles

Kraft can be used across retail cartons, mailers, sleeves, food boxes, displays and protective shipping formats.

  • Retail and ecommerce formats
  • Food, gifting and shipping uses
06
Production Support

Specification Support Before Manufacturing

Our team can help review dimensions, structure, board grade, artwork, finishes and delivery requirements before production.

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The Practical Value of Kraft

Natural appearance is only useful when the packaging also performs correctly.

01 Correct board grade
02 Product-led structure
03 Planned print coverage
04 Suitable delivery protection
Before Requesting a Quote

Prepare Your Kraft Packaging Specification

A complete specification helps us review the box structure, material, print coverage and delivery requirements more accurately.

You do not need to know every technical detail, but the information below gives our team a reliable starting point for structure, pricing and production planning.

Quote Information

Eight Details That Help Us Review Your Packaging

Specification Checklist
01

Product Dimensions

Internal length, width and height in millimetres.

Example: 240 × 160 × 80 mm
02

Product Weight

Individual product weight and final packed weight.

Include inserts and packing materials
03

Required Quantity

Units required per order or expected regular usage.

State one-off or repeat requirement
04

Box Style or Format

Mailer, folding carton, sleeve, tray or shipping box.

A reference image can also be supplied
05

Material Preference

Kraft paperboard, corrugated kraft or recycled board.

We can recommend the grade
06

Printing Requirements

Logo, colours, artwork coverage and inside printing.

Mention white ink or colour matching
07

Finishing Preferences

Lamination, foil, embossing, windows or inserts.

Include only finishes relevant to the design
08

Delivery Information

Required delivery date and UK delivery location.

Include any fixed launch date
Already Have These Details Ready?

Send the available information, artwork or reference images through our custom quote form.

Submit Your Specification
Missing Some Information?

You can still request a quote. Share what you currently know and our team can help identify the remaining specification details.

Structure guidance Material recommendation Artwork review Finish planning
From Brief to Delivery

Our Kraft Packaging Manufacturing Process

Each stage is reviewed before your packaging moves into the next part of production. This helps keep the approved structure, material, artwork and finishing requirements connected throughout the project.

Approval points are built into the process before production-critical decisions are confirmed.

Seven Connected Stages

Specification, design and material decisions are completed before printing and finishing begin.

01–03 Planning 04–05 Production 06–07 Quality and Delivery
Packaging consultation and product specification review Planning 01
Project Requirements

Consultation

We review the packed product, dimensions, weight, quantity, intended use and delivery requirements.

  • Product and packing details
  • Quantity and delivery planning
Packaging design and artwork preparation Planning 02
Structural Development

Design and Artwork

The box structure, dieline and printed artwork are prepared around the approved packaging format.

  • Structural dieline preparation
  • Artwork placement and review
Selecting kraft paperboard for packaging production Planning 03
Board Specification

Material Selection

The kraft paperboard or corrugated grade is matched to the structure, print and protection requirements.

  • Board thickness and rigidity
  • Surface and print suitability
Custom kraft packaging printing process Production 04
Approved Artwork

Printing

Approved artwork is printed using the selected method, ink setup and planned coverage for the kraft surface.

  • Print method and ink setup
  • Colour and registration control
Finishing detail applied to kraft packaging Production 05
Added Detail

Finishing

Approved coatings, foil, embossing, windows and other selected details are applied to the printed packaging.

  • Decorative finishing
  • Structural cutting and creasing
Quality inspection of custom kraft boxes Quality 06
Production Inspection

Quality Review

Packaging is checked for structure, print placement, finishing consistency and general production quality.

  • Structural and print inspection
  • Finishing and assembly review
Kraft packaging boxes prepared for delivery Delivery 07
Final Dispatch

Packing and Delivery

Finished packaging is packed securely and prepared for delivery to the confirmed UK destination.

  • Secure production packing
  • UK-wide delivery preparation
Production Planning

Final production timing depends on the box style, material, printing method, finishes, quantity and approval status of the artwork.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Custom Kraft Packaging

Find practical answers about kraft materials, printing, box structures, artwork preparation, food packaging and production planning.

Packaging requirements vary by product, so the final recommendation should always be based on the packed item, intended use and delivery conditions.

Common Questions

Kraft Packaging Planning and Production

06 Answers
01 Can kraft packaging be custom printed?

Yes. Kraft packaging can be printed with logos, brand colours, product details, patterns and other artwork. The most suitable printing process depends on the board surface, artwork complexity, print coverage and production quantity.

Light colours may appear different on brown kraft than they do on white paperboard.
02 Which kraft material should I choose?

Folding kraft paperboard is commonly used for retail cartons, sleeves and lightweight product packaging. Corrugated kraft is more suitable for mailers, delivery boxes and heavier products that require additional rigidity and protection.

Product weight, box style and delivery conditions should be reviewed together.
03 Can kraft boxes include windows or inserts?

Kraft boxes can be designed with die-cut windows, product inserts, dividers, holders and internal trays. These features should be planned around the product dimensions, packed weight and opening style.

Inserts should be included when confirming the final internal dimensions.
04 Is kraft packaging suitable for food products?

Kraft packaging can be produced for many food applications, but the material, coating and construction must be selected according to direct food contact, grease resistance, temperature and storage conditions.

The intended food use should be confirmed before the material specification is approved.
05 Can you help prepare the artwork and dieline?

Yes. Our team can help with structural planning, dielines, artwork positioning and pre-production checks before the packaging enters production. Artwork should only be finalised after the box dimensions and structure are confirmed.

Existing artwork files can be reviewed against the approved dieline.
06 What information is needed for a quote?

Provide the box dimensions, product weight, required quantity, preferred material, printing details, finishing options, artwork status, delivery location and any required delivery date.

You can still request a quote when some details have not yet been confirmed.
Still Planning the Specification?

Send the information currently available and our team can help identify the next decisions required for your kraft packaging project.

Discuss Your Requirements
Start Your Kraft Packaging Project

Ready to Turn Your Packaging Specification Into Production?

Tell us about your product, dimensions, box style, quantity, printing and delivery requirements. Our team will review the available information and recommend a suitable route to production.

Dimensions and Product Details

Share internal dimensions, product weight and any insert or packing requirements.

Material and Box Style

Tell us the preferred kraft board, structure or reference packaging format.

Printing and Finishes

Include artwork status, colour requirements, print coverage and selected finishes.

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Custom kraft packaging boxes prepared for a UK business
Custom Kraft Packaging Planned around your product, brand and delivery requirements
Quote Checklist What to send
  • Box dimensions
  • Required quantity
  • Preferred box style
  • Artwork or logo files
  • Delivery location
Submit Specification
01

Specification Support

Help with dimensions, board selection, structure, printing and finishing requirements.

02

Custom Manufacturing

Packaging developed around your product, intended use and branding requirements.

03

UK-Wide Delivery

Finished packaging securely prepared for delivery to the confirmed UK destination.

04

Pre-Production Review

Structure, artwork and material details reviewed before production-critical decisions are approved.

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