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Practical guides on box styles, materials, measuring and finishes — written by the Pressholic team, linked to the products they describe.
All you need to know about Rigid BoxesMade up of hard paperboard, these unique type of boxes provide protection and beauty to your product with their added qualities of wrapping and printing. Being bigger than the…Read article
- Spot UV vs foil vs holographic: choosing a premium box finishClear gloss, metallic foil or rainbow shine? How spot UV, foil stamping and holographic finishes are made and when to use each.
- Box styles explained: which custom box style fits your product?Tuck end, auto-bottom, mailer, sleeve, rigid, pillow or gable? What each box style is, how it opens and which products it suits.
- Rigid box vs folding carton: what is the difference and which should you choose?Rigid boxes and folding cartons compared — board, construction, feel, storage and shipping — and how to choose between them for your product.
- Matte vs gloss vs soft-touch: choosing a lamination finish for your boxesHow matte, gloss and soft-touch lamination look and feel, how they change your colours, and which one suits your box and brand.
- Corrugated flute types explained: F, E, B, C and double wallF, E, B, C or double wall? How corrugated flutes differ in thickness, strength and print quality — and which one suits mailer, shipping and display boxes.
- What is a dieline? A plain-English guide to box templatesA dieline is the flat map of your box: where it is cut, where it folds and where your artwork can safely go. Here is how to read one and set up artwork on it.
- How to measure box dimensions the right wayMeasuring a custom packaging box can sound easier, however it is definitely a task which cannot be done perfectly by any layman. Pertinent to custom packaging, it is vital to have…
- Unlocking the Power of Custom Packaging: A Guide to the Most Popular Add-Ons in the Packaging IndustryThe power of additional components in custom packaging industry boost the branding and growth of the businesses in an exceptional manner, which are called add-ons in marketing…
- What Are The Different Types Of Packaging Material?Attractive packaging is the driving force behind sales. Every business works towards standing out in the market as a top tier company. But, what makes you the best among all…
- What is Custom Packaging?We all love the sense of individuality and customisation. This is what custom packaging serves. Its serves our craving of personalised packaging. Custom packaging as seen in the…
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