Printing is done using CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and black) inks, so if you supply your images in RGB (Red, Green, Blue) they will be converted to CMYK.
RGB (Red, Green, Blue) mode creates color by combining different colors of light. If you look very closely at a TV or computer monitor, every image is made of dots of Red, Green, and Blue lights. If you are creating an image to be displayed on a computer, TV, or lighted sign, RGB mode would be ideal for specifying your colors.
Alternatively, printing is done by combining Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and black inks to produce the colors you see. These inks on a corrugated or paperboard surface don’t have the intensity of a light source and are made of different combinations of colors.
RGB colors can appear dull or less saturated when converted and printed in CMYK. In some cases there is not an equivalent of an RGB color as CMYK, so color shifting can occur. This is why we strongly recommend that you provide your artwork as CMYK. If you do any needed conversions yourself, you can then adjust the colors after conversion to appear much closer to your desired result.
Yes, we can print inside of your boxes, on any corrugated box style (not on our paperboard Folding Cartons).
There are a couple of industry-standard recommendations for paperboard cartons:
Choose a font that is 6 points or larger to ensure high-quality display (too small and the words may appear fuzzy).
Choose a thicker or bolder font over a skinny one so that no type gets lost in the printing process.
Place type at least 1/8-inch (.125″) away from all edges and folds so that it isn’t distorted or cut off when the box is assembled.
If you are using light or white fonts on a dark background, embolden the font. Inks bleed a bit and the optical illusion of the dark background both make the text appear smaller and can make it “disappear.” The same goes for any intricate line art or fine detailing.
Ensure that all line art is a minimum of 1 pt thickness for best printed results.
If you’re worried your design might not turn out quite right, let us know before you make an order and we’ll review and advise on any possible issues.
There are a couple of industry-standard recommendations we would make for corrugated materials:
For text:
Choose a font that is 10 points or larger to ensure high-quality results (too small and the words may appear fuzzy).
Choose a thicker or bolder font over a skinny one so that no type gets lost in the printing process.
If you are using light or white fonts on a dark background, embolden the font. Inks bleed a bit and the optical illusion of the dark background both make the text appear smaller and can make it “disappear.” The same applies to any intricate line art or fine detailing.
For line art:
Ensure that all line art is a minimum of 2 pt thickness for best printed results.
If you are a more advanced designer who would like to use a 2D dieline template, our Advanced Artwork Guidelines may also help!
Our corrugated boxes are produced with single wall board or double wall depended on your need.
Kraft (brown) and Standard White both have a natural, matte material feel. Our premium clay-coated Dreamcoat™ material has a smoother soft-touch feel in comparison, as well as a pure white surface for the most vibrant printed color appearance.
Printed areas on all of our material options are cured to a durable satin finish to resist scratches and scuffs in transit. Deep and dark colors produce a high-level of satin, while pastels and lighter colors result in a more subtle satin or nearly-matte effect.
Both Standard White and Dreamcoat™ are white on the inside and outside. Kraft is a natural brown on the inside and outside. All material options are the same weight. We’ve included a few sample images below for quick reference, but if you would like to see more sample images of our materials just let us know! We’d be happy to share what we have in our archives. 🙂
If you would like to receive pre-printed, pre-sized samples to examine each material, along with our print quality and box structure functionality, please submit your request here.
Yes! All of our boxes are currently produced with a satin finish on printed areas, while unprinted areas remain the texture and appearance of the material option you’ve chosen.
If you’re looking for a more traditional “smooth satin” material, our premium clay-coated Dreamcoat™ has a soft-touch feel compared to our more natural Kraft and White material options. The color of our Dreamcoat is also a much brighter white than our standard White material, resulting in a vibrant printed color appearance on the finished box. Deep and dark colors produce a high-level of satin on printed areas, while pastels and lighter colors result in a more subtle satin or nearly-matte effect.
If you would like to receive pre-printed, pre-sized samples to check out these options yourself, you can submit a request here.
This largely depends on the dimensions and style of your box. Here’s an easy reference chart with some of our most common sizes and their estimated per-unit weight.
Size | Type | Unit Weight (in oz) |
9 x 6 x 3 | Mailer | 5 |
10 x 8 x 4 | Mailer | 8 |
12 x 9 x 2 | Mailer | 3 |
8 x 5 x 2 | Mailer | 3 |
7 x 5.5 x 1.25 | Mailer | 2 |
12.5 x 10 x 4 | Mailer | 11 |
6 x 6 x 2 | Mailer | 3 |
9 x 8 x 2 | Mailer | 6 |
8 x 5 x 3 | Mailer | 4 |
9 x 6 x 1.5 | Mailer | 4 |
12 x 12 x 12 | Shipper | 19 |
6 x 6 x 6 | Shipper | 6 |
8 x 8 x 8 | Shipper | 10 |
8 x 6 x 6 | Shipper | 8 |
12 x 12 x 6 | Shipper | 12 |
12 x 12 x 10 | Shipper | 18 |
13.5 x 10 x 10.75 | Shipper | 15 |
14 x 14 x 14 | Shipper | 23 |
6 x 4 x 7 | Shipper | 4 |
24 x 10 x 6 | Shipper | 18 |
13.75 x 11.75 x 4.5 | Shipper | 13 |
10 x 10 x 10 | Shipper | 16 |
9 x 6 x 4 | Shipper | 7 |
12 x 10 x 8 | Shipper | 13 |
Our default board stock for each style is as follows:
Shipping Box: B-Flute corrugate 32 ECT – ⅛ inch thickness, rated to hold up to 30lbs in transit
Mailer Box: E-Flute corrugate 32 ECT – 1⁄16 inch thickness, rated to hold up to 10lbs in transit and Mailer boxes can be requested in B-Flute if desired.
Folding Carton: 16pt or 18pt SBS paperboard (depending on your box dimensions), rated to hold up to 16oz or 1lb
Additional Processes refers to elements you can add to give your packaging even more brand personality. We Offer:
Window Patching, Embossing, Foil Stamping, Special Diecut, Spot UV
Extra fees apply.
Definitely! We are able to print on the outside (1-side) and the inside of boxes (2-side). Extra fees apply.
The PMS (Pantone Matching Color) is a standardized color matching system that ensures accuracy according to a specific type of color and is coded through a numbering system (also known as Pantone). It widely used in packaging, printing, fashion, graphics and interior design.
Yes , PMS colors do add to the cost of printing.
CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta Yellow and Black. These colors are used for generating print outputs.
Before boxes are sent for printing, it is important that the artwork (on illustrator) is converted from RGB to CMYK
Not converting the color mode will result in color variance between what you see on your display compared to the final product
SBS, also known as (Solid Bleached Sulfate) is a quality grade paper produced from bleached virgin wood pulp. It is excellent material to print on, evenly absorbing ink and designs, with full flexibility offering many types of customization.
A dieline is the template/outline needed for the design/artwork of the box. It is essential to the cutting and creasing process giving the appropriate information to our machines to precisely cut and fold areas where needed.
Generally, measuring a box for packaging is based on the inner dimensions of the structure. This guarantees your product will fit properly within the box regardless of stock thickness.
If you are looking to duplicate a box and provide outer dimensions, please inform a product specialist.
Eastpkg recommends that you send the form directly (at the end of each page) or enable the online chat tool in the lower right corner, or you can click here to get our detailed contact information, choose your most convenient communication tool to contact us.
We are happy to provide quotes for bulk or super custom orders! Some things that fall into this category are typically:
*More than 2000 units of any box
*Flexographic printing
*Lithographic printing
*Unusual requests or special dieline modifications
To submit a request for a quote like this, please fill out our form here.
Because each of your boxes may pass through proofing and production at different times and with different requirements, we generally ask that you checkout with each design separately.
However, if you are printing different designs onto the same box size, style, and material, please send us a message to see if a special order setup could benefit you.
Our minimum order for paperboard (folding carton) and corrugated is 500 units.
Rigid boxes have a minimum of 500 units.
To take advantage of our lowest price, the suggestive minimum for freedom paperboard & freedom corrugated are 1000 units & 500 units respectively
For special requests, please check with product specialist.
The prepress is the stage (or process) in which digital files are prepared for the printing press. Prepress turnaround time typically varies depending on the complexity of the project. It can take as quickly as several hours or several days.
The approval process before production consists of artwork approval by our designer, by the client, CTP approval from production and 3D rendering (if necessary)
You can request a quote and get started by doing the following:
1) Providing your specifications in one of the product page
2) Sending us an email regarding your project
3) Giving us a call and speak to one of our product specialist
We offer both existing and custom samples. For existing samples, you can contact one of our Product Specialist to check if we have a similar box style in-stock to send you as a sample.
For custom sampling, you will need to provide all the specifications needed, along with a dieline with the artwork and then a product specialist will help you get your sample produced. Production and delivery times will differ based on the type of sample you require. Please contact one of our Product Specialists for more details!
Fill out this form with your name and delivery address and we’ll send you a pre-printed sample for you to admire, hang on your wall, or use as a place mat. All you pay is shipping – the samples are free!
If you need a custom-printed, custom-sized sample with your artwork, our minimum order is 1 unit (for corrugated boxes) or 25 units (for paperboard cartons), making it super-easy for you run a test and make sure your design is just right before printing the entire batch. To start designing, choose the box option that you’re interested in here!
There are two ways you can save on shipping:
1) Minimize the size of your packaging and/or use standard structures
2) Consider sea shipping. It can take up to 40-60 business days.
We ship internationally, with minimal restrictions. To find out if your country is eligible, please contact one of our Product Specialists.
Based on the complexity of custom manufacturing, all due dates are estimated. While the great majority of our orders ship on time, we do not guarantee our ship dates or delivery dates. If you select Expedited Production, we strongly recommend that you also select an Expedited Shipping Method.
Since all orders are custom, shipping costs will vary depending on many factors. Consult one of our Product Specialists for more details regarding shipping.
