Folding Cartons

Custom Folding Cartons for Skincare, Cosmetics & Retail

Plan a printed paperboard carton that fits your retail SKU and assembly requirements.

Carton selection depends on more than artwork. Product weight, closing style, label space and fulfilment all shape the dieline and material choice.

Discuss Your Folding Cartons

What we can make

Packaging built around your product

Printed folding cartons with tuck-end, sleeve and bottom-lock options for skincare, cosmetics and retail products, with dieline and sampling support.

Skincare retail cartons
Lipstick and foundation cartons
Printed sleeves
Discovery kit cartons

Structures we recommend

Choose a structure that fits the product

Straight tuck-end

Aligned tuck flaps for individual skincare and cosmetics products.

Reverse tuck-end

Opposing tuck flaps, reviewed against artwork layout and packing needs.

Bottom-lock options

Bottom construction selected around product load and assembly.

Sleeves and kit cartons

Printed wraps or outer cartons for bundled products and discovery kits.

Materials

Material options for this category

  • Coated paperboard selected for the product and structure
  • Kraft paperboard for a natural appearance
  • Recycled paperboard options subject to review
  • Certified stock options subject to documentation checks

Finishes

Finishes for branded presentation

  • Custom printed artwork
  • Matte or gloss lamination
  • Hot foil stamping
  • Embossed logo details
  • Spot UV

How the project moves

From first idea to production

01

Share the SKU brief

Send dimensions, weight, artwork needs and target quantity.

02

Review the dieline

Confirm closure, assembly and material with the product in mind.

03

Approve fit and print

Review physical samples and proofs before production sign-off.

04

Agree packing and schedule

Confirm flat or assembled supply and project-specific milestones.

Project-specific MOQ

Some formats may start from 300 units; confirm by project.

Agreed project timeline

Sampling, production and shipping confirmed by project.

Material documentation review

Available documents checked for selected materials and requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Can folding cartons be supplied flat?

Many folding formats can be supplied flat. The selected bottom construction, glue requirements and fulfilment process determine the final supply arrangement.

Can you help with the carton dieline?

Share product dimensions and artwork requirements so we can propose a structure for sampling and confirm the approved dieline.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Some formats may start from 300 units. The practical MOQ is confirmed for each project based on structure, material, finishes and quantity.

What is the lead time?

Sampling, production and shipping schedules are confirmed by project after the specifications and approval milestones are agreed. Tell us your target date so we can assess feasibility.

Are certified materials available?

Material options and available certification documents are reviewed against the specific project and target market. Certification is not claimed for every material or box.

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