As a common packaging form, paper box packaging is widely used in daily chemicals, food, digital products, etc. Through creative packaging design, paper box packaging can attract more consumers' attention.
Advantages, characteristics and application analysis of paper box packaging
As a common packaging form, paper box packaging is widely used in daily chemicals, food, digital and other industries due to its environmental protection, cost-effectiveness and good display. Compared with other packaging materials such as plastics and metals, paper box packaging has the following significant advantages:
1. Environmentally friendly and sustainable, in line with the trend of green development
The main raw material of paper boxes is pulp, which can be derived from renewable resources (such as wood, bamboo pulp or recycled waste paper), and has the characteristics of degradability and recyclability. Against the background of stricter global plastic restriction policies, paper boxes have become the first choice for companies to replace plastic packaging. For example, many cosmetics brands use FSC-certified environmentally friendly paper boxes to reduce carbon footprint; the food industry is also increasingly using degradable paper boxes to replace plastic pallets.
2. Controllable costs, suitable for large-scale production
The production process of paper boxes is mature, the cost of raw materials is low, and it can be customized through die-cutting, printing and other processes, which is suitable for packaging needs of different budgets. Compared with glass, metal and other packaging, paper boxes are lighter in transportation and warehousing, which can effectively reduce logistics costs. For example, digital products (such as mobile phones and headphones) often use folding cartons, which not only protect the products but also reduce packaging costs.
3. Flexible structure to adapt to diverse needs
Cartons can meet various functional needs through different structural designs, such as:
Drawer-type cartons (such as high-end cosmetics) to enhance the sense of opening ceremony;
Top and bottom lid boxes (such as gift boxes) to enhance the grade of products;
Window-type design (such as food packaging) to display products intuitively.
In addition, cartons can also be combined with linings (such as EVA, corrugated paper) to enhance buffering protection performance, suitable for fragile products (such as alcohol, electronic products).
4. High printing adaptability to enhance brand image
The surface of the carton is easy to print with high precision, which can present rich colors, textures and craft effects (such as hot stamping, UV, embossing, etc.), helping brands strengthen visual recognition. For example, luxury brands often use special paper + hot stamping technology, while food packaging often uses vivid patterns to attract consumers.
5. Lightweight and safe, optimizing user experience
The paper box is light in weight, easy for consumers to carry and open, and avoids the potential safety hazards (such as cuts) caused by glass and metal packaging. For example, milk Tetra Pak uses a coated paper box, which is leak-proof and lightweight; the paper box of electronic products has a built-in buffer structure to ensure transportation safety.
Industry application cases
Daily chemical industry: Skin care product paper boxes are often paired with magnetic covers or hot stamping technology to enhance the high-end feel;
Food industry: Pastries and chocolates use decorated paper boxes, which are both beautiful and fresh;
Digital industry: Mobile phone and earphone packaging tends to be minimalist in design, emphasizing the concept of environmental protection.
Paper box packaging
Paper packaging uses its exquisite appearance and decoration to promote and beautify products to improve the competitiveness of products. Since the appearance and structural design of paper boxes are often determined by the shape characteristics of the packaged products, there are many types of appearances, such as rectangular, square, polygonal, special-shaped paper boxes, and cylindrical. The manufacturing process is basically the same, design - printing - surface treatment - die cutting - pasting into boxes.
Basic terminology
Take the international standard small and medium-sized tube paper box as an example.
Length of paper box: the length of the paper box opening.
Width of paper box: the second size of paper box. Note that the width of the box at the pasting has been reduced by one piece of paper thickness, which is intended to correct the paper box. After pasting, the paper edge of the box width will not protrude from the pasting, or even cut your hand.
Depth of paper box: commonly known as the box height, which is the depth of the paper box to store items.
Pasting: It is the main joint part of the paper box molding. The so-called glued part, both ends are retracted inward 15 degrees. After pasting the box, it will not hinder the closing of the dustproof wing when assembled. As for the size of the pasting, it is generally proportional to the size of the paper box, usually 15-20mm.
Socket: inserted into the box body (or box bottom) to fix the box cover. The box cover mostly uses a friction socket, which can be opened and closed many times without damaging the box cover.
Male lock buckle and female lock buckle: It is the locking part of the tongue. The male lock buckle should be 2mm smaller than the female lock buckle to ensure the tightness after locking. The female lock buckle should be 0.2cm larger than the male lock buckle.
Dustproof wing: Its function is not only to prevent dust, but also to help the overall strength of the paper box. Without the dustproof wing, the whole paper box will be loose. The dustproof wing is 1/2 width + 1/2 of the plug, which depends entirely on the needs, but it must not be greater than 1/2 length, otherwise the left and right pieces will overlap.
2. Various folding line styles
3. Common paper box structure diagram and renderings
Post time: Apr-02-2025