Materials & finishes
Two boxes can share the same dimensions, the same artwork and the same closure, and feel like they belong to different companies. The difference is board, surface and finish — decided early, because they set what the printing and construction can do.
Board weight and fibre decide how the packaging holds its shape, how the print sits and how it feels in the hand. Heavier is not automatically better — it is heavier to ship.
Run length usually decides the process. Litho for volume and colour accuracy, digital for short runs and variants, screen for solid coverage on textured stock.
One finish, used deliberately, reads as considered. Three finishes competing on one panel read as a sample sheet.
How it opens, what holds the product, how it packs flat and how quickly a person can assemble it. Structure is where cost and experience meet.
The same colour shifts across uncoated board, laminated board, ribbon and tissue. We plan for that instead of discovering it at delivery.
Visual examples rather than a stock list. What is available depends on the project, the run length and the production route.
Board weight affects rigidity, print, shipping cost and how the packaging is perceived. We pick the lightest board that does the job properly.
Packaging decisions affect more than appearance. Material choice, weight, dimensions, production and transport all contribute to environmental impact. Where project requirements allow, BOX & FORM can help explore lower-impact material and structural options.
We do not publish certifications or impact figures we cannot demonstrate. When a project has specific requirements, we confirm what the chosen material and route can support before you commit.
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