Mailer boxes
Fold-up mailers that land on a doorstep and get opened by the person who ordered. A litho printed face turns the outside of the mailer into part of the product experience instead of a plain brown box.
Custom Printed Shipping BoxesPrinted corrugated packaging, quoted to your project
Litho Laminated Boxes
Litho laminated boxes are corrugated boxes faced with a sheet printed on an offset litho press, so photos, gradients and fine type look sharp on a sturdy shipping board. Tell us the size, quantity and artwork you have, and we will quote the box options that fit your product.
- Full-color litho print
- Corrugated board underneath
- Quoted to your size
What litho lamination is
Litho lamination combines two materials in one box. First, a paper sheet is printed on an offset lithographic press, a method known for fine detail, smooth color blends and clean photography. Next, that printed sheet is glued, or laminated, onto corrugated board. What you get are litho laminated corrugated boxes: the outside reads like a premium printed carton, and the inside is still fluted board.
The surface of plain corrugated is fairly rough, so printing on it directly tends to work best for simple graphics. Printing a separate sheet and mounting it to the board is how packaging gets detailed, full-color artwork while keeping a corrugated structure. Buyers also call these litho boxes, litho printed boxes or litho lam boxes, and the wider category is often called litho laminated packaging.
Get a litho laminated box quote
Add your box size, quantity and artwork status in the notes. We confirm the styles we can supply and the cost in your quote.
Box styles that suit litho lamination
Litho lamination works on most corrugated box styles where the outside of the box is seen and needs to look its best.
Shipping cartons
Corrugated cartons that move through warehouses and freight but are still seen by the end buyer, for example a carton opened in a store aisle or delivered straight to a customer.
Display and retail packaging
Counter displays, floor displays and shelf-ready cartons, where the box does part of the selling at the point of purchase and needs artwork that holds up close.
Why brands choose litho laminated boxes
Artwork that looks like the brand
Offset litho handles photography, small type and large areas of solid color with more detail than ink printed straight onto corrugated board.
A corrugated box under the print
The printed sheet is mounted on fluted board, so you get a finished retail look without switching to a lighter paperboard carton.
One box for the shelf and the shipment
For some programs a single litho laminated box can act as both the retail package and the shipper, which may remove the need for a separate printed carton.
Gloss or matte finish
Choose the finish that fits the rest of your packaging, then tell us about any other effects you have in mind so we can check what is available.
Need print with less detail? Custom printed shipping boxes with direct print may be the simpler route. A litho box can also hold a custom foam insert when the product needs its own cutout.
How ordering works
- Step 1
Send your size
Inside dimensions, or the size of the product the box has to hold.
- Step 2
Tell us the quantity
A planning number is fine if the program is still taking shape.
- Step 3
Share your artwork
A print-ready file, a draft, or a note that the design is still in progress.
- Step 4
Get your quote
We review the details and come back with the options we can supply and the cost.
Pricing and order details are confirmed in your quote. If your shipment needs insulation for perishable goods rather than printed presentation, start with our insulated shipping boxes.
Litho vs direct print vs rigid vs tuck boxes
These are general construction and print differences between the four box types buyers compare most. The right option for your product is confirmed in your quote.
| Litho laminated box | Direct print corrugated | Rigid box | Tuck box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board | Corrugated (fluted) board | Corrugated (fluted) board | Thick chipboard that does not fold flat | Paperboard or chipboard folding carton |
| How print is applied | Offset litho printed on a paper sheet, then laminated to the board | Ink printed straight onto the outer liner of the board | Printed paper wrap glued around the board | Printed on the paperboard sheet before it is cut and folded |
| Artwork it suits | Photos, gradients and fine type | Bolder, simpler graphics | Detailed designs on the wrap | Detailed designs on every panel |
| How it arrives | Flat, folded when packed | Flat, folded when packed | Already set up | Flat, folded when packed |
| Common uses | Retail-ready shippers, mailers and displays | Shipping cartons and mailers | Kits, gifts and presentation boxes | Single products on a shelf or inside a shipper |
Who uses litho laminated boxes
We quote litho laminated packaging for brands in these industries. We do not name customers on this page.
Specialty food and snacks
Retail-ready cartons and mailers where the box sits on a shelf or arrives at the door and has to sell the product at a glance.
Beauty and personal care
Gift sets, kits and shelf packaging that need detailed color and clean type on a sturdier box than a paperboard carton.
Electronics accessories
Boxes for chargers, cases and small devices that ship through retail and e-commerce and are seen by the buyer on arrival.
Giftware and home goods
Presentation boxes and shipping cartons for products where the packaging is part of the gift.
Retail brands and displays
Counter displays and shelf-ready cartons that carry full artwork at the point of purchase.
One quote for the box, insert, gel packs and shipper
If the litho box carries food or other products that ship cold, one quote covers the printed box, a liner or EPS shipper, and the gel packs.
- Printed boxLitho Laminated Boxes, printed to your artwork
- Foam insertCustom foam inserts that hold each item in place
- Gel packsGel packs for shipping for the pack-out
- Insulated or EPS shipperInsulated shipping boxes or styrofoam shipping coolers
Tell us what you ship, the box size and how each order is packed, and we will quote the pieces together so you deal with one contact. Test your complete pack-out before regular use.
Litho laminated box questions
What are litho laminated boxes?
Litho laminated boxes, often shortened to litho boxes, are corrugated boxes faced with a paper sheet that was printed on an offset lithographic press before being glued to the board. The printed face carries detailed, full-color graphics, while the corrugated board underneath gives the box its structure for shipping, stacking and display.
How are litho laminated corrugated boxes different from printing directly on corrugated?
Direct printing puts ink straight onto the corrugated liner, which usually suits simpler graphics and fewer colors. Litho lamination prints a separate paper sheet first and then mounts it to the board, so photos, gradients and fine text can look sharper. The better method depends on your artwork, box style and quantity.
Which box styles can be litho laminated?
Common choices are mailer boxes, corrugated shipping cartons, and display or retail packaging such as counter and floor displays. Send your product dimensions and tell us how the box will be sold and shipped, and we will confirm which styles we can quote for your project before you commit to anything.
What do I need to send for a quote?
Send the inside dimensions or the product size, the quantity you are planning, and your artwork or a short note on where it stands. Add your delivery ZIP and how the box will be used. We review the details and reply with the options we can supply and what they cost.
Can I quote litho printed boxes and gel packs for shipping together?
Yes. One quote covers the printed boxes, a liner or EPS shipper, and the gel packs for shipping. Share the box size, quantity and how you pack each order, and we will quote the printed boxes and the gel packs together so you deal with one point of contact.
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Ready to price your litho laminated boxes?
Send your size, quantity and artwork, and we will come back with the options and cost.