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Custom Packaging Knowledge Center: Buyer Guides and Sourcing Articles
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What Is Chipboard? A Buyer's Guide to Greyboard in Rigid Gift Boxes
Chipboard (greyboard) is the core of every rigid gift box. Learn which thickness to choose, why thin board makes cheap quotes, and what to test on a sample.
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Collapsible Rigid Box vs Setup Box: A B2B Buyer’s Decision Guide
Compare collapsible rigid and setup boxes by delivered form, assembly, landed cost and sample approval before choosing a structure for your product.
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Print-Ready Artwork for Custom Packaging: A Buyer’s Prepress Checklist
Prepare print-ready artwork for custom packaging with a buyer's checklist for dielines, files, color, proofs and approvals before bulk production.
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Custom Inserts for Boxes: How to Choose Fit, Protection and Presentation
Compare custom box inserts by product fit, presentation and shipping route. Learn what to send suppliers and how to approve the complete packed sample.
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What Is Die Cutting in Packaging? A Buyer’s Guide to Sample Approval
Learn what die cutting does in custom packaging, what a physical sample proves, and what buyers should check before approving bulk production.
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How to Measure a Box for a Custom Order (and Avoid a Costly Sample Redo)
Measure the inside length, width and height of the opening, then send a dieline. A buyer's guide to box measurements, with the mistakes that cost the most.
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Custom Packaging MOQ Sampling and Lead Time Guide
A practical guide to the information buyers should confirm before a packaging factory can plan minimum order quantity, sampling and bulk timing.
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How to Verify a China Packaging Factory
Use current documents, relevant production evidence and project records to verify a packaging supplier before committing to bulk production.
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CMYK vs Pantone for Custom Packaging
Compare CMYK process printing and Pantone spot colors by artwork, color expectation, substrate, finish and production approval method.
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