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Mailer boxes for subscription boxes.
A subscription box is opened on camera and shipped every month, so it has to look good inside, survive the parcel network, and avoid size-based shipping surcharges.
What subscription boxes packaging has to do.
- 01Shipping durabilityE-flute corrugated is the common mailer board; B-flute is stiffer for heavier boxes. ISTA test procedures such as ISTA 3A simulate parcel shipping.
- 02Dimensional weightCarriers bill by dimensional weight when a box is large for its weight. Sizing the box tight to the contents lowers postage; see our dim-weight calculator.
- 03Inside printThe unboxing moment happens inside the lid. Printing the inside adds cost but is where subscription brands get their photos.
- 04InsertsPaperboard or corrugated inserts stop products shifting and arrive looking arranged.
General guidance from public rules and standards, not legal advice. Regulations change and vary by state; confirm the current text with your regulator before you print.
Materials and finishes.
- 01White E-flute, printed outsideThe clean, bright standard.
- 02Kraft E-fluteThe natural look, often one-colour print.
- 03Printed inside and outFor the unboxing reveal.
Size guidance.
- 01Small (about 8 × 6 × 2 in)Beauty and snack samplers.
- 02Medium (about 10 × 8 × 4 in)Most subscription boxes.
- 03Large (about 12 × 10 × 4 in)Apparel and meal kits; check dim weight.
Typical starting points, not specs. Test-fill with your own product before you print.
Questions.
01E-flute or B-flute for subscription boxes?
E-flute is thinner and prints better; B-flute is stronger for heavy contents.
02How do I avoid dimensional weight charges?
Measure your heaviest month's contents and size the box tight to them. Our free dim-weight calculator shows the billed weight.
03Is printing inside the box worth it?
For subscription brands it is often the most photographed surface; many find it worth the extra cost.
04How do I get mailer boxes for subscription boxes quoted?
Send your size, material, finish and quantity through the quote form. We quote the same spec through our network of 17 factories, free, and show the factory price and our margin as two separate numbers.