Eco-Friendly Kraft Boxes
Kraft is the packaging material buyers reach for when sustainability is part of the brand story. It is made from unbleached wood pulp, keeps its natural brown finish without coatings, and goes straight into curbside paper recycling after use.
Bulk pricing
From $0.38 per unit
At a 50 unit minimum. Final price depends on size, material, and finishing.
Key Takeaway
Half Price Packaging manufactures custom eco-friendly kraft boxes from 50 units, with 100 or more for specialty rigid styles. Kraft is made from unbleached paper fibre, is curbside recyclable, and prints well with soy-based and water-based inks. Production runs from about 7 business days, depending on the product, quantity, and finishing, plus 2 to 5 business days for delivery. Free design assistance is included. Call (866) 225-2112 or request a quote online.
We produce custom kraft boxes across every style we make: mailers, tuck boxes, sleeves, gift boxes, candy and cupcake boxes, and rigid kraft two-piece sets. Every order is made to your dimensions and printed to your artwork, with a digital proof approved before anything goes to press.
Why kraft works for sustainable brands
Kraft stock is manufactured with less processing than bleached board, and the fibre is strong for its weight, which is why shipping-grade papers have always been kraft. For retail and ecommerce packaging that means a box that survives handling without plastic lamination.
The natural brown surface has become its own design language. Single-colour prints, especially black or white ink on brown, read as honest and low-waste to customers, and they keep printing costs down at the same time.
If your product needs food contact, greaseproof and food-safe liner options are available on most kraft styles. Tell us the use case when you request a quote and we will spec the right liner.
Styles, sizes, and printing
Popular eco-friendly kraft formats include mailer boxes for subscription and ecommerce, reverse-tuck and straight-tuck cartons for retail shelves, sleeve-and-tray sets, and kraft gift boxes with or without windows.
All boxes are made to your exact dimensions rather than picked from a stock list. Printing options run from one-colour logo stamps to full-colour artwork, and finishes stay recyclable when you skip film lamination, which we will flag during proofing.
Minimum order is 50 units on most kraft styles. Specialty rigid kraft construction starts at 100 or more units.
Turnaround and delivery
Production runs from about 7 business days, depending on the product, quantity, and finishing, plus 2 to 5 business days for delivery. Rush production is available on many styles for a premium of about 7 to 25%, depending on the job.
You approve a digital proof before production starts, and you receive an estimated in-hands date once the proof is approved.
Frequently asked questions
Are kraft boxes actually recyclable?
Yes. Uncoated kraft board is curbside recyclable as paper. Recyclability changes if you add film lamination, which is why we flag lamination choices during proofing and offer water-based coating alternatives.
What is the minimum order for custom kraft boxes?
Minimum order is 50 units on most kraft styles, and 100 or more units for specialty rigid kraft construction.
How long do custom kraft boxes take?
Production runs from about 7 business days, depending on the product, quantity, and finishing, plus 2 to 5 business days for delivery. Rush options are available for a premium of about 7 to 25%, depending on the job.
Can kraft boxes be printed in full colour?
Yes. Full-colour printing works on kraft, though colours sit differently on brown stock than on white. We send a digital proof before production so you can see exactly how your artwork will read.
Why buyers order from Half Price Packaging
- Orders start at 50 units, with 100 or more for specialty rigid formats
- Free design assistance and a digital proof approved by you before production
- Free shipping across the US
- Size guides and spec tables published from real production data
- Production runs from about 7 business days, depending on the product, quantity, and finishing, plus 2 to 5 business days for delivery
- Talk to a packaging specialist at (866) 225-2112
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