The corrugated box is one of our most durable and protective packaging styles! For this reason, it’s ideal for shipping and mailing items to your customers. What you might not know though is that we offer two main styles of corrugated box for this purpose: the shipping box and the mailer box! In this post, we outline some key differences (and even offer some visual examples, just because we’re nice). Read on to learn more!
What Is Corrugation?
You might first be wondering: what is corrugation? Corrugated material features a surface of ridges and grooves that helps enhance structure and rigidity in some materials. This technique is seen in not just packaging, but also in construction! For this reason, many of our corrugated boxes make ideal structures for boxes that might get tossed around a little more (think e-commerce!).
Shipping Box
The shipping box is a classic corrugated box style. These boxes come partially pre-formed, requiring minimal construction to assemble. These boxes are functional, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring! Adding customization to your corrugated shipping boxes can help create a lasting impression on your customers.
Use to ship: electronics, large clothing, butcher meats and more!
Mailer Box
Mailer boxes are like the shipping box’s cool little sister. These boxes ship flat and are assembled using interlocking tabs to hold the sides in place without the use of glue. Mailer boxes deliver the wow factor and make for an enhanced unboxing experience!
Use to ship: PR boxes, cosmetics, skincare, small clothing items and more!
Which Corrugated Box Is Right For Me?
Choosing the corrugated box that’s right for you depends on a number of factors! Generally, we see shipping boxes for larger, bulkier items. The open-from-middle design makes it easy to access the box’s contents!
The mailer box style is also able to hold heavier items, however the focus of this box also leans towards aesthetics and enhancing customer experience. While these boxes can hold larger items, we often see them paired with smaller items to give them a bigger impact! With the right kind of customization both of these corrugated box styles can have a lasting impact on your customers no matter what’s packaged inside!
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