Sustainable Packaging, & Plastic Free Packaging
Sustainable packaging covers our boxes, bags, and inserts made from recyclable, FSC certified paper based materials, without any plastic in the mix. You can build almost any custom box, from shipping cartons to retail packaging, using these materials, with the same printing, finishing, and sizing options as our standard range.
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Sustainable Options Across Our Product Line
Most box styles, from shipping cartons to retail and gift packaging, can be produced in FSC certified, plastic free materials. The options here show sizing and finishing choices available for each, so you can match sustainable materials to whatever you’re already ordering.
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Folding Caron
Lightweight board for retail boxes and lighter products. Clean print surface, cost-effective at volume.
Corrugated
Fluted board with real crush protection in multiple flute grades. The workhorse for shipping and mailers.
Rigid
Thick chipboard with a premium, weighty feel. Built for gift-tier and higher-priced products.
Kraft
Recyclable, natural-brown board with a tactile, unbranded feel. The default for eco-first brands.
Material
Stock Type and Thickness
A box is only as good as the board it’s cut from. Here are the four stocks we run; pick by how your product ships and how you want it to feel.
Why Choose Us
Present your small business as a Brand
You don’t need an enterprise budget to look like an established brand. We handle the structure, the print, and the finish so your packaging earns its place on the shelf and in the unboxing.
Packaging strategies
We help you pick the box, stock, and finish that fit your product and your margins. Not the most expensive option; the right one
Idea to Production
Bring a rough concept, or a competitor's box you want to beat. We turn it into a manufacturable design with real specs.
In-House Design & Artwork
Our designers build your dieline and artwork in-house. No outsourced middle layer, no guesswork on print-readiness.
Prototypes & 3D Mockups
See your box as a 3D mockup, then order a physical prototype before you commit to a full run.
Worldwide Delivery
We manufacture direct and ship to 100+ countries, with quality checked before anything leaves the floor.
Free & Reliable Shipping
Free shipping on bulk orders, tracked to your door, on the turnaround we quote.
Foil Stamping
Add a metallic or holographic sheen to your logo or key elements. Foil catches the light and signals premium the second a customer picks up the box.
- Gold, silver, rose gold, holographic, and more
- Works on every box style and material
- Pairs cleanly with matte lamination
- No extra setup fee on standard foils
Emboss/Deboss
Press your logo or pattern into the stock for a raised or recessed texture customers feel before they read it. No ink; the impression does the work.
- Single-level or multi-level dies
- Works on Kraft, SBS, and rigid stock
- Pairs with foil for a tactile, premium hit
- Best on uncoated and matte surfaces
Lamination
A protective film over the printed surface that locks in the finish and guards against scuffs, moisture, and handling.
- Matte for a soft, muted look
- Gloss for high shine and color pop
- Soft-touch for a velvet feel
- Extends durability on shipping and retail boxes
Spot UV
A high-gloss coating on select areas: logo, title, pattern; for sharp contrast against a matte background.
- Gloss-on-matte contrast
- Highlights logos and key artwork
- Pairs with soft-touch lamination
- Registered precisely to your dieline
Custom Inserts
Fitted inserts that hold product in place, cut movement in transit, and control the reveal on opening.
- Foam, corrugated, or paperboard
- Cut to your exact product dimensions
- Protects fragile and multi-piece items
- Builds a deliberate unboxing sequence
Custom Styles
A cut-out with clear film so customers see the product without opening the box, built for retail shelves.
- PET or PVC film options
- Any shape, sized to your dielines
- Ideal for food, cosmetics, and gifts
- Balances protection with visibility
Unlimited Customizations
Every Detail, Your Way
Endless finishing options so your apparel packaging looks exactly how you imagined it — and then some.
Packaging Made Easy.
Four steps, no back-and-forth. Send your spec or a rough idea. We build the dieline and a 3D mockup for your approval, print and produce with a color check before the run, and ship to your door. You get one dedicated contact the whole way, someone accountable, not a ticket queue.
Customer Stories
Brands That Trust P&S
From boutique fashion labels to fast-growing DTC brands; here’s what our customers are saying.
“The magnetic closure boxes for our accessory line look absolutely stunning. The foil stamping on our logo is better than anything I’ve seen at twice the price.”
Michael Schmidt.
Founder, Bloom Apparel Co.
“We switched to P&S for our clothing boxes and the difference was immediate. Our customers now post unboxing videos without asking, says everything.”
Owner, STD Leather Co.
“As a shoe brand, I was nervous about minimums and quality. P&S had no MOQ and the shoe boxes arrived within time, perfect quality, every single time.”
CEO, Strider Footwear.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about ordering custom apparel packaging.
What makes a box part of the sustainable packaging range?
Boxes in this range are made from FSC certified, recyclable paper based materials such as kraft, cardstock, and corrugated board, with no plastic components used in construction.
Are sustainable packaging options available in every box style?
Most styles, including shipping, retail, and gift boxes, can be produced using these materials. If you’re unsure whether a specific style is available, ask when requesting a quote.
What does FSC certified mean for these materials?
FSC certification means the paper based materials come from responsibly managed forests, verified through the Forest Stewardship Council’s chain of custody standards.
Can sustainable packaging still be custom printed and finished?
Yes, FSC certified materials support the same printing methods and finishes as our standard range, including foil, embossing, and lamination, so sustainability doesn’t limit design options.
Is sustainable packaging recyclable after use?
Yes, since the materials are paper based rather than plastic, they can go into standard cardboard or paper recycling once a customer is done with the packaging.
Does choosing sustainable packaging change my box's size or strength options?
No, sizing and structural options stay the same. You can switch to FSC certified materials without changing the dimensions or durability of the box you’d otherwise order.