Custom Folding Carton Ideas For Luxury Brand Products

Folding cartons have always been a popular choice among brands, such as Lancôme, LV, PRADA, and other top international brands, due to their numerous advantages. First, folding cartons can be transported in a folded state, saving transportation and storage space. For brands, this can significantly reduce logistics and storage costs. Additionally, folding cartons are convenient to use, easy to display, and high-quality folding cartons can be reused. Compared to plastic, folding cartons are more environmentally friendly, making them a preferred packaging choice among today’s eco-conscious consumers.

In this article, Opack, a professional custom folding carton manufacturer, will introduce you to 8 commonly used types of folding cartons for you.

One-Piece Folding Carton

The one-piece folding carton, as shown below, primarily consists of a rectangular piece with four parallel creases and two trapezoidal pieces with two creases each. This type of carton usually has double-sided tape attached, which is used to secure the shape when unfolded. It also contains magnets to keep the carton closed. However, magnets might face some restrictions during export, so ribbon-style folding cartons are also very common.

Two-Piece Folding Carton

The two-piece folding carton, also known as the card-style folding carton, requires only two pieces of cardboard to create an elegant packaging box. The design of this carton is ingenious, as shown below. One piece of cardboard is folded into a square and slotted into another grooved piece of cardboard. This assembly process requires no glue or magnets, making it very easy to assemble, practical, and environmentally friendly. This type of carton also offers excellent cost-effectiveness.

Seven-Panel Folding Carton

Compared to the five-panel folding carton, the seven-panel folding carton includes two additional panels and a cardboard tab. Once the two additional panels are assembled upright, they secure the inner box without the need for double-sided tape or magnets. However, this design involves more steps than the five-panel carton, making it slightly more expensive.

Folding Lid and Base Carton

This type of carton resembles a lid and base box. It consists mainly of a top lid (1 piece), a base (1 piece), and two side wings (2 pieces). The top lid does not need to be folded due to its low height, while the base has a higher height and is designed with a folding structure for easy storage and transportation, thereby reducing costs.

Folding Drawer Carton

The folding carton resembling a drawer box consists mainly of an inner box and a sleeve. The sleeve is formed from grey board wrapped in paper and can also be folded. The inner box uses a five-panel folding structure, with two internal panels to secure the box, eliminating the need for double-sided tape.

Folding Double Flip-Top Carton

In addition to drawer boxes, there are high-end folding gift boxes with a double flip-top design. These boxes are easy to open and close, and once opened, the side covers can fold flat, as can the sides of the inner box. This design facilitates storage and transportation, reducing labor costs and providing excellent cost-effectiveness.

Side-Fold Folding Carton

This design features a side-fold structure. The bottom of the inner box has pre-applied double-sided tape. To assemble, simply push up the inner box and stick it in place. This makes the carton very convenient to use.

Triangular Folding Carton

Triangular folding gift boxes generally use a one-piece design, with magnets for closure at the opening. The handle can be made of paper, ribbon, or other materials. The unique triangular shape offers a distinctive look, completely different from traditional box designs.

If you intend to customize folding cartons for your products, feel free to contact Opack!