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Packaging guides, trends, and tips from the Packaging Vista team. — Page 3 of 9

June 20, 2026

Bleed & Safe Zone: Setting Up Print-Ready Box Artwork

Bleed and safe zones are why your box prints clean, with no white edges or cut-off text. This guide explains both, how much bleed to allow, and how to lay artwork out correctly.

June 20, 2026

CMYK vs. Pantone: Getting Brand Colors Right in Print

Your screen and the press see color differently. This guide explains CMYK and Pantone, when to use each, and how to keep your brand color consistent across every box you print.

June 20, 2026

Vector vs. Raster: Which File Format for Packaging?

Send the wrong file type and your box prints blurry. This guide explains vector vs. raster artwork, which to use for logos and images, and the resolution your files need.

June 20, 2026

Packaging Artwork & Dielines: How to Set Up Print-Ready Files

A dieline is the blueprint your packaging is printed from. This guide explains dielines, bleed and safe zones, vector vs. raster, CMYK and Pantone color, and exactly what files to send — in plain English.

June 20, 2026

Foam vs. Paperboard Inserts: Which Protects Better?

Foam and paperboard inserts both hold a product in place, but they protect, present, and recycle very differently. This guide compares them so you can pick the right one for your product.

June 20, 2026

Protective Packaging for Fragile Products: A Practical Guide

Shipping fragile products means designing against drops, vibration, and crushing. This guide covers inserts, cushioning, corrugated strength, and box design that gets delicate items there intact.

June 20, 2026

Molded Pulp Packaging: The Eco Insert Alternative

Molded pulp is a recyclable, often compostable alternative to plastic foam inserts. This guide explains what it is, what it protects well, and when to choose it over foam or paperboard.

June 20, 2026

Box Dividers & Partitions: Packaging Multi-Packs

Dividers and partitions keep multiple items apart in one box — bottles, jars, or a product set. This guide covers when to use them, materials, and how they protect and organize multi-packs.

June 20, 2026

Custom Inserts & the Unboxing Experience: A Practical Guide

Inserts protect your product and frame it like a gift. This guide explains the main insert types — paperboard, corrugated, foam, and molded pulp — what each is best for, and how to design an unboxing customers want to share.

June 20, 2026

SBS Cardstock: The Go-To Material for Retail Cartons

SBS cardstock is the bright, smooth paperboard behind most retail boxes. This guide explains what it is, why it prints so well, food-grade versions, and when to choose it over kraft or corrugated.

June 20, 2026

Kraft Paperboard: Natural, Recyclable Packaging Material

Kraft is the natural brown paperboard behind eco and artisan packaging. This guide explains what it is, why it's strong and recyclable, how it prints, and when to choose it over white stock.

June 20, 2026

Paperboard vs. Corrugated: Which Box Material Do You Need?

Paperboard and corrugated are often both called 'cardboard,' but they're built differently and used for different jobs. This guide compares them on strength, print, cost, and shipping.