Plain Cardboard Boxes

Plain cardboard boxes are unprinted, economical boxes for shipping, storage, moving, and fulfillment - sized to your product and cut from natural kraft or corrugated board with no branding. They are the no-frills workhorse for any business that ships or stores at volume and cares about cost and steady supply. Packaging Vista makes plain cardboard boxes in any size with no die, plate, or setup fees, a 100-box minimum, free design and dieline, an 8 to 10 business-day turnaround, and free US shipping. Want them printed with your logo? See our custom cardboard boxes.

What are plain cardboard boxes?

Plain cardboard boxes are blank, unprinted boxes made from paperboard or corrugated board, used for shipping, storage, moving, and kitting where branding is not needed. They cost less than printed boxes because they skip the print and proofing stage, and they ship flat to keep freight low. "Cardboard" covers two materials - thin paperboard for light boxes and fluted corrugated for sturdy shipping boxes - and we make both plain. New to them? Read our plain cardboard boxes guide on sizes, uses, and buying in bulk.

Plain does not mean off-the-shelf

Even unprinted, a plain cardboard box should fit what you ship. We cut plain boxes to your exact dimensions in the style you need - regular slotted shippers, mailers, and tuck cartons - so you get a box sized to your product instead of forcing it into a stock size that wastes space and void fill. Because there are no die or setup fees, a custom plain size costs nothing extra in tooling.

Single-wall or double-wall

We match the board to your contents - single-wall corrugated for everyday retail and ecommerce, double-wall for heavier or fragile goods that need more crush resistance through the carrier network. Not sure which to pick? Our paperboard vs corrugated guide breaks it down, and our packaging materials page covers the stocks.

Plain white or natural brown boxes

Plain does not have to mean brown. We make unprinted boxes in natural kraft - the economical, recyclable brown board that hides scuffs on a long carrier journey - and in clean white for health, beauty, food, and gifting brands that want a brighter, more premium-looking shipper without paying to print. White board costs a little more and shows marks more easily; brown is cheaper and more forgiving. Tell us which you prefer and we cut your plain white or plain brown cardboard boxes to size.

Blank boxes you can brand your own way

Blank cardboard boxes are the most flexible, lowest-cost path to a branded look: add your own printed labels, stickers, a custom stamp, or branded tape and you turn an unprinted box into your packaging with no print run. Many small businesses start with blank boxes and a label, then move to fully printed cardboard boxes as volume grows - and because your dieline stays on file, the size never changes when you do.

When you are ready to brand them

The same box can be printed when you want branding. Print your logo and full-color design with custom cardboard boxes, or step up to branded mailer boxes and corrugated shipping boxes. Plain now, branded later - your dieline stays on file either way.

Pricing, minimums, and turnaround

Plain cardboard boxes are among the most economical we make - kraft and corrugated ship flat and skip the print proof, so they often move even faster than printed runs. There are no die, plate, or setup fees, the minimum is 100 boxes, and standard production runs 8 to 10 business days after proof approval, with rush available. Every order includes a free dieline and free US shipping. Request a free quote with your size and quantity for exact pricing.

Plain cardboard boxes made in the USA

We manufacture plain cardboard boxes domestically and ship free to all 50 states, so your order skips overseas freight, customs, and the 6 to 10 week ocean transit that ties up cash in inventory. Because cardboard is bulky and low-value, importing it means paying to ship mostly air - sourcing unprinted boxes from a US manufacturer keeps the landed cost down and the supply steady, with fast 8 to 10 day restocks for ecommerce, fulfillment, warehouses, and movers anywhere in the United States. New to plain boxes? Our plain cardboard boxes guide covers sizes, uses, and buying in bulk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are plain cardboard boxes used for?

Shipping, storage, moving, fulfillment, and kitting - anywhere you need a sturdy, economical box without branding. They are the standard for ecommerce shippers, warehouses, and movers.

Can I get plain cardboard boxes in a custom size?

Yes. We cut plain, unprinted boxes to your exact dimensions with no die or setup fees, so a custom size costs nothing extra in tooling - you get a box sized to your product instead of a stock size that wastes space.

What is the difference between plain cardboard and corrugated?

"Cardboard" is a general term. Thin paperboard suits light boxes; corrugated has a fluted middle layer for shipping strength. We make plain boxes in both and recommend the right one for your use.

Are plain cardboard boxes recyclable?

Yes. Plain kraft and corrugated board are curbside recyclable and available with recycled content, so a plain box is also an easy sustainability choice.

What is the minimum order for plain cardboard boxes?

The minimum is just 100 boxes, with no die, plate, or setup fees, so you can order a custom plain size without committing to overseas-scale quantities.

Where are your plain cardboard boxes made?

In the United States. We make plain cardboard boxes domestically and ship free to all 50 states, so your order skips overseas freight and customs entirely and reaches you faster - which matters for a box you reorder in volume.

Do you offer plain white cardboard boxes?

Yes. We make plain, unprinted boxes in both natural brown kraft and clean white. White suits health, beauty, food, and gifting brands that want a brighter shipper, while brown is the most economical and hides marks in transit. We cut either to your exact size.

Can I get blank cardboard boxes to add my own labels?

Yes. Blank cardboard boxes are ideal for your own labels, stickers, a stamp, or branded tape, so you get a custom look without a print run. The same box can be fully printed later, and your size stays on file.

Do you sell plain cardboard boxes wholesale or in bulk?

Yes. We manufacture plain cardboard boxes in bulk at wholesale per-unit pricing, with a low 100-box minimum, no die or setup fees, and the per-box cost dropping as quantity rises. Send your size and quantity for a quote.