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Packaging guides, trends, and tips from the Packaging Vista team.

June 20, 2026

Custom Packaging for Beginners: A Simple Start-to-Finish Guide

New to custom packaging? This beginner-friendly guide explains what it is, why it matters, the four decisions you'll make, how a box gets made, and what it costs — with links to dig deeper on each step.

October 28, 2026

SBS Cardboard Paper: The Ultimate Guide for Custom Packaging

SBS (Solid Bleached Sulfate) is the white paperboard behind most premium retail boxes — the one that holds photo-realistic color best. Here is what SBS is, how it compares to kraft and recycled board, which weight to pick, and which products it fits.

October 28, 2026

Kraft Boxes Packaging Guide: Materials, Finishes & When Kraft Wins

Kraft board reads as natural, honest, and artisan from across the shelf. Here is what kraft is, how it compares to white SBS, which products it fits, and the finishes that still pop on brown stock.

October 28, 2026

Candle Box Dimensions: Standard Sizes for 4oz to 20oz Jars

The exact box dimensions US candle brands order for standard 4oz, 8oz, 10oz, 16oz, and 20oz jars — plus how to size for multi-candle gift sets and what clearance to add for scent protection.

October 28, 2026

Custom Inserts 101: Types, Uses, and When to Invest

A packaging insert is what separates a box that looks premium from one that just protects. Here are the five insert types US brands actually use, when each is worth the cost, and what you can expect to pay.

October 28, 2026

What Exactly Is a Soap Box? Styles, Materials, and Standard Sizes

A soap box is more than packaging — it is the first impression your handmade or small-batch soap makes on the shelf. Here is what a soap box actually is, which styles work, and the dimensions that fit a standard bar.

October 28, 2026

Small Business Guide: Custom Packaging on a Budget

Custom packaging does not have to break a launch budget. Here is how US small businesses get professional, branded boxes at 100-unit runs — what is included free, what to skip at launch, and what to invest in.

October 28, 2026

Make Your Own Custom Printed Christmas Soap Boxes (Order Timing Included)

Christmas soap sells fast — but only if the packaging matches the season. Here is how to design festive soap boxes, which finishes to use, and when to place the order so stock arrives in time for Thanksgiving sales.

October 28, 2026

Packaging Requirements for Soap Products (US Labeling Rules Explained)

Soap packaging rules in the US depend on whether your product is classified as 'soap' or 'cosmetic.' Here is the practical breakdown — what has to be on the box, which panels are required, and the common mistakes small brands make.

October 28, 2026

Cake Box Dimensions: Perfect Sizing for Standard US Cakes

Standard US cake box dimensions for 6-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch, 12-inch, quarter sheet, and half sheet cakes — plus how to size for tiered cakes and when to add a window.

October 28, 2026

How to Design Highly Customizable Corrugated Boxes

Corrugated board is more versatile than most brands realize. Here is how to design corrugated boxes that fit your product perfectly — flute types, print options, custom die-cutting, and when corrugated beats folding carton.

October 28, 2026

The Unboxing Experience: How Packaging Vista Builds Boxes Worth Sharing

A great unboxing is designed, not accidental. Here are the elements that turn a shipping carton into a brand asset — tissue, inserts, note cards, inside-lid print — and how we build them at 100-unit runs.