Explore everything you need to know about our packaging materials and printing options. Learn how each material performs, what finishes are available, and how printing methods can impact your final design.
CMYK digital printing is the standard method we use for all orders placed online. It uses four base ink colours — Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black (Key) — to create full-colour prints by layering tiny dots directly onto the packaging surface. This pr
Yes — we can print using Pantone (PMS) colours for custom jobs or orders where exact colour matching is required. This is ideal for ensuring your brand colours appear consistently across all your packaging. Pantone printing isn’t available through ou
Yes — we can print using water-based inks through flexographic printing, which is available for custom or higher-volume orders. Water-based inks are a great eco-friendly option, especially for brands looking to reduce environmental impact while still
All of our corrugated cardboard is made here in Australia, using materials sourced from trusted local paper mills. These mills use a blend of locally sourced and imported fibres to produce the high-quality cardboard used across our packaging range. B
The difference comes down to colour, finish, and how your artwork will appear when printed — but all options are FSC-certified, recyclable, and made using varying levels of recycled content to reduce environmental impact. Kraft is brown, uncoated, an
Yes — we prioritise using FSC-certified materials, sourced from responsibly managed forests and verified supply chains through our accredited partners. This means the paper and board used for your packaging meet strict environmental and social standa
We’ve always prioritised Australian manufacturing — and continue to do so. All of the packaging available through our online store, as well as bespoke requests across mailer boxes, cartons, sleeves, and more, is proudly printed and produced locally h
We’ve streamlined our board types across the online range to two options: E-flute and B-flute corrugated board, with thicknesses ranging from approximately 1.5mm to 3mm. E-flute offers a slimmer, more refined look — perfect for ecommerce and gift pac
For orders placed online using CMYK digital printing, such as our Full Colour Mailer Boxes, the packaging is not food-grade certified by default, and we don’t recommend it for direct food contact, including food touching the printed surface without a
For online orders placed through our store (e.g. Eco-Kraft Mailers), white ink isn’t available, as these are printed using CMYK digital printing, which doesn’t support white ink directly onto kraft board. That said, we can absolutely offer white ink
Yes — we can offer foil stamping, embossing, debossing, and spot UV across a range of custom packaging products. These premium finishes are perfect for elevating your design and adding texture, shine, or depth to your packaging. They aren’t available
Yes — we offer a range of finishes depending on the product and material you choose:. Uncoated: A natural, textured finish with no shine — standard on kraft and white boards. Matte: A smooth, non-glossy finish for a refined, premium look. Gloss: Avai