Flap cartons are one-piece cartons, the edges of which are sewn, glued or joined with a tape. They have flaps at the top and bottom. They are shipped flat. The whole thing is in the form of a cube, thanks to which smaller flap cartons perfectly use the space available in larger boxes of this type – which makes them a good choice if you plan to pack smaller items several times or stack a larger number of these types of cartons on pallets. The simplicity of their structure also makes it easier to match almost any content to their shape. Due to their uniform structure and often large sizes, they are often also equipped with handy transport handles in the form of openings for hands. Production takes place thanks to an automatic production line that uses the following processes: printing, cutting, gluing, folding and forming boxes into packages ready for shipment.
Non-standard cardboard designs, made with a die, are also common. This extends the functionality of the cartons with features such as:
Ecological cardboard packaging is distinguished by a different thickness. The wave, i.e. corrugated special recycled paper, gives elasticity to the packaging and absorbs shocks during transport. Individual types of flap boxes can be distinguished due to the number of layers as well as the thickness and position of the wave:
The main advantages of flap boxes are: