Overview & Specifications
What Are Kraft Pillow Boxes?
Kraft pillow boxes are pillow boxes in kraft board: a flat blank that folds into a curved box, with the two ends pressed in to close it. Kraft is the board choice; the pillow shape and closure stay the same.
Kraft Pillow Boxes sit in the Pillow Boxes range and under Sustainable Packaging.
What it has to do
What a Kraft Pillow Box Has to Get Right
A kraft pillow box has to use the brown or white kraft tone on purpose, print legibly on it, hold its curve with the product inside and keep environmental wording backed by the board. Each need below is matched to the option that meets it.
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Natural
Natural or White Kraft
Natural kraft shows a brown face; white kraft keeps the kraft fiber look on a lighter face. The choice sets how artwork reads.02
Print
Print That Reads on Kraft
Brown kraft darkens colors and lowers contrast. Dark inks, fewer colors and bold type read best; a sample shows the result.03
Curve
A Curve That Holds
The board is selected for product size and packed weight and checked on a sample, so the bowed panels keep their shape.04
Claims
Claims Backed by the Board
Recycled content, recyclability and certification are not assumed from the word kraft. Claims follow the stock documentation and the FTC Green Guides.
Natural Kraft vs White Kraft Pillow Boxes
Choose natural kraft for a brown, unbleached look and white kraft for a lighter face that keeps a kraft texture. The table compares the two.
| Attribute | Natural Kraft | White Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Face color | Brown | Light, off-white |
| Color print | Darker, lower contrast | Brighter than natural kraft |
| Best artwork | One or two dark colors | Fuller color with a kraft feel |
| Claims | Only with stock documentation | Only with stock documentation |
Kraft Pillow Boxes Specifications
Kraft Pillow Boxes are specified around the contents, the board and the curved pillow structure. Review the specifications below to plan the box.
| Specification | Available Configuration |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Kraft pillow box |
| Category | Pillow Boxes |
| Structure | Folding carton with bowed panels and curved end flaps that close the box |
| Dimensions | Customized to the finished product dimensions |
| Board | Paperboard selected for product size and packed weight, confirmed on a sample; natural kraft or white kraft |
| Interior | Paperboard insert, foam/EVA insert or molded pulp tray where needed |
| Windows | Die-cut window with clear PET film, or open die-cut, where the panel allows |
| Environmental Claims | Used only when supported by the selected stock and documentation |
| Print Coverage | Exterior only, exterior + interior, or full inside and outside |
| Finishes | Matte or gloss lamination, soft-touch film, foil stamping, emboss/deboss and Spot UV, according to the board |
| Load | Lightweight, compact contents |
| Starting Price | From $0.75 / unit; final price depends on size, board, print, finishes and quantity |
| Minimum Order | 500 units |
| Standard Production | 7 days from approved proof |
| Rush Production | Available on request |
| Shipping | Ships flat, USA and worldwide |
What Size Kraft Pillow Box Do I Need?
Measure the product's length, width and thickness, with any wrap or insert. The curve needs clearance at the center, and the final size is set on the approved dieline.
| Measurement | What to Record |
|---|---|
| Product | Length, width and thickness |
| Wrap or insert | Tissue, pouch or insert, if used |
| Weight | Packed weight |
| Artwork | Number of colors on kraft |
Check Fit and Print on a Kraft Sample
Pack the product in a kraft sample and close both ends. Check the curve, the closure and how the colors print on kraft.
What to Check Before Bulk Production
Review a packed sample in the chosen kraft board and the final artwork. Record the approved board, size and ink colors on the signed-off sample.
| If the sample shows | Review before approval |
|---|---|
| Colors look muddy | Use darker inks or white kraft |
| Ends spring open | Review size and board on a new sample |
| Product presses the curve flat | Review board, dimensions and packed weight on a sample |
| Claim wording not documented | Remove or qualify it |
Seven days covers standard production from approved proof once the specification is confirmed; delivery timing is confirmed separately.
