Kraft Box Printing: CMYK, Pantone & White Ink
Crisp color on natural kraft — dial in CMYK builds, Pantone spots, and white underprints for legible, on-brand results.
Get a QuoteWhy print this way on kraft?
- Color that reads: white underprints stop kraft show-through so light tones and small text stay crisp.
- On-brand hues: Pantone spots help lock in signature colors across SKUs and reorders.
- Natural look: selective underprint keeps some kraft showing for that warm, sustainable vibe.
Print Specs & Options
| Substrates | Kraft paperboard 300–400 gsm (18–24 pt); E/B-flute kraft for mailers/displays; rigid wraps available |
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| Print Methods | Offset CMYK + white + spots; digital CMYK + white for short runs |
| Color | Process CMYK; Pantone spot colors (solids/metallics) as needed for brand accuracy |
| White Ink | Flood underprint, shape/halo underprint for art only, or knockout (no white) for raw-kraft effects |
| Coverage Tips | Limit large solid builds on raw kraft or add white underprint for smoother appearance |
| Finishes | Aqueous (matte/satin), soft-touch, Spot UV; foil + emboss/deboss compatible |
| Proofing | Digital proof (PDF) + optional hard proof drawdown for Pantone & white coverage verification |
| File Prep | Vector logos, 300 dpi images, 1/8" (3 mm) bleed, separate spot plates for White & Pantone |
| MOQ | 100–500 units |
| Lead Time | 10–14 business days |
Common Use Cases
- White ink + CMYK for light pastels, fine lines, and photography on kraft
- Pantone spot hits for brand primaries and metallic highlights
- Selective white to let kraft show through backgrounds and textures
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FAQs
Do I need white ink on kraft?
If your design uses light colors, fine text, or photos, yes — a white underprint keeps colors true and lines sharp. For bold dark inks, you can skip it for a raw-kraft look.
When should I use Pantone instead of CMYK?
Use Pantone for brand-critical hues, metallics, or neons. For photography and gradients, CMYK (often over a white underprint) is the better match.
How do you keep color consistent across reorders?
We keep press targets, ink specs, and drawdowns on file. Reorders print to the same profiles and substrate, with optional hard proofs for verification.
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MOQ 100–500 • Lead time 10–14 business days • White ink & Pantone available
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