How to Custom Print Long Cardboard Boxes for Brand Impact
Turn long boxes into brand assets with custom printing that impresses and informs.
The branding opportunity
Long boxes have large, visible surface areas that make excellent branding canvases. A 120cm box has significantly more printable space than a standard postal box. This is especially valuable for retail deliveries where the box is the first brand interaction, and for B2B shipments where professional presentation builds supplier confidence.
Quick answer
Start with single-colour logo printing plus handling symbols for the most cost-effective approach. The long surface is ideal for a prominent logo, brand colour band, and handling/orientation arrows. Full-colour printing works for premium or retail applications. Always include "THIS WAY UP" arrows and fragile symbols functionally within the design rather than as afterthoughts.
Print options
One brand colour plus handling symbols. Professional and affordable at 500+ units.
Brand colour plus black for text and symbols. Moderate cost increase.
Photo-quality printing for retail presentation. Higher cost, best at large volumes.
For short runs of custom long boxes, digital printing avoids plate costs.
More branding: unboxing experience or smart labelling.
Design tips for long surfaces
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Handling and orientation marks
Long boxes particularly benefit from clear handling instructions. "THIS WAY UP" arrows prevent boxes being stood on end (which can cause bending), fragile symbols alert handlers, and "LIFT FROM BOTH ENDS" text prevents single-end lifting that stresses the centre span.
Custom printed long boxes
Branded long boxes with custom printing from ProcuraPack.
Browse long boxesFrequently asked questions
Yes, single-colour, multi-colour, and full CMYK printing are all available on long boxes.
Single-colour flexo printing at 500+ units for logo plus handling symbols.
Yes, especially THIS WAY UP arrows and LIFT FROM BOTH ENDS instructions.
Digital printing avoids plate costs and is cost-effective for 50-500 units.
At both ends of the box so it is visible regardless of how the box is stacked or stored.
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Product Guide: Long Cardboard Boxes
Expert guides on long cardboard boxes for shipping oversized, elongated, and awkward items safely.
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