Product Guide

Adding Labels, Inserts, and Branding Without Weakening the Structure

Brand your boxes without weakening them: labels, inserts, and printing done right.

3 min readUpdated April 2025

Label placement

Place labels on flat panels only not on score lines or flaps
Avoid covering ventilation holes if present
Use lightweight labels heavy labels add weight without value

Quick answer

Place labels on flat panels, not score lines. Use lightweight inserts that do not add significant weight. Print directly for the strongest result. Score lines and flaps are structural points. Covering them with labels can interfere with folding. Heavy inserts compress fluting when stacked. Direct printing adds zero structural impact. For branding, single-colour flexographic printing on the box exterior is the most effective approach.

Insert design

Do not add significant weight or bulk to the box.

Angled inserts can create pressure points.

Reduces void fill needs and prevents movement.

Print options

Branding methods0 / 3 checked

Direct flexo printing: zero structural impact, most professional
Labels on flat panels: flexible, changeable, low MOQ
Branded tape: cheapest branding, no box modification needed
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Frequently asked questions

On flat panels only, avoiding score lines, flaps, and fold points.

Heavy inserts can compress fluting. Use lightweight card.

Direct flexographic printing adds zero structural impact.

Yes, the cheapest branding option with no box modification.

Only if placed on the top or bottom panel where stacking pressure concentrates.

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