| Single-Wall Corrugated Box | One fluted corrugated layer between two paper liners | 20 × 15 × 10 cm to 60 × 40 × 40 cm | Light to medium items, usually up to about 15 kg when properly packed | General shipping, household goods, books, small appliances, and retail orders | Good for ordinary handling and stacking | Affordable, lightweight, recyclable, and widely available | Less resistant to crushing, moisture, and repeated handling than heavier-duty boxes |
| Double-Wall Corrugated Box | Two fluted corrugated layers with three paper liners | 30 × 20 × 20 cm to 100 × 60 × 60 cm | Medium to heavy items, commonly about 15–30 kg depending on construction | Long-distance shipping, tools, kitchen equipment, and fragile large items | Very good crush and puncture resistance | Stronger walls, better stacking performance, and improved product protection | Heavier, more expensive, and less space-efficient when the product is small |
| Small Book or File Box | Single-wall corrugated board or reinforced paperboard | 30 × 25 × 25 cm to 45 × 35 × 30 cm | Dense items, normally up to about 15–20 kg if not overfilled | Books, documents, records, CDs, and other compact heavy items | Good structural support for dense contents | Compact size helps prevent overpacking and makes lifting easier | Not suitable for bulky items or contents requiring substantial cushioning |
| Flat-Rate or Document Mailer | Rigid paperboard or thin corrugated board | A4 to A3 document formats; thickness commonly 1–6 cm | Light, flat contents, generally up to about 2–5 kg | Documents, photographs, certificates, books, and thin merchandise | Good against bending; limited impact protection | Lightweight, space-saving, and easy to label or seal | Offers little protection for bulky, fragile, or three-dimensional items |
| Self-Locking Mailer Box | Die-cut corrugated board with tuck or locking flaps | 15 × 10 × 5 cm to 45 × 35 × 15 cm | Light to medium products, commonly up to about 10 kg | E-commerce orders, clothing, cosmetics, accessories, and subscription products | Good for routine parcel handling | Fast assembly, clean presentation, and reduced need for sealing tape | Not ideal for very heavy products or high-impact transport without added protection |
| Wardrobe Box | Heavy-duty corrugated board with a hanging bar | About 45 × 50 × 100 cm to 60 × 55 × 120 cm | Clothing and other lightweight hanging textiles | Moving suits, dresses, coats, shirts, and uniforms | Good against creasing and surface dust | Allows garments to remain on hangers and reduces folding work | Tall shape can be unstable when moved and is unsuitable for dense loads |
| Insulated Shipping Box | Corrugated outer box with foam, molded fiber, or reflective insulation | 20 × 15 × 15 cm to 60 × 40 × 40 cm | Products packed with suitable gel packs or dry ice as required | Perishable food, pharmaceuticals, laboratory samples, and temperature-sensitive goods | Controls heat transfer; does not independently maintain a specific temperature | Helps extend temperature stability during transport | Higher cost, more packaging volume, and requires correct coolant selection and handling |
| Plastic Storage Tote | Rigid polypropylene or high-density polyethylene | 30 × 20 × 15 cm to 80 × 55 × 45 cm | Varies by wall thickness; suitable for moderate household loads | Repeated storage, garage organization, tools, seasonal items, and damp areas | Good impact and moisture resistance | Reusable, stackable, and more resistant to water than paper-based boxes | Heavier, takes more space when empty, and may not be suitable for standard parcel shipping |
| Archive Storage Box | Rigid paperboard or corrugated board, sometimes with a removable lid | 32 × 25 × 10 cm to 45 × 35 × 30 cm | Documents and folders; avoid excessive weight | Long-term storage of paperwork, invoices, photographs, and records | Good for dust protection and organized storage | Stackable, label-friendly, and available in document-compatible sizes | Paper-based construction is vulnerable to high humidity and water exposure |
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