Custom Kraft Boxes. Natural & White Kraft
Strong by chemistry, not just by looks. The paper stock behind nearly every structure we build.
What Actually Makes Kraft Paper "Kraft"?
Custom kraft boxes are made from paper produced by the kraft pulping process, a chemical process that breaks down wood into unusually long, strong fibres. "Kraft" is German and Swedish for "strength," and that's not a branding choice: it's a description of what the process actually produces. That's the real reason the kraft board holds up, not just its natural brown colour.
At Shahwaze, we don't just offer "kraft" as a colour option. We spec natural or white kraft based on what the print job actually needs, since that decision affects how your branding looks far more than most buyers expect.
Shahwaze Packaging manufactures custom kraft packaging across nearly every box structure we build, mailers, gift boxes, gable boxes, sleeves, and more. See our Gift Packaging, Retail Packaging, Food Packaging, and Cosmetic Packaging pages for industry-specific detail.
White Kraft or Natural Kraft?
Both come from the same kraft process. The difference is bleaching. Natural kraft keeps its brown colour and reads as rustic and eco-facing. White kraft is bleached to a bright, clean base that takes full-colour printing far better.
This is a real print decision, not just an aesthetic one. If your logo has bright colours that need to look accurate, white kraft or a white-ink underprint on natural kraft solves a problem that natural kraft alone can't.
Why Colours Look Different on Kraft
Brown kraft isn't a neutral canvas the way white board is. Ink sits on top of the brown tone rather than replacing it, which mutes bright colours and shifts them slightly warmer than they'd look on white stock.
- White ink underprint. A layer of white ink printed first creates a clean base for the actual design colours to sit on, closer to how they'd look on white board.
- Spot colour instead of full CMYK. For simple one- or two-colour logos, a solid spot colour often reads cleaner on kraft than a full-colour process print.
- Or switch to white kraft entirely. If exact colour matching matters more than the eco-facing brown look, white kraft removes the problem at the source.
Send us your logo and colours. We'll tell you honestly whether natural kraft will print it well, or whether white kraft is the better call.
Where Kraft Shows Up: Every Box Structure We Build
Kraft isn't tied to one box shape. It's a material choice available across nearly everything on this site. Here's where it shows up most:
- Gift boxes. Kraft gift boxes are one of the most requested combinations we build. See our Gift Packaging page.
- Mailer boxes. Kraft mailer boxes for an eco-facing unboxing. See our Mailer Boxes style page.
- Gable boxes. The most common material for gable construction. See our Gable Boxes style page.
- Pillow boxes. A classic pairing for favors and small gifts. See our Pillow Boxes style page.
- Window boxes. Kraft with a die-cut or film window. See our Window Boxes style page.
- Sleeve and tray boxes. A natural-look sleeve option. See our Sleeve Boxes style page.
- Rigid boxes. Kraft wrap paper for eco-positioned luxury packaging. See our Rigid Boxes material page.
Kraft Box Types & Styles We Build
01Natural kraft boxes
Unbleached brown kraft, for an eco-facing, rustic look.
02White kraft boxes
Bleached kraft base for brighter, more accurate full-colour printing.
03Recycled kraft boxes
Higher recycled-content kraft for sustainability-forward brands.
04Black kraft boxes
Dark-dyed kraft for a premium, distinctive look.
05Kraft boxes with window
Natural or white kraft with a die-cut or film window.
Why Brands Choose Shahwaze for Kraft Packaging
Honest print guidance
We'll tell you if your colours need white ink or white kraft before you commit to natural kraft and get a muddy result.
Kraft across every structure
Mailers, gift boxes, gable, pillow, sleeve, window, and rigid, kraft is available on nearly everything we build, specced consistently.
Low minimums to wholesale
Test a design at low volume, often 100–500 units for a first run, then scale to wholesale pricing.
Free samples before production
A physical sample so you can check how your actual colours print on the stock before a full run.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kraft paper comes from the kraft pulping process, a chemical process that breaks wood down into unusually long, strong fibres. "Kraft" is German and Swedish for "strength," describing the result of that process.
Both use the same kraft process. Natural kraft keeps its brown colour; white kraft is bleached to a bright base. White kraft takes full-colour printing more accurately, while natural kraft reads as more rustic and eco-facing.
Brown kraft isn't a neutral base, ink sits on top of the brown tone, which mutes bright colours. A white ink underprint, a spot colour instead of full CMYK, or switching to white kraft all solve this.
If your colours need to match exactly, choose white kraft. If the eco-facing brown look is part of your brand identity and your design uses simple, darker colours, natural kraft works well as-is.
Kraft paper is generally recyclable and often produced with efficient chemical recovery in the pulping process. Recycled-content kraft is also available for brands wanting a stronger sustainability position.
Yes, kraft gift boxes are one of our most requested combinations, available with ribbon, magnetic, or other closures.
Yes, kraft mailer boxes for an eco-facing unboxing experience, available in the same structures as our standard mailer range.
Nearly all of them, gable, pillow, sleeve, window, and rigid boxes are all available in kraft alongside our standard board options.
Yes, dark-dyed kraft for a premium, distinctive look, alongside our natural and white kraft options.
Yes, kraft boxes wholesale pricing at volume, with low minimums (often 100–500 units) for a first production run.
Yes, with a white ink underprint or by using white kraft stock, full-colour designs print accurately rather than muted by the natural brown tone.
Yes, higher recycled-content kraft options are available for brands prioritising sustainability credentials.
Yes, a physical sample so you can see exactly how your colours and design print on the kraft stock before committing to production.
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