What is special about FEFCO boxes?

Product and shipping packaging is versatile. On the one hand, there is a wide range of different base constructions - from the insertable base to the automatic base. On the other hand, there is also a wide range of lid options, such as the hinged lid or the closure with tuck-in flaps. In addition, there are different models such as cross packaging or blanks made of corrugated board.

In order to maintain an overview of this wide range of products and to create a uniform, Europe-wide standard, the "Fédération Européenne des Fabricants de Carton Ondule" was founded in 1952. This non-profit organisation of the corrugated board industry has set itself the task of developing generally valid standards or criteria according to which the various packaging products can be classified. The current name of the Brussels-based organisation is "European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers", but the abbreviation "FEFCO" has been retained.

The special feature of the classification according to FEFCO is the simplification of the range of printed packaging from the customer's point of view. Based on a table comprising a total of nine different categories, corrugated board products can be classified as follows:

The FEFCO number of a product always consists of four digits. The first two determine the main category, as shown above. The last two numbers give concrete information about the product, for example regarding the floor or ceiling construction. For example, the folding carton is described with the FEFCO code 0201, and the cardboard box with 0203. While both products belong to the category "folding box" (FEFCO class "02"), both differ in their construction:

While the FEFCO-0201 folding box is closed by means of outer flaps on butt and inner flaps on gap, the FEFCO-0203- box has overlapping lid flaps for gapless closure. Through the work of the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers, useful super-categories have been created, which in turn can be broken down in detail into various sub-categories. As these standards have become established throughout Europe, customers can always be sure what to expect when ordering FEFCO-0203 cartons - no matter in which European country the manufacturer is located.

You too can profit from Labelprint24

At Labelprint24 we can look back with pride on a long and traditional company history. Since our foundation, we have developed packaging solutions for brands all over the world. With us, it doesn't matter what size your company is, what industry you're in or what products you sell: At Labelprint24 you will find the right packaging solution for every application.

Thanks to our state-of-the-art production facilities, we are able to manufacture customised cartons for our customers. And always cost-efficiently and quickly - even in very large quantities, of course. Our team has a great deal of expertise from which our customers should benefit. We are happy to advise you and work with you to develop the best solution for your business.

Which FEFCO boxes are available at Labelprint24?

Basically, at Labelprint24 you have the choice between product packaging, printed shipping packaging and unprinted shipping packaging according to FEFCO standards:

The classic folding carton - FEFCO 0201 is one of the most popular packaging solutions worldwide. The reasons for this are, for example, its easy handling and its favourable price. In combination with adhesive or strapping tape, it also has a reliable closure that consumers all over the world are used to. It is not for nothing that this carton is one of the bestsellers in e-commerce. 

The cardboard box - FEFCO 0203 is a particularly stable variant, which ensures an even more secure closure with the overlapping base and lid flaps. However, there is another advantage to this design: the base as well as the lid has double the material thickness due to the gapless closure, making it a perfect packaging solution for heavier or sensitive goods. 

Another bestseller in the product packaging sector is the folding carton with tuck-in flap. Whether as pasta packaging in the food industry or as product packaging for cosmetics - the folding carton with tuck-in flap is used all over the world. There are also different variants here: 

While the folding carton - FEFCO 0210 has opposite lid and bottom flaps, the folding carton - FEFCO 0211 has offset lids and bottom flaps. This way you always get the best possible handling - depending on which variant is more suitable for your product.

The folding carton - FEFCO 0215 also offers a high level of stability for heavier products thanks to its insertable base and is therefore a good choice for packaging metal parts or technical products, for example. 

The FEFCO 0713 folding carton combines this stability with another advantage: due to the automatic bottom, which automatically erects when folded, you also get simplified handling, which saves additional time when filling.

Another highlight from our product range is the hinged lid box - FEFCO 0427. The hinged lid allows you to offer your customers a special unboxing experience. Print your advertising messages on the inside of the hinged lid and use the surprise effect to communicate your brand values even more sustainably. 

This variant is also available with a tear-open and adhesive strip. The flap lid box - FEFCO 0885 not only convinces your customers with its easy handling, but can also be ideally used for the return shipment of returns due to the integrated adhesive strip.

To stabilise your products inside the packaging, you will also find Corrugated board blanks - FEFCO 0110 at Labelprint24. They not only serve to provide additional stability, but can also be printed on over their entire surface. 

Special finishing options at Labelprint24

With our finishing options, you can not only visually enhance your packaging, but also protect it from mechanical impacts such as scratches. Our coating with protective varnish offers you both advantages, while the coating with protective laminate further enhances the protection and upgrading of the printed image. You can select both options in our product configurator and add them to your order.