I. Definition of color box and carton

Color boxes and cartons are both paper products used to pack items. Color boxes are mainly used to pack high-end and lightweight goods, such as gifts, cosmetics, small household appliances, etc.; while cartons are mainly used to pack large and heavy items, such as TVs, computers, furniture, etc.

II. The structure of color boxes and cartons

The basic structure of color boxes and cartons is composed of box body and bottom cover. However, the material of the color box is relatively exquisite. Its box body, inner lining, lining paper, window and other parts need to be specially designed and printed, which has higher display and commodity display value. Cartons are mainly made of embossed cardboard, corrugated cardboard and other materials for load-bearing, focusing on load-bearing capacity and compressive performance.

III. The shape of color boxes and cartons

There are also obvious differences in the appearance of color boxes and cartons. The shape of the color box is rich and diverse. It usually adopts different shapes such as rectangle, square, cuboid, cube, etc., and its uses are also more diverse. The shape of the carton is relatively fixed, mainly divided into cuboid, cuboid and round.

IV. The use of color boxes and cartons

There are also differences in the usage scenarios of color boxes and cartons. Color boxes are mostly used for packaging and display during product sales, and their design and printing require more attention and energy. Cartons, on the other hand, are mainly used for logistics transportation, and their main focus is to protect the safety of goods and facilitate handling.

V. The production cost of color boxes and cartons

Due to the relatively high requirements of color boxes, its production cost is much higher than that of cartons. Color boxes require special materials and printing equipment, and the production process is complex and requires higher production costs. The cartons are relatively simple and their production costs are relatively low.

[Conclusion]

Generally speaking, there are obvious differences between color boxes and cartons in terms of use, structure and shape. Choosing the appropriate packaging form correctly can better meet the needs of product sales and logistics transportation.