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Chipboard Packaging in New York

Premium chipboard packaging for businesses across New York. Full-color printing, free shipping to all NY locations.

MOQ: 100 unitsFree Shipping2-3 Week Turnaround

Why Choose Chipboard

Recycled secondary fiber
Full thickness range
Gray natural appearance
Economical rigid board
Backing card standard
Hang tag & book board

Chipboard — Economical Thick Board for Backing Cards, Hang Tags, and Structural Packaging

Chipboard is a dense, gray-brown recycled paperboard produced from secondary fiber without clay coating — the economical alternative to premium greyboard for applications where appearance is less critical than structural function. Chipboard is the material of backing cards, hang tags, book covers, game components, and structural packaging components where the board will not be seen or where its natural gray appearance is acceptable.

Available in a wide range of thicknesses from thin (0.5mm) backing card grades to thick (3mm+) structural board, chipboard provides rigid structure at the most competitive cost point in the rigid board category. For applications requiring the structural function of rigid board without the premium appearance requirements of greyboard-wrapped luxury boxes, chipboard is the practical choice.

Chipboard Applications in Packaging

Backing cards for blister and clamshell packaging use chipboard laminated to a printed face sheet — the chipboard provides structural rigidity while the face sheet carries brand graphics. Hang tags for apparel and accessories use chipboard die-cut to the required shape with a face-printed label applied. Rigid box inner trays and dividers use chipboard for structural separation without the premium material cost of full rigid greyboard. Game boards and playing cards use chipboard for dimensional stability.

Chipboard vs Greyboard: Choosing the Right Grade

Chipboard and greyboard are both recycled-content rigid boards, but greyboard is produced to tighter dimensional tolerances, higher density, and more consistent flatness for premium packaging applications. Chipboard is the economical alternative where these premium characteristics are not required. For luxury box construction where wrapping is applied over the board, greyboard is the appropriate specification. For structural components that will be hidden or covered, chipboard provides the necessary function at lower cost.

Custom Packaging for the World's Most Demanding Market

New York City sets the global standard for packaging quality in fashion, luxury goods, cosmetics, and consumer brands. What works on Fifth Avenue and in Barneys must be genuinely premium — not premium-adjacent. The concentration of global luxury brands, independent fashion designers, Michelin-starred food producers, and world-class DTC companies in New York City creates a packaging market where quality is the baseline, not a differentiator. Branded Boxes produces packaging that meets New York's uncompromising standards.

New York City Fashion and Luxury Packaging

New York City is the fashion capital of the Western Hemisphere and a center for luxury retail that rivals Paris, Milan, and Tokyo. Packaging for New York fashion brands, luxury retailers, and prestige consumer products must communicate quality at the highest global standard. Soft-touch lamination, foil stamping, premium rigid boxes, and specialty papers from European mills are the baseline for New York luxury brand packaging. We produce luxury packaging for New York's most demanding brands.

Brooklyn and Downtown NYC Artisan and DTC Packaging

Brooklyn's artisan food scene, Williamsburg's independent fashion brands, and Downtown Manhattan's DTC startup ecosystem have created one of the world's most dynamic markets for premium-but-accessible packaging. Digital printing from 50 units makes premium packaging accessible for Brooklyn's indie brands, while our production quality matches the standards of the New York market's most discerning consumers.

Upstate New York Packaging Solutions

Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, and Syracuse have significant manufacturing, food processing, and healthcare industries that require professional custom packaging. We serve upstate New York businesses with the same quality standards as our NYC clients, with competitive pricing appropriate for upstate market economics.

Quick Specs

Minimum Order
100 units
Production Time
2-3 weeks
Free Shipping
Yes
Eco-Friendly
Yes
Location
New York

Thickness Options

0.5mm1mm1.5mm2mm3mm+

Industries in New York

Finance & MediaFashion & LuxuryFood & BeverageTechnologyHealthcarePublishing
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Industries We Serve in New York

We provide chipboard packaging to a wide range of industries across New York.

Finance & Media
Fashion & Luxury
Food & Beverage
Technology
Healthcare
Publishing

Chipboard is Best For

Backing cards & blister
Hang tags & apparel tags
Book covers & binders
Game boards & components
Structural box components
Economical rigid applications

Chipboard in New York Cities

We deliver chipboard packaging to cities across New York.

Chipboard Packaging in New York — FAQs

What thickness chipboard is standard for hang tags?

Most apparel hang tags use 1mm to 1.5mm chipboard — thick enough to feel substantial in hand but thin enough to punch, die-cut, and string efficiently. Heavier hang tags for luxury brands use 2mm chipboard.

Can chipboard be printed directly?

Chipboard's gray surface does not provide good print quality for CMYK printing. For printed applications, chipboard is typically laminated with a printed face sheet (paper or thin board) that provides the print surface while chipboard provides the structural backing.

Is chipboard the same as greyboard?

They are similar materials — both are dense, recycled-content rigid boards. Greyboard is produced to tighter quality standards with higher density and more consistent flatness. Chipboard is the economical version appropriate for applications where premium board quality is not required.

Can chipboard be used for book covers?

Yes. Chipboard (often called 'binder's board' in book binding applications) is the standard material for hardcover book covers — the same rigid board construction used in rigid box manufacturing.

What is the minimum order for chipboard packaging?

Chipboard components start at 100 units. Custom die-cut chipboard shapes start at 100 units.

Do you ship custom packaging to New York?

Yes. We ship to all New York cities. Ground delivery to New York City is 1-2 business days from production. Upstate locations 2-3 days.

Can you produce luxury packaging that meets NYC fashion brand standards?

Yes. Premium rigid boxes, soft-touch lamination, foil stamping, and specialty European papers for New York's luxury fashion and retail brands from 50 units.

What is the minimum order for custom boxes in New York?

Minimum order is 50 units for rigid boxes and 100 units for folding cartons. Digital printing makes NYC indie brands viable from 50 units.

Can you produce packaging for New York's cannabis market?

Yes. New York OCM-compliant child-resistant cannabis packaging with required warning statements for the NY adult-use market from 100 units.

Do you produce food packaging for New York food brands and restaurants?

Yes. FDA-compliant food packaging for New York's food brands, restaurants, and specialty food producers from 100 units with full regulatory compliance.

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