Premium loose-leaf tea folding carton with soft-touch matte lamination, auto-lock bottom, and removable inner divider tray — manufactured by Guangdong Bincai Color Printing Co., Ltd., a full-chain packaging enterprise with 22 years of experience (founded 2003). The auto-lock bottom ensures rapid assembly without adhesive, while the removable inner tray with 2–6 compartments keeps tea varieties separated and organized. The exterior soft-touch velvet-like lamination creates a premium tactile experience, complemented by hot foil branding. Produced on KBA Rapida 105 + Heidelberg CD 102 7+1 UV presses with Bobst SP 102 BMA/E die-cutting (±0.1mm precision) in our 18,000 sqm dual-factory (10,000+8,000 sqm smart factory, 2025 expansion) in Foshan, Pearl River Delta. Daily output of 1.7M boxes.
Applications
- Premium loose-leaf tea brand retail packaging
- Tea subscription box monthly delivery
- Gourmet tea gift set presentation
- Tea house and tea room retail display
- Corporate gift tea packaging
- Seasonal tea collection (spring flush, autumn harvest)
Customization Options
- Inner tray compartments: 2, 3, 4, 6 compartments for individual tea varieties
- Carton styles: tuck-top, auto-lock bottom, sleeve + tray (two-piece), book-style
- Paper stock: art paper (210gsm, 250gsm, 300gsm, 350gsm), uncoated kraft, metallic pearl
- Finishes: soft-touch matte lamination, gloss lamination, matte UV spot, soft-touch + spot UV combo
- Hot foil stamping: gold, silver, rose gold, copper, holographic, blind deboss
- Embossed/debossed logo with raised tactile effect on lid or side panel
- Interior printing: tea tasting notes, brewing instructions, flavor wheel on inside lid
- Window options: die-cut window with PVC/PET or compostable PLA film
- Sleeve band: removable paper band with varietal information (great for gift sets)
- Magnetic closure: hidden N35 magnet in flap for premium snap-shut feel
- Custom sizes: compact 80×80×80mm (50g) to large 200×150×100mm (250g)
- Ribbon pull tab: color-matched satin ribbon for easy inner tray removal
Production Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|
| Press | KBA Rapida 105 4-color + Heidelberg CD 102 7+1 UV |
| Die-Cutting | Bobst SP 102 BMA/E (±0.1mm precision) |
| Folding-Gluing | Bobst Mistral 110 A2 (100,000 boxes/hr) |
| Paper Stock | FSC-certified art paper, 210–350gsm |
| Lamination | Soft-touch matte (BOPP 18μm) or gloss (BOPP 18μm) |
| Foil Stamping | Kolbus DA 270, 0.1mm registration |
| Spot UV | In-line Heidelberg UV, 70μm coating thickness |
| Bottom Style | Auto-lock (crash-lock) — no glue required |
| Inner Tray | Die-cut from 350–400gsm paperboard, friction-fit |
| Daily Output | 1.7M boxes |
| Lead Time | 20–28 days (sample: 5–7 days) |
Quality Details
| QC Gate | Standard | Test Method |
|---|
| Print Registration | Δ ≤ 0.1mm, ΔE ≤ 2.0 | X-Rite IntelliTrax spectrophotometer |
| Lamination Adhesion | Grade 5, no peeling | ISO 2409 cross-cut tape test |
| Soft-Touch Uniformity | No streaks, no orange peel | Visual inspection under 1000 lux |
| Foil Adhesion | No lifting after 90° bend | ISO 2409 + bend test |
| Auto-Lock Function | Locks on first fold, no spring-back | 100% functional test per batch |
| Inner Tray Fit | Friction-fit, no binding | Physical fitment test |
| Glue Line | ≤1mm, no squeeze-out | Visual inspection |
| Final Assembly | Full visual + functional | AQL 1.0 |
Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility
| Aspect | Bincai Initiative |
|---|
| Paper Sourcing | FSC-C147399 Chain-of-Custody certified |
| Inks | Soy-based, VOC-free, REACH compliant |
| Lamination | BOPP (polypropylene) — recyclable #5; plastic-free uncoated option available |
| Adhesives | Water-based, solvent-free, FDA 175.105 compliant |
| Energy | 480 kWp rooftop solar array, LED-UV curing (70% savings) |
| Waste | 94% recovery rate, paper trim recycled into greyboard |
| End-of-Life | Paperboard component fully recyclable; separate lamination before recycling |
Why Choose Bincai for Folding Cartons
| Feature | Bincai | Industry Average |
|---|
| Experience | 22 years (since 2003) | 5–8 years |
| Factory Size | 18,000 sqm dual-factory | 3,000–5,000 sqm |
| Daily Output | 1.7M boxes | 100K–300K |
| Press Fleet | KBA Rapida 105 + Heidelberg CD 102 7+1 UV | Single conventional press |
| Die-Cutter | Bobst SP 102 BMA/E ±0.1mm | ±0.5mm conventional |
| Folder-Gluer | Bobst Mistral 110 A2, 100K/hr | 30K–50K/hr |
| In-House QC | X-Rite IntelliTrax, BYK, COBB, tensile | Outsourced |
| Free Samples | 3D rendering + physical prototype | Digital mockup only |
| MOQ | 500 units | 1,000–5,000 |
| Lead Time | 20–28 days | 35–45 days |
