Describing a box in words costs you time and accuracy, honestly.FEFCO-Box-Stile replace those long descriptions with four-digit codes, so a buyer in Hamburg and a factory in Guangzhou specify identical construction without a single ambiguous sentence.
So let’s work through how the system reads: what the digits mean, which groups matter for your products, and where buyers still get caught out.
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What Are FEFCO Box Styles?
The Origin
FEFCO developed this code in the late 1960s, specifically to replace long and complicated verbal descriptions with distinct codes and designs. Consequently it created a common communication base for the industry worldwide.
How the Code Reads
FEFCO box styles each carry a four-digit number. The first two digits identify the group — the broad construction family — while the last two identify the specific design within it. daher 0201 sits in group 02, as design 01 of that family.
Global Adoption
The International Corrugated Case Association has adopted the FEFCO code, AlsoFEFCO-Box-Stile function as genuine international shorthand rather than a European convention.
The Current Edition
FEFCO now publishes the 12th version, which reflects new technologies and market changes with more than a hundred new designs — including a series built specifically around retail and e-commerce.
Common Applications for FEFCO Box Styles by Group
AndersFEFCO-Box-Stile serve genuinely different jobs:
- Group 01 — Commercial rolls and sheets rather than finished boxes.
- Group 02 — Slotted boxes from one blank; the workhorse shipping case family.
- Group 03 — Telescope boxes where a separate lid or bottom telescopes over the body.
- Group 04 — Folder-type boxes and trays, typically one piece with a hinged bottom.
- Group 05 — Slide-type boxes, sleeves sliding over an inner frame.
- Group 06 — Rigid boxes needing two separate end pieces.
- Group 07 — Ready-glued cases shipped flat and erected quickly.
- Group 09 — Interior fitments: partitions, Pads, and dividers.
Most buyers live in groups 02 Und 04, occasionally reaching into 03 for gift presentation and 09 for internal protection.
Material Options Across FEFCO Box Styles
Board Grade Interacts With Style
The same code performs differently on different board. A slotted case in light recycled testliner behaves nothing like the identical design in heavy kraft. UnserWellpappensorten guide explains liner and medium combinations.
Fibre Choice
Virgin fibre holds up better in humidity and sustained stacking, whereas recycled costs less and suits controlled domestic distribution. Sehen Sie sich unsere anKraftlinerkarton comparison for the full trade-off.
Flute Selection
Fine flutes fold cleanly, which matters for the intricate tab locking common in group 04 designs. Taller flutes cushion better but crease less precisely. UnserWellwellenarten guide compares each profile.
Wall Construction
Some FEFCO-Box-Stile simply do not work in triple wall — the folding geometry defeats the board thickness. Unser doppelwandig gewellt comparison covers where each construction applies.
Strukturoptionen: Key FEFCO Box Styles Explained
Group 02 — Slotted Boxes
These FEFCO box styles use one blank, scored and slotted, with joined flaps closing top and bottom. The best-known design here is 0201, the regular slotted container, where all flaps run equal length and the outer pair meets at the centre.
Group 03 — Telescope Boxes
These consist of more than one piece, characterised by a lid or bottom telescoping over the body. Consequently they suit gift presentation and situations where the lid must lift away cleanly.
Group 04 — Folders and Trays
Usually one piece of board, with the bottom hinged to form the side walls and cover. Zusätzlich, locking tabs, handles, and display panels get incorporated into many designs — which makes this group popular for retail-ready packaging.
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Group 09 — Interior Fitments
These FEFCO box styles cover partitions, Pads, and dividers that hold contents in position. Vor allem, a well-designed fitment sometimes lets you drop to a lighter outer board entirely.
Printing and Finishing on FEFCO Box Styles
Style Affects Print Area
Folder designs present a large flat cover panel, which prints beautifully. Slotted cases split their surface across flaps and joints, so artwork needs planning around those breaks.
Druckmethoden
Flexographic printing suits every style and stays economical at volume. Litho-Laminierung liefert Fotoqualität, pairing naturally with retail-facing group 04 designs. Digital removes plate costs for short runs.
Finishing Considerations
Matt- und Glanzlaminierung, Spot-UV, Folienprägung, Prägung, and debossing all apply. Jedoch, heavy coatings stiffen board and can interfere with the tab locking that manyFEFCO-Box-Stile depend on.
The Crease Question
Complex designs need precise creasing. Thicker board demands deeper creases, and some intricate codes simply fail above a certain caliper — which is why we prototype before tooling.
Compliance und Nachhaltigkeit
Style Choice Affects Material Use
Ready-glued and folder designs often use less board than equivalent telescope constructions. Therefore style selection genuinely reduces material weight, which matters for EPR reporting. Sehen Sie sich unsere anEPR-Verpackungskonformität Führung.
Zertifizierte Faser
FSC chain of custody applies regardless of which code you specify. UnserFSC-zertifizierte Papierverpackung guide explains custody documentation.
Lebensmittelkontakt
Wo das Brett das Essen direkt berührt, EU-Verordnung (EC) NEIN 1935/2004 gilt neben GMP gemäß der Verordnung (EC) NEIN 2023/2006. FEFCO publishes GMP standards for corrugated food packaging specifically.
Der 2026 Kalender
PPWR gilt ab 12 August 2026 in der gesamten EU. Unterdessen fallen die EUDR-Verpflichtungen weiter 30 Dezember 2026 für große und mittlere Betreiber, Dann 30 Juni 2027 für Kleinst- und Kleinbetreiber.
Glue-Free Designs
SomeFEFCO-Box-Stile lock without adhesive or tape entirely. Consequently they recycle more cleanly — see ourVerpackung aus recycelbarem Papier guide for defensible claim wording.
How to Specify FEFCO Box Styles: Schritte 1–3
Schritt 1: Send the Product Data
Erste, Innenmaße teilen, Produktgewicht, and how the goods travel. Interne Messungen sind am wichtigsten, since external dimensions cause fit failures more than any other error.
Schritt 2: Describe the Handling
Nächste, tell us who packs the box and how fast. Manual packing at low volume suits differentFEFCO-Box-Stile from automated line erection at speed.
Schritt 3: Let Us Propose the Code
Then we recommend a specific design number, with alternatives where they exist. Additionally we flag where a simpler code performs identically for less — that conversation genuinely saves money.
Probenahme, MOQ und Lieferzeiten
Schritt 4: Prototype First
We produce unprinted samples in the proposed code so you can pack your actual product. UnserBenutzerdefinierter Verpackungsprojekt-Workflow deckt alle acht Etappen mit realistischen Zeitabläufen ab.
Schritt 5: Überprüfung
Dokumentierte Kontrollen werden vom Wareneingang bis zur Endkontrolle durchgeführt. Sehen Sie sich unsere anQualitätskontrollprozess für die Art und Weise, wie Datensätze zusammengestellt werden.
Tooling Reality
Group 02 slotted designs need no cutting die, so they carry the lowest tooling cost and fastest lead time. Most other groups require a die — budget for that upfront rather than discovering it mid-project.
Kommerzielle Bedingungen
MOQ typically starts around 1,000–3,000 units depending on style and print method. Die Lieferzeit beträgt in der Regel 15–30 Tage nach Musterfreigabe, plus Werkzeuge, wenn gestanzt wird. Senden Sie KI, EPS, oder hochauflösendes PDF auf unserer Stanzlinie mit Pantone-Referenzen und 3 mm Beschnittzugabe.
Why Choose Pack Packaging for FEFCO Box Styles
Fertigungsmaßstab
- 20,000㎡ Fabrik — Drucken, Stanzen, Laminieren, und Montage unter einem Dach.
- 2,000㎡ Lebensmittelwerkstatt — Separater Reinraum für die Produktion mit Lebensmittelkontakt.
- 10,000,000+ monatliche Kapazität — Pilot führt Containerprogramme durch, ohne den Lieferanten zu wechseln.
Technische Unterstützung
- 20+ interne Designer — Strukturelles Design und Stanzlinien, niemals ausgelagert.
- Freie Tragwerksplanung — Stanzlinien und 3D-Prototypen, bevor Sie sich verpflichten.
- G7 Master-Farbmanagement — Messbare Konsistenz über alle Produktionsläufe hinweg.
- ISO 9001 und FSC-zertifiziert — Bei jeder Bestellung wird eine Dokumentation mitgeliefert.
Eine ehrliche Anmerkung
Buyers sometimes arrive asking for an elaborate code they saw in a catalogue. Yet plain 0201 handles a remarkable proportion of shipping requirements at lower tooling cost and faster lead time. We would rather talk you into the simpler design and keep the account.
FAQ: Understanding FEFCO Box Styles
Q1: What does the four-digit number actually mean?
The first two digits give the construction group; the last two identify the design within it. So the code tells you both the family and the specific variant.
Q2: Which code should I start with?
Normalerweise 0201 for shipping cases, or a group 04 folder for retail-ready presentation. Send your product data and we will propose specifically rather than generically.
Q3: Do all suppliers interpret these codes identically?
The construction, yes — that is the point of the system. Dimensions and tolerances still need stating separately, since the code defines shape rather than size.
Q4: Can you work from a code I already use?
Absolut. Send the code and internal dimensions, and we can quote directly without a sample. That is precisely what the system exists for.
FAQ: Spezifizieren und Bestellen
F5: Do all FEFCO box styles need a cutting die?
NEIN. Group 02 slotted designs run without one, which keeps tooling cost and lead time down. Most other groups do require a die.
F6: Can I modify a standard code?
Ja, and buyers frequently do. We start from the standard design, then adjust flap lengths, add handles, or incorporate locking features as needed.
F7: Which codes suit automated packing lines?
Ready-glued and self-locking designs erect fastest. Tell us your line speed and equipment, and we will match the style to it.
F8: Was benötigen Sie für ein genaues Angebot??
Innenmaße, Produktgewicht, monatliches Volumen, Zielhafen, and artwork — plus the code if you already have one.
Verwandte Leitfäden
- Wellpappkartons: Leitfaden zur B2B-Spezifikation — Das komplette Board, Stil, und Compliance-Rahmen.
- Wellpappensorten — Liner, Medium, und Notenkombinationen erklärt.
- Kraftliner-Karton vs. Recyclingkarton — Fibre choice, kosten, and compliance.
- Ein- oder doppelwandige Wellpappe — Wenn zusätzliche Schichten ihren Preis verdienen.
- Erklärung der Wellwellentypen - A, B, C, E, F- und kombinierte Profile.
Entdecken Sie unser Verpackungssortiment
- Wellpappkartons — Versandkisten, Mailer, und Exportverpackungen.
- Faltschachteln — Leichte Einzelhandelskartons.
- Starre Boxen — Hochwertige Geschenk- und Präsentationsboxen.
- Einsätze und Zubehör — Partitionen, Pads, und kundenspezifische Ausstattungen.
- Papierröhren — Zylindrische Verpackung für Schönheit, Essen, und Schenken.
Ready to Specify Your Design Code?
Here’s what we notice: buyers who send a code plus internal dimensions get an accurate quotation within a day. Meanwhile buyers who describe a box in prose usually exchange three emails before anyone is confident they mean the same thing.
Teilen Sie uns Ihre Produktgröße mit, Produktverwendung, Menge, und Logo-Datei. Our team will then recommend the right code, Planke, and finish — and we will say plainly where a simpler design serves you just as well.
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Enthalten: Innenmaße · Produktgewicht · monatliches Volumen · Zielhafen · Grafikdatei
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Haftungsausschluss: Design code descriptions reflect the FEFCO code system as published by FEFCO and adopted by ICCA; always confirm specific design numbers against the current official edition. MOQ-Angaben und Lieferzeiten stellen typische Werte und keine Garantien dar. Die regulatorischen Informationen basieren auf öffentlich zugänglichen Quellen mit Stand August 2026 und stellt keine Rechtsberatung dar, Lassen Sie sich daher Ihre konkreten Verpflichtungen von einem qualifizierten Berater bestätigen.
