Wooden boxes vs cardboard: the honest comparison
Cardboard is cheap on the invoice. Expensive in brand, returns, image and real sustainability. This is the comparison for deciding with data.
The three cardboard myths
Before comparing, it's worth debunking what you've been told:
Cardboard is more sustainable
False if it carries plasticised inks or printing. Forest certification is the exception in cardboard; at Sincla, Grow-certified wood is standard.
Learn moreWood is expensive
Not when compared with its useful life. Cardboard is thrown away within 24h. The Sincla box is kept by 73% of consumers.
Wood doesn't scale
It does if it arrives flat-pack. We produce from 50 to 50,000 with no penalty.
Learn moreA real comparison, criterion by criterion
A summary of what matters when you think about brand, operations and sustainability:
Strength
Plywood holds 3 kg and withstands moisture. Cardboard gives way with oil or heavy glass.
Perceived value
5x higher according to packaging studies. Your product sells at a higher price when presented in wood.
Customisation
Permanent laser engraving vs printing that wears off.
Learn moreSustainability
Grow-certified wood + mono-material bioplastic vs laminated cardboard that is hard to recycle.
Operations
Flat-pack + click in 20-30s vs die-cut cardboard that needs glue and an erecting machine.
Useful life
73% of customers keep it vs cardboard that is thrown away the same day.
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