Technical Specification Fact Sheet

Cardboard Crate

A fully recyclable, cardboard-based transport crate for the safe handling and transport of artworks during short-term logistics cycles, art fairs, gallery relocations and controlled indoor transport. Lightweight construction with engineered structural performance — eliminating timber and plastic wherever possible.

Closed. Palletised base, handling symbols, tamper-evident seal

Open. Front removable access panel and internal architecture

Construction Material

Primary structure

  • Triple-wall corrugated cardboard (heavy-duty industrial grade)

  • Multi-layer laminated cardboard edge reinforcements

  • Reinforced cardboard pallet base

  • Integrated cardboard corner protection system

Closure system

  • Reinforced paper-based carton tape

  • Water-activated kraft paper tape (WAT)

  • Tamper-evident sealing capability

  • Fully recyclable closure materials

Optional Internal Protection

  • Corrugated cardboard spacers

  • Honeycomb cardboard reinforcement panels

  • Custom die-cut cardboard supports

  • Archival-grade tissue barriers

  • Foam elements

Performance Characteristics

  • High compression resistance (triple-wall construction)

  • Excellent strength-to-weight ratio

  • Reduced shipment weight vs timber crates

  • Suitable for manual and mechanical handling

  • Designed for repeated cycles under controlled conditions

  • Adaptable internal protection per artwork

Sustainability

  • 100% cardboard primary construction

  • FSC-certified cardboard available on request

  • Fully recyclable materials

  • Plastic-free closure system

  • Reduced embodied carbon vs wooden crates

  • Lower gross weight - reduced transport emissions

  • Supports ESG and sustainability objectives

Structural Features

  • Front removable access panel

  • Double-wall edge folding construction

  • Reinforced load-bearing corners

  • Integrated palletised base design

  • Lightweight handling configuration

  • Custom-built dimensions for individual artworks

  • Flat-pack manufacturing for selected sizes

Recommended Applications & Handling

  • Art fairs, exhibitions, gallery-to-gallery transport

  • Domestic transport - short-term storage

  • Consolidated shipments - high-volume programmes

  • Low to medium weight artworks

  • Forklift compatible via cardboard pallet base

  • Keep dry - Not for prolonged outdoor exposure

  • Configuration set by size, weight and conservation needs

  • Additional cushioning specified after risk assessment

Construction Material

Primary structure

  • Triple-wall corrugated cardboard (heavy-duty industrial grade)

  • Multi-layer laminated cardboard edge reinforcements

  • Reinforced cardboard pallet base

  • Integrated cardboard corner protection system

Closure system

  • Reinforced paper-based carton tape

  • Water-activated kraft paper tape (WAT)

  • Tamper-evident sealing capability

  • Fully recyclable closure materials

Structural Features

  • Front removable access panel

  • Double-wall edge folding construction

  • Reinforced load-bearing corners

  • Integrated palletised base design

  • Lightweight handling configuration

  • Custom-built dimensions for individual artworks

  • Flat-pack manufacturing for selected sizes

Sustainability

  • 100% cardboard primary construction

  • FSC-certified cardboard available on request

  • Fully recyclable materials

  • Plastic-free closure system

  • Reduced embodied carbon vs wooden crates

  • Lower gross weight - reduced transport emissions

  • Supports ESG and sustainability objectives

Performance Characteristics

  • High compression resistance (triple-wall construction)

  • Excellent strength-to-weight ratio

  • Reduced shipment weight vs timber crates

  • Suitable for manual and mechanical handling

  • Designed for repeated cycles under controlled conditions

  • Adaptable internal protection per artwork

Optional Internal Protection

  • Corrugated cardboard spacers

  • Honeycomb cardboard reinforcement panels

  • Custom die-cut cardboard supports

  • Archival-grade tissue barriers

  • Foam elements

Recommended Applications & Handling

  • Art fairs, exhibitions, gallery-to-gallery transport

  • Domestic transport - short-term storage

  • Consolidated shipments - high-volume programmes

  • Low to medium weight artworks

  • Forklift compatible via cardboard pallet base

  • Keep dry - Not for prolonged outdoor exposure

  • Configuration set by size, weight and conservation needs

  • Additional cushioning specified after risk assessment

Construction Material

Primary structure

  • Triple-wall corrugated cardboard (heavy-duty industrial grade)

  • Multi-layer laminated cardboard edge reinforcements

  • Reinforced cardboard pallet base

  • Integrated cardboard corner protection system

Closure system

  • Reinforced paper-based carton tape

  • Water-activated kraft paper tape (WAT)

  • Tamper-evident sealing capability

  • Fully recyclable closure materials

Performance Characteristics

  • High compression resistance (triple-wall construction)

  • Excellent strength-to-weight ratio

  • Reduced shipment weight vs timber crates

  • Suitable for manual and mechanical handling

  • Designed for repeated cycles under controlled conditions

  • Adaptable internal protection per artwork

Structural Features

  • Front removable access panel

  • Double-wall edge folding construction

  • Reinforced load-bearing corners

  • Integrated palletised base design

  • Lightweight handling configuration

  • Custom-built dimensions for individual artworks

  • Flat-pack manufacturing for selected sizes

Optional Internal Protection

  • Corrugated cardboard spacers

  • Honeycomb cardboard reinforcement panels

  • Custom die-cut cardboard supports

  • Archival-grade tissue barriers

  • Foam elements

Sustainability

  • 100% cardboard primary construction

  • FSC-certified cardboard available on request

  • Fully recyclable materials

  • Plastic-free closure system

  • Reduced embodied carbon vs wooden crates

  • Lower gross weight - reduced transport emissions

  • Supports ESG and sustainability objectives

Recommended Applications & Handling

  • Art fairs, exhibitions, gallery-to-gallery transport

  • Domestic transport - short-term storage

  • Consolidated shipments - high-volume programmes

  • Low to medium weight artworks

  • Forklift compatible via cardboard pallet base

  • Keep dry - Not for prolonged outdoor exposure

  • Configuration set by size, weight and conservation needs

  • Additional cushioning specified after risk assessment

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Locations

Eythos Hong Kong

Unit 3, 1/F, Goodman Interlink

39 Tsing Yi Road

Hong Kong

+852 3580 8600

Eythos Korea

4F, 700 Dream-ro

Geomdan-gu, Incheon

Republic of Korea (23560)

+82 70 4416 0513

Eythos Singapore

6 Loyang Lane

04-02 Singapore

508920

+65 81130288

SKYTOPIA Art and Valuables Storage Facility

Launching 2027

1 Cheong Yip Road

Hong Kong International Airport

Lantau, Hong Kong

Eythos has been an Active Member of Gallery Climate Coalition since 2024.

© 2026 Eythos

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Locations

Eythos Hong Kong

Unit 3, 1/F, Goodman Interlink

39 Tsing Yi Road

Hong Kong

+852 3580 8600

Eythos Korea

4F, 700 Dream-ro

Geomdan-gu, Incheon

Republic of Korea (23560)

+82 70 4416 0513

Eythos Singapore

6 Loyang Lane

04-02 Singapore

508920

+65 81130288

SKYTOPIA Art and Valuables Storage Facility

Launching 2027

1 Cheong Yip Road

Hong Kong International Airport

Lantau, Hong Kong

Eythos has been an Active Member of Gallery Climate Coalition since 2024.

© 2026 Eythos

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Get updates about our services, products, news and more.

Locations

Eythos Hong Kong

Unit 3, 1/F, Goodman Interlink

39 Tsing Yi Road

Hong Kong

+852 3580 8600

Eythos Korea

4F, 700 Dream-ro

Geomdan-gu, Incheon

Republic of Korea (23560)

+82 70 4416 0513

Eythos Singapore

6 Loyang Lane

04-02 Singapore

508920

+65 81130288

SKYTOPIA Art and Valuables Storage Facility

Launching 2027

1 Cheong Yip Road

Hong Kong International Airport

Lantau, Hong Kong

Eythos has been an Active Member of Gallery Climate Coalition since 2024.

© 2026 Eythos