Rigid box
Rigid boxes
Two-piece lid and base boxes in wrapped greyboard. The box people keep on a shelf.
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Custom gift boxes
Custom gift boxes are rigid or folding boxes printed with your brand and sized to what goes inside, from 50 units per design. We draw the structure for free, and production takes 10–12 days from proof approval.
- Over 30 years in print and packaging
- Free structural design
- From 50 units
- Plastic-free options
- Style
- Lid and base, magnetic
- Board
- Wrapped greyboard
- Best for
- Sets, gifts, keepsakes
- Minimum order
- 50 units
- Typical production window
- 10–12 days
- Paper-first materials
- 100% recyclable
- For structural design
- $0
Overview
What makes a good gift box?
A gift box is judged on the first lift of the lid. Spend the budget on the box and one finish, not on four. If the gift ships in the post, it needs a plain mailer around it, because a rigid box won't survive the truck on its own.
A gift box has one job: make the thing inside feel chosen. Most are rigid, a stiff greyboard tray and lid wrapped in printed paper, because weight and a clean edge read as value. Folding cartons work for lighter gifts and lower budgets.
Magnetic closure is a rigid style where hidden magnets pull the lid shut. It's the one people search for by name, and it's worth it when the box is meant to be kept.
- Base and lid. Greyboard wrapped in printed or textured paper.
- Closure. A plain lid, a ribbon pull or a magnetic flap.
- Insert. Paperboard cut to hold each item in place.
- Tissue and a card. Cheap, and the part people remember.
Specifications
Custom gift boxes: specifications
Every box is drawn to your product, so these are the options, not a fixed catalogue. Your specialist confirms the exact spec on the proof.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Style | Rigid lid and base, shoulder box, book-style or magnetic closure. Folding carton for lighter gifts |
| Board | Greyboard wrapped in printed or colored paper. Paperboard for cartons |
| On the wrap paper, outside and inside | |
| Inserts | Paperboard cut to the items. Foam is possible but doesn't recycle |
| Add-ons | Ribbon pull, thumb cut-out, lining paper |
| Size | Drawn to your gift set |
| Ships to you | Assembled, so allow room for storage |
| Recyclability | Paper and greyboard recycle. Laminated wraps and foam inserts don't |
| Minimum order | 50 units per design |
| Structural design | $0. We draw the dieline around your product |
| Proof | Digital proof on your dieline, checked for bleed, folds and barcodes |
| Production | 10–12 days on most orders, from proof approval. Shipping time is on top |
| Default finish | Aqueous coating on every box. Water-based, and it recycles with the box |
| Point of contact | One packaging specialist, from first sketch to delivery |
Board and build
Which gift box style?
Pick by how you want the box to open and what it has to hold.
| Style | Opens by | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Lid and base | Lifting the lid off | Gift sets, apparel, keepsakes |
| Magnetic closure | Lifting a flap held shut by magnets | Premium sets that get kept |
| Shoulder box | Lifting a lid that rests on a raised neck | Fragrance, candles, a formal reveal |
| Folding carton | Pulling the tuck | Lighter, lower-cost gifts |
Each style can carry the same wrap and insert. Magnetic closure adds cost, so use it where the box will be reused.
Compare
Rigid gift box or folding carton?
Both can carry a gift. They differ in weight, cost and how they ship.
| Rigid gift box | Folding carton | |
|---|---|---|
| Feel | Heavy and stiff | Light, printed paperboard |
| Arrives | Assembled | Flat, folds in seconds |
| Goes in the mail on its own | No. Needs a mailer around it | No. Too thin |
| Best for | Gifts people keep | Gifts people open and bin |
A rigid box needs a plain outer box to travel. See custom mailer boxes for the shipper, or custom rigid boxes for every rigid style.
Sizing
Sizing a gift box
Send the size of the whole set laid out as it will sit in the box, plus the tissue and card. Measure at the widest point of each item, since a bottle's widest point may be its cap.
Don't add clearance yourself. Structural design is $0 and we add it when we draw the dieline. If you're unsure which side is which, read how to measure a box.
Who uses custom gift boxes
- Jewelry brands. See custom jewelry boxes for ring and necklace sizes.
- Candle and home brands. A shoulder box suits a candle. See custom candle boxes.
- Beauty and fragrance. Sets with an insert for each bottle.
- Corporate gifts. One logo, one finish, 50 units to start.
Finishes
One finish, on the logo.
Most gift boxes need one finish, not four. Aqueous coating goes on every box by default.
Foil stamping
One logo on the lid. It catches light on the shelf.
Debossing
Pressed in, no ink. Works on wrapped paper.
Spot UV
A glossy pattern on a matte lid.
Soft-touch
Velvet feel, but it adds plastic. Skip it if you need plastic-free.
Quote
Get a quote for custom gift boxes
One measurement and a quantity is enough to start. Your specialist replies with a structure, so you can see the box before you commit to anything.
How it works
Four steps, one person.
The specialist who picks up your first email stays with the project until the boxes arrive.
Step 01
Tell us what you're packing
Send the product dimensions, how it ships and how many you need. A photo on a ruler is enough to start.
Step 02
We draw the structure
Your packaging specialist builds the dieline around your product. Structural design is free.
Step 03
You approve the proof
Drop your artwork onto the dieline. We check bleed, folds and barcodes, and send a digital proof.
Step 04
We make and ship
Production takes 10–12 days on most orders. Boxes ship flat, packed in cartons, to your door.
FAQ
Custom gift boxes: questions.
What is the minimum order for custom gift boxes?
50 units per design. That's enough to test a box with real customers before a bigger run.
Do you make magnetic gift boxes?
Yes, as a rigid style. A magnetic closure holds the lid shut and suits boxes people keep. It adds cost, so your specialist will tell you if a plain lid will do.
Can I print the inside of a gift box?
Yes, inside, outside or both. The inside of the lid is what people see first.
Can a gift box go in the mail?
Not on its own. A rigid box needs a plain mailer or shipping box around it. See custom mailer boxes.
How long do custom gift boxes take?
10–12 days on most orders, counted from proof approval. Shipping time is on top.
Do you charge for structural design?
No. Structural design is $0. We draw the dieline around your gift, and you only pay once you order boxes.
Honest fit
When not to hire us.
You need them for a date next week
Production is 10–12 days plus shipping. If the gift is due sooner, buy stock gift boxes now and switch to custom for the next run.
You need fewer than 50 boxes
Our minimum is 50 units. For 10 or 20, a stock box with a printed sticker will cost you less.
You need boxes next week
Production runs 10–12 days before shipping. If your launch is sooner, buy stock boxes now and switch to custom for the next run.
You want plain brown boxes
If nothing gets printed, a stock box supplier is cheaper and faster. We're worth it once the box carries your brand.
What goes in the box?
Send the size of the set laid out, or a photo of it on a ruler, and how many you need.
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