Custom printed boxes, designed around your product
Choose a box for the job it needs to do. A parcel sent to a customer, a gift set and a retail display have different requirements. SKLUBS helps you define the structure, board, print and inserts before production is agreed.
Which box format fits your project?
Mailer boxes suit e-commerce projects where assembly, protection and presentation all matter. Rigid gift boxes offer a more substantial presentation, but normally need a separate shipping carton. Folding cartons can provide a compact printed outer pack for bottles, jars and tubes. Shelf-ready packs and displays must also work when staff unpack, replenish and handle the products.
Size the product and its protection first
Measure the product at its widest points, including caps and accessories. Specify internal dimensions separately from external shipping dimensions. Leave room for the insert and handling clearance; a box drawn tightly around the product may be difficult to pack. For a collection, check every variant against the same structure rather than assuming one sample represents the whole range.
Board, inserts and printed finishes
Corrugated board and solid paperboard serve different purposes. Select the construction using the filled weight, stacking conditions and shipping route. A flute name alone does not prove that the finished pack will withstand transport. Cardboard or foam inserts can help position the product; the material and fit need to be checked with the actual contents. Foil, embossing, soft-touch lamination and spot varnish are options to discuss, with separate artwork and tooling requirements where applicable.
Prepare artwork on the approved dieline
Agree the structure before placing the design. Keep cutting, folding and glue areas distinct, and leave essential text clear of them. Supply the best available logo file and specify colour references. A digital mock-up helps assess layout, but does not prove colour, material feel or physical fit. Discuss a physical sample when those points are critical, including its cost and what it represents.
Compare the complete quotation
Ask for the quantity per design, board specification, print coverage, insert, finishes, tooling, sample and freight to be identified separately. The minimum quantity depends on the construction and finishing process; there is no single minimum covering every box. Production timing starts from the agreed approval stage and must be distinguished from transport and import handling. Reorder costs also depend on whether the structure, artwork and usable tooling remain unchanged.
Delivery and project checks
Provide the destination and delivery address when requesting a quote. The quotation should state the delivery terms, transport and import responsibilities. Do not treat a DAP quotation as a promise that import duties and taxes are included. Before dispatch, agree the checks and evidence needed for your project: dimensions, print, assembly, inserts and outer packing.
Frequently asked questions
Can a rigid gift box travel on its own? A presentation box should not automatically be treated as a shipping container. Review the outer carton and protective packing as part of the project.
Can I reproduce an existing box? Send dimensions, photos and, where possible, a sample you are entitled to reproduce. Materials, tolerances and artwork still need confirmation.
Are all cardboard boxes recyclable? Assess the complete construction, including coatings, laminates, windows, inserts and the destination's collection arrangements. Avoid making a claim from the board material alone.
Send the details for your box quote
Tell us what the product is, its dimensions and weight, the quantity per design, sales channel, desired finish and delivery destination. Add artwork or reference photos if available. These details let us discuss a suitable specification instead of pricing an undefined box.