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Custom Product Boxes

Custom printed product boxes built around what you want your packaging to do.

Free Design Support

25+ Years Experience

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Premium custom printed boxes — designed, printed, and built in the USA

Custom Product Boxes That Help You Sell

We make custom product boxes for a wide range of products and packaging needs.

Browse different product box styles below to see what they’re designed for. Once you find a style that fits your product then:

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Litho-Laminated Box

Use these when you need a heavy-duty product box

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Custom printed product boxes for surgical products

Tuck End

The everyday box for most products

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Custom tray and sleeve box for cosmetics

Sleeve Box with  Tray

A more playful approach to product packaging

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Tuck end printed product boxes

Tuck End

Popular packaging for cannabis products

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Five Panel Hanger Box Packaging

Five Panel Hanger

Makes products easy to see and grab

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Custom printed  sleeve box product packaging

Sleeve

When you just need to show a little

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Sleeve

This one uses a tray to create a compact product box

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Custom tuck top box for packaged food products

Roll End Tuck Top

This box is all about product presentation

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Tuck end product box with hang tab for hanging display

Tuck End

Adding a hang tab creates new selling opportunities

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Kit Box Packaging

Diagnostic kit boxes with inserts for tubes and vials

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Snap lock bottom counter display box

Snap Lock Bottom POP

Designed for high-visibility product placement

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Snap Lock Bottom

When you need something a little stronger than a tuck end

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Cute tray and sleevebox packaging for skin care products

Cute box packaging for skin care products

Tray and sleeve combination

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Printed tuck end box for creme perfumes

Tuck End

A simple tuck end box with a die cut window can change the entire presentation

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custom roll end tuck front product box

Roll End Tuck Front

Spot gloss adds depth and dimension

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Auto lock bottom product box packaging

Auto Lock Bottom

Autobottom box with gold foil and embossing

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Header card packaging for poly bag products

Header Card

A low-cost way to turn poly bags into hanging product packaging

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Auto lock bottom POP display box

Snap Lock POP

Built-in pop-up header turns box into a countertop display

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Custom printed sealed end folding carton box

Sealed End

Designed for automated packaging lines

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Roll End Tuck Front

Spot gloss UV adds texture and dimension to packaging

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Premium skincare product boxes

Tuck End

Small tuck end cosmetic box packaging

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auto lock bottom folding carton POP display box

Auto Lock Bottom

Why can't packaging be fun?

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Vape pen tuck end boxes with holographic foil

Tuck End

with holographic foil and die cut window

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Small tuck end cosmetic tuck end boxes for eyeliners and lashes

Tuck End

Small tuck end boxes for eyeliners and lash products

True

Straight tuck end product box for supplements

Tuck End

A touch of foil can transform simple packaging into something elegant

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Black matte custom printed roll end tuck front boxes product boxes

Roll End Tuck Front

Roll end tucks are a simple, elegant product box

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Premium quality tuck end boxes for cosmetic primers

Tuck End

Foil and soft touch turn simple packaging into something elegant

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Sleeve box packaging for car parts

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Tuck End

Hang tabs turn tuck boxes into hanging boxes

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Custom printed candle lids

Candle Lid

Low-cost way to advertise your candle

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Custom printed box for gourmet cashews

Tuck End

w/ gold foil emboss and soft touch finish

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Gravity Feed POP

Putting products within easy reach

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Custom fedex style overnight mailers

Mailer

Fedex style overnight envelopes with double sided tape closure

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Paper Thickness

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Paperboard Thickness Chart

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What's a Good Paper Thickness for My Box?

  • 16pt  (0.016″ ≈ slightly thicker than a business card)

    • Best for very small product boxes.

    • Rule of thumb: footprint (floor of the box) of about 1″ × 1″ or smaller.

 

  • 18pt (0.018″ ≈ just under credit-card thickness)

    • Strong enough for most cosmetics, food, and shelf packaging.

    • Cost-effective and versatile — the “everyday” choice for custom boxes.

    • Rule of thumb: footprint of about 2.75″ × 2.75″ or smaller.

 

  • 24pt  (0.024″ ≈ credit-card thickness)

    • Stiffer and more rigid, with a premium feel in hand.

    • Ideal for larger, heavier, or higher-end products where strength and presentation matter.

    • Rule of thumb: footprint of about 3″ × 3″ or larger.

Cardstock.... or Paperboard?

The paper behind your packaging matters

You may have seen box specs like “18pt cardstock” online — but not all 18pt paper is created equal.

Cardstock: A thick paper used for crafts, postcards, and invitations. It’s cheaper and technically works for light packaging — but it lacks the stiffness and durability needed for most product boxes.

Paperboard: A stiffer material engineered specifically for packaging. It folds cleanly, glues reliably, and holds its shape to protect your product — and your brand — on the shelf.

 

The key is knowing what you’re buying. In retail, your product box is what closes the sale — so it needs to perform and look its best. That’s why we use a quality paperboard — so your packaging doesn’t just hold together, it helps sell what’s inside.

Know what you want? Click a box above for pricing. Want to compare styles? Click below.

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Choosing the Right Box Style

Choose the custom box style that matches your product, packaging needs, and how it will be sold.

Explore common die-cut box styles used for custom product boxes and custom printed boxes, including everyday tuck end cartons, hanging packaging, sleeve boxes, display boxes, and heavier-duty options for retail and specialty products.

Have Questions?

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But packaging projects are rarely that simple. If you're launching multiple products, 

We can often get you better costs.

Want a quick answer? Include your phone number and we'll give you a call. Prefer to talk now? Reach us at  1.800.555.1778.

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We're here to help you sell your product. Let's talk about your packaging.

Your Box ProductionTeam In Action

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Custom printed boxes waiting to be die cut out of the printed sheets
Adjusting the cutting die on the Bobst machine at the start of a printed box production run
Die cutting operator checking the first sheet of die cut boxes from the die cut machine
Setting up the box gluer for a tuck end box run
Getting finished folded and glued boxes off the box gluer

Things That Are Nice to Know

You may never look at packaging the same way again.

A Few Things Worth Knowing

15-second mini-reads that help you get more from your packaging.

Things That Are Good to Know

Practical stuff that can help you right now.

Does a Thicker Paperboard Make for a Better Product Box?

The real question is, do you need a thicker paper?

Strength?

Are you looking for

Solid Feel?

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Paperboard Thickness
24pt paper is thicker and stiffer than 18pt paper. That's true. But using a thicker paper isn't always the best solution. In many cases, both thicknesses provide plenty of strength.

What it often comes down to is how the packaging feels in your hand—flimsy or rock solid.

Size and Structure Matter
As a general rule, the smaller the box, the stronger the box. That's because the folds that create the box's front, back, and side panels are closer together, giving the paperboard less room to flex.

Those folds act as built-in supports, resulting in a stronger box. That's why increasing paper thickness isn't always the answer.

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A Good Rule of Thumb in Choosing a Paperboard Thickness
While factors like product weight and protection requirements can influence paperboard selection, these guidelines are a good starting point:

If the length and width are 2" or less, 18pt paperboard often works well.
When box panels exceed 2", it's time to start thinking about 24pt paperboard.

Short-Run Custom Product Boxes

Because not every order needs to be massive.

Sometimes you need just a little bit...

Small‑run box printing gives you premium custom packaging for smaller runs—flexible, fast, and retail‑ready. Because not every product launch needs tens of thousands of boxes.

...And that's where short runs come in.

Perfect for smaller volumes and multi‑SKU runs, it delivers the same high‑quality look and feel as larger production runs—without the heavy set up costs.

Short Run Product Boxes

Print just what you need. When you need it.

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Perfect for....

  • Startups launching new products for retail shelves

  • Small‑volume or specialty retail product lines

  • Limited‑time retail promotions and seasonal campaigns

  • Prototyping and market testing before a retail rollout

Design Packaging that Sells

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Most Product Boxes Are Folding Cartons

Printed cartons do more than just hold your product—they help sell it.

You may not know the term, but you’ve seen them everywhere—lightweight, custom printed boxes used for product packaging across many industries.

Holding your product is only part of the job. Printed cartons also communicate quality, support your branding, and influence how your product is perceived.

That’s why major brands use product packaging to do more than protect what’s inside—they use it to shape how the product is perceived before it’s ever picked up.

Packaging and Branding

Packaging That Builds Trust — and Drives Sales

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Because buyers don't just buy products — they buy what they trust.

You're here because you need product packaging. But one of the biggest advantages of custom printed boxes is that they do more than protect your product — they give you a place to communicate your brand. 

 

And it's the strength of your brand that's key to strong sales.

 

Here's how branded packaging works to increase sales:

  • Shoppers seek out brands they know

  • Shoppers will pay more to get branded products

  • Branded products earn better retail placement — which means more sales

  • Shoppers tend to view branded products as more premium

  • Strong branding helps build loyalty

The right packaging doesn’t just hold your product — it signals quality, builds recognition, and gives buyers a reason to choose you over the competition.

 

Even a simple product box with a logo can make a difference. A logo isn’t just a mark — it represents everything your brand stands for.

 

The logo above? Just seeing it brings to mind all the qualities you associate with that brand. That’s the power of branded packaging: it shapes perception, builds trust, and influences purchase decisions.

Have an Odd-shaped product?

We’ve got you covered there too.

The Details Matter. So Does the Team Behind Them.

You’re not just trusting us with your packaging — you’re trusting us with your product, your timeline, and the way your brand shows up in the world. That’s not something we take lightly.

Fast, responsive communication

You’ll get real answers from real people no call centers, no bots, and no waiting days for a reply.

Proofing that prevents surprises

We double-check dielines, catch red flags, and make sure your files are print-ready before they go to press.

Reliable production timelines

We hit deadlines, not just ship dates. If there’s a delay, you’ll hear it from us early not after it’s too late.

Quality you can feel

From folding consistency to color accuracy, we pay attention to the little things because your customers will, too.

We’re not the biggest name in packaging.

But we work harder to make sure you look good and your product gets the packaging it deserves.

FAQ's - Find out more

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Die cutting made simple

    If you’ve ever held a cookie cutter and pressed stars or hearts out of dough, you’ve done die cutting. The cutter in your hand is the die, and you’re also the machine punching out each cookie. Die cut boxes work the same way—except a machine using a custom die cuts box shapes from paper.

    Die Cutting in Printing
    In product packaging, die cutting is how flat sheets of custom printed paperboard are turned into boxes. A steel cutting die is made for the box design, and a die cutting machine stamps that design out of the sheets. The cut pieces, called blanks, include both the box and any inserts. These blanks are then folded and glued into finished cartons ready for retail use.

  • Yes. We offer bespoke packaging for custom product boxes, focusing on small and medium runs.

    Whether you need a precise fit for an unusual shape, or want to add features like window cutouts or special coatings, we work with you to create boxes that stand out from the competition and help sell your product.

  • Sí, fabricamos cajas impresas personalizadas para todo tipo de productos y negocios. La mayoría de nuestros clientes son pequeñas y medianas empresas que buscan cajas impresas en tirajes cortos. Tú eliges el tamaño, diseño y acabado que mejor se adapten a tu marca.

    Esperamos poder ofrecer atención bilingüe en el futuro; por ahora, todo el servicio y soporte es en inglés.

  • Yes, we manufacture custom printed boxes for all types of products and businesses. Most of our customers are small to medium-sized companies looking for short-run printed box packaging. You choose the size, design, and finish that best fit your brand.

    We hope to offer bilingual service in the future; for now, all service and support is provided in English.

  • Because it's a convenient way to refer to paperboard and cardstock paper thicknesses.
     

    • In the U.S., paperboard thickness is measured in points (pt). One point = one thousandth of an inch (0.001″).

    • Packaging done overseas uses gsm (grams per square meter), which measures weight instead of thickness.

     

    Because the two systems measure paper thickness differently, it's difficult to get a good comparison. The chart below shows paperboard thicknesses commonly used for custom product boxes.

    Paperboard vs. Cardstock Thickness Chart (pt, inches, mm, gsm)
    Board
    Thickness (inches)
    Thickness (mm)
    Typical GSM Range
    16pt
    0.016
    0.4064
    300-325
    18pt
    0.018
    0.4572
    350-400
    24pt
    0.024"
    0.6096
    450-530
  • The difference is thickness — 24pt is thicker and more rigid than 18pt. “Pt” stands for thousandths of an inch (0.001"). That extra stiffness matters in boxes for product packaging, where durability and shelf appeal are key.

    People often refer to “18pt or 24pt cardstock” for retail box packaging, but cardstock isn’t ideal for printed boxes. Paperboard is a better choice — it’s made specifically for packaging, with superior print quality, foldability, and strength.

    Quick comparison:

    • 18pt paperboard – lighter; used for cosmetics, food sleeves, samples

    • 24pt paperboard – thicker; better for larger or heavier products

  • Yes. In fact, many of our clients print their packaging this way. Custom product boxes with logos add branding and color to your printed packaging, helping your products stand out on shelves. And this is what custom printed packaging is all about—sending just the right message.

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