Custom Rigid Boxes
from $2.50 / unitStarting price per unit, shipping included. Your price depends on quantity, size, material and finishes, and drops as quantity grows. The final price comes with your quote, and it includes shipping. The starting price is for collapsible rigid boxes delivered flat. Assembled setup boxes are priced separately.
Rigid boxes are thick, sturdy boxes used for high-end products and often called gift boxes. They are made from rigid board wrapped in printed paper, which gives superior protection. Choose two-piece designs with separate lids and bases, or one-piece magnetic closure boxes, also called book style boxes.
- Custom sizes
- Free design support
- Low minimums
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Quick specs
- Sizes
- Custom, made to your product's dimensions
- Minimum order
- Low MOQ
- Material
- Rigid board
- Thickness
- 800–2000gsm, depending on box size
- Printing
- CMYK or Pantone
- Coating
- Varnish (water-based) or lamination
- Finishes
- Matte, glossy, satin or soft touch; foil stamping, embossing or debossing and spot UV available; window patching available
- Shipping
- Most rigid boxes ship assembled. The collapsible magnetic style folds flat and ships flat
- Available samples
- Structural Sample, Simplified Sample, Pre-Production Sample, Digital Print Proof, Press Proof
- Delivery
- 5–7 working days, plus 4–5 working days for delivery; larger or more complex orders can take longer
- Design support
- Free design support, proofing and 3D preview
- Free dieline templates
- Rigid Boxes dielines
Custom Rigid Setup Boxes
Custom Sizes
Your box, your size. Tailor your packaging to your needs.
Material Choices
Choose a board to suit your project and budget.
Low Minimums
Get just what you need. Low minimums.
Design Support
Design at your fingertips. Visualize in 3D with our designer.
Collapsible / Foldable Rigid Box
Folds flat for shipping. A magnetic lid box with a secure closure and a tray glued to the base. Thick cardboard protects the contents, and shipping flat saves on shipping costs.
Low MOQ
Magnetic Lid Boxes
Styles to Fit Your Needs
Below are some of the custom printed rigid boxes styles to choose from.
Technical Specs: Rigid Boxes
An outline of the common custom features available for rigid boxes.
Materials
Rigid boxes come in varying thicknesses (800-2000gsm) depending on their size.
| White | High-quality printing results from using Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) paper. |
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| Brown kraft | Unbleached brown paper, best suited to black or white printing. |
Printing
Choose the color system that suits your artwork and brand.
| CMYK | CMYK stands as the most common and budget-friendly color scheme in printing. |
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| Pantone | Prints brand colors accurately and is a step up from CMYK. |
Coating
To keep your printed designs safe, a special coating is added that prevents scratches and scuffs.
| Varnish | A water-based coating that protects less than lamination. |
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| Lamination | A plastic coated layer that offers protection against cracks and tears. |
Finishes
Choose a finish to change how the surface looks and feels.
| Matte | Featuring a smooth and non-reflective surface, this design provides an overall softer look. |
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| Glossy | Glossy and reflective, this surface tends to highlight fingerprints more. |
| Satin | Semi-glossy, striking a balance between a matte and glossy appearance. |
| Soft touch | Looks like a matte finish but feels soft and velvety to the touch. |
Rigid Boxes for Premium Products
Custom rigid boxes, also known as “custom rigid setup boxes,” are durable and can be customized from design to finish. They feel solid and open like a gift box, so unboxing becomes part of the product experience, and they help your product look good on the shelf.
The Ideal Display
Custom rigid boxes make unboxing part of the experience. Besides the boxes themselves, we offer packaging inlays that protect and organize the contents, advertising inserts that carry your brand’s message or promote other products, and multi-item packaging that bundles products together neatly.
Rigid Box Styles for Different Products
Our rigid setup box designs are built for durability, using strong materials for structural strength. The range includes classic setup boxes and more distinctive styles, so there is a style for most product types. Each design protects the product and can be customized to match your brand.
Setup Boxes and Collapsible Boxes
A rigid setup box arrives fully assembled, ready to fill. We make setup boxes when the design cannot fold flat, for example a lift-off lid box or a shoulder neck box.
A collapsible rigid box folds flat for shipping, then opens up into a box with a magnetic closure. It costs less to ship, and the starting price on this page is for this type, delivered flat. Assembled setup boxes are priced separately, so tell us the style you want and we will quote it.
Built to Protect the Product
A premium package loses its appeal if it is dented or damaged on display, so rigid boxes are built to hold their shape. They are made from rigid board (800–2000gsm) wrapped in printed paper, which gives a premium texture and feel. Strong outer walls and tightly fitting lids protect the contents, and the boxes open and close easily without putting the contents at risk.
Packaging for Premium Products
How a product is presented shapes how buyers see it, from the first look to the moment they open the box. A custom rigid box is designed to make that moment feel premium. For startups and smaller companies, minimum orders are low.
Rigid Box Materials and Finishes
Choose rigid board and printing materials, then add finishes such as foil stamping, embossing or spot UV.
Paper-Based Rigid Packaging Boxes
Our rigid boxes are paper-based, and recycled stock options are available on request. Customers often keep a well-made rigid box and reuse it for storage, which keeps your brand in their homes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are custom rigid boxes?
Custom rigid boxes, often called gift boxes or rigid setup boxes, are premium boxes made from sturdy paperboard for high-end products. They come as two-piece designs with a separate lid and base, or as one-piece boxes with a magnetic closure.
Which rigid box style should I choose?
The styles include the shoulder neck box, the lift-off or detachable lid box, the hinged or flip lid box, the magnetic closure box, the collapsible or foldable box, and the drawer box. See the style cards on this page to compare them.
What are rigid boxes made of?
PacksDo rigid boxes are made of sturdy paperboard, in thicknesses of 800–2000gsm depending on the box size.
Can rigid boxes ship flat?
A collapsible or foldable rigid box folds flat and ships flat to save on shipping. See also foldable lid and base boxes.
What is the difference between a setup box and a collapsible rigid box?
A setup box arrives fully assembled, and we make one when the design cannot fold flat, such as a lift-off lid or shoulder neck box. A collapsible rigid box ships flat and opens into a box with a magnetic closure. Assembled setup boxes are priced separately, so ask us for a quote.
What is the minimum order quantity for rigid boxes?
The minimum order quantity for rigid boxes at PacksDo is low, and we confirm the exact number in your quote.
How much do rigid boxes cost?
Pricing starts from $2.50 per unit, and prices and quotes include shipping. Your price depends on quantity, size, material, printing and finishes, and falls as quantity grows. The starting price is for collapsible rigid boxes delivered flat. Assembled setup boxes are priced separately. Request a quote for your project.
How long does it take to get rigid boxes?
Production at PacksDo usually takes 5–7 working days. It starts once your artwork is approved and payment is received. Larger or more complex orders can take longer, and we confirm the date in your quote. Delivery usually takes another 4–5 working days, depending on the carrier and your location, so a typical order arrives in about 2 weeks and larger orders take longer. See the turnaround guide.
Can I order a sample of rigid boxes before a full order?
Yes. We offer a digital print proof, a structural sample, a simplified sample, a press proof and a pre-production sample, and there is also a sample kit. See packaging samples to compare what each one shows and what it costs.
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