How to choose a custom box style
Every product page above includes live price estimates, popular sizes, a free dieline and the finishes that suit that structure. If you are not sure where to start, these four questions narrow it down quickly:
- Does the box ship on its own through parcel networks? Choose a mailer box for a branded unboxing or a shipping box for the lowest cost per cubic inch.
- Will it sit on a retail shelf or peg? Choose a tuck end box, auto-lock bottom box, window box or hanger box.
- Is the box part of the gift? Choose a rigid box, magnetic closure box, two-piece box, sleeve box or paper tube.
- Is the product loose, pourable or freshness-sensitive? Choose a stand-up pouch.
Many brands combine styles: a retail carton inside a printed mailer, a rigid gift box inside a shipper, or a pouch inside a gift box. Our box styles guide compares every structure in depth.
What every custom box order includes
- Free design help: we check your files, fix common issues and can lay out your logo on the dieline.
- A dieline for your exact size, so your designer works on the right template from day one.
- A free 3D digital proof before anything prints, plus optional physical samples.
- Transparent estimates: every product page shows estimated price breaks from our published pricing model, and your written quote itemizes the final price.
- Quality inspection against your approved proof, backed by our reprint guarantee.
Corrugated, paperboard or rigid?
| Family | What it is | Best for | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corrugated | Fluted board with liners (E, B, C, double-wall) | Shipping, mailers, displays | Flat |
| Paperboard | Single thick sheet (SBS, kraft, recycled) | Retail cartons | Flat |
| Rigid | Greyboard wrapped in paper | Luxury, gifts, keepsakes | Assembled (or collapsible) |
| Flexible | Laminated films and papers | Coffee, snacks, powders | Flat |
Learn more in our packaging materials guide.
Minimum order quantities
- 100 units: mailer boxes, shipping boxes, rigid boxes, magnetic boxes, two-piece boxes, display boxes
- 250 units: paperboard cartons (tuck end, auto-lock, folding cartons, product boxes), sleeves, pillow, gable, window and hanger boxes, paper tubes
- 500 units: stand-up pouches
Prices fall quickly with quantity, so compare a few price breaks before deciding. See pricing.
Plan your box with free tools
Free tool3D Box BuilderDesign your box in 3D with your logo and see live pricing.
Free toolDieline GeneratorDownload print-ready SVG/PDF dielines for 8 box styles.
Free toolBox Size FinderFind the right inside and outside box size for your product.
Free toolPackaging Cost CalculatorCompare box styles, quantities and options by unit price.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular custom box style?
Mailer boxes are the most requested style for direct-to-consumer brands, and tuck end boxes for retail products.
Can I order a box style that is not listed?
Yes. We produce many other structures, including custom die-cut designs. Describe what you need or send a reference photo in your quote request.
Do you charge extra for custom sizes?
No. Every box is made to order, so custom sizes cost the same as popular sizes for the same board area.
How do I know which size to order?
Measure your packed product, add clearance and use our Box Size Finder to calculate inside and outside dimensions.
