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Food & Beverage
Snacks, drinks, frozen or takeaway items.
Carton / sleeve / corrugatedCustom packaging made understandable
Start with your product.
We’ll guide the rest.
You do not need to know box terminology or technical specifications. Tell us what you are packing and we will help choose the structure, material and finish.
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SIZE / STRUCTURE / MATERIAL / FINISH01 / New to custom packaging?
New to custom packaging?
Not sure what type of packaging you need?
Start with your product. We’ll help you understand the size, structure, material and finish needed to create the right packaging.
- 01Tell us what you are packing
- 02Choose a general box style
- 03We prepare the technical specifications
02 / Start with the product
No box knowledge needed
What are you packing?
Choose the closest category. These suggestions are a starting point—not a decision you need to make alone.
Cosmetics & Beauty
Perfume, skincare and makeup.
Folding carton / rigid boxSupplements
Bottles, sachets and health products.
Folding carton / display boxElectronics
Devices, accessories and components.
Rigid / corrugated / insertClothing & Accessories
Garments, jewellery and fashion items.
Mailer / rigid / sleeveCorporate Gifts
Gift sets, awards and branded items.
Rigid / mailer / sleeveE-commerce
Products shipped directly to customers.
Mailer / corrugated boxRetail Products
Items displayed on store shelves.
Folding carton / window boxEvents & Promotions
Launch kits and campaign packs.
Mailer / sleeve / gift boxOther Product
Something different or custom-shaped.
We’ll recommend a structure03 / Packaging comparison
Plain-English guide
Common packaging types
Compare how each box is built, what it is best for and its relative strength and cost.
Folding carton
Lightweight printed paperboard box that folds flat before assembly.
- Cosmetics
- Supplements
- Food products
- Strength
- Medium
- Typical cost
- $
Corrugated box
Stronger box with a fluted inner layer for shipping and heavier items.
- E-commerce
- Electronics
- Bulk products
- Strength
- High
- Typical cost
- $$
Rigid box
Thick premium box that stays formed and does not fold flat.
- Premium gifts
- Perfume
- Luxury products
- Strength
- Very high
- Typical cost
- $$$
Sleeve packaging
A printed cover that slides around a product or existing box.
- Food
- Gifts
- Retail display
- Strength
- Light
- Typical cost
- $
Mailer box
A self-locking box that folds together without packing tape.
- Subscriptions
- Delivery
- Gift sets
- Strength
- High
- Typical cost
- $$
04 / Box sizing
Simple dimensions
How do we measure your box?
Measure the inside space your product needs, not just the outside of the box.
If you’re unsure, send us your product dimensions. We can calculate the suitable box size.
WIDTH 220 mmHEIGHT 140 mmDEPTH 60 mm
05 / From flat to finished
A simple explanation
What is a dieline?
A dieline is the flat technical drawing used to cut and fold your packaging into its final shape.
Flat dieline
→Folded box
→Finished packaging
Cut line
Where the material is cut.
Fold line
Where the packaging folds.
Glue area
Joined during assembly.
Bleed
Extra print prevents white edges.
Safe area
Keep text and logos inside.
06 / Technical view
Packaging engineering
Precision in every cut,
fold and finish.
- 01
Custom dimensions
Built around the space your product needs.
- 02
Dieline preparation
Cutting and folding instructions for production.
- 03
Artwork placement
Your design is positioned safely on the structure.
- 04
Production check
Size, material and finish are checked before printing.
07 / Material guide
Choose by need
Which material should I choose?
You can tell us how the box should look and perform—we can recommend the technical material.
Lightweight & clean
Art Card
250 / 300 / 350 GSM- Clean printed surface
- Cosmetics and food boxes
- General retail packaging
Natural look
Kraft Paper
Natural brown finish- Organic products
- Food and handmade goods
- Eco-style branding
Stronger shipping box
Corrugated Board
E-Flute / B-Flute- Delivery and e-commerce
- Heavier products
- Protective shipping
RIGID
Premium presentation
Grey / Rigid Board
Thick non-folding board- Gift boxes
- Luxury products
- Presentation sets
What does GSM mean?
Higher GSM usually means thicker and heavier paper.
GSM means grams per square metre. Board type and construction also affect strength.
250Light300Medium350Heavier
08 / Look and feel
Finishing for beginners
How should your packaging feel?
Finishing changes the surface, shine and texture after printing.
Soft & premium
Matte lamination
Smooth, low-glare protection.Shiny & vibrant
Gloss lamination
Bright colour and polished reflection.Selective shine
Spot UV
Gloss applied only to selected details.Metallic details
Foil stamping
Reflective finish for logos or titles.Raised logo
Embossing
Selected artwork is pressed upward.Pressed-in logo
Debossing
Selected artwork is pressed inward.09 / Box structures
You don’t need to memorise these
Choose a box style
These common structures help us understand how you want the box to open and assemble.
Straight tuck end
Top and bottom close in the same direction. Good for cosmetics and medicine.
Reverse tuck end
Top and bottom close in opposite directions. Efficient for general retail boxes.
Auto-lock bottom
The base locks automatically for quicker assembly and heavier products.
Sleeve
A printed cover slides around a tray, product or existing box.
Mailer box
Self-locking structure for e-commerce, gifts and subscriptions.
Window box
A cut-out opening lets customers see the product inside.
10 / Production journey
Flat to finished
How your packaging is made
- 01
Size & product
You provide product details.
- 02
Dieline
We prepare the structure.
- 03
Artwork
Design is placed on the dieline.
- 04
Printing
Artwork is printed on material.
- 05
Finishing
Lamination, foil, UV or emboss.
- 06
Die cutting
Sheets are cut to shape.
- 07
Assembly
Packaging is folded or glued.
- 08
Finished box
Ready for product packing.
11 / Planning your budget
Simple cost factors
What affects packaging price?
Quantity
Higher quantities usually reduce the cost per unit.
Size
Larger packaging uses more material.
Material
Premium or thicker materials cost more.
Printing
Complex printing can add production steps.
Finishing
Foil, UV and embossing require extra processes.
Structure
Complex boxes may require more cutting and assembly.
Before you enquire
What should you send us?
You do not need to know everything. Send what you have and we can help with the rest.
- What product are you packing?
- Product dimensions
- Approximate quantity
- Preferred material, if known
- Preferred finishing, if known
- Artwork or logo
- Reference photo, if available
- Desired delivery date
12 / Packaging quotation
Beginner-friendly enquiry
Tell us what you’re packaging.
It is completely fine to select “Not sure”. Our team can recommend the right option.