Add-ons
Die-cut shapes
Every box, sticker, label and insert we make is cut to order rather than pulled off a stock shelf, so curved tuck flaps, logo-shaped windows, contour-cut vinyl stickers and bottle-hugging box inserts carry zero die or plate charges.
Custom dielines · Free 3D mockup before you pay · Free US shipping
- AI-to-print studio includedAI concepts rebuilt onto exact dielines + 3D mockup
- 4–5 day rush specialistsPriority press lanes built for tight launch deadlines
- No die or plate chargesZero setup fees + 10% off your first custom order
- Free US shippingTo all 50 states · worldwide DDP shipping available
What is custom shapes?
Die-cutting uses a custom steel-rule blade form (or precision digital contour cutter on labels and short-run stickers) shaped to your exact vector outline to punch, kiss-cut and crease flat stock in one pass. Beyond outer box dimensions, die-cutting creates custom-contour labels and stickers, shaped thumb notches and display headers, custom window silhouettes and engineered card or foam inserts tailored to hold odd-shaped products snugly.
How it works
How does custom shapes work?
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Share your product or contour idea
Send your product measurements, a sketch, a vector outline or even an AI concept image of the shape you want.
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We engineer the cut and fold lines
Our structural and prepress team draws the flat dieline with clean cut, crease and bleed paths at zero cost.
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Inspect in 3D, cut with zero die fee
Approve your digital proof and 3D mockup (plus an optional physical prototype), then we cut your run with no tooling surcharge.
Is it for you?
When to choose it, and when to skip it
Choose it when
- Contour die-cut stickers and custom-shape roll or sheet labels that follow your mascot, badge or bottle curve
- Engineered card, corrugated, EVA foam or EPE foam box inserts cut around dropper bottles, candle jars, cosmetics or electronics
- Retail cartons with arched headers, hang tabs, thumb notches, tear-away perforations or shaped front windows
- Distinctive box silhouettes such as hexagon, gable, pillow, pyramid or custom-contoured promotional mailers
Skip it when
- Ultra-thin, fragile paper bridges or sharp needle-like inner corners on heavy shipping cartons that could tear during packing (our structural team rounds tight radii slightly so they stay strong)
- Odd-shaped outer parcel shippers if rectangular shipping boxes would stack more cleanly on pallets and save carrier dimensional weight
How it works
Request a quote with custom shapes
Tell us what you’re packing and how many. The form opens with custom shapes ticked. Your dedicated account manager prepares pricing for each quantity.
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Tell us what you’re packing
Pick your box, bag or label, enter a rough size and up to 3 quantities — or drop in an AI design.
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Compare custom pricing
Your dedicated account manager prepares tailored pricing for each quantity tier you picked.
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Dieline & 3D mockup, free
Our studio prepares print-ready artwork on your exact dieline and sends a 3D mockup. Nothing prints until you approve.
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Printed & shipped free
Produced in 10–14 business days (4–5 day rush available) and delivered free to all 50 US states.
Prefer to talk? or see how ordering works.
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Custom shapes vs window patching vs handles
| Add-on | What it does | Works on | Common use | Die charges | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom shapes | Cuts a custom outline, cutout or insert | Boxes, labels, stickers and inserts | Shaped labels, cutouts and bottle holders | None | Get a quote |
| Window patching | Lets shoppers see inside without opening | Card boxes, rigid boxes, bakery boxes | Food, toys, soap and cosmetics | None | Get a quote |
| Handles | Makes the box or bag easy to carry | Gable boxes, briefcase boxes, paper bags | Takeout bakery, events and retail | None | Get a quote |
Where it works
Which packaging can have custom shapes?
Pick any of these in the quote form. Each button switches the form to that packaging, with the option ticked where the form has it.
- Card / product boxesGet a quote
- Mailer boxesGet a quote
- Shipping boxesGet a quote
- Labels & stickersGet a quote
Ready to order? See custom die cut boxes, custom die cut stickers and custom shape labels.
Ready to add custom shapes?
Send a rough idea: a product, a size and a quantity, and we’ll tailor your quote across up to 3 volume tiers.
Artwork
How to set up your artwork for custom shapes
Not sure? Our free artwork check sets it up for you.
- Include a 100% vector cut path on its own spot-color layer named Cut or Dieline, or ask our designers to draw the cutline free
- Extend background artwork at least 0.125 inches (3 mm) past the cut path for clean bleed, and keep text 0.125 inches inside
- For custom box inserts, send the length, width, height and weight of every item going into the box (or ship one product to us if ordering a physical prototype)
- Smooth out razor-sharp interior V-notches slightly so paperboard and sticker backing peel and fold cleanly without tearing
Popular on
Packaging often ordered with custom shapes
Get a quote for any of these right here.
Products 5
Custom Cosmetic Boxes
Custom printed cosmetic boxes for makeup tubes, compacts, palettes and jars.
From 1,000Custom Skincare Boxes
Custom printed skincare boxes for serums, jars and cleansers from 1,000 units.
From 1,000Custom Apparel Boxes
Custom printed apparel boxes from 250 mailers, 1,000 cartons or 50 rigid boxes.
From 250Custom T-Shirt Boxes
Custom printed t-shirt boxes from 250 mailers, 1,000 cartons or 50 rigid boxes.
From 250
Cost
Do custom shapes cost more?
CubitPack charges no die or plate fees. Simple contour stickers, shaped windows and custom cutouts add no tooling charge; complex multi-cavity inserts or unusual 3D structures reflect only the extra board and folding time in your unit price. Common searches we quote include die cut shapes boxes, custom shaped labels and stickers, die cut box inserts, custom die cut cutouts, shaped packaging no die fee, steel rule die cut folding cartons, kiss cut and die cut sticker contours, custom shaped mylar pouches, silhouette window and thumb notch cutouts, custom cavity die cut card inserts, vector dieline cut and crease setup, hexagon pillow and custom contour boxes, precision die cut packaging runs and when to use custom die cut shapes.
Every quote is free, with tailored pricing for each quantity tier you compare.
Get a quote with custom shapesWays to pay less
- 10% off your first order
- We beat a written US competitor quote for the same specs
- No die or plate charges
- A lower unit price at bigger quantities
Why CubitPack
One account manager, from first question to delivery.
- 1-on-1
Dedicated account manager
Work with one packaging specialist from sizing and dielines through proof approval and delivery.
- Free
AI & custom design studio
Bring print-ready files, a rough logo, or an AI-generated box idea — we rebuild every element onto your exact dieline for free.
- 3D
Approve before you pay
Review a high-detail 3D mockup and flat digital proof of every panel, flap and finish before paying a cent.
- 10–14
Business days to deliver
Counted from proof approval and payment, with free shipping across all 50 states. Rush orders ship in 4–5 days.
Our promises, in writing
- Reprint or refund. If we get it wrong, tell us within 14 days with photos and you choose.
- Pantone guaranteed. If a Pantone color is clearly off, we reprint it.
- Damaged in transit. We reprint the damaged units free and handle the carrier claim.
- Cancel free. Any time before you approve your proof, with a full refund.
At a glance
Custom shapes at a glance
- Works on
- Card / product boxes, corrugated die-cut mailers, box inserts (card, corrugated, EVA and EPE foam), die-cut stickers and custom-shape labels.
- Best for
- Product-fitted box inserts, contour stickers and labels, shaped windows and standout retail structures with zero die fees.
- Cost
- CubitPack charges no die or plate fees.
- Pairs with
- Window patching, Card and paperboard, Corrugated board, Foil stamping
- Before you pay
- A digital proof and a 3D mockup
- Account support
- One dedicated account manager from quote to delivery
FAQ
Custom shapes: questions
Do you charge extra for a custom cutting die?
No. There are no die or plate charges on custom boxes, inserts, stickers or labels at CubitPack.
Can you design a custom insert to hold multiple bottles or products in one box?
Yes. Share the dimensions and arrangement of each item with your quote; our structural team designs card, corrugated, EVA foam or EPE foam cavities to hold everything securely and shows you a 3D mockup first.
What is the difference between die-cut stickers and kiss-cut stickers?
Die-cut stickers are cut completely through both the vinyl/paper face and the backing liner in your exact custom shape. Kiss-cut stickers cut your custom shape through the sticker layer while leaving a square or sheet backing around it for easy peeling.
Can I test a custom shape or insert before ordering the full production run?
Yes. Every order gets a free 3D mockup, and physical prototypes are available (priced per product, with a printed sample credited toward your order).
Do I need CAD software to order a custom-shaped box or label?
No. For standard box styles at custom dimensions you can use our free dieline templates tool, and for custom shapes, inserts or contour stickers our designers create the cutline for you free.
Can I request a free digital proof and 3D mockup showing custom shapes on my box?
Yes. Every order with custom shapes includes free design help, a custom dieline, a 2D digital proof, and a 3D mockup before you pay so you can check placement and finishes.
Are there any die or plate charges when adding custom shapes to my custom packaging order?
No. CubitPack charges zero die or printing plate fees on custom shapes, and standard US shipping to all 50 states is included in your written quote.
How fast can I get a custom quote comparing unit prices with and without custom shapes?
Send your product dimensions and up to three quantity tiers in the quote form, and your dedicated account manager replies in 5–7 minutes, 24/7, with side-by-side pricing.
Can I see custom shapes in person inside the CubitPack sample kit or on a physical prototype?
Yes. You can order our physical sample kit (credited to your first order) to feel board and finish swatches, or request a custom pre-production prototype before a full run.
Guides
Guides about custom shapes
Contour die-cut vs circle and rectangle logo stickers: which shape fits your brand mark?
Read the guide
Custom shape labels vs standard rectangle and circle labels: when does contour win?
Read the guideCustom sticker sheets vs die-cut singles: which should you choose?
Read the guideSources
Sources for this page
- Wikipedia: Die cutting (web): flatbed steel-rule and rotary/digital contour cutting for cartons, inserts, labels and stickers
- Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) — Steel-Rule Die Cutting & Creasing: steel-rule cutting and creasing dies for custom carton profiles, cutouts, and kiss-cut labels
Add-ons
More add-ons
Window patching
A die-cut opening backed with clear film (or left open) to show the product.
Card / product boxes, bakery and food boxes, rigid boxes with a lid window, gable boxes, pillow boxes and sleeve packaging.Get a quoteDetails about window patchingMagnetic closures
Magnets hidden inside the rigid board that click the hinged lid shut.
Book-style magnetic rigid boxes and collapsible (fold-flat) magnetic rigid boxes, with optional custom EVA foam, EPE foam, molded pulp or paperboard inserts.Get a quoteDetails about magnetic closuresRibbons
Fabric pulls on drawer boxes, bow ties on gift lids, or hinged lid ribbons.
Rigid drawer boxes, book-style and magnetic closure rigid boxes, two-piece gift boxes and custom gift packaging.Get a quoteDetails about ribbonsHandles
Carry handles cut into gable and briefcase boxes or fitted onto paper bags.
Gable boxes, briefcase boxes, corrugated carry packs and custom paper shopping bags with handles.Get a quoteDetails about handles
Get started
Get a price with custom shapes.
Bring a rough size, a logo, or an AI concept. One dedicated account manager guides your custom packaging from dieline and 3D proof to delivery.