- Rigid setup styles (magnetic closure, two-piece lift-off lid, slide drawer) and folding carton styles (two-piece, tray & sleeve, pillow).
- Add satin grosgrain ribbons, hot foil stamping, soft-touch lamination, clear PET windows, and custom EVA foam or card inserts.
- Low minimums starting at 50 boxes for rigid setup styles; delivered in 10–14 business days (4–5 day rush available).
- Free design help, no die or plate charges, free US shipping, and a digital proof plus 3D mockup before payment.
Custom Gift Boxes
Custom gift boxes are presentation packages engineered for retail gift sets, corporate welcome kits, holiday collections, and wedding or party favors. Choose non-bending 1.5–3.0 mm rigid setup boxes (magnetic closure, two-piece lid, slide drawer) from 50 units or flat-shipping folding gift cartons (two-piece, tray and sleeve, pillow). Ready in 10–14 business days.
What are custom gift boxes?
Custom gift boxes are presentation-focused packages built to turn single items and multi-piece assortments into ready-to-give gifts without requiring extra wrapping paper. Depending on your item weight, retail price point, and warehouse storage space, custom gift boxes are manufactured in two core structural families: rigid setup gift boxes (made from 1.5 mm to 3.0 mm high-density chipboard wrapped in printed art or kraft paper, including magnetic closure flip-top boxes, two-piece telescoping lid-and-base boxes, collapsible rigid boxes, and ribbon-pull slide drawer boxes) and folding carton gift boxes (die-cut from 16 pt to 24 pt SBS white card or natural brown kraft that ship flat and fold into two-piece boxes, tray-and-sleeve boxes, or curved pillow boxes). Both families pair with custom die-cut EVA foam cavities, paperboard dividers, slot-threaded satin ribbons, and metallic foil stamping starting from just 50 units in 10 to 14 business days.
Which styles are in the custom gift boxes group?
Match your gift set weight, unboxing ritual, and storage footprint to the right rigid setup or folding carton gift structure: Whether your team calls them custom gift boxes with logo, wholesale custom gift boxes, personalized gift boxes with ribbon, gift boxes with logo, branded gift boxes, wholesale gift boxes or bulk custom gift boxes, every sheet is cut to your exact inside dimensions.
Gift box facts
- Closure
- Magnetic flap, lift-off lid, slide drawer, tray & sleeve, or pillow flap
- Best for
- Corporate gifts, holiday sets, wedding favors, jewelry, candles & chocolates
- Window
- Yes, optional clear PET window on lid or sleeve
- Inserts
- Yes, EVA foam, EPE foam, card dividers, or tissue paper
- Minimum
- 50 boxes (rigid setup)
- Turnaround
- 10–14 business days, rush 4–5
- Materials
- 1.5–3.0 mm rigid board, white card, kraft board, or recycled board
- Arrives
- Pre-assembled 3D (rigid) or flat-packed (collapsible rigid & folding carton)
- Size range
- Any inside L × W × H to order
Gift boxes vs luxury boxes vs rigid gift boxes
| Gift | Luxury | Rigid gift | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structural scope | Both rigid setup boxes (magnetic, two-piece, drawer) and folding gift cartons (two-piece, sleeve, pillow) | Heirloom-grade rigid setup structures (shoulder neck, book style, magnetic, velvet-lined chests) | Non-bending 1.5–3.0 mm chipboard gift boxes with lift-off lids, magnets, or collapsible corners |
| Board thickness | 1.5–3.0 mm (60–120 pt) rigid grayboard or 16–24 pt folding paperboard | 2.0–3.0 mm (80–120 pt) high-density V-grooved chipboard with specialty wraps | 1.5–2.5 mm (60–100 pt) rigid chipboard wrapped in printed art or kraft paper |
| How it ships & stores | Pre-assembled 3D (rigid), flat-fold collapsible rigid, or flat-packed (folding carton) | Pre-assembled 3D setup boxes (or flat collapsible for oversized VIP chests) | Pre-assembled 3D rigid boxes or flat collapsible rigid boxes with corner adhesive strips |
| Minimum order | From 50 boxes (rigid setup); folding carton minimums | From 50 boxes | From 50 boxes |
| Signature add-ons | Satin ribbons, EVA foam or card inserts, clear PET windows, custom tissue paper | Multi-density EVA/velvet cradles, metal nameplate badges, hot foil & deep debossing | Grosgrain ribbon pulls, concealed neodymium magnets, custom foam or card dividers |
| Best used for | All-occasion retail gift sets, corporate welcome kits, holiday boxes, and wedding favors | High-ticket fragrance, timepiece, spirits decanter, and prestige PR presentations | Keepsake retail gift sets, bridesmaid boxes, executive gifts, and fragile jar trios |
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Request a Quote →Are custom gift boxes right for my product?
- You are bundling 2 to 6 items into a holiday gift set, corporate welcome kit, or retail sampler that needs a cohesive unboxing presentation
- You want either a keepsake 1.5–3.0 mm rigid setup box (from 50 units) or a flat-shipping folding gift carton (two-piece, tray & sleeve, or pillow)
- You want tactile gift details such as slot-threaded satin ribbons, metallic foil stamping, soft-touch velvet lamination, or an inside-lid message
- Your products need a custom EVA foam cavity, EPE foam pad, or scored paperboard divider so jars, bottles, and accessories stay aligned
- You want your packaging to serve as the finished gift presentation so customers never need extra wrapping paper
- You want a self-locking corrugated box that ships directly through UPS, FedEx, or USPS without an outer carton: mailer boxes
- You are packaging ultra-high-ticket prestige fragrance, fine watches, or spirits in heavy 2.5–3.0 mm shoulder-neck or book-style chests: luxury boxes
- You need a one-piece paperboard carton with a built-in carry handle at the top peak for bakery treats or party favors: gable boxes
- You need an everyday single-item retail shelf carton for a bottle, tube, or bar: product boxes
- You need a fluted corrugated outer shipping carton to carry gift boxes safely through parcel transit: shipping boxes
What are custom gift boxes used for?
From executive employee onboarding kits and seasonal holiday collections to wedding favors, fine jewelry, and artisan confections, custom gift boxes turn every product into a memorable presentation. Explore each gifting category
What are custom gift boxes made of?
Select a non-bending rigid chipboard core wrapped in printed paper for keepsake gift boxes, or a folding paperboard stock for flat-shipping gift cartons
Which finishes work on custom gift boxes?
What can I add to a custom gift box?
Gift box specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Construction | Rigid setup gift boxes (magnetic closure, two-piece lift-off lid, slide drawer, book style, shoulder neck, collapsible) or folding gift cartons (two-piece, tray & sleeve, pillow) |
| Board | 1.5 mm (60 pt), 2.0 mm (80 pt), 2.5 mm (100 pt), or 3.0 mm (120 pt) rigid grayboard with 120–157 gsm paper wrap; or 16–24 pt folding paperboard |
| Printing | Offset CMYK, Pantone spot colors, or white ink on kraft; outside only, inside only, or full outside + inside printing |
| Finishes | Matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination; metallic foil stamping; blind or foil embossing/debossing; spot UV |
| Add-ons | EVA foam insert, EPE foam insert, card insert, satin/grosgrain ribbon, concealed magnetic closure, clear PET window, custom tissue paper |
| Size range | Built to your exact usable inside tray Length × Width × Height; min/max dimensions |
| Quantity | From 50 boxes for rigid setup gift boxes (folding carton minimums ); delivered within ±5% |
| Proofs | Free 2D vector dieline proof and 3D digital mockup before payment; $50 sample kit (credited toward order) optional |
| Turnaround | 10–14 business days standard; 4–5 business days rush available |
| How boxes ship | Pre-assembled 3D in protective master cartons (rigid), or flat-packed (collapsible rigid and folding cartons); free US shipping |
Ready to quote gift boxes? Compare up to 3 quantities with a free 3D mockup.
Request a Quote →Gift box design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your box is made to your design.
What are the most common mistakes when ordering custom gift boxes?
Avoid these five structural and prepress mistakes before sending your custom gift box to production. For buyers ordering personalized gift boxes, custom size gift boxes, gift boxes with signature gift closure, luxury rigid gift boxes or wrapped chipboard gift boxes, watch out for these common sizing and artwork mistakes
- Measuring the outside of a sample gift box instead of the usable inside tray Length × Width × Height, which leaves the interior cavity 0.30 to 0.45 inches too tight once the 2 mm rigid walls and lid overhang are built.
- Placing multiple heavy glass jars or bottles inside a gift box with loose crinkle paper instead of a die-cut EVA foam insert or interlocking card divider, allowing glass items to collide during transit.
- Designing EVA foam cutouts flush with the item edges without adding 0.5-inch semicircle finger notches or a satin lift ribbon underneath, making snug bottles or candles difficult to remove.
- Shipping a matte or foil-stamped rigid gift box directly through UPS or FedEx with a carrier label stuck to the lid instead of packing it inside a fitted corrugated mailer or outer shipping carton.
- Printing retail barcodes, warning text, or nutrition panels on the front or top lid of a gift box instead of placing them on the bottom underside panel or a removable sleeve.
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Generated a concept in Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude or Midjourney? Send us your AI image: we rebuild every element onto your box dieline and show you a 3D mockup before you pay, free.Custom vs stock gift boxes: which is better?
| Stock (plain) boxes | Custom boxes from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| Branding | Plain, or a label on the front | Your logo and colors, inside and out |
| Fit | Fixed sizes | Made to your exact size |
| Minimum | Any quantity | 50 boxes (rigid setup) |
| Lead time | Ships right away | 10–14 business days, rush 4–5 |
| Design | None | Free design help, proof and 3D mockup |
Get custom gift boxes made to your exact size, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are gift boxes eco-friendly?
Kraft and recycled board
Choose kraft or recycled board for a lower-impact box.FSC paper available
FSC paper and ISO 9001 production are available on request.Food-safe on request
For food, we make it in a certified partner facility. Certificates and lab tests on request.How do I order custom gift boxes?
Tell us what you need
Size, quantities or AI conceptCompare volume pricing
Dedicated account managerApprove your proof
Digital proof + 3D mockupMade and shipped
Free to all 50 statesHow much do custom gift boxes cost?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Size
Bigger packaging uses more materialQuantity
The unit price drops as you order moreMaterial
The board, film or paper you chooseFinishes
Foil, windows and lamination add costYour first order is 10% off, and we beat written quotes from US competitors for the same specs.
10% off your first order.
Request a Quote →What do I need to send for a quote?
- The product and how many you need
- The inside size, or what goes in it
- A style, or ask us to suggest one
- Your logo or artwork (an AI image is fine)
- Pantone codes, if you have them
- Delivery ZIP code and the date you need it
Can I see a sample first?
Sample kit
Board and finish swatches, sample boxes, labels and bags. Credited to your first order.Digital proof + 3D mockup
See it before you payPrinted sample
Of your own designHow do the boxes ship?
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- Worldwide with DDP prices: duties and taxes included
- Blind and split shipping
- Damaged in transit? We reprint the damaged units free
Why brands choose CubitPack
Dedicated specialist
One account manager from quote to deliveryPantone guaranteed
Clearly off? We reprintReprint or refund
If we get it wrong, you chooseBBB accredited
A US business you can checkGift box questions
Should I choose a rigid setup gift box or a folding carton gift box?
Choose a rigid setup gift box (1.5–3.0 mm chipboard, such as magnetic closure, two-piece lift-off lid, or slide drawer) for luxury sets, heavy glass bottles, corporate kits, and keepsake gifts starting from 50 units. Choose a folding carton gift box (16–24 pt paperboard, such as two-piece folding, tray and sleeve, or pillow box) for lighter items when you want boxes that ship and store 100% flat.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom gift boxes?
Custom rigid setup gift boxes start at just 50 boxes, with preset price breaks at 50, 100, 250, 500, and 1,000+ units. Minimums for folding carton gift boxes are.
How do I calculate the inside dimensions for a multi-item gift set?
Lay all items on a flat table in your desired arrangement. If using a die-cut EVA or EPE foam insert, leave at least 0.5 inches (12 mm) of foam border around all four outer walls (+1.0 inch total to Length and Width) and 0.5 inches between each item cavity, plus 0.25 inches for a bottom pad and 0.125 inches of top lid clearance.
Can you include custom foam inserts, card dividers, and satin ribbons?
Yes. In Step 2 of the quote form, you can select EVA foam insert, EPE foam insert, Card insert, Ribbon, Magnetic closure, Window, and Tissue paper so your entire gift package arrives ready to pack.
Do custom gift boxes arrive pre-assembled or flat?
Standard rigid setup gift boxes (two-piece lid and base, non-collapsible magnetic, drawer, and shoulder neck) arrive fully assembled in 3D inside protective master cartons. If you want to save up to 75% on storage space, choose a collapsible rigid gift box (which folds flat with peel-and-stick corner tabs) or a folding carton gift box.
Can I mail a rigid gift box directly through USPS, UPS, or FedEx?
No. Rigid setup boxes and paperboard folding cartons are presentation packages whose fine paper wraps, foil stamping, and ribbons will scuff in parcel sorting hubs. Always place a gift box inside a fitted corrugated mailer box or RSC shipping carton for carrier transit.
Can you print a greeting or logo on the inside of the gift box lid?
Yes. Select 'Outside + inside' printing in the quote form to print a custom welcome message, holiday greeting, repeat pattern, or metallic foil emblem on the inside lid liner.
What board thickness should I pick for my custom rigid gift box?
Use 1.5 mm (60 pt) board for compact jewelry and favor boxes under 5.5 inches; 2.0 mm (80 pt) board for standard perfume, candle, cosmetic, and chocolate gift boxes up to 2.5 lb; and 2.5 mm to 3.0 mm (100–120 pt) board for large corporate kits, apparel, and wine or spirits sets.
How long does production take for custom printed gift boxes?
Standard production takes 10–14 business days after you approve your free 2D dieline and 3D digital proof and complete payment. A 4–5 business day rush option is available for urgent event and holiday deadlines.
Can I order a sample before committing to my full gift box order?
Every quote includes a free 2D vector dieline and interactive 3D mockup before payment. You can also order our $50 sample kit (credited toward your production order) to inspect our rigid board thicknesses, paper wraps, foil stamping, and insert materials in person.
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Gift boxes terms
- Rigid setup box
- A non-bending luxury box built from 1.5–3.0 mm grayboard V-grooved at the corners and wrapped in printed paper
- Telescoping lid (two-piece)
- A removable top lid that slides down over the lower base tray with a calibrated friction-fit air release
- Collapsible rigid box
- A magnetic closure rigid box with creased side walls that ships 100% flat and pops into a 3D box using corner adhesive strips
- EVA foam insert
- Smooth, dense closed-cell Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate foam die-cut to cradle fragile bottles, watches, and gift sets
- Turn-in allowance
- The 15–20 mm margin of outer wrap paper that folds over the top rim of a rigid box wall to hide the raw chipboard edge
- Belly band / sleeve
- A printed paperboard band that slides around a gift box to hold the lid shut or carry removable retail barcode info
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- Free design & AI-to-print studio + 3D mockup
- No die or plate charges · 4–5 day rush available
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- 10% off your first order
- Reprint or refund if we get it wrong
Rigid setup box chipboard calipers (1.5–3.0 mm / 60–120 pt), folding carton calipers (16–24 pt), EVA foam perimeter border rules (+0.5 in per wall), and two-piece telescoping lid clearances were verified against Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) handbooks, ECMA folding carton codes, and TAPPI T 411 standards. A packaging specialist checked every specification against CubitPack offerings. Spot something wrong? Tell us and we fix it. Tell us if something looks wrong.
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- October 25, 2026: Published with 6-style rigid and folding gift box group grid, structural overview dieline, 15 studio images, and three supporting guides.