- Every luxury setup structure: magnetic closure, two-piece lid & base, slide drawer, book style, shoulder neck, and collapsible.
- Dense 1.5–3.0 mm V-grooved chipboard core laminated with smooth white art wrap, natural brown kraft, or specialty paper.
- CubitPack makes them from just 50 boxes in 10–14 business days, with 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 Rigid Boxes
Custom rigid boxes (also called setup boxes) are luxury packages built from thick non-bending chipboard (1.5 mm to 3.0 mm) wrapped in printed art or kraft paper. Choose from magnetic closure, two-piece lift-off lid, slide drawer, book style, shoulder neck, and collapsible styles. Order from 50 boxes in 10–14 business days with free US shipping.
What are custom rigid boxes?
Custom rigid boxes, known in packaging engineering as rigid setup boxes, are permanent, heirloom-grade presentation packages constructed from thick, high-density gray chipboard (typically 1.5 mm to 3.0 mm, or 60 pt to 120 pt thick) that is V-grooved at 90-degree corners, locked with reinforced corner stay tape, and hand- or machine-wrapped in printed and finished paper. Because the structural chipboard core is four to six times thicker than a standard 18 pt folding carton, rigid boxes do not bend, bow, or require flap tucking by the customer. Instead, they open with a smooth telescoping lift-off lid, a concealed magnetic flip-top flap, a ribbon-pull slide drawer, a hardcover book spine, or a stepped three-piece shoulder neck tray, making them the flagship choice for fine fragrance, jewelry, luxury watches, craft spirits, cosmetics, candles, footwear, and VIP corporate gifts starting from 50 units.
Which styles are in the custom rigid boxes group?
Instead of using a one-size-fits-all gift box, you can match your product weight, unboxing ceremony, and warehouse storage space to the exact rigid setup structure engineered for it: Whether your team calls them luxury rigid setup boxes, custom printed rigid boxes, rigid gift boxes wholesale, chipboard setup boxes with logo, rigid boxes with logo, printed rigid boxes or branded rigid boxes, every sheet is cut to your exact inside dimensions.
Rigid box facts
- Closure
- Magnetic flap, telescoping lid, slide drawer, book spine, or shoulder neck
- Best for
- Perfume, jewelry, watches, spirits, cosmetics, candles, shoes & VIP gifts
- Window
- Yes, optional clear PET window on lid or sleeve
- Inserts
- Yes, EVA foam, EPE foam, velvet pads, or card inserts
- Minimum
- 50 boxes
- Turnaround
- 10–14 business days, rush 4–5
- Materials
- 1.5–3.0 mm rigid board with white art wrap, kraft, or recycled
- Arrives
- Pre-assembled 3D or flat-pack collapsible
- Size range
- Any inside L × W × H to order
Rigid boxes vs magnetic closure vs two-piece rigid boxes
| Rigid | Magnetic closure | Two-piece rigid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What the term means | The complete category of thick chipboard setup boxes across all 6 luxury styles | One-piece hinged rigid box whose front flap snaps shut with hidden magnets | Two-part rigid box with a separate lift-off telescoping lid over a base tray |
| Opening ceremony | Matched to SKU: hinged chest, slow air-release lift lid, drawer slide, or book | Audible magnetic click; hinged lid swings back 180 degrees like a presentation chest | Classic two-hand vertical lift with a smooth pneumatic air-cushion release |
| Board thickness | 1.5 mm to 3.0 mm (60 pt to 120 pt) high-density chipboard core | 1.5 mm to 3.0 mm chipboard with recessed neodymium magnet pockets | 1.5 mm to 3.0 mm chipboard base tray and slightly wider overhanging lid |
| Storage & shipping | Ships pre-assembled in 3D, or flat-packed if built as a collapsible rigid box | Ships pre-assembled in 3D (or flat in collapsible magnetic variant) | Always ships pre-assembled in 3D with lid nested over the base tray |
| Relative unit cost | Spans entry two-piece boxes up to multi-part shoulder neck presentation chests | Mid-to-high luxury tier (includes magnet hardware and hinged case wrap) | Most cost-effective rigid setup style (two simple 4-wall trays, no magnets) |
| Best used for | Coordinated luxury collections combining multiple rigid styles under one brand | VIP PR kits, spirits, electronics, gift sets, and repeatable-open keepsakes | Shoes, apparel, candles, watches, board games, and fine stationery |
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Request a Quote →Are custom rigid boxes right for my product?
- You sell a high-margin luxury, gift, or flagship product that deserves a permanent keepsake box
- Your container is heavy or fragile, such as a glass perfume flacon, spirits decanter, or watch, and needs 2 mm non-bending walls plus a custom EVA foam insert
- You want zero box-folding time on your packing line because setup boxes arrive pre-assembled in 3D
- You want to launch a custom luxury package starting at just 50 units
- You want V-grooved 90-degree corners, velvet soft-touch lamination, hot foil stamping, and deep blind debossing
- You specifically want a hinged rigid lid that clicks shut with hidden neodymium magnets: magnetic closure boxes
- You want a classic lift-off telescoping lid over a rigid base tray at the lowest setup box cost: two-piece rigid boxes
- You want an inner rigid tray that pulls out horizontally with a satin ribbon tab: drawer boxes
- You want a rigid magnetic box that ships flat to save up to 75% warehouse space: collapsible rigid boxes
- You want a lightweight paperboard shelf carton starting at 1,000 units for everyday retail: product boxes
What are custom rigid boxes used for?
Across fine fragrance, jewelry, horology, spirits, and corporate gifting, brands use custom rigid setup boxes whenever unboxing weight and permanent protection define the product value. Explore each category
What are custom rigid boxes made of?
Every rigid setup box is a two-layer composite: a thick structural grayboard core (1.5 mm to 3.0 mm) laminated inside and out with a printed decorative wrap paper.
Which finishes work on custom rigid boxes?
What can I add to a custom rigid box?
Rigid box specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Construction | Non-bending rigid setup box built from V-grooved high-density chipboard wrapped in printed paper: available in magnetic closure, two-piece telescoping lid, slide drawer, book style, shoulder neck, and collapsible styles |
| Board | High-density gray chipboard core wrapped with coated white art paper, natural brown kraft paper, or specialty textured stock |
| Board thickness | 1.5 mm (60 pt / ~1000 gsm), 2.0 mm (80 pt / ~1200 gsm), 2.5 mm (100 pt / ~1500 gsm), or 3.0 mm (120 pt / ~1800 gsm) |
| Printing | Full color CMYK, Pantone spot colors, outside wrap only, inside liner only, or outside + inside printing |
| Lamination | Soft-touch lamination, matte lamination, gloss lamination, or unlaminated natural kraft / textured paper |
| Finishes | Metallic foil stamping, blind debossing, registered embossing, high-build spot UV |
| Add-ons | EVA foam insert, EPE foam insert, card insert, satin ribbon pull, concealed magnets, clear PET window, custom tissue paper |
| Size range | Custom built to your exact inside tray Length × Width × Height; minimum and maximum sizes |
| Quantity | From 50 boxes; delivered within ±5% of the order |
| 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 in 3D inside protective master cartons, or flat-packed if ordered as collapsible rigid boxes |
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Example designs with made-up brands. Your box is made to your design.
What are the most common mistakes when ordering custom rigid boxes?
Because rigid setup boxes use thick 1.5–3.0 mm board and multi-piece paper wraps, avoid these five common specification mistakes. For buyers ordering wholesale rigid boxes, bulk custom rigid boxes, personalized rigid boxes, custom size rigid boxes, rigid boxes with precision closure system, luxury rigid rigid boxes or wrapped chipboard rigid boxes, watch out for these common sizing and artwork mistakes
- Measuring the outside of a rigid box instead of the usable inside tray cavity. Two walls of 2 mm chipboard plus a telescoping lid add 0.30 to 0.40 inches to the exterior length and width.
- Leaving less than 0.5 inches (12 mm) of EVA foam border between a heavy glass bottle and the rigid tray wall, which causes the thin foam perimeter to crush during parcel transit.
- Making a full-height telescoping lid too tight or without thumb notches, creating a vacuum seal that makes the lid difficult to lift off with one hand.
- Ordering a 1.5 mm board on a large 14 × 12 inch apparel or gift chest, where a 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm board is needed to prevent lid flex.
- Printing dark solid ink on uncoated wrap paper without matte or soft-touch film lamination, which can scuff or crack along the 90-degree V-grooved corners.
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| 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 |
| Lead time | Ships right away | 10–14 business days, rush 4–5 |
| Design | None | Free design help, proof and 3D mockup |
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Request a Quote →Are rigid 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 rigid boxes?
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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 rigid 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 checkRigid box questions
What is the difference between a rigid box and a folding carton?
A rigid box (setup box) is built from thick, non-bending 1.5 mm to 3.0 mm (60 pt to 120 pt) gray chipboard wrapped in printed paper and arrives pre-assembled in 3D as a permanent luxury keepsake. A folding carton is die-cut from thin, flexible 16 pt to 24 pt paperboard that ships flat and folds together with tuck flaps.
Which rigid box style is the most cost-effective?
Two-piece rigid boxes (with a separate lift-off telescoping lid and base tray) and rigid slide drawer boxes are the most cost-effective setup styles because they use straightforward 4-wall V-grooved trays without concealed magnet hardware or complex multi-part hinges.
How do I choose between 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, and 3.0 mm rigid board thickness?
Use 1.5 mm (60 pt) board for compact jewelry, watch, or cosmetic boxes under 5 inches long; 2.0 mm (80 pt) board for standard 6 to 11 inch perfume, candle, and gift boxes; and 2.5 mm to 3.0 mm (100 to 120 pt) board for heavy 750 ml spirits bottles or wide luxury gift chests.
Do custom rigid boxes ship flat or pre-assembled?
Standard two-piece, drawer, shoulder neck, book-style, and classic magnetic closure rigid boxes ship pre-assembled in 3D so your team can pack products immediately with zero box-folding time. If you want to save up to 75% on freight and storage space, choose our collapsible rigid box style, which ships flat and pops up in seconds.
Can you engineer a custom EVA foam or velvet insert for my rigid box?
Yes. Select EVA foam insert, EPE foam insert, or Card insert in Step 2 of the quote form and share your product measurements or mail us a sample unit. Our structural team designs the exact die-cut cavity with a clean 0.5-inch perimeter border.
How do I measure Length, Width, and Height for a custom rigid box?
Always provide the usable interior dimensions of the base tray in Length × Width × Height (L × W × H) order. Our packaging specialists automatically add the 1.5–3.0 mm board caliper, paper wrap turn-ins, and lid overhang to the outer components.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom rigid boxes?
You can order custom rigid boxes starting from just 50 units at CubitPack. Larger quantities of 100, 250, 500, or 1,000+ boxes significantly reduce the per-unit price.
Can I use different paper colors on the lid, base, and inside liner?
Yes. Because the lid wrap, base wrap, and interior liner are printed and laminated as separate sheets, you can pair a dark soft-touch lid with a warm cream base or metallic foil-stamped interior liner.
How long does custom rigid box production take?
Standard production takes 10–14 business days after you approve your 2D dieline and 3D digital proof and complete payment. Rush production in 4–5 business days is available when you have a tight launch deadline.
Are there any die or setup plate charges on custom rigid boxes?
No. CubitPack includes free design support, free 2D dielines and 3D proofs before payment, zero die or plate charges, and free delivery across the United States.
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Request a Quote →Rigid boxes terms
- Setup box
- The industry term for a non-bending rigid box delivered pre-assembled ('set up') in 3D rather than folded flat
- Chipboard / grayboard
- High-density pressed recycled fiberboard (1.5 mm to 3.0 mm thick) that forms the rigid structural walls beneath the decorative paper wrap
- V-grooving
- Routing a 90-degree V-shaped channel partway through the thick chipboard so walls fold into razor-sharp right-angle corners
- Wrap turn-in
- The 15 to 20 mm border of printed outer wrap paper that folds over the top rim of the rigid tray and glues onto the inside wall
- Telescoping lid
- A separate rigid cover engineered 2 to 3 mm wider than the base tray so it slides down over the base with a smooth air-cushioned fit
- Shoulder neck tray
- An inner rigid collar glued inside the base tray that projects above the base rim to engage the lid and create an exposed accent band
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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 classifications (magnetic closure, two-piece telescoping, slide drawer, book style, shoulder neck, and collapsible), grayboard caliper ranges (1.5–3.0 mm / 60–120 pt), V-grooving tolerances, and 15–20 mm paper wrap turn-in rules were verified against Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) setup box guidelines and FEFCO multi-part box codes. A packaging specialist reviewed the comparison drawings against CubitPack offerings. Spot something wrong? Tell us and we fix it. Tell us if something looks wrong.
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- October 24, 2026: Published with 6-style rigid box group grid, 3-family structural layout drawing, 15 studio images, and three supporting guides.