- Tall window cartons, E-flute shippers and rigid gift boxes built for 12 oz, 16 oz, 20 oz, 30 oz and 40 oz tumblers.
- CubitPack produces folding and corrugated cartons from 1,000 units (or rigid gift boxes from 50) in 10 to 14 business days.
- Free custom straw-slot dielines, free design support, no cutting die or plate charges and free shipping to all 50 states.
- Add vertical front windows, isolated glass/steel straw channels, stepped cup-holder base cradles and auto lock floors.
Custom Tumbler Boxes
Custom tumbler boxes sized for 20 oz skinny sublimation tumblers, 40 oz handle travel quenchers, 16 oz glass cans and 12 oz stemless wine cups, with built-in straw and lid inserts. Order from 1,000 folding or corrugated boxes (or 50 rigid corporate gift boxes), made in 10 to 14 business days with 4 to 5 day rush, free design help, zero die fees and free US shipping.
What are custom tumbler boxes?
Custom tumbler boxes are tall paperboard folding cartons, E-flute corrugated shippers and two-piece rigid presentation boxes engineered around vacuum-insulated stainless steel drinkware, 20 oz skinny sublimation blanks, 40 oz side-handle travel quenchers, 16 oz borosilicate glass cans and 12 oz stemless wine cups. Unlike standard coffee mugs, modern tumblers frequently ship with a 9.5 to 12 inch reusable metal, Tritan or glass straw, a splash-proof slider or bamboo lid, and a tapered cup-holder base that makes the vessel top-heavy. A well-engineered tumbler carton pairs a pre-glued auto lock bottom with a stepped lower base cradle and a dedicated side straw channel so straws never scratch powder-coated steel or crack glass walls. At CubitPack, custom tumbler boxes start at 1,000 units for folding and corrugated styles (or 50 units for rigid gift boxes) and ship in 10 to 14 business days, with free design help, zero tooling fees and free 50-state delivery.
Tumbler boxes facts
- Minimum
- 1,000 boxes (50 for rigid)
- Turnaround
- 10 to 14 business days
- Rush
- 4 to 5 days, quoted
- Materials
- White card, kraft board, E-flute corrugated, rigid
- Printing
- CMYK, Pantone, inside care instructions, white on kraft
- Finishes
- Matte, soft-touch, gloss, foil stamping, emboss, spot UV
- Add-ons
- Front windows, straw & brush slots, stepped base cradles
- Shipping
- Free to all 50 states
Which tumbler box style fits my drinkware size and sales channel?
| Style | Best tumbler type | Straw & handle fit | Base strength | Sales channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Window auto lock box | 20 oz skinny sublimation & UV-DTF tumblers | Corner or back channel holds 9.5 in straw | Pre-glued crash-lock floor | Retail shelves, craft fairs & boutiques |
| E-flute corrugated carton | 40 oz handle quenchers & 16 oz glass cans | Die-cut handle bay + isolated straw divider | Fluted double-tab bottom | DTC e-commerce & Amazon fulfillment |
| Straight tuck end | 12 oz stemless wine & lowball rocks tumblers | Compact square footprint (no straw needed) | Tucked base with bottom pad | Gift shops, wineries & resort retail |
| Gable box with handle | Bridal party, tournament & event tumblers | Tall top gable fits protruding straw in bag | Auto lock bottom floor | Carry-out events without a gift bag |
| Tube box | Straight-wall 20 oz stainless & ceramic tumblers | Rolled cylinder hugs round tumbler walls | Plugged paperboard bottom disc | Premium retail & specialty coffee shops |
| Magnetic or two-piece rigid | Corporate onboarding & VIP tumbler gift sets | Routed EVA foam for tumbler, lid & metal straw | 2 mm non-bending chipboard (gray board) | 50-minimum executive & PR gifting |
Not sure which style fits?
Request a Quote →What size custom tumbler box do I need?
Every tumbler carton is cut to your exact inside dimensions (length × width × height in inches) with zero die charges. Remember to measure the full length of any included reusable straw and the full horizontal span of a side handle on 40 oz travel tumblers. Whether you are comparing 20 oz skinny tumbler boxes, 40 oz tumbler packaging with handle, insulated drinkware shipping boxes, glass can tumbler boxes with straw slot or tumbler boxes with logo, we size the template to your exact container.
| Inside size (in) | Typically fits | Popular style |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75 × 3.75 × 5 in | 12 oz insulated stemless wine tumbler or rocks cup with lid | Straight tuck end or window box |
| 3.625 × 3.625 × 8.5 in | 16 oz borosilicate glass beer can tumbler + bamboo lid + glass straw | E-flute corrugated carton + straw divider |
| 3.125 × 3.125 × 8.625 in | 20 oz straight skinny tumbler (straw packed diagonally or no straw) | Window box or auto lock bottom |
| 3.25 × 3.25 × 9.75 in | 20 oz skinny sublimation tumbler + upright 9.5 in straw & brush | Window auto lock box + straw slot |
| 4.25 × 4.25 × 8.75 in | 30 oz tapered stainless travel tumbler + stepped base cradle | Auto lock bottom or E-flute carton |
| 6 × 4.25 × 11.25 in | 40 oz insulated side-handle travel tumbler + 12 in straw | E-flute corrugated box + base & neck lock |
| 8.5 × 9.5 × 4.25 in | Two 20 oz skinny tumblers or wine tumbler duo gift set | Magnetic rigid box or corrugated mailer |
Suggested inside size: 3.75 × 3.75 × 5 in
A starting point. Your account manager confirms the size with you before the proof.
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Have your inside dimensions ready? Request pricing across up to 3 quantities.
Request a Quote →How do I choose tumbler boxes?
- Measure the straw, not just the cupA 20 oz tumbler is 8.25 in tall, but its 9.5 in straw requires either a 9.75 in tall box or a 3.25 in diagonal corner fit.
- Account for 40 oz side handlesMeasure from the outer edge of the ergonomic handle across the widest lid rim (usually 5.5 to 5.875 in) for 40 oz quenchers.
- Isolate glass and metal strawsAdd a folded card or E-flute divider channel so loose metal straws cannot scratch powder coats and glass straws cannot crack.
- Brace tapered cup-holder basesUse a stepped bottom ring insert to center the narrow 2.8 in base foot of a top-heavy 30 oz or 40 oz travel tumbler.
- Pick window vs E-flute shippingChoose a vertical front window to show off custom sublimation wraps on shelves, or E-flute corrugated for parcel shipping.
- Verify straw & handle fit on proofCheck your free 2D dieline and 3D mockup before paying, or test a physical prototype with your tumbler and straw inside.
What are tumbler boxes made of?
Which finishes can tumbler boxes have?
Which add-ons can I get?
Tumbler boxes specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Board stocks | Heavy white paperboard, unbleached brown kraft, E-flute corrugated, 2 mm rigid board |
| Board caliper | Card (paperboard), recycled/kraft board, corrugated or rigid board matched to product weight |
| Printing | Full-color CMYK, Pantone spot colors, inside care guides, white ink on kraft |
| Lamination | Matte lamination, soft-touch lamination, gloss lamination |
| Special finishes | Metallic foil stamping, embossing, debossing, spot UV |
| Windows & inserts | Vertical window patching (film type ), straw & brush slots, stepped base rings, EVA foam |
| Size range | Custom sized for 12 oz wine, 16 oz glass cans, 20 oz skinny, 30 oz and 40 oz handle tumblers |
| Minimum order | From 1,000 boxes for folding/corrugated (50 for rigid gift boxes); ±5% delivery tolerance |
| Pre-payment proofs | Free 2D dieline proof and 3D mockup before payment; paid physical sample credited to order |
| Turnaround | 10 to 14 business days standard; 4 to 5 business days rush |
| Shipping | Free ground delivery to all 50 US states |
Ready to quote your tumbler boxes? Compare up to 3 quantities with a free 3D mockup.
Request a Quote →What do drinkware brands pack in custom tumbler boxes?
From custom sublimation makers selling 20 oz skinny tumblers at markets to outdoor hydration brands shipping 40 oz side-handle quenchers nationwide, each tumbler silhouette needs its own base support and straw retention. Here are the four setups we engineer most often.
Tumbler boxes design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your packaging is made to your design.
What are the most common custom tumbler box mistakes?
Scratched powder coats, shattered glass straws and crushed boxes usually come from overlooking straw length or handle width. Check these five. When specifying branded tumbler boxes, wholesale tumbler boxes, bulk custom tumbler boxes, personalized tumbler boxes and custom size tumbler boxes, avoid these common production mistakes
- Sizing a 20 oz skinny tumbler box to the 8.25 in cup height and forgetting that the upright reusable straw is 9.5 inches long.
- Dropping a bare stainless steel or glass straw loose beside the tumbler without an internal divider slot, scratching the paint or breaking the glass.
- Measuring a 40 oz quencher across its 3.9 in lid and forgetting the extra 1.75 inches of width added by the side handle.
- Packing a top-heavy tapered 30 oz or 40 oz tumbler without a stepped bottom base ring to center the narrow cup-holder foot.
- Using an unglued reverse tuck bottom instead of a pre-glued auto lock floor for a 1.3 lb insulated stainless steel tumbler.
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Share your logo, a sketch or an AI image. We'll rebuild every element cleanly onto your box dieline and send a 3D mockup, free.
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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 tumbler boxes: which is better?
| Stock (plain) | Custom from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| Straw & brush protection | Loose straws rattle against the tumbler and scratch powder coatings | Dedicated die-cut straw channel hides and isolates the straw behind the post |
| Tapered base & handle fit | Generic square tubes where top-heavy 30 oz and 40 oz tumblers tip over | Stepped bottom base ring and custom handle bay lock the vessel upright |
| Retail display | Plain white mailer tubes that hide custom artwork | Vertical front window + your brand logo, care icons and barcode |
| Minimum order | Unprinted plain white or brown stock | 1,000 folding/corrugated boxes (or 50 rigid corporate gift boxes) |
| Lead time | Ships plain without inserts | 10 to 14 business days (4 to 5 days rush) |
Get custom tumbler boxes sized to your product, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are tumbler boxes safe and sustainable?
Isolated glass & steel straw dividers
Separate die-cut insert channels keep stainless steel straws from scuffing matte powder coats and prevent borosilicate glass straws from shattering against glass cans.Non-abrasive inner liners
Smooth clay-coated interior board and optional soft-touch liners prevent transit vibration from burnishing powder-coated or UV-DTF tumbler finishes.Dishwasher & vacuum-seal care icons
Print clear hand-wash, non-microwave and lid care pictograms on the back or inside flap so customers protect their vacuum insulation.How do I order custom tumbler 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 tumbler boxes cost?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Tumbler height & footprint
A compact 12 oz wine tumbler box uses less board than an 11.25 in tall 40 oz quencher cartonBoard & insert setup
A single-wall window carton costs less than an E-flute box with a stepped base and straw insertOrder quantity
Per-unit cost drops substantially at 2,500, 5,000 and 10,000 boxesWindows & finishes
Vertical window patching, soft-touch lamination and foil stamping add finishing stepsIf you sell 20 oz skinny tumblers in dozens of different sublimation or UV-DTF prints, order one branded window box design in a 2,500 or 5,000 run so the front window displays each tumbler's unique wrap without needing a separate box SKU per pattern. First orders get 10% off, and we beat written quotes from US competitors for matching specs. Buyers ordering straight tuck end tumbler boxes can compare up to three quantities in one quote.
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 does shipping work?
- 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 checkTumbler boxes questions
What size box fits a standard 20 oz skinny sublimation tumbler with a straw?
A standard 20 oz straight skinny tumbler measures about 2.9 inches in diameter and 8.25 inches tall, but its reusable straw is usually 9.5 inches long. If the straw stands upright in a side slot, use a 3.25 × 3.25 × 9.75 inch carton. If the 9.5 inch straw sits diagonally corner-to-corner, a shorter 3.125 × 3.125 × 8.625 inch carton works cleanly.
What size box do I need for a 40 oz insulated tumbler with a side handle?
A 40 oz travel quencher typically measures 3.0 inches across the narrow cup-holder base, 3.9 inches across the top lid rim, 5.5 to 5.875 inches wide including the side handle, and 10.5 inches tall (plus a 12 inch straw). We typically build a 6.0 × 4.25 × 11.25 inch E-flute carton with a stepped bottom base ring and an internal straw slot.
How do you keep a metal or glass straw from scratching or breaking the tumbler?
Never drop a bare stainless steel or glass straw loose into the box beside the tumbler. We die-cut a folded internal paperboard or E-flute divider channel along one rear corner of the carton that locks the straw and cleaning brush behind the front window pillar, completely separated from the tumbler wall.
How do you stop a tapered 30 oz or 40 oz tumbler from tipping inside a rectangular box?
Tapered travel tumblers have a narrow 2.75 to 3.0 inch bottom foot so they fit car cup holders, which makes them top-heavy inside a 4.25 or 6.0 inch wide carton. We add a die-cut bottom platform insert with a 3.0 inch circular cutout that locks the narrow base foot dead-center while an upper collar stabilizes the rim.
Should I use paperboard or E-flute corrugated board for 16 oz glass beer can tumblers?
Always use E-flute corrugated board (with a dual-cell insert separating the glass can from the glass straw) if you ship 16 oz borosilicate glass tumblers by mail. For 20 oz stainless steel skinny tumblers sold at retail counters or craft markets, heavy white paperboard or kraft board with an auto lock bottom is ideal.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom tumbler boxes?
Custom printed paperboard folding cartons and E-flute corrugated tumbler boxes start at 1,000 units. If you need luxury two-piece or magnetic closure rigid boxes with custom EVA foam for a corporate onboarding kit, event gift or VIP merch launch, our rigid box minimum is just 50 units.
Can I add a tall vertical window so customers can see the tumbler wrap design?
Yes. A vertical front window patch (or an open die-cut window) is the most popular choice for sublimation, UV-DTF and laser-engraved tumbler brands because one master branded box showcases every pattern and colorway in your catalog without needing separate box printing for each design.
Can I print care and washing instructions directly on the tumbler box?
Yes. Most drinkware brands print 'Hand wash only · Do not microwave · Do not freeze · Wash straw and lid before first use' on the back panel or inside top flap, which eliminates the cost and packing step of placing a separate paper care card inside every tumbler.
How long does production take for custom printed tumbler boxes?
Standard production takes 10 to 14 business days after you approve your free 2D dieline proof and 3D mockup and complete payment. Rush production in 4 to 5 business days is available for trade shows, corporate events and holiday launches, and ground shipping to all 50 states is free.
Can I test my tumbler, lid and straw inside a physical sample box before production?
Yes. Every order includes a free 2D dieline proof and 3D mockup before payment. To test how your specific 20 oz, 30 oz or 40 oz tumbler, handle and straw fit inside the stepped base cradle and straw slot, you can order a paid physical prototype sample (credited toward your full order) or our $50 sample kit.
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Tumbler boxes terms, explained
- Skinny tumbler
- A straight-walled cylindrical 20 oz stainless steel tumbler (~2.9 in wide × 8.25 in tall) used for full-wrap sublimation and UV-DTF printing
- Stepped base cradle
- A raised die-cut bottom insert with a circular hole that centers the narrow cup-holder foot of a tapered 30 oz or 40 oz tumbler
- Straw channel
- An internal folded paperboard or E-flute corner slot that isolates a 9.5 to 12 in reusable straw away from the tumbler finish
- Glass can tumbler
- A 16 oz borosilicate glass tumbler shaped like a beverage can, usually paired with a bamboo gasket lid and bent glass straw
- Auto lock bottom
- A pre-glued carton floor that pops flat into a locked base capable of supporting 1 to 2 lb stainless steel drinkware
- UV-DTF / sublimation wrap
- Full-color graphic transfers applied around straight or tapered tumblers, typically displayed through a vertical carton window
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One dedicated account manager prepares pricing across up to 3 quantities.
- 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
All CubitPack service policies on this page (1,000-unit folding/corrugated minimum, 50-unit rigid minimum, 10 to 14 business day turnaround, 4 to 5 day rush, free design help and free 50-state shipping) come from our published product specifications and were reviewed by a packaging specialist. Tumbler, handle and straw dimensions are confirmed per order before proofing. Tell us if something looks wrong.
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What changed
- October 22, 2026: First published.
- October 22, 2026: Updated specifications, terminology, and verified source links.