[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"directus-blog_posts-bath-bomb-box-materials-substrate-guide-tpw":3,"blog-rec-posts-bath-bomb-box-materials-substrate-guide":129,"blog-rec-products-bath-bomb-box-materials-substrate-guide":219},{"id":4,"title":5,"slug":6,"excerpt":7,"body":8,"featured_image":9,"focus_keyword":10,"secondary_keywords":11,"published_at":12,"updated_at":13,"seo_title":14,"seo_description":15,"seo_keywords":16,"author_id":17,"author":21,"category_id":22,"category":26,"blog_post_tags":27,"blog_post_industries":40,"blog_post_products":41,"blog_post_related_posts":78},368,"Guide to Bath Bomb Packaging Materials for Retail Brands","bath-bomb-box-materials-substrate-guide","Bath bomb packaging materials sit at the centre of every shelf-ready, indie, or DTC program. The substrate decides how the box handles moisture, print clarity, colorant transfer, and whether the brand reads as natural or upscale. This guide walks through kraft, SBS, and corrugated paperboard for bath bomb boxes—with notes on liners, shrink-wrap, and recycled-content options.  ","\u003Ch2>Why Substrate Choice Drives the Whole Bath Bomb Box\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Bath bomb packaging materials shape almost every other decision in the spec sheet. The substrate decides how the carton holds up against the colour and oil a bath bomb sheds, how the print sits on the surface, whether the brand reads as natural or upscale, and how recyclable the finished pack is at the buyer's curb. A bath bomb box substrate that looks great in a render can sometimes underperform on shelf if the substrate fights the format - kraft on a sleek monochrome retail pack rarely lands, and bright CMYK on uncoated kraft can mute by a full step.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The three substrates indie and retail bath brands actually order are kraft paperboard, coated white SBS, and corrugated paperboard. Each handles bath bomb realities - colour transfer, moisture, scent migration, shipping - a little differently.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Who Orders Each Substrate\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Kraft bath bomb boxes go to indie makers, farmers-market sellers, Etsy storefronts, and natural-positioned brands selling at salons, yoga studios, and gift shops. The brown kraft surface signals handmade and natural, and uncoated kraft is forgiving of small print marks or fibre flecks that buyers in that segment read as character.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Coated SBS bath bomb boxes go to retail brands selling through grocery, drugstore, gift retail, and DTC subscription channels. SBS gives the clean white surface needed for accurate CMYK, foil, and spot UV, and most buyers expect that finish on a polished retail SKU.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Corrugated bath bomb boxes - usually E-flute or F-flute - go to subscription and DTC operators shipping multi-bomb assortments, and to wholesale shippers consolidating retail SKUs for transport. Corrugated is rarely the primary retail face; it is the structural choice for shipping cartons and for large gift sets where the box must absorb knocks in transit.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Kraft Paperboard for Indie Bath Brands\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Kraft paperboard for bath bomb boxes typically runs 18 pt to 24 pt for folding-carton singles and small multi-packs. The surface is uncoated, fibrous, and warm brown, so a kraft bath bomb box generally pairs best with one- or two-colour print - black, white, or a single brand colour - rather than full-colour photography. Brands looking for a recycled bath bomb packaging story commonly choose kraft because virgin and recycled kraft pulp are both widely available and recycled kraft fits the natural visual without extra surface treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kraft does have a moisture caveat. Uncoated kraft absorbs ambient moisture faster than coated stocks, so kraft bath bomb boxes stored in humid back-of-house conditions can soften at the edges over time. Wrapping each bomb in tissue or shrink film before it touches the kraft surface protects both the bomb and the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Coated SBS for Retail and Upscale Programs\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Coated white SBS - solid bleached sulphate - is the workhorse retail bath bomb box paperboard. The C1S coating (coated one side) gives a smooth white face that prints CMYK cleanly, and the uncoated reverse takes glue and folds well. SBS bath bomb boxes commonly run at 16 pt to 22 pt for retail singles and small multi-packs. The same stock supports foil stamping, soft-touch lamination, and spot UV finishes that signal upscale positioning, all of which are options to pair with the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Ffinish-catalog-of-custom-boxes\">finish catalog of custom boxes blog\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>SBS also handles colour transfer better than uncoated kraft. The coated face wipes more cleanly when a wrapper sheds dust during transit, and the white surface conceals minor speckle better than brown kraft does. Brands selling at a retail price point above commodity bath bomb shelf prices generally default to SBS unless the brand explicitly wants a kraft-natural read.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Corrugated for Multi-Pack, Subscription, and Shipping\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Corrugated bath bomb boxes step in when the format gets large or the box has to take a beating. E-flute corrugated (about 1.5 mm) is the standard for printed retail-facing assortment boxes that still need shipping strength - six-bomb or twelve-bomb gift sets, subscription cartons, and counter-display trays. F-flute (about 0.8 mm) is thinner and is often used where the corrugated wall has to fold into tighter dieline geometry.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Corrugated also opens up the option of a kraft outer with a printed white inner - a combination that works well for subscription brands wanting a clean unboxing reveal without paying for a fully printed exterior. Browse the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fmaterial-catalog-of-custom-boxes\">material catalog of custom boxes blog \u003C\u002Fa>for substrate weights and flute references that line up with bath bomb formats.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Moisture, Colorant, and Colour-Transfer Realities\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Bath bombs shed two things the box has to handle: ambient moisture in storage, and pigment dust in transit. Moisture is the bigger concern for kraft and uncoated stocks; pigment transfer is the bigger concern for any substrate when the bomb is unwrapped against the box wall. Bath bomb box moisture protection generally comes from two layers - a wrapper around the bomb (tissue, shrink film, or a paperboard cradle) and a coating or lamination on the inside face of the carton. Most operators pick one of those two layers; brands selling into humid climates often pick both.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bath bomb box liners - a thin tissue, glassine, or PE-lined paper sheet inside the box - give an additional buffer for brands whose bombs are oilier or whose formulations carry more pigment. A liner adds material cost but reduces the chance that a returned-from-shelf box looks tired. Skin contact is a formulator decision: how a bomb behaves on the skin depends on formulation, so the box liner is a packaging-protection choice rather than a body-care claim.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Shrink Wrap vs Tissue Wrap vs No Wrap\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The bath bomb shrink wrap alternative question comes up on almost every quote. Shrink film around each bomb keeps the bomb dry and prevents colour transfer, which is why mass-retail bath bombs commonly use it. Tissue wrap is the natural-positioned alternative - it does most of the same job for short transit windows but breathes more, so a bomb wrapped in tissue and stored for months can soften slightly. No wrap at all only really works when the bomb sits in a die-cut paperboard cradle that isolates it from the box walls and from neighbouring bombs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The substrate spec changes depending on which wrap is chosen. Shrink-wrapped bombs let kraft and uncoated stocks survive longer because the bomb never touches the substrate. Tissue-wrapped bombs in kraft cartons need quality control on the tissue weight so the colour does not bleed through to the carton in humid storage. Unwrapped bombs in printed SBS need a cradle and ideally a coated inner surface so any stray pigment wipes off.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Sustainable Bath Bomb Packaging Options\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Sustainable bath bomb packaging is a frequent buyer question because the category overlaps with natural-personal-care positioning. Several substrate routes give a real sustainability story without overclaiming. Recycled kraft paperboard is widely available and uses post-consumer fibre - a recycled bath bomb packaging route that fits indie and natural brands well. SBS made with post-consumer fibre is available from several mills, though the recycled percentage varies between mill programs, so confirming the recycled percentage during quoting is the cleaner path than promising a fixed number on the pack.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>FSC chain-of-custody is another route, and the certified mark may be available depending on supplier paperwork and the substrate ordered. When the FSC documentation lines up with the run, it is one of the cleaner signals to use on an eco bath bomb packaging program because the claim is anchored in third-party paperwork rather than a self-applied label. Bath bombs are body-use products, so any recyclability claim should reference the empty carton at curbside rather than the bomb itself, and any liner film should be disclosed on the recyclability story since film and paperboard recycle through different streams. Ready to shortlist a substrate?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Substrate Pairing with Print and Finish\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The substrate also constrains the printing process. Kraft takes flexo and offset well but mutes CMYK - brands wanting bright colour on kraft usually go with a white underprint or a printed label on the kraft surface. SBS prints cleanly across offset and digital, and pairs naturally with foil, embossing, soft-touch, and spot UV. Corrugated litho-laminates well for retail-facing outers, and flexo direct-print works fine for shipping cartons where the print is functional rather than decorative. Programs combining retail and subscription often choose two substrates - SBS for the retail singles and corrugated for the subscription outer - to keep each surface playing to its strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Common Substrate Mistakes to Avoid\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>A few patterns come up repeatedly in substrate decisions for bath bomb boxes. Each one is small on its own but compounds across a print run.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Specifying kraft for a CMYK-heavy retail SKU:\u003C\u002Fstrong> the brown substrate mutes brand colours and the brand reads as washed out. Switch to SBS or add a white underprint.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Skipping the wrapper on an unwrapped bomb in printed SBS:\u003C\u002Fstrong> colour transfer leaves marks on the inner panel even with light handling. Add tissue or a paperboard cradle.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Choosing too-thin a stock for a 12-count multi-pack:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 14 pt SBS flexes under the weight of a dozen bombs. Step up to 18 pt or 22 pt for multi-packs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Promising recycled or FSC content on-pack before confirming the mill order:\u003C\u002Fstrong> stock availability varies by run size, so confirm the substrate certification during quoting and only print the claim once it is locked.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Mixing film liner and paperboard with a single recyclability mark:\u003C\u002Fstrong> the two streams separate at curb sorting, so the on-pack guidance has to split the streams or the buyer is left to guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Spec'ing corrugated as the retail face for a small-bomb single:\u003C\u002Fstrong> the flute texture reads industrial on a 3-inch single. Use SBS for retail singles and reserve corrugated for shipping outers and large assortments.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch2>Bath Bomb Packaging Materials Comparison Summary\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>A bath bomb packaging material comparison generally lands on kraft for indie and natural positioning, SBS for retail and upscale finishes, and corrugated for multi-pack and shipping. Each substrate carries a different combination of print strength, moisture handling, sustainability story, and shelf read, and the right one depends on where the brand is selling and how the bombs are wrapped. For the broader format reference, see the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\u002Fbath-bomb-boxes\">custom bath bomb boxes\u003C\u002Fa> page. Buyers selling into body-care and gift verticals often cross-reference the custom personal care industryprograms for adjacent substrate decisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Order Custom Bath Bomb Boxes\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Send the bomb diameter, bomb shape, count per box, wrap type (none, tissue, shrink), fragrance and colorant disclosure, retail channel, artwork status, and target quantity to {company_name}. Our team will review the substrate options against the format and recommend a paperboard, coating, and liner combination that matches the program. Contact us through {contact_email}.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Standard production runs 10–14 business days after artwork approval. Reorders on locked artwork generally move faster through proofing because the structure and artwork are already approved, but standard production remains 10–14 business days after artwork approval unless otherwise confirmed.\u003C\u002Fp>","f6f7ad39-d4b9-4217-a0f5-7c417e08a77a","bath bomb packaging materials","kraft bath bomb boxes, eco bath bomb packaging, recyclable bath bomb boxes, sustainable bath bomb packaging, bath bomb box substrate, recycled bath bomb packaging, bath bomb box paperboard, bath bomb box corrugated, bath bomb shrink wrap alternative, bath bomb box liner, bath bomb box moisture protection, bath bomb packaging material comparison","2026-06-04T14:57:06.000Z","2026-06-17T04:39:48.086Z","Bath Bomb Packaging Materials Guide","Bath bomb packaging materials compared - kraft, SBS, corrugated, liners, and sustainable options with moisture and colour-transfer notes.","",{"name":18,"bio":19,"avatar":20},"The Printing World Team","The Printing World Team creates practical guides on custom packaging, box styles, materials, printing finishes, dielines, and order planning. 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The build suits sample bars around 1 to 2 oz, standard grooming bars around 3.5 to 4 oz, and choose the same with boxes sizes.  Order quantities start from 100 units, with per-unit pricing improving at higher counts, and standard production runs 10–14 business days. ",{"name":59,"slug":60,"featured_image":61,"short_description":62,"status":48},{"product_id":65,"product":70},{"name":66,"slug":67,"featured_image":68,"short_description":69,"status":48},"Custom Soap Gift Packaging","custom-soap-gift-packaging","9ce88446-3411-4281-8573-9130816438e5","Custom soap gift packaging built for soap brands, spas, wedding and event favors, and corporate gifting programs. We produce two-piece, magnetic, drawer, and folding gift boxes with die-cut inserts that seat each bar so a set of two, three, four, or six bars arrives square and ready to give. Substrate options run natural kraft, bright white SBS, rigid chipboard, and recycled paperboard. 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This guide walks through the bottle sizes most grooming brands ship, the clearance needed for inserts and labels, and the common sizing errors that send brands back into a re-tool.","4fa01e70-acec-4ccf-9263-724f9cbe9d51",{"id":202,"title":203,"slug":204,"excerpt":205,"featured_image":206,"category_id":23},258,"Beard Oil Packaging Materials & Finishes: A Buyer's Guide","beard-oil-box-materials","The substrate and finish you pick for a beard oil box change how the bottle looks under shelf lighting, how the carton survives shipping, and how much you pay per unit. This is the practical comparison most grooming brands wish they had before the first artwork round.","adbb6539-91fa-4db0-95b9-bcb47694a415",{"id":208,"title":209,"slug":210,"excerpt":211,"featured_image":212,"category_id":23},261,"Belly Band Packaging: A Practical Guide for Brand Buyers","belly-band-packaging-guide","A belly band is a printed paper or paperboard wrap that loops around a single product or a small bundle. Brand buyers reach for it when they want low-cost branding without committing to the cost of a full box, and the format works for soap, candle, stationery, retail bakery, and gift-set programs alike.","c67410b4-78de-469b-981a-b7fe547397f6",{"id":214,"title":215,"slug":216,"excerpt":217,"featured_image":218,"category_id":23},262,"Belly Band Dimensions: Widths, Lengths and Closure Allowances","belly-band-dimensions","Belly band sizing comes down to two numbers: the height of the band on the product face and the length around the product plus a closure allowance. Both depend on the product, the bundle, and the closure style, and getting them right at the spec stage avoids the most common cause of a belly band remake.","19ea1ed3-b779-4b57-b88e-e26f203f069d",[220,226,232,238,244,250,256,262,268,274,280,286,292,298,304,310],{"id":221,"name":222,"slug":223,"short_description":224,"featured_image":225,"category_id":23},62,"Lipstick Boxes","lipstick-boxes","Keeping delicate lipstick tubes safe from scuffs, scratches, and rattling during handling requires exact sizing. Our custom lipstick boxes deliver the snug fit needed to secure your cosmetic items from the production facility to the retail shelf. Built from quality materials, these cartons provide reliable daily protection while clearly displaying your branding. As your packaging supplier, we help you design attractive, accurately sized packaging that supports better shelf presentation and grabs buyer attention. Choose dependable paperboard that reflects your brand identity and keeps your products looking pristine.","b0e80520-86f8-4da0-845e-28a188303b27",{"id":227,"name":228,"slug":229,"short_description":230,"featured_image":231,"category_id":23},63,"Eyeliner boxes","eyeliner-boxes","Eyeliners are incredibly slender, making them easy to overlook on retail shelves. We design custom eyeliner boxes that give your small products a commanding visual footprint. Beyond catching the eye, our customized eyeliner boxes feature precision-cut inserts that lock delicate pencils in place, protecting fragile tips from snapping while providing ample room for your crucial ingredient lists. Whether you need matte finishes or striking foil accents, we build packaging that reflects your product's sharp precision. Reach out to a reliable custom eyeliner boxes manufacturer today!","4cf9aafa-aa0d-4f51-9faa-e29f61777040",{"id":233,"name":234,"slug":235,"short_description":236,"featured_image":237,"category_id":23},64,"Mascara Boxes","mascara-boxes","Stop forcing your mascara wands into oversized boxes. Build packaging to your exact product dimensions. Generic packaging leads to rattling, shifting, and damaged wands. Beyond physical protection, vibrant printing and finishes on your mascara packaging boxes give your items a commanding visual footprint. Your boxes can draw attention effortlessly with smoother surfaces due to our matte, embossing, or foil stamping options. Secure reliable protection and earn brand recognition today. Contact your trusted custom mascara boxes manufacturer and take the lead.","5806991f-2dcb-4492-94aa-d2487f7339ee",{"id":239,"name":240,"slug":241,"short_description":242,"featured_image":243,"category_id":23},65,"Belly Band Packaging","custom-belly-bands","Custom belly bands built for wedding invitation suites, soap and candle bundles, retail product wraps, and direct-mail kits. We supply printed paperboard wraps in 14pt to 24pt stocks plus 100lb silk text for thinner, flexible bands. Pick matte, soft-touch, or foil finishes on widths from 1\" to 4\" and lengths sized to your product circumference. Print logos, monograms, or product info using digital, offset, or foil stamping methods. MOQ starts at 100 bands with 10-14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order of custom belly bands.","d8843589-6cf9-4ab9-b7b4-3b0ae641db94",{"id":245,"name":246,"slug":247,"short_description":248,"featured_image":249,"category_id":23},66,"Custom Influencer Boxes","custom-influencer-boxes","Need to grab attention on social media? Custom influencer boxes help your brand stand out right from the first glance. These boxes secure your products during shipping while offering an engaging unboxing experience for reviewers. Whether you need an appealing design or sturdy materials to prevent transit damage, our packaging solves common shipping problems. Get custom made influencer boxes in any size, shape, and finish to match your campaign goals. Send packages that content creators actually want to share with their audience.","522cbc42-eac1-43db-b20d-f435d73b9517",{"id":251,"name":252,"slug":253,"short_description":254,"featured_image":255,"category_id":23},77,"Custom Banker Boxes","custom-banker-boxes","Custom banker boxes built for law firms, accounting practices, and corporate record rooms — sized to protect critical files and simplify audit retrieval. We manufacture from 32 ECT to 44 ECT corrugated board with optional acid-free liners for long-term archive use. Pick single or double-wall construction, letter or legal interior dimensions, and lift-off lids with die-cut hand holes. Print logos, file indexes, or department codes using flexographic, digital, or offset methods. MOQ starts at 100 units with 10–14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order.","de3b7d40-fb2a-4f64-90f8-02373f954330",{"id":257,"name":258,"slug":259,"short_description":260,"featured_image":261,"category_id":23},78,"Custom Match Boxes","custom-match-boxes","Custom match boxes built for wedding favors, hotel turn-down service, restaurant and bar branding, and retail brand gifting. We supply standard 2.18\" x 1.44\" matchbox sizes through cigar-length 3.5\" formats with 18-20 wood matches inside. Print labels wrap three sides with a strike strip on the fourth. Pick matte, shimmer, or linen sleeve finishes plus foil stamping in gold, silver, rose gold, or copper. MOQ starts at 100 boxes with 10-14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order of custom match boxes.","2c97d848-28e6-416b-8727-e227d319a058",{"id":263,"name":264,"slug":265,"short_description":266,"featured_image":267,"category_id":23},79,"Custom Archive Boxes","custom-archive-boxes","Custom archive boxes built for off-site document storage, legal and medical retention, and corporate records management. We supply 32 ECT through 44 ECT double-wall corrugated with optional acid-free, lignin-free liners for documents kept beyond a decade. Pick letter, legal, or banker-style dimensions with reinforced corners and lift-off lids. Print barcode panels, year labels, or department codes using flexographic or digital methods. MOQ starts at 100 boxes with 10-14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order of custom archive boxes.","a4c85bd2-9946-4ff6-985c-1e84274f08af",{"id":269,"name":270,"slug":271,"short_description":272,"featured_image":273,"category_id":23},80,"Custom Blister Card Packaging","blister-card-packaging","Custom blister card packaging built for action figures, hardware, electronics, cosmetics, and pharmacy retail. We bond clear PVC, PET, or RPET bubbles to printed paperboard backing cards in standard 6\" x 9\" up to 18\" x 24\" formats. Pick gloss, matte, or soft-touch card finishes plus header card hang holes for retail peg display. MOQ starts at 250 cards with 10-14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order of custom blister card packaging.","a4478c88-34fa-49c4-8ce7-180810e542ff",{"id":275,"name":276,"slug":277,"short_description":278,"featured_image":279,"category_id":23},83,"Custom Die Cut Boxes","custom-die-cut-boxes","Custom die cut boxes built for branded shipping, retail packaging, e-commerce mailers, and product kits with built-in inserts. We cut corrugated and folding carton stocks into custom shapes with self-locking tabs, score lines, perforations, windows, and integrated dividers. Pick single-wall mailers, double-wall shippers, or paperboard cartons in 14pt to 24pt stocks. Print logos and brand artwork using offset, digital, or flexographic methods. MOQ starts at 100 boxes with 10-14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order of custom die cut boxes.","37cc66c5-7059-4038-a773-ccd94b7b59a7",{"id":281,"name":282,"slug":283,"short_description":284,"featured_image":285,"category_id":23},84,"Window Boxes","custom-window-boxes","Custom window boxes built for bakery, cosmetics, candles, toys, and gift retail where shoppers want to see the product before buying. We laminate clear PVC or PET window patches into die-cut openings in 14pt to 24pt paperboard cartons. Pick any window shape — square, rectangle, heart, custom contour. Print logos and brand artwork using offset or digital methods, with optional foil, embossing, and spot UV. MOQ starts at 250 boxes with 10-14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order of custom window boxes.","c9dc5da7-ee81-408c-a7dd-93c41eb42b4a",{"id":287,"name":288,"slug":289,"short_description":290,"featured_image":291,"category_id":23},85,"Packaging Sleeves","custom-packaging-sleeves","Custom packaging sleeves built for tea and coffee boxes, food trays, apparel multipacks, sock 3-packs, and cosmetic gift sets. We supply printed cardboard sleeves in 14pt to 24pt stocks that wrap around an inner tray, jar, or box. Pick gloss, matte, soft-touch, or foil finishes. Print logos, ingredient panels, or product specs using offset, digital, or flexographic methods. MOQ starts at 250 sleeves with 10-14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order of custom packaging sleeves.","e9ed3c74-a303-47e0-813d-04bb8ad9ddaf",{"id":293,"name":294,"slug":295,"short_description":296,"featured_image":297,"category_id":23},86,"Custom Playing Card Boxes","custom-playing-card-boxes","Custom playing card boxes built for poker decks, magic and cardistry, tarot, card games, and corporate gifting decks. We supply tuck boxes in 14pt to 24pt SBS, rigid two-piece boxes, and magnetic-closure presentation boxes sized for poker, bridge, tarot, or custom card dimensions. Print logos and full deck artwork using offset or digital methods with optional foil stamping, embossing, and spot UV. MOQ starts at 250 boxes with 10-14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order of custom playing card boxes.","2f938767-8753-41a2-a363-0c1a526e68ec",{"id":299,"name":300,"slug":301,"short_description":302,"featured_image":303,"category_id":23},93,"Promotional Boxes","promotional-boxes","Custom promotional boxes built for PR launches, influencer seeding, employee onboarding kits, conference giveaways, and holiday client gifts. We manufacture mailer-style and rigid setup styles in 18pt SBS through E-flute and B-flute corrugated, with full CMYK or Pantone-matched offset printing. Pick magnetic-closure rigid for high-value drops or printed mailer boxes for volume sends. Add foam inserts, custom dividers, soft-touch lamination, or foil-stamped logos. MOQ starts at 100 boxes with a 10-14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order of custom promotional boxes.","a3bdc75a-d1ec-454b-823d-02094bbf9537",{"id":305,"name":306,"slug":307,"short_description":308,"featured_image":309,"category_id":23},94,"Custom Seed Packaging","custom-seed-packaging","Custom seed packaging built for seed companies, nurseries, conservation groups, and promotional seed giveaways. We supply printed paper seed packets in standard 2.25\" x 3.5\" through 4\" x 6\" sizes, plus stand-up pouches and bulk envelopes for larger varieties. Stocks include kraft, white poly-lined, and food-contact-appropriate coated paper options. Print variety names, planting instructions, harvest dates, and grower attribution using digital or offset methods. MOQ starts at 250 packets with 10-14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order of custom seed packets.","ed872757-f3fb-4c83-90b0-dc185d971c29",{"id":311,"name":312,"slug":313,"short_description":314,"featured_image":315,"category_id":23},95,"Perforated Boxes","perforated-boxes","Custom perforated boxes built for tear-away mailers, easy-open subscription packaging, retail dispensing displays, and one-time-use medical or industrial packs. We add perforation lines, score patterns, and zipper-style tear strips to corrugated mailers, folding cartons, and rigid setup boxes. Perforation orientation and density tune the tear effort — light perforation for delicate retail packaging, aggressive zipper perforation for industrial easy-open. MOQ starts at 100 boxes with 10-14 business day turnaround and free design support on every order of custom perforated boxes.","e5f094e6-d5e5-488e-90cd-99ca719b2ccf"]