[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"directus-blog_posts-custom-box-sizes-and-dimensions-guide-tpw":3,"blog-rec-products-custom-box-sizes-and-dimensions-guide":81,"blog-rec-posts-custom-box-sizes-and-dimensions-guide":178},{"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":38,"blog_post_products":39,"blog_post_related_posts":40},250,"Custom Box Sizes Guide: How to Correctly Measure Products","custom-box-sizes-and-dimensions-guide","Sizing is the first decision in any custom packaging program. Interior box dimensions must fit your product with proper clearance for handling, decoration, and structural integrity. This guide covers how to measure products, standard custom box sizes across bakery, cosmetic, food, apparel, and ecommerce industries, and how to spec custom dies.","\u003Ch2>Why Box Sizing Is the First Decision\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Sizing is the first practical decision in any custom packaging program. The interior box dimensions need to fit the product with appropriate clearance for handling, decoration height, and structural integrity. Get the size wrong and the rest of the packaging program suffers — products shift during transport, decoration crushes against lids, retail shelves don't display the carton cleanly, and reorder cycles compound the mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This guide walks through how to measure your product, the standard custom box sizes used across the main industries, and how to spec a custom die when standard sizes don't fit. Use it alongside the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fmaterial-catalog-of-custom-boxes\">material catalog of custom boxes blog\u003C\u002Fa> and the box style catalog blog so the sizing decision pairs with the substrate and construction you have already picked.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>How to Measure Your Product for a Custom Box\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Three product measurements drive the box specification:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Length:\u003C\u002Fstrong> the longest horizontal dimension of the product at its widest point\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Width:\u003C\u002Fstrong> the second horizontal dimension, perpendicular to length\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Height:\u003C\u002Fstrong> the vertical dimension, measured from the base to the tallest point including any decoration, topper, or attached element\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cp>Add appropriate clearance to each dimension when specifying the box interior:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Standard clearance:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 0.25-0.5 inches around the product on each side\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Heavier handling:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 0.5-1 inch for products that need padding or structural support\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Decorated products:\u003C\u002Fstrong> additional 0.25-1 inch on the top dimension for decoration height\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Subscription \u002F gift programs:\u003C\u002Fstrong> additional 0.5-1 inch for tissue paper, crinkle paper, or paperboard insert positioning\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Send a product sample or precise measurements during quoting so the box interior fits cleanly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Standard Custom Box Sizes by Industry\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Most industries have standardized around common box dimensions that match common product formats. Starting from a standard size and modifying slightly is often more cost-efficient than spec'ing a fully custom die.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Bakery Box Sizes\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Bakery sizing follows pan sizes and assortment configurations. Standard sizes commonly used:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Cookie boxes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 6\" x 4\" x 1.5\" (half-dozen), 8\" x 6\" x 1.5\" (dozen), 10\" x 8\" x 2\" (two-dozen assortment)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Cake boxes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 9\" x 9\" x 4\" (8\" round), 10\" x 10\" x 4\" (9\" round, most common), 11\" x 11\" x 4-6\" (10\" round), quarter sheet at 10\" x 14\" x 4\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Donut boxes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 9\" x 6\" x 2\" (half-dozen), 13\" x 9\" x 2\" (dozen)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Cupcake boxes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 4\" x 4\" x 4\" (single), 7\" x 7\" x 4\" (four-pack), 10\" x 7\" x 4\" (six-pack)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Browse \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\u002Findustries\u002Fbakery-boxes\">custom bakery boxes\u003C\u002Fa> for the full bakery format range.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Cosmetic and Skincare Box Sizes\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Cosmetic sizing follows standard bottle and tube formats. Common sizes:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Lipstick boxes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 1\" x 1\" x 3.5\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Lip balm boxes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 0.75\" x 0.75\" x 2.5\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Skincare bottle boxes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 1.5\" x 1.5\" x 4\" (1oz), 2\" x 2\" x 5\" (2oz), 2.5\" x 2.5\" x 6\" (4oz)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Foundation boxes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 1.5\" x 1.5\" x 4\" (standard tube)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Eyeshadow palette boxes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 4\" x 3\" x 0.75\" (compact)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Beard oil boxes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 1.5\" x 1.5\" x 4\" (1oz dropper), 2\" x 2\" x 5\" (2oz dropper)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Browse \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\u002Findustries\u002Fcosmetic-boxes\">custom cosmetic boxes\u003C\u002Fa> for the full cosmetic format range.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Food and Restaurant Box Sizes\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Food packaging sizing follows standard product profiles and serving sizes:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Pizza boxes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 10.5\" square (10\" pizza), 12.5\" square (12\" pizza), 14.5\" square (14\" pizza), 16.5\" square (16\" pizza), 18.5\" square (18\" pizza)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Burger boxes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 5\" x 5\" x 3\" (single patty), 5.5\" x 5.5\" x 3.5\" (double patty)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Sandwich boxes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 7\" x 4\" x 3\" (6\" sub), 13\" x 4\" x 3\" (12\" sub), 6\" x 6\" x 3\" (deli)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Snack boxes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> varies by format — popcorn boxes, takeout cartons, snack pack cartons each have format-specific sizing\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Browse \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\u002Findustries\u002Ffood-boxes\">custom food boxes\u003C\u002Fa> for the full food format range.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Apparel and Footwear Box Sizes\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Apparel sizing follows standard footwear and clothing formats:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Men's shoe boxes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 13\" x 8\" x 4.5\" (sizes 8-13), 14\" x 9\" x 4.5\" (sizes 14+)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Women's shoe boxes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 11.5\" x 7\" x 4\" (sizes 5-10)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Children's shoe boxes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 9.5\" x 6\" x 3.5\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Boot boxes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 13\" x 8\" x 6\" (ankle), 13\" x 8\" x 14\" (knee-high)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Shirt boxes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 14\" x 10\" x 1.5\" (standard folded shirt)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Tie boxes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 9\" x 4\" x 1.5\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Browse \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\u002Findustries\u002Fapparel-boxes\">custom apparel boxes\u003C\u002Fa> for the full apparel format range.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Mailer and Ecommerce Box Sizes\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Ecommerce mailer sizing follows carrier dimensions and standard subscription kit formats:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Small mailer:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 6\" x 4\" x 2\" (small items, accessories)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Medium mailer:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 9\" x 6\" x 3\" (standard subscription kit)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Large mailer:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 12\" x 9\" x 4\" (multi-piece subscription, larger product)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Apparel mailer:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 14\" x 10\" x 2\" (folded clothing)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Subscription kit:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 9\" x 6\" x 3\" or 10\" x 7\" x 4\" (depending on contents)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Browse \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\u002Fstyles\u002Fmailer-boxes\">custom mailer boxes\u003C\u002Fa> for the full mailer format range.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>When to Use Standard Sizes vs Custom Dies\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Standard sizes have meaningful production advantages: faster setup, established tooling, predictable structural integrity, and cost-efficient per-unit pricing at scale. Custom dies have product-fit advantages: tight clearance, distinctive construction, and brand-specific positioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Use a standard size when:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Your product fits within 0.5\" of a standard size dimension\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Cost per unit matters more than tight fit\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>You're launching with limited quantity and want to minimize upfront setup\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>You expect to iterate on product dimensions in the next 6-12 months\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Use a custom die when:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Your product doesn't fit any standard size with appropriate clearance\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Tight fit matters for product protection during shipping\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>You're launching at retail volume where the per-unit savings of a custom die amortize across the run\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>You want a distinctive construction that differentiates from standard-format competitors\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>How to Spec a Custom Die\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>For non-standard product sizing, send the following at the quoting stage:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Product sample (preferred) or precise dimensions including length, width, and height at the tallest point\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Decoration height or topper height if the product carries a tall element\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Quantity per box (single SKU vs multi-pack)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Intended channel (retail counter, ecommerce shipping, gift program, subscription kit)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Construction preference (tuck end, mailer, rigid, sleeve and tray, window)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Any structural requirements (carry handle, internal paperboard inserts, divider compartments)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cp>Custom dies typically carry a one-time setup cost that amortizes across the run. Once the die is created, reorders use the same tooling at no additional setup cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Common Mistakes to Avoid\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Col>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Tight-fit interior:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 0.25\" clearance is typically the minimum. Tighter than that means products do not insert cleanly during fulfillment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Underspec'd depth for decorated products:\u003C\u002Fstrong> decoration height adds to the total product dimension. Measure at the tallest decorated point, not the product base.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Standard depth for tall toppings or stacked products:\u003C\u002Fstrong> filled donuts, gourmet burgers, stacked sandwiches all need extra depth. Standard depth may compress decoration against the lid.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Skipping the sample-fit test:\u003C\u002Fstrong> sample-fit with the actual product before committing to a 1,000+ unit reorder. Send a sample to confirm fit before locking the die.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Ordering oversized boxes for small products:\u003C\u002Fstrong> oversized boxes leave too much room and may damage during transit. Match the box to the product, not the available format.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Ignoring shipping clearance for ecommerce:\u003C\u002Fstrong> ecommerce mailer programs need clearance for void fill (crumple paper, air pillows). Add 0.5-1\" beyond product dimensions for protective fill.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch2>Quick Size Reference\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ctable style=\"min-width: 75px;\">\u003Ccolgroup>\u003Ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\">\u003Ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\">\u003Ccol style=\"min-width: 25px;\">\u003C\u002Fcolgroup>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Industry\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Common Range\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Specialty Sizes\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Bakery\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>4\" - 14\" length\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Tiered wedding cake boxes (custom dies)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Cosmetic and skincare\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>0.75\" - 6\" range\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Palette and gift set boxes\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Food and restaurant\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>5\" - 18\" range\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Deep-dish, half-and-half, family pack\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Apparel and footwear\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>9.5\" - 14\" length\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Boot boxes, sneaker drop rigid\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Mailer and ecommerce\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>6\" - 14\" length\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Apparel mailer, subscription kit\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Gift and wedding favor\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>2\" - 10\" range\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Pillow boxes, rigid lid-and-base\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003Ch2>Send Your Product Dimensions\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Send your product sample or precise dimensions, retail or shipping channel, brand positioning, and preferred construction to {company_name}. We can recommend the right box size for your custom packaging program and help you decide whether to use a standard size or spec a custom die. Contact us through {contact_email}, or {contact_phone}. Standard production runs 10–14 business days after artwork approval. 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This guide walks through the main custom box styles used across retail, gift, and ecommerce packaging—including tuck end, mailer, rigid, sleeve and tray, window, pillow, and gable construction—with buyer-focused guidance on when each structural choice fits your brand.","ead3f50c-4cf0-4f62-82ed-20d4eae79b1b","2026-05-12T12:30:08.000Z",{"name":24,"slug":25},{"name":24,"slug":25},{"id":70,"title":71,"slug":72,"excerpt":73,"featured_image":74,"published_at":75,"status":49,"category_id":79,"category":80},{"name":24,"slug":25},{"name":24,"slug":25},[82,88,94,100,106,112,118,124,130,136,142,148,154,160,166,172],{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"short_description":86,"featured_image":87,"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":89,"name":90,"slug":91,"short_description":92,"featured_image":93,"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":95,"name":96,"slug":97,"short_description":98,"featured_image":99,"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":101,"name":102,"slug":103,"short_description":104,"featured_image":105,"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":107,"name":108,"slug":109,"short_description":110,"featured_image":111,"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":113,"name":114,"slug":115,"short_description":116,"featured_image":117,"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":119,"name":120,"slug":121,"short_description":122,"featured_image":123,"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":125,"name":126,"slug":127,"short_description":128,"featured_image":129,"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":131,"name":132,"slug":133,"short_description":134,"featured_image":135,"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":137,"name":138,"slug":139,"short_description":140,"featured_image":141,"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":143,"name":144,"slug":145,"short_description":146,"featured_image":147,"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":149,"name":150,"slug":151,"short_description":152,"featured_image":153,"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":155,"name":156,"slug":157,"short_description":158,"featured_image":159,"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":161,"name":162,"slug":163,"short_description":164,"featured_image":165,"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":167,"name":168,"slug":169,"short_description":170,"featured_image":171,"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":173,"name":174,"slug":175,"short_description":176,"featured_image":177,"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",[179,185,191,192,193,194,200,205,211,217,222,228,234,240,246,252],{"id":180,"title":181,"slug":182,"excerpt":183,"featured_image":184,"category_id":23},103,"Banker Box Dimensions Guide: Standard Sizes, Letter, Legal & Custom","bankers-box-dimensions-guide","Banker box sizing follows records format (letter, legal, oversized) and the program's storage system. This guide walks through how custom banker box dimensions are commonly spec'd across law firms, accounting and tax practices, healthcare records, government records, archive facilities, and corporate records programs — with buyer-focused guidance on standard sizes, letter and legal configurations, and custom sizing.","0a76babf-eb08-47d4-bb78-b48f83863d7e",{"id":186,"title":187,"slug":188,"excerpt":189,"featured_image":190,"category_id":23},108,"Are Banker Boxes Recyclable? Sustainability Options for Records Programs","are-banker-boxes-recyclable-sustainability-guide","Most banker boxes are made from corrugated or paperboard substrates that move through standard paper-recycling streams. What actually gets recycled depends on the substrate, the finishes applied, the local recycling infrastructure, and how the box is handled at end of retention. This guide walks through what makes a banker box recyclable, how recycled content differs from recyclability, and how records programs handle sustainability documentation across substrate, print, and disposal.","1b9770b8-17f8-4467-a117-3a8f309f8dd0",{"id":43,"title":44,"slug":45,"excerpt":46,"featured_image":47,"category_id":23},{"id":57,"title":58,"slug":59,"excerpt":60,"featured_image":61,"category_id":23},{"id":70,"title":71,"slug":72,"excerpt":73,"featured_image":74,"category_id":23},{"id":195,"title":196,"slug":197,"excerpt":198,"featured_image":199,"category_id":23},251,"Scale Your Brand Volume with Custom Box Printing Options","printing-methods-for-custom-packaging","Print method shapes cost per unit, color reproduction, run quantity flexibility, and the substrate range your packaging can use. This guide walks through the main printing methods used across custom packaging programs — offset litho, digital, flexography, and litho-laminated printing — with buyer-focused guidance on when each method fits.","5aa7f2b0-aa33-4556-84f6-9f14cd07cccb",{"id":201,"title":202,"slug":203,"excerpt":204,"featured_image":184,"category_id":23},252,"Banker Box Weight Capacity & Stacking Strength: Records Storage Guide","banker-box-weight-capacity-stacking-strength","Banker box weight capacity and stacking strength shape how the records program stores boxes, handles retrieval, and survives warehouse multi-tier stacking. This guide walks through how custom banker box construction is commonly spec'd for weight and stacking across law firms, accounting practices, healthcare records, government archives, and corporate records programs.",{"id":206,"title":207,"slug":208,"excerpt":209,"featured_image":210,"category_id":23},253,"Banker Boxes vs Archival Boxes vs File Boxes: Records Storage Compared","banker-box-vs-archive-box-vs-file-box","Banker boxes, archival boxes, and file boxes solve overlapping records-storage problems but with different construction, retention assumptions, and use cases. This guide walks through how the three formats compare across law firms, accounting practices, healthcare records, government archives, and corporate records programs.","c108dd82-77c1-497c-91c2-e6cbdaa3b86a",{"id":212,"title":213,"slug":214,"excerpt":215,"featured_image":216,"category_id":23},254,"Acid-Free Archival Boxes: Long-Term Records Retention Guide","acid-free-archival-boxes-explained","Acid-free archival boxes support long-term records retention, historical collections, and institutional archives where records integrity matters across decades. This guide walks through how custom acid-free archival boxes are commonly spec'd across libraries, museums, government archives, law firms, healthcare records, and corporate retention programs.","bd89fdde-e406-45c6-86b5-f47dce8acb17",{"id":218,"title":219,"slug":220,"excerpt":221,"featured_image":190,"category_id":23},255,"Buy Custom Banker Boxes for Law Firms & Records Teams","custom-banker-boxes-for-law-firms","Custom banker boxes for law firms, accounting practices, healthcare records, and financial services carry the firm's brand into the records storage program while supporting retention compliance and warehouse storage. This guide walks through how custom banker boxes are commonly spec'd across law firms, accounting and tax firms, healthcare practices, financial services, and government contractors.",{"id":223,"title":224,"slug":225,"excerpt":226,"featured_image":227,"category_id":23},256,"Bath Bomb Box Sizes & Formats: A Practical Guide for Brands","bath-bomb-box-sizes-formats-guide","Bath bomb box sizing is the first practical decision in a packaging program. The box must hold a bomb that may be wrapped, sit on a cradle, or sweat. This guide covers common diameters, multi-pack formats, tube and sampler configurations, and insert choices that prevent rattling—with sizing notes for indie makers, growing brands, and retail buyers.","88e2e44e-6c67-4028-b429-f4047f6fce39",{"id":229,"title":230,"slug":231,"excerpt":232,"featured_image":233,"category_id":23},257,"Beard Oil Box Sizes: A Practical Guide for 10ml, 30ml & 60ml Bottles","beard-oil-box-sizes-guide","Picking a box that fits the bottle is the first decision in a beard oil launch. 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":235,"title":236,"slug":237,"excerpt":238,"featured_image":239,"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":241,"title":242,"slug":243,"excerpt":244,"featured_image":245,"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":247,"title":248,"slug":249,"excerpt":250,"featured_image":251,"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",{"id":253,"title":254,"slug":255,"excerpt":256,"featured_image":257,"category_id":23},265,"Blister Card Packaging Guide: Formats, Uses & How to Spec It","blister-card-packaging-guide","A practical guide to blister card packaging — what it is, the formats buyers ask for, and the spec details that decide whether the card hangs cleanly on a peg or falls apart in transit.","317f3115-430a-4565-8ca8-379b4006b951"]