A high dollar figure will not remain in a flimsy box. The moment customers have a package in hand, before it’s even opened, a product with a soft, bending carton undercuts a product that’s on the high end of the product category. Custom rigid boxes address the mismatch directly: board construction that is dense and non-folding and feels substantial, with magnetic closures, and finishes that reflect the price the product is asking.

What are Custom Rigid Boxes?

High-end packaging boxes are packaging solutions that are manufactured using a thick, non-corrugated board that will not collapse or fold and are typically utilized for luxury retail packaging, gift packaging, and high-end product lines where the unboxing experience is part of the product.

Benefits for Businesses

But the box’s structure itself reinforces the branding, as a box that doesn’t flex means it’s quality before the shopper reads a single word of copy. The thick board provides better protection for fragile or valuable products that can’t be crushed by folding cartons. Where cost savings seem counterintuitive is at the category level, as a brand can use rigid packaging to support a higher price, offsetting the higher packaging cost with the margin the presentation generates. Rigid board packaging is now available that is eco-friendly, while still maintaining the weight and feel that is perceived as premium. Premium presentation boxes are the highest level of customer experience, as the box itself becomes a part of the product story in unboxing videos and social shares, especially magnetic-closure rigid boxes, which are designed for gifts.

Features & Specifications

Design: pictures or denim in white, black, or gray, or in gold or silver metallic.Material: pictures or denim in white, black, gray, gold, or silver metallic on rigid chipboard.
GSM: 1000-2000 GSM equivalent board thickness.
Printing: offset printing (wrap paper), foil stamping, embossing, debossing.
Sizes: all custom, from one-piece gift boxes to luxury gift packages with several pieces
Finishes include soft-touch, magnetic closure, matte and gloss.
MOQ: minimum order quantity is not required

Industries That Make Use of Custom Rigid Boxes

Magnetic rigid boxes can be seen on cosmetics brands that are packaging their best-of-the-line skin care or fragrance collections, retail brands offering limited-edition or gift packaging, food brands creating holiday or specialty gift packaging, bakeries creating premium cake or pastry gift boxes, and even in boutique retail, packaging accessories or jewelry.

How to Select the Appropriate Custom Rigid Boxes

If it’s a product that’s intended to be unboxed quickly and consumed right away, you might want to use a magnetic flip-top, but if it’s meant to be opened at a different time for gift-giving, consider a drawer-style box. Verify board thickness relative to Product Weight, as although rigid boxes do not fold, they still require sufficient support for heavier contents. Ask to see a sample before going into full production, as luxury retail packaging texture and finish may vary when purchased from screen to actual. Most brands get this wrong as they consider prestige is the only reason, but fail to consider the cost of the rigid packaging as it relates to the actual price point of the product and margin.

Why go for Custom Boxes Manufacturer (CBM)?

CBM’s rigid boxes are made in-house, with control from spec to finished box, including board thickness, wrap quality, and finish consistency. All batches are checked for both structure and finish quality prior to shipping. There are no minimum volumes and wholesale pricing is offered, so small and emerging premium brands receive the same standard of production as existing premium brands. Fast delivery includes production and shipping in the USA, and free design support is offered on all custom orders.

FAQs

Q: What sets the rigid boxes apart from the normal folding carton boxes?

A: Rigid boxes are made with a thick, non-folding board that does not fold back down, whereas folding cartons can be collapsed for storage and shipping.

Q: Is there a minimum order for custom rigid boxes?

A: No. Wholesale pricing is available without any minimum.

Q: Are magnetic closures and magnetic inserts possible on rigid boxes?

A: Yes, magnetic closures, ribbon pulls, and fitted inserts can all be used.