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White cardboard (SBS)
Bright white printing surface; the standard stock for folding cartons and printed inserts.
Structures we manufacture
Custom box structures — rigid, paper tube and folding carton, each with its own MOQ
Buyers compare structures, not categories. This is the full list we produce, with the minimum order quantity and typical use for each, followed by the board, wrap and insert options that go with them.
All structures
Every structure we produce
MOQ follows the production process: rigid and paper-tube structures start at 1,000 pcs, folding cartons at 3,000 pcs.
| Structure | Process | MOQ | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnetic closure box | Rigid | 1,000 pcs | Lid held shut by magnets. Our buyers order it most for vape and cosmetics. |
| Drawer (sliding) box | Rigid | 1,000 pcs | Inner tray slides out of an outer sleeve. Our buyers order it most for vape, perfume and jewelry. |
| Lid & base (two-piece) box | Rigid | 1,000 pcs | Separate lid lifts off the base. Our wine buyers order it most. |
| Book-style box | Rigid | 1,000 pcs | Hinged along one side and opens like a book cover. |
| Round paper tube | Paper tube | 1,000 pcs | Round tube with a lift-off or plug-in lid. Our buyers use it for tea, coffee and wine. |
| Oval / square paper tube | Paper tube | 1,000 pcs | Same build as a round tube with an oval or square section; slightly higher unit price than round. |
| Straight tuck-end carton | Folding carton | 3,000 pcs | Tuck flaps close both ends of the carton. |
| Auto-bottom carton | Folding carton | 3,000 pcs | Bottom locks into place as the carton is opened out. |
| Press-and-slide carton | Folding carton | 3,000 pcs | Inner tray slides out of the sleeve when pressed. |
| Tuck-lock carton | Folding carton | 3,000 pcs | Tuck flap locks into a slot to hold the carton shut. |
| Double-door (gatefold) box | Rigid | 1,000 pcs | Two front panels open outward like doors. |
| Shoulder (neck) box | Rigid | 1,000 pcs | An inner neck shows between the lid and the base. |
| Window box | Folding carton | 3,000 pcs | Die-cut window shows the product inside. |
| Mailer box | Corrugated | 1,000 pcs | Corrugated fold-up box with a tuck-in lid. |
MOQ follows the production process, not the product category: rigid and paper-tube structures start at 1,000 pcs, folding cartons at 3,000 pcs, corrugated mailer boxes at 1,000 pcs. Mixed-structure projects are quoted per component.
Materials
Board and wrap materials
Board is what the box is built from; wrap is the surface paper or fabric laminated over a rigid box. Any board can be paired with the finishes on our Finishes page.
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Kraft paper
Natural brown fibre look for eco-positioned and minimal brands.
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Black cardboard
Black all the way through, so cut edges and folds stay black. Pairs well with foil.
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Gold cardboard
Metallic gold base: printed areas sit on a metallic sheen without full foil coverage.
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Silver cardboard
Metallic silver base, used the same way as gold card for a cooler tone.
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Corrugated board
Fluted board for mailer boxes, inserts and shipping-strength packaging.
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Greyboard
The rigid box core, wrapped in printed or specialty paper. Thickness is chosen by product weight and confirmed with the quote.
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Coated art paper
Smooth coated surface for full-colour printing; the usual printed wrap on rigid boxes.
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Specialty paper
Textured, pearlescent and coloured fine papers for a premium surface without extra finishing.
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Leatherette paper
Paper embossed with a leather grain: the leather look at paper cost.
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Mirror (crystal) paper
High-gloss reflective surface for strong shelf presence.
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PU leather
Leather look and hand-feel for jewelry, watch and premium gift boxes.
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Velvet
Soft pile surface, common on jewelry boxes and box linings.
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Cotton cloth
Fabric-covered surface for a soft, textile finish.
Inserts
Insert materials that hold the product in place
Chosen by product weight, fragility and how the product should look when the lid comes off. Send the product and we will recommend one with the quote.
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EVA foam
Firm foam with precise die-cut cavities for bottles, devices and tools.
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Flocked EVA
The precise fit of EVA with a velvet-touch flocked surface.
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EPE foam
Lightweight closed-cell foam for shock protection of glass and electronics.
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Sponge foam
Soft die-cut foam for general-purpose cushioning.
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Flocked high-density foam
Dense foam with a flocked surface for premium presentation.
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Thermoformed plastic tray (PP/PVC)
Moulded cavities that hold each item in place; light and economical at volume.
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Clear blister tray
Transparent thermoformed tray that keeps the product visible.
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Paperboard insert
Folded card insert: printable and recyclable with the box.
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Specialty-paper wrapped insert
Card insert wrapped in the same specialty paper as the box, for a matched interior.
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Corrugated insert
Fluted-board holders and dividers for heavier items and shipping.
Finishes
Foil, UV, embossing and more
Surface finishes have their own page, with each option explained.
Guides
Before you order
Short guides that answer the next question buyers usually ask.
Paper tube packaging sizes: diameter, height, caps and linings
What sizes custom paper tubes come in (50–120 mm diameter, 80–250 mm tall, wine tubes up to 350 mm), round vs oval and square, lift-off vs plug-in lids, foil lining, and what to send for a quote.
Read the guide →Rigid box vs folding carton: MOQ, lead time and structures compared
How rigid boxes and folding cartons differ in construction, MOQ (1,000 vs 3,000 pcs), production time (about 20 vs 14 days) and structures, from a Shenzhen manufacturer that makes both.
Read the guide →Not sure which structure fits?
Send product type and quantity
A quick reply covers MOQ feasibility, sample timing and a board and finish route.
No artwork required for the first review.