Rigid Gift Boxes | Custom Set-Up Boxes, 2mm Greyboard, MOQ 100
- Material: 1.5-2.5mm greyboard + printed or specialty wrap
- Structure: Lid & base / magnetic / drawer / collapsible
- MOQ: 100 pcs
- Lead Time: 12-18 working days
Custom rigid gift boxes built on 1.5-2.5mm greyboard with printed or specialty wrap - lid and base, magnetic book-style, drawer and collapsible builds. Free dieline, MOQ 100 pcs.
Our Advantages
No Die and Plate Charges For Digital Samples
High quality printing
Quick Turn Around
Starting from 500pcs
Custom size and style
Competitive Price
Free Design Support
To door delivery
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COMPANY SERVICES
| Bigger Discounts Offer for large orders | Bigger Discounts Offer for large orders Prices are negotiable based on your purchase volume and Fixated prices can be offered based on frequency of the order. |
| After-service | Sample cost is refundable if it's not good quality as we promised!We will refund you the defected goods values as contract listed,if the defective goods are beyond as we contracted.Our goal is to have no bad feedback and keep doing business in the future! |
| Risk Free, Quality Assurance | We've Sate of the art production facility and all printed jobs are run through our strict quality assurance department, so there are no quality complaints. |
| Printed Method | We use Off-set printing to achieve excellent printing results. However, Digital and screen printing is also available depending on box requirements. |
| About Us | Guangzhou Ecopaperbox established in 2011 is undoubtedly an accredited manufacturer of custom boxes which are exactly according to the needs and desires of the clients. Our top priority is meeting the needs and requirements of our customers. Custom Packaging and printing are provided to the customers with excellent quality on the regular basis so that maximum benefit can be achieved in the minimum amount of time. All boxes that made of paperboard, we can produce. You are welcome to make inquiry via info@ecopaperbox.com and contact us at +8619927709433. |
What Is a Rigid Gift Box (Set-Up Box)?
A rigid gift box, called a set-up box in the trade, is built from greyboard that is cut, cornered and then wrapped in a printed or specialty paper. Unlike a folding carton it arrives at your warehouse already assembled and holds its shape permanently. That single difference drives everything else about the format: the feel in the hand, the price per unit, the freight cost and the lead time.
The structural rule of thumb is board thickness. 1.5mm greyboard suits small boxes up to roughly 150mm across, 2mm is the general-purpose standard and what most brands end up specifying, and 2.5-3mm is used on oversized builds or where the brand deliberately wants weight in the hand. Thicker board costs more in material but far more in freight, because a rigid box ships as air.
A rigid box is two separate specifications, not one. The exterior wrap decides how it photographs and how it prints; the interior lining and insert decide how it feels when opened. Brands routinely overspend on the outside and underspend on the inside, and it is the inside that the customer remembers.
Which Industries Use This Box, and How It Is Specified
Rigid gift boxes are specified by what they protect and by where the box is opened.
| Industry / use case | How we normally spec it |
|---|---|
| Jewellery and watches | 1.5-2mm greyboard, velvet or flocked interior, foam insert with a ring slit or watch pillow, magnetic or hinged lid. |
| Candles and home fragrance | 2mm greyboard with a die-cut paperboard collar sized to the jar diameter, soft-touch or uncoated specialty wrap. |
| Prestige cosmetics and fragrance | 2mm board, foil-stamped logo, EVA or paperboard cradle holding the bottle and a folded leaflet. |
| Corporate gifting and welcome kits | Larger 2-2.5mm build with a compartmented tray so several unrelated items sit in fixed positions. |
| Spirits and wine presentation | 2.5mm board with a moulded pulp or die-cut cradle, often a book-style or drawer build for the reveal. |
| Electronics and premium accessories | 2mm board, book-style magnetic closure, cable and manual seated in a separate tray under the main product. |
If the box will be opened in front of someone - handed over as a gift, filmed for an unboxing, presented at a counter - the closure and the interior are worth more than a thicker board. If it will be opened alone at a kitchen table, spend the money on the print instead.
Material Specification
Rigid boxes are built from greyboard, not from white cardboard. Any quote that describes a rigid box as 350gsm white board is quoting a folding carton, which is a different product at a different price.
| Component / stock | Specification |
|---|---|
| Structural core | Greyboard / chipboard 1.0-3.0mm (roughly 1,000-2,500gsm), made from 80-100% recycled fibre. 1.5mm for small boxes, 2mm standard, 2.5-3mm for oversized builds. |
| Exterior wrap | 128-157gsm coated art paper for full CMYK, or specialty stock such as linen emboss, leatherette, felt-touch and pearlescent for foil-and-emboss work. |
| Interior lining | Wrap paper, flock paper, velvet or satin, specified independently of the exterior. A dark exterior with a contrast interior is standard practice. |
| Insert | Die-cut paperboard tray, moulded pulp, EVA foam or flocked tray. Paperboard and pulp keep the box mono-material and easier to recycle. |
| Adhesive | Solvent-free water-based glue, so the finished box stays in the paper recycling stream. |
Sustainability notes
- The greyboard core is 80-100% recycled fibre, so the heaviest component of a rigid box is already a recycled material.
- Water-based glue keeps the finished box in the paper recycling stream, provided the wrap paper is not film-laminated.
- A die-cut paperboard or moulded pulp insert replaces EVA foam and keeps the pack mono-material. Velvet and flock look richer but end the recyclability claim.
- Rigid boxes are shipped assembled, so freight volume is the real footprint issue. A collapsible magnetic build cuts shipping volume by roughly 60-70%.
- Aqueous varnish or an uncoated specialty wrap is the recyclable alternative to soft-touch film lamination.
Rigid Box Structures
The structure is the biggest single decision, and it is easier to change before the dieline than after.
| Option | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Lid and base (two-piece) | The classic telescoping build. Cheapest rigid structure, universally understood, works at every size. |
| Magnetic book-style | A hinged flap with concealed magnets. The most requested premium build and the standard for unboxing-led brands. |
| Drawer / slide-out | An inner tray sliding out of a printed sleeve. Reads as a considered reveal and protects the contents better in transit. |
| Shoulder-neck box | An inner collar lifts the lid slightly above the base. A subtle detail that signals fragrance and prestige cosmetics. |
| Collapsible magnetic | Ships flat and folds up in seconds. Costs slightly more per unit but cuts freight volume by roughly 60-70%. |
| Insert options | Die-cut paperboard tray, moulded pulp, EVA foam, flocked tray or a fabric-lined cavity, each priced separately from the box. |
Collapsible magnetic is the option most buyers do not know exists. On any order above a few hundred pieces shipped by air, the freight saving usually exceeds the extra unit cost.
Printing and Finishing
- Offset CMYK - photographic artwork, gradients and product imagery.
- Pantone spot colour - exact brand colour matching, up to 6 colours plus varnish.
- Digital printing - the reason we can hold MOQ at 100; no plate cost on short runs.
- Hot foil stamping - gold, silver, rose gold, holographic. The most requested logo finish.
- Emboss / deboss - raised or recessed logo, with or without foil.
- Spot UV - gloss varnish over a matte laminate to pick out a logo or pattern.
- Finishes - matte, gloss, soft-touch, anti-scratch lamination or aqueous varnish.
Ordering: MOQ, Dieline and Lead Time
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| MOQ | 100 pcs per size and per design |
| Dieline | Free. We send a print-ready structural dieline to your designer before you commit to anything. |
| Pre-production sample | Plain structural sample in 3-5 days, printed sample in 5-7 days. Sample cost is credited against the bulk order. |
| Production lead time | 12-18 working days after artwork and sample sign-off |
| Artwork format | AI or PDF, CMYK, 300dpi, 3mm bleed, fonts outlined, placed on our dieline |
| Shipping | Rigid boxes ship assembled unless built collapsible. A collapsible magnetic build cuts shipping volume by roughly 60-70% and is worth costing on any order above a few hundred pieces. |
Rigid boxes carry a longer lead time than folding cartons because wrapping and lining are hand-assisted operations. Build that into your launch date rather than compressing the sample round.
Related Packaging
Rigid gift box variants
Custom Gift Boxes | Kraft Paper Gift Boxes | Christmas Gift Boxes | Wine Gift Boxes
By industry
Jewellery Boxes | Candle Boxes | Perfume Boxes | Smartwatch Boxes
Surface Choice
Packing Method For Corrugated Packaging:
Generally no need to put the PE bags inside of the cartons. Since the boxes are glued a layer of cardboard, generally production time is not long enough to dry the paper box. If you tie the PE bags, the steamed water pearl will be produced inside of the bags.
Product Details
- Custom sizes & shape – made to your exact dimensions, flute and box style.
- Eco-friendly board – recyclable corrugated / kraft material with low-migration inks on request.
- Secure closure – self-locking or magnetic options keep contents safe in transit.
- Full-surface printing – CMYK, Pantone, foil, emboss and spot UV available.
- Low MOQ & fast turnaround – start from 100–500 pcs with 7–15 day lead time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a rigid box and a folding carton?
A rigid box is built from 1.5-3mm greyboard, wrapped in a separate printed paper and delivered already assembled. A folding carton is printed on a single 300-400gsm board, ships flat and is erected by you. Rigid costs several times more per unit and far more in freight, but it holds its shape permanently and is what buyers associate with a premium product.
What board thickness should I choose?
1.5mm for small boxes up to about 150mm across, 2mm as the general-purpose standard, and 2.5-3mm for oversized builds or when you deliberately want weight in the hand. Going thicker than needed costs more in freight than in material, because a rigid box ships as air.
Are rigid boxes recyclable?
The greyboard core is 80-100% recycled fibre and water-based glue keeps the box in the paper stream. Two things break that claim: film lamination on the wrap paper, and EVA foam or velvet inserts. Specify aqueous varnish and a die-cut paperboard or moulded pulp insert and the whole box stays recyclable.
Can rigid boxes ship flat to save freight?
Yes, as a collapsible magnetic build. It folds up in seconds and cuts shipping volume by roughly 60-70%. The unit price is slightly higher, but on air freight the saving normally more than covers it. Standard lid-and-base and drawer builds cannot collapse.
What is your minimum order quantity?
100 pcs per size and per design. We hold that at 100 by using digital printing on the wrap paper, which removes the plate cost that normally forces suppliers to quote 500 or 1,000 on rigid work.
Do you charge for the dieline or a sample?
The structural dieline is free and issued before you order. A plain structural sample takes 3-5 days and a printed sample 5-7 days; the sample cost is credited against your bulk order.
Why are rigid box lead times longer?
Wrapping and lining are hand-assisted operations, so a rigid box runs 12-18 working days after sign-off versus 8-12 for a folding carton. Plan the sample round early rather than compressing it at the end.
