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Custom Rigid Boxes for Product Protection & Premium Presentation
Protect, present and package your products with custom rigid boxes designed for UK startups, small businesses, retailers and e-commerce brands. Artsy Packaging offers multiple rigid box styles that can be customised with product-fit structures, branded printing and finishes to suit your packaging requirements.
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100 | Minimum order
7-8 days | Working days
10+ yrs | Experience
3,000+ | Businesses served
1M+ | Boxes shipped
Key Takeaway
Artsy Packaging offers custom rigid boxes in multiple styles, with a 100-box MOQ and custom dimensions, structures, artwork, printing, finishes and internal configurations to suit different products. Our packaging team provides design support and digital proofing before production, with free hard-copy physical samples available for qualifying orders over £3,000. Rigid boxes typically have a 7-8 working day turnaround time, subject to the agreed specifications and production requirements, with UK-wide delivery available. With 10+ years of packaging experience, 3,000+ businesses served and 1M+ boxes shipped, Artsy Packaging supports businesses from design through production and fulfilment.
Custom Rigid Boxes Designed Around Your Product
Artsy Packaging designs rigid boxes around your product's specific dimensions, shape, size, branding, and rigidity requirements to create packaging that fits the product while delivering the presentation your brand requires. We customise the artwork, logo, colours, and finishing of each rigid box to suit the product and brand, whether you are packaging jewellery, cosmetics, perfume, watches, gift sets, or other premium products.
Which Custom Rigid Box Style Is Right for Your Product?
Our custom rigid box range includes different structures and opening styles, so you can select the format that best fits your product, presentation and packaging requirements.
Rigid Gift Boxes
Sturdy presentation boxes designed for gifting, luxury products, keepsakes and premium retail items.
Kraft Rigid Boxes
Natural Kraft exteriors give these rigid boxes a distinctive look for cosmetics, gifts and sustainable products.
Custom Magnetic Closure Boxes
Concealed magnetic closures provide secure opening and closing for luxury cosmetics, gifts, electronics and premium products.
Die Cut Rigid Boxes
Precision-cut shapes create distinctive box forms for uniquely shaped products, promotional items and speciality gifts.
Custom Flip Top Boxes
Hinged flip top lids provide easy opening for cosmetics, jewellery, electronics and premium gift products.
Satin Lined Boxes
Soft satin-lined interiors provide cushioning and presentation for jewellery, watches, accessories and luxury gifts.
Two-Piece Rigid Boxes
Separate lids and bases create a classic presentation style for cosmetics, confectionery, jewellery and gifts.
Slipcase Boxes
Sliding outer sleeves provide a distinctive enclosure for books, luxury gifts, electronics and presentation sets.
What Are Custom Rigid Boxes?
Custom rigid boxes are packaging boxes made from rigid boards that provide a strong, shape-retaining structure. They are built to suit your product's dimensions, shape, and packaging requirements rather than relying on standard box sizes.
The outer covering can be customised with your artwork, logo, colours, and chosen finishes, while internal components such as inserts, trays, or dividers can be added to keep the product secure and well-presented.
Rigid Boxes vs Folding Cartons
| Attribute | Rigid Boxes | Folding Cartons |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Rigid board assembled into a firm, structured box | Paperboard/ carton board creased and folded into shape |
| Structure | Maintains its shape with a firm, substantial structure | Folds along scored lines, generally less rigid |
| Assembly | Supplied in formed structure (collapsible styles available) | Usually supplied flat and erected when needed |
| Presentation | Substantial, premium packaging presentation | Clean, lightweight presentation for a wide range of products |
| Structural rigidity | Higher rigidity due to rigid board construction | Varies with board grade, thickness and construction |
| Product protection | Firm enclosure suitable for extra structural support | Protection appropriate to product, board and box structure |
| Storage | Generally requires more space (collapsible styles reduce this) | Flat-packed, more space-efficient before assembly |
| Shipping | Assembled structure can take up more shipping space | Flat-packed format can improve shipping efficiency |
| Weight | Generally heavier, thicker rigid board | Generally lighter, thinner board construction |
| Custom structures | Lid-and-base, magnetic, drawer, book-style formats | Commonly scored and folded carton structures |
| Typical applications | Jewellery, luxury products, cosmetics, watches, gifts | Retail, food, cosmetics, pharma, general consumer packaging |
| Cost considerations | More material/construction, generally higher unit cost | Less material, simpler construction, often more cost-efficient |
How Can You Customise Rigid Boxes for Your Product and Brand?
You can customise rigid boxes around your product's specific dimensions, shape, structure and presentation requirements while incorporating your brand's logo, artwork, colours, printing, finishes and internal features.
Custom Sizes & Dimensions
Length, width and height customised to your product's exact dimensions for a precise, product-specific fit.
Custom Shapes & Structures
Shape and structural configuration tailored to the product's geometry, lid-and-base, drawer, magnetic and more.
Custom Printing & Branding
Logo, artwork and brand colours across exterior and interior panels for a consistent branded experience.
Custom Inserts & Dividers
Inserts, dividers and compartments configured around your product for organised, secure positioning.
Custom Windows & Die Cuts
Window and die-cut apertures by shape, dimensions and position for direct product visibility.
Custom Closures
Magnetic and ribbon closures, with lid-and-base, drawer and hinged constructions for different opening styles.
Materials
Rigid Board / Greyboard
Rigid board/greyboard forms the structural core of a rigid box and is typically specified by thickness, such as 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm or 3 mm. Thicker board provides greater rigidity and shape retention for larger or heavier products, while thinner board reduces overall weight and material usage where lower structural strength is sufficient.
Kraft Wrapping
Kraft paper is typically available in 80-150 GSM and provides a natural, uncoated outer surface for rigid box wrapping. Lower-GSM Kraft offers greater flexibility for wrapping around box edges, while higher-GSM Kraft provides a more substantial and durable outer wrap. Its paper surface also supports printing and selected finishing options.
Art Paper
Art paper is typically available in 100-180 GSM and provides a smooth, coated surface for high-quality printing and colour reproduction. Its surface supports fine graphics, photographs, logos and consistent brand colours, making it suitable for rigid boxes where detailed printed artwork and premium presentation are required.
Paperboard and SBS Paperboard
Paperboard and SBS (Solid Bleached Sulphate) paperboard are typically available in 250-450 GSM and provide a smooth, printable surface for rigid box wrapping. SBS offers a bright-white surface with strong colour reproduction, making it suitable for CMYK printing, fine graphics and decorative finishes.
FSC-Certified and Recyclable Materials
FSC-certified paper and paperboard support responsible fibre sourcing, while recyclable paper-based materials support end-of-life recycling where the complete packaging construction is compatible. The recyclability of the finished box depends on its board, wrapping material, coatings, adhesives, inserts and other components.
Internal Materials and Components
The internal components can be cut, shaped and arranged according to the product configuration, allowing each item to remain in its intended position inside the box. Dividers and compartments separate multiple products, while foam inserts, trays, platforms and protective padding provide additional support where required.
Printing
Digital Printing
Digital printing applies your artwork directly to the box surface, making it ideal for detailed, full-colour designs and shorter runs. It suits logos, images, graphics, cosmetic boxes, gift boxes, promotional packaging and limited editions.
Offset Printing
Offset printing transfers artwork using printing plates to deliver high-quality, consistent reproduction, making it ideal for detailed designs and larger production runs. It suits premium jewellery, cosmetics, electronics, luxury gifts and retail rigid boxes.
CMYK & Pantone Colour Matching
CMYK printing uses cyan, magenta, yellow and black to reproduce full-colour artwork, making it suitable for photos, gradients and complex graphics. PMS/Pantone uses specific colour references for consistent brand colours. Artsy also offers CMYK + 2 PMS, which combines full-colour CMYK printing with two additional PMS/Pantone colours in the same rigid-box design.
Finishing
Matte Lamination
Matte lamination adds a smooth, non-reflective surface that creates a refined and understated appearance. This premium finishing is ideal for luxury, cosmetic, jewellery and premium retail packaging.
Gloss Lamination
Gloss lamination creates a smooth, shiny surface that enhances colour vibrancy and gives packaging a polished appearance. This type of finishing suits colourful product designs, promotional packaging, cosmetics and retail boxes.
Soft-Touch Finish
Soft-touch creates a smooth, velvety feel that adds a tactile element to the packaging while giving it a premium appearance. The soft-touch finishing is particularly suitable for luxury cosmetics, jewellery, fashion and high-end gift boxes.
Spot UV
Spot UV applies a glossy coating to selected areas of the box rather than the entire surface, creating contrast and highlighting logos, patterns or specific design elements. This finishing works well for branded and premium rigid boxes.
Foil Stamping
Foil stamping applies a metallic or decorative foil to selected areas, creating an eye-catching premium effect. It is ideal for logos, brand names, borders and decorative details on luxury, jewellery, cosmetic and gift boxes.
Embossing
Embossing raises selected artwork or text above the box surface, adding depth and a noticeable tactile effect. This finishing technique is suitable for logos, patterns, lettering and premium brand details.
Inserts
Foam Inserts
Foam inserts are shaped to cushion and hold products securely, making them suitable for fragile or premium items such as jewellery, electronics and delicate accessories.
Cardboard Dividers
Cardboard dividers create separate sections within the box, helping organise multiple products, components or sets while preventing items from shifting or contacting each other.
Paper Fillers
Paper fillers provide lightweight cushioning and additional support around products, making them suitable when you need to fill empty space while maintaining a neat presentation.
Custom Die-Cut Inserts
Custom die-cut inserts are precisely cut to the shape and dimensions of your products, keeping individual items positioned securely inside the rigid box. They are useful for products with specific shapes or multiple components.
Multiple Compartments
Multiple compartments can combine inserts and dividers to organise several products or components in one box, making them particularly useful for product sets, gift sets and kits.
Addons
Handles
Handles can be added to custom rigid boxes to provide convenient carrying while complementing the box’s size, structure and premium presentation.
Ribbons & Pull Tabs
Ribbons and pull tabs can be incorporated into custom rigid boxes to make lids or drawers easier to open while adding a refined detail to the box design.
Belly Bands
Belly bands can be added around custom rigid boxes to provide an additional surface for branding, product information or decorative details.
Pockets & Card Slots
Pockets and card slots can be built into custom rigid boxes to hold message cards, product information, certificates or promotional inserts alongside the packaged product.
Windows
Windows can be incorporated into custom rigid boxes using a die-cut opening and suitable clear material to provide visibility of the packaged product while maintaining the box’s customised structure.
Which Products and Industries Are Rigid Boxes Suitable For?
Custom rigid boxes are suitable for jewellery and watches, cosmetics and beauty products, perfumes and fragrances, candles, gifts, apparel and fashion accessories, electronics, luxury retail products and corporate gifts.
Jewellery & Watches
Two-piece, lift-off lid and compartmented boxes with custom-fit or foam inserts.
Cosmetics & Beauty
Magnetic closure, two-piece and drawer-style boxes with custom compartments.
Perfume & Fragrance
Magnetic closure, two-piece and compartmented boxes with custom-fit inserts.
Candles
Two-piece, lift-off lid and magnetic closure boxes with protective inserts.
Gifts
Magnetic closure, drawer-style and two-piece boxes with organised compartments.
Apparel & Fashion
Drawer-style, two-piece and magnetic closure boxes for accessories.
Electronics
Magnetic closure, drawer-style and compartmented boxes with foam inserts.
Luxury Retail
Magnetic closure, drawer-style and premium two-piece designs with custom inserts.
Corporate Gifts
Magnetic closure, drawer-style and compartmented boxes for branded items.
Why Choose Custom Rigid Boxes for Premium Product Packaging?
Choose custom rigid boxes to protect products with a sturdy structure, create a premium presentation, strengthen brand identity, improve unboxing, achieve a product-specific fit and organise multiple products.
Protect With a Rigid Structure
Strong protection through sturdy paperboard construction and a firm outer structure.
Premium Presentation
Refined presentation through tailored dimensions, quality printing and premium finishes.
Strengthen Brand Identity
Incorporates your logos, brand colours, artwork, finishes and structural design.
Improve Unboxing
Magnetic closures, drawer structures, custom inserts and premium finishes.
Product-Specific Fit
Tailored dimensions, custom-fit inserts and compartments reduce unnecessary movement.
Present Multiple Products
Compartments, dividers and custom inserts for sets, kits and curated collections.
Premium Product Positioning
Sturdy construction, tailored designs and quality printing reflect perceived value.
How Much Do Custom Rigid Boxes Cost?
Custom rigid boxes cost from £0.18 per unit, providing affordable premium-quality packaging. The final price depends on the box style, dimensions, quantity, material, printing, finishing, inserts, closure, structural complexity and delivery requirements.
What Affects the Price?
Size, order quantity, board or material, printing method, premium finishes, inserts, closure style and structural design. Construction complexity, customised interiors, and additional finishing also affect the final quotation.
How to Control Costs
Choose appropriate quantities, practical dimensions, suitable materials, essential finishes and a straightforward box structure. Discuss requirements with the Artsy Packaging support team to balance presentation, protection and budget.
What Is the Minimum Order Quantity?
The minimum order quantity for custom rigid boxes is 100 boxes, making it suitable for startups, small businesses, product launches, seasonal collections and growing brands. A low MOQ helps businesses test new designs, manage inventory, support limited launches and scale orders with demand.
Can I See a Sample Before Production?
Digital Proof
Shows how your artwork, layout, branding and colours will appear on the rigid box, allowing you to check the design and request adjustments before approval.
Physical Sample
A real representation of the finished box to assess structure, material, print, finish and fit. Free hard-copy samples are available for qualifying orders over £3,000.
Custom Rigid Box Ordering Process — Quote to Delivery
Share your requirements, receive a recommendation and quote, review and approve your design, and get your finished boxes delivered.
1
Share Requirements
Product details, dimensions, quantity, box style, material, printing and finishing.
2
Get Recommendation & Quote
A suitable rigid box recommendation and pricing for your requirements.
3
Review Design & Proof
Artwork, dimensions, structure, colours, printing and specifications.
4
Approve Packaging
Approve the final design and specifications before production begins.
5
Receive Finished Boxes
Quality-checked, packed and finished boxes at your delivery location.
Why Choose Artsy Packaging for Custom Rigid Boxes?
Expert packaging support, a low 100-box MOQ, pre-production proofing, custom printing and finishing, and proven packaging experience.
Expert Rigid Box Design Support
Helping you select the right style, dimensions, materials, inserts, printing and finishes.
Low MOQ for Flexible Ordering
100-box minimum lets you test designs, avoid excess inventory and scale as you grow.
Reduce Production Risk With Proofing
Digital proofs and free physical samples for qualifying orders over £3,000.
Get Boxes When You Need Them
Typical 7-8 working day turnaround for launches, restocking and upcoming orders.
Experienced Packaging Partner
10+ years of experience, having served 3,000+ businesses.
Proven Production Experience
5,000+ packaging projects completed and 1M+ boxes shipped.
What Do Our Customers Say About Artsy Rigid Boxes?
Overall, very good service As a new brand there was a lot of going back and full between suppliers, designers etc. Our representative at Artsy Daniel was very patient, always very prompt on his replies to emails and accommodating to our needs When the boxes arrived, we were very happy with them, especially the colours as our branding is very vibrant Will definitely be using again for our next order Thanks guys
Steve
Great service from Daniel and the Artsy team. We've been really happy with the boxes and they've gone above and beyond to help us out with our orders this year.
Tristan Watson
Fantastic print team. If you're looking for reliable, quality and quick turnaround time, I'd definitely recommend. I'd also highly commend their reply times. Throughout the process James was responsive and made the extra effort to keep me updated. Definitely one of the better print companies out there - they really should be recognised more.
Homan Cheung
Frequently Asked Questions
What Types of Custom Rigid Boxes Can I Order?
Two-piece rigid boxes, magnetic closure boxes, drawer-style boxes, lift-off lid boxes, and custom compartmented rigid boxes, depending on your product and presentation requirements.
Can I Customise the Size and Shape of Rigid Boxes?
Yes — size, shape, dimensions, structure and internal configuration can all be customised to suit your product.
Can I Print My Logo on Rigid Boxes?
Yes, using digital and offset printing with CMYK and PMS colour options to showcase your logo and branded artwork.
Can I Print Inside and Outside the Rigid Box?
Yes, subject to the selected box construction and printing requirements, including foil stamping, Spot UV, embossing and debossing.
Can I Reorder the Same Rigid Boxes?
Yes — reordering with the same specifications makes it easy to maintain consistent packaging.
Do You Deliver Across the UK?
Yes, across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.
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