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Custom Rigid Boxes, Made in Birmingham — From 100 Boxes
Turned-edge rigid boxes in 1200–2000gsm greyboard with magnetic closures, foil and bespoke inserts. Priced within 4 working hours, delivered free across mainland UK.
Speak with a Packaging Specialist
Priced within 4 working hours by a named specialist
Low minimum — from 100 boxes
Free design, dieline & digital proof — no setup fees
Free sample pack, credited against your order
Rated 4.7/5 on Trustpilot
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Made in Birmingham
From 100 boxes
Priced in 4 working hours
Free mainland UK delivery
100% money-back guarantee
Trusted by UK brands including
1.2 M+
boxes shipped
100
box minimum
4 hrs
to your price
7 - 10 days
standard production
Real packaging. Real outcomes.
Recent Mailer Box Projects
A small selection of projects showing the brief, build and finished result.
Featured project
NAD+ At Home × Artsy Packaging
Custom Mailer Box + Attached Insert
5,000 units
E-flute corrugated board
250 gsm Premium Liner
Offset printing
Matt Lamination
The challenge
NAD+ At Home needed a strong, sturdy mailer box with an integrated insert to keep the product securely in place and protected throughout transit, while still delivering a premium unboxing experience.What we delivered
We engineered an E-Flute corrugated mailer with high crush resistance and a custom attached insert to hold the product firmly in position during shipping. The box featured a plain kraft exterior with a fully printed interior, creating a clean, understated look on the outside and a more impactful branded experience when opened.The result
A durable, transit-ready mailer that protected the product while combining structural strength, secure presentation and a memorable unboxing experience.
Project 02
CONKA × Artsy Packaging
Custom Mailer Box + Insert
3,000 Units
E-Flute Corrugated
Offset Print
Matt Lamination
The challenge 3,000 custom mailer boxes with inserts required within 5 days.
What we delivered Full production and doorstep delivery completed in 3 working days from artwork approval.
Project 03
DYSON × Artsy Packaging
Custom Mailer Box + Insert
1,000 Units
E-Flute Corrugated
Corrugated Insert
Matt Lamination
The challenge 3,000 custom mailer boxes with inserts required within 5 days.
What we delivered Full production and doorstep delivery completed in 3 working days from artwork approval.
What UK Brands Say After the First Run
Rated 4.7/5 on Trustpilot — most of it from repeat customers judging consistency, not first impressions.
James and the team were really super helpful putting up with my silly questions. Great service and great product. We’ll be back
Caleb Isaacs
Artsy Packaging has been a fantastic partner to my candle business. The quality of Artsy Packaging’s boxes has helped my candles stand out…
Lena
Solei Studios
Fantastic print team. If you’re looking for reliable, quality and quick turnaround time, I’d definitely recommend…
Homan Cheung
Solei Studios
…The printing looks very sharp, the colours are vibrant, all the sizing is accurate.
Anna Nik
HoneyCacao
I’m so impressed with the quality of product, speed of dispatch, value for money and the communication from these guys.
Liz Jones
Budmother
James was excellent to deal with. I got fast responses, great quotes and quick turnarounds. Excellent business that prioritises a positive customer experience and great quality products.
Ardan Devine
Mana Minerals
Rigid Box Styles We Manufacture
Ten constructions, all made to your dimensions in Birmingham. Not sure which suits your product? Choose ‘Not sure’ in the quote form and a specialist will recommend one.
All
Magnetic Closure
Premium unboxing with a satisfying snap close.
Concealed nickel catches
1500–2000gsm greyboard
Foam or platform insert
Two-Piece (Lid & Base)
The classic lift-off lid for gifting and retail.
Full-bleed print on lid and base
Optional grosgrain tie
Lowest-cost rigid format
Drawer / Sliding
Slide-out reveal for jewellery and small luxury goods.
Satin ribbon pull as standard
Velvet or foam-lined tray
Rigid outer sleeve
Shoulder & Neck
Structured inner neck for a precision-engineered feel.
Inner neck rim, no visible gap
Reads as engineered, not wrapped
Spirits and fragrance favourite
Rigid Sleeve
Printed outer sleeve over a rigid tray.
Reprint the sleeve, reuse the tray
Ideal for seasonal versioning
Die-cut window optional
Collapsible
Flat-pack rigid presentation, lower freight cost.
Ships flat — less freight and storage
Magnetic panels snap up in seconds
Best for e-commerce fulfilment
Flip Top / Hinged Lid
One-piece hinged construction for repeat opening.
Wrap-and-turn seamless hinge
Magnet or elastic closure
Survives daily reopening
Round / Cylindrical
Candles, home fragrance and spirits presentation.
Spiral-wound rigid wall
Telescopic or shoulder lid
Foil on curved surfaces
Die-Cut
Custom apertures and shaped windows.
Any aperture from your vector
PVC or PET patching
Board margin advised at dieline
Satin Lined
Fabric-lined interiors for high-value pieces.
Hand-laid satin or silk
Colour-matched to brand
Jewellery, watches and awards
Cosmetics & Fragrance
Magnetic Closure
Premium unboxing with a satisfying snap close.
Concealed nickel catches
1500–2000gsm greyboard
Foam or platform insert
Shoulder & Neck
Structured inner neck for a precision-engineered feel.
Inner neck rim, no visible gap
Reads as engineered, not wrapped
Spirits and fragrance favourite
Flip Top / Hinged Lid
One-piece hinged construction for repeat opening.
Wrap-and-turn seamless hinge
Magnet or elastic closure
Survives daily reopening
Die-Cut
Custom apertures and shaped windows.
Any aperture from your vector
PVC or PET patching
Board margin advised at dieline
Spirits
Magnetic Closure
Premium unboxing with a satisfying snap close.
Concealed nickel catches
1500–2000gsm greyboard
Foam or platform insert
Shoulder & Neck
Structured inner neck for a precision-engineered feel.
Inner neck rim, no visible gap
Reads as engineered, not wrapped
Spirits and fragrance favourite
Round / Cylindrical
Candles, home fragrance and spirits presentation.
Spiral-wound rigid wall
Telescopic or shoulder lid
Foil on curved surfaces
Jewellery & Watches
Drawer / Sliding
Slide-out reveal for jewellery and small luxury goods.
Satin ribbon pull as standard
Velvet or foam-lined tray
Rigid outer sleeve
Flip Top / Hinged Lid
One-piece hinged construction for repeat opening.
Wrap-and-turn seamless hinge
Magnet or elastic closure
Survives daily reopening
Satin Lined
Fabric-lined interiors for high-value pieces.
Hand-laid satin or silk
Colour-matched to brand
Jewellery, watches and awards
Candles & Home
Two-Piece (Lid & Base)
The classic lift-off lid for gifting and retail.
Full-bleed print on lid and base
Optional grosgrain tie
Lowest-cost rigid format
Round / Cylindrical
Candles, home fragrance and spirits presentation.
Spiral-wound rigid wall
Telescopic or shoulder lid
Foil on curved surfaces
Gifting
Magnetic Closure
Premium unboxing with a satisfying snap close.
Concealed nickel catches
1500–2000gsm greyboard
Foam or platform insert
Two-Piece (Lid & Base)
The classic lift-off lid for gifting and retail.
Full-bleed print on lid and base
Optional grosgrain tie
Lowest-cost rigid format
Drawer / Sliding
Slide-out reveal for jewellery and small luxury goods.
Satin ribbon pull as standard
Velvet or foam-lined tray
Rigid outer sleeve
Rigid Sleeve
Printed outer sleeve over a rigid tray.
Reprint the sleeve, reuse the tray
Ideal for seasonal versioning
Die-cut window optional
E-commerce
Rigid Sleeve
Printed outer sleeve over a rigid tray.
Reprint the sleeve, reuse the tray
Ideal for seasonal versioning
Die-cut window optional
Collapsible
Flat-pack rigid presentation, lower freight cost.
Ships flat — less freight and storage
Magnetic panels snap up in seconds
Best for e-commerce fulfilment
Build Your Rigid Box
Board & Wrap
Greyboard 1200–2000gsm
We stock three standard weights, cut to your dieline in-house. 1200gsm suits cosmetics and cards; 1500gsm is ideal for retail, while 2000gsm handles spirits, electronics and heavier products.
Cut, scored and assembled in Birmingham
Wall thickness ~2mm, 2.5mm or 3mm
Sample pack shows all three side by side
Wrap stocks 128–157gsm
The wrap is what customers see and touch. 128gsm art paper offers economical full-colour coverage, while 157gsm provides better scuff resistance and supports soft-touch lamination.
Coated, uncoated, black and natural kraft
Heavier stock hides board texture better
Printed flat, then hand-wrapped
Dividers & platforms
Internal dividers are built from 350gsm board and up, wrapped to match or contrast the outer. They hold multi-piece sets in position without foam, which keeps the box fully paper-recyclable.
350gsm+ wrapped or plain board
Cross-lap, comb or platform layouts
Cheapest way to present a set
E-flute corrugated inserts
Where you need shock absorption but not foam, 1.5mm E-flute die-cut inserts give a rigid seat with some crush travel. Common under glass candles and bottles shipped direct to consumers.
1.5mm E-flute, die-cut to your product
Survives courier handling better than board
Recyclable with the box
Printing
Offset litho
The volume workhorse. Plate-based printing delivers clean solids, tight registration and lower unit costs at higher volumes, making it ideal for Pantone work and heavy ink coverage.
Most economical above ~500 units
Sharpest fine type and line work
Full CMYK plus spot Pantone units
Digital
No plates, so short runs and versioned artwork cost the same to set up. The right choice at 100–250 boxes, for launch runs, or when you want six SKUs printed in one pass.
Economical at low quantity
Unlimited artwork versions, one run
Fastest route to a production sample
Screen & UV
Screen lays ink down thick, so it holds opacity on black and kraft stocks where litho would sink. UV curing on press adds a hard, raised film — used for single-colour marks and tactile pattern work.
True opacity on dark boards
Raised, tactile ink film
Best for one or two colour marks
Inks & Pantone matching
Choose CMYK, spot colour, Pantone (PMS), Metallic Pantone or water-based and soy/vegetable inks, with colour matched to your approved sample for consistent branding across your packaging.
Water-based and soy / vegetable inks
Closest match on coated stock
Accepted target archived for repeat runs
Finishing
Coatings & Laminations
Aqueous coating for a clean unlaminated seal; soft-touch matte for the suede feel most luxury brands ask for; gloss to lift photography; silk between the two; anti-scratch where dark solids would otherwise mark in transit.
Soft-touch, gloss, silk, anti-scratch
Aqueous and machine varnish
Dark solids: anti-scratch strongly advised
Hot & cold foil
Hot foil stamps a metallic film into the wrap under heat and pressure, leaving a crisp, slightly recessed mark in gold, silver or rose gold. Cold foil prints foil in-line, so it can carry gradients and halftones that hot foil cannot.
Gold, silver, rose gold and custom foils
Cold foil for gradients and tints
Registration checked on every sample
Embossing & Debossing
Blind embossing raises artwork with no ink, debossing presses it in. Registered embossing aligns the die to printed artwork, and combination embossing stamps foil and relief in one hit for the sharpest result.
Blind, registered and combination
Debossing on soft-touch reads beautifully
Brass dies, made to your vector file
Spot gloss UV & window patching
Spot gloss UV picks out a logo or pattern in high shine against matte lamination — the cheapest way to add contrast. Window patching bonds optically clear film behind a die-cut aperture so the product shows without dust or handling.
Spot UV over matte lamination
Clear film patched behind apertures
Combines with foil on the same panel
Inserts
EVA & die-cut foam
Custom EVA foam cut to your product profile gives the tightest hold and the best drop protection. Die-cut single-layer foam is the economical version for flat or light items that only need locating, not cushioning.
Cut from your product or CAD file
Black, white and coloured EVA
Best protection per pound spent
Velvet flock & fabric lining
Velvet flocking bonds fibre directly to a shaped insert for a soft, seamless cavity. Silk and satin linings are cut and laid by hand into the lid or base — the finish jewellery and watch buyers expect.
Velvet flock in matched colours
Silk and satin, hand-laid
Adds labour, not material cost
Paperboard platforms
A wrapped board platform lifts the product to the lid line so it presents at the moment of opening. Fully paper-based, so the pack stays kerbside recyclable — increasingly the deciding factor for retail buyers.
Wrapped to match or contrast
Keeps the pack paper-only
Lowest-cost staged reveal
Custom Rigid Box Specifications
Greyboard
1200gsm (~2mm wall) · 1500gsm (~2.5mm) · 2000gsm (~3mm)
Best for
1200gsm cosmetics & cards · 1500gsm retail · 2000gsm spirits, electronics, heavier products
Wrap stocks
128–157gsm art paper · coated, uncoated, black, natural kraft
Printing
Offset litho (most economical above ~500 units) · Digital (100–250, versioned SKUs) · Screen & UV
Colour
CMYK, spot Pantone, Metallic Pantone, water-based and soy/vegetable inks
Finishes
Soft-touch, gloss, silk, anti-scratch · Hot & cold foil (gold, silver, rose gold, custom) · Blind, registered and combination embossing, debossing · Spot gloss UV · Window patching
Inserts
EVA foam (black, white, coloured) · Velvet flock · Silk & satin lining · Paperboard platforms · 350gsm+ dividers · 1.5mm E-flute
Minimum order
100 boxes · price breaks at 251, 501, 1,001, 5,000
Lead time
7 to 10 working days from proof approval · rush from 6 working days · delivery +1–2 days
Artwork
AI, PDF, EPS, TIFF, JPG, PNG up to 20MB · vector preferred · 3mm bleed
Delivery
Free mainland UK · Highlands, Islands, NI, offshore quoted at cost before approval
Recyclability
Greyboard and paper wraps are kerbside recyclable once foam or fabric linings are removed
How to Order Custom Rigid Boxes
1
Quote & Sample
Tell us your style and quantity. A named specialist prices it within 4 working hours. Want to feel the board first? Order a sample pack, credited against your order.
2
Free Dieline & Digital Proof
Our studio draws your dieline and sets up your artwork free. Nothing runs without your written sign-off.
3
UK Production & Delivery
Cut, wrapped, foiled and finished in Birmingham in 7 to 10 working days (rush from 6). Delivered free across mainland UK.
Why Buyers Choose Artsy for Rigid
Low minimum order
Start at 100 boxes. No volume commitment, no pallet minimums, no penalty for testing a launch run first.
100% money-back guarantee
If the delivery does not match your approved proof and signed specification, we remake it or refund it.
1.2M+ boxes shipped
Rigid work delivered for UK spirits, cosmetics, apparel and D2C brands across launch and repeat runs.
Free UK delivery
Mainland UK delivery included on every order. Offshore postcodes quoted at cost, stated before approval.
Free proof & sample pack
Free dieline, free digital proof and a free sample pack, credited against your order within 30 days.
Made in Birmingham
Cut, wrapped, foiled and finished at our Bordesley Green works — not brokered offshore and re-badged.
Answers Before You Enquire
Still deciding?
What is your minimum order, and does price improve at volume?
100 boxes. Price breaks at 251, 501, 1,001 and 5,000 units; your specialist quotes the tiers side by side.
How much do custom rigid boxes cost per unit?
Price is driven by size, board weight, print coverage, foil area and inserts. Exact prices within 4 working hours.
Do you charge for tooling, dielines or plates?
No setup or plate fees. Design, dieline and digital proof are free. Bespoke brass dies are quoted as a separate line item before approval.
Can I get a physical sample before committing?
Yes. A free sample pack, with the cost credited against your order if placed within 7 to 10 days.
What are your real lead times?
7 to 10 working days from proof approval; rush from 6 working days; UK delivery adds 1–2 days; dates confirmed on order.
Do you deliver free across the UK?
Free on mainland UK. Highlands, Islands, NI and offshore are quoted at cost before approval. Multi-drop and timed deliveries are available.
How accurately can you match a Pantone?
A close commercial match on coated stock. Uncoated, kraft and black stocks shift the result, and metallics are approximate. The match is shown on your sample and archived for repeats.
What artwork formats do you need, and do you supply dielines?
AI, PDF, EPS, TIFF, JPG or PNG up to 20MB, vector preferred, 3mm bleed. A free dieline and design setup are included.
What are your payment terms for business accounts?
First orders are paid on proof approval. Established accounts get 30-day terms after a credit check. GBP invoicing; bank transfer, card or PayPal.
What if boxes arrive damaged or off-spec?
Report within 7 days with photos. Off-spec orders are remade or refunded under our 100% guarantee, and replacements are dispatched the same week.
Can I reorder at the same price later?
Yes. Dieline, print files and colour targets are archived. Pricing is held for 12 months at the same quantity break.
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Get Your Free Mailer Box Quote
A named UK packaging specialist emails your quote within 4 working hours. Essentials take under a minute, anything else you tell us simply sharpens the price.
More detail, if you want it
Custom rigid boxes UK — what we actually make
We are rigid box manufacturers in the UK, producing custom rigid boxes from solid greyboard wrapped in printed art paper at our Birmingham works. That covers magnetic closure rigid boxes, two piece rigid boxes, lid and base boxes UK brands use for gifting, drawer and sleeve formats, and collapsible rigid boxes that ship flat to reduce freight. Everything is cut, wrapped, foiled and assembled here, so the person quoting your job can see the press it will run on.
Wholesale rigid boxes UK and low MOQ rigid boxes
Two things usually decide a rigid box supplier: whether they will take a small first order, and whether the volume price is real. We do low MOQ rigid boxes from 100 units so you can test a launch run, Trade accounts, repeat-order pricing and scheduled call-off are available once a specification is signed off.
Luxury rigid packaging and bespoke rigid boxes
Luxury rigid packaging is mostly a question of board weight, wrap stock and decoration. Bespoke rigid boxes from our works can carry hot foil stamping, cold foil, blind and registered embossing, debossing, spot gloss UV, soft-touch lamination and window patching, with EVA foam, velvet flock, silk or satin linings inside. If you have a reference box you admire, send a photograph — we will tell you how it was built and what it costs to match.
Setup boxes UK — terminology
Setup boxes UK is the older trade term for what most buyers now call rigid boxes: boxes supplied already assembled rather than folded flat on the line. The construction is the same — greyboard, turned-edge wrap, no folding carton creases. If your specification or retailer paperwork says setup boxes, quote it to us exactly as written and we will match it.
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