Materials and finishes
What the box is made of, up close
Six boards and papers, six surfaces. Each photograph is a macro of the actual finish, so the difference is visible before it is ordered.
- 500 pcs per size minimum order
- Digital sample 3–7 days production-line 7–10 days
01 · Board and paper
Materials
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Greyboard 1.5–3 mm
Recycled board core. Thickness follows the box size and the packed weight.
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Wrapped art paper 128–157 gsm
Printed first, then wrapped around the board. 157 gsm on the larger boxes.
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Specialty paper
Textured, metallic and touch papers, confirmed against mill stock per run.
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Kraft board 300–400 gsm
Unbleached, warmer than white board, printable on one side.
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Corrugated E and B flute
E flute for retail mailers, B flute for the shipper around them.
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Paper bag stock 157–210 gsm
210 gsm once the bag carries a ribbon or rope handle.
02 · Surface
Finishes
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Hot foil stamp
Metal film pressed into the sheet. It reads as metal, not as ink.
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Emboss and deboss
A brass die raises or recesses the artwork, with no ink involved.
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Matte and gloss lamination
Same print, two reflections. Matte hides marks, gloss adds depth.
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Soft-touch lamination
Velvet film, almost no reflection, warm under the fingers.
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Spot UV
Gloss varnish applied only where the artwork asks for it.
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Velvet and suede lining
A fibre pile over the insert, and the first surface a customer touches.
Board grade follows the packed weight, the finish follows the budget per unit, and the signed sample settles the rest.
Material questions
The five that come up before every specification.
What is the difference between matte and soft-touch lamination?
Both are matte films. Standard matte is smoother and slightly more reflective; soft-touch has a fine texture that absorbs light and feels like suede.
Can foil and emboss be combined on the same logo?
Yes. Foil is stamped first, then embossed over it, which gives a raised metal mark. It uses a combined die and is quoted as two operations.
Is FSC-certified board available?
FSC-certified board is available on request and quoted per order. The paperwork follows the specific board used.
What is the minimum order?
500 pcs per size. A custom foil or emboss die is a one-off cost and does not change the run minimum.
How long does a sample take?
A digital sample takes 3–7 days. A production-line sample takes 7–10 days on the specified board and process.
Get a packaging quote
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Send five things — product, channel, quantity, budget and target date. We come back with two or three options, the trade-offs between them, and an itemised quote.
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- Based in · Guangzhou, China
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