Custom gift boxes and presentation boxes
Custom Gift Boxes
Custom gift boxes are judged twice: once by the person buying, and again by the person receiving. We make gift boxes and presentation boxes to your dimensions, as rigid magnetic, lid and base, drawer and book-style boxes, or as printed folding gable, pillow, sleeve and favour boxes for larger runs, with inserts, ribbon pulls and foil blocking. Send your contents and quantity for a quotation.
- Construction
- Rigid or folding, to your size
- Styles
- Magnetic, lid and base, drawer, gable, pillow
- Details
- Inserts, ribbon pulls, foil, inside print
- Minimum order
- 50 boxes
Overview
Gift packaging that earns a second look
Gift packaging is seen twice. The buyer sees it on a shelf or a website; the recipient sees it when it is handed over and opened. That second moment is where a fitted insert, an inside-lid print or a ribbon pull earns its cost. We make gift boxes for retail gift lines, subscription and seasonal campaigns, hampers and corporate gifting.
The first question we ask is what goes inside and how many you need, because that decides the construction. Rigid gift boxes are built from wrapped greyboard, feel substantial and are often kept. Folding gift boxes are printed paperboard, delivered flat and far more economical per unit. Many brands use both: a rigid box for the hero product and a matching folding box for the volume line.
Presentation boxes sit at the formal end of gifting: awards, long-service gifts, client gifts and product launches, where the box is handed over in person. They are nearly always rigid, often with a lined insert and a printed inner lid, and the finish is usually restrained, such as soft-touch lamination with a foil-blocked logo.
At the other end, favour boxes, wedding boxes, gift card boxes, invitation boxes and ornament boxes are small printed boxes made in volume for events and seasonal lines. They share the same print and finishing options, and they are usually folding boxes delivered flat.
Structures
Gift box styles
Rigid styles for premium gifting, folding styles for volume. All are made to your dimensions.
Box style
Magnetic closure boxes
A hinged lid with concealed magnets. The most requested style for premium and corporate gifts.
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Lid and base boxes
A lift-off lid over a base. The traditional presentation box, from shallow scarf boxes to deep hamper boxes.
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Drawer boxes
A tray that slides from a sleeve, often with a ribbon pull. Popular for jewellery, chocolates and small gifts.
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Book-style boxes
Opens like a book, with room for a printed message inside the cover.
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Collapsible rigid boxes
The rigid look, stored flat until the campaign. Ideal for corporate gifting.
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Gable and handle boxes
Folding boxes with a built-in carry handle, for hampers, events and party gifting.
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Pillow boxes
Curved-end folding boxes for favours, accessories and small gifts.
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Sleeve boxes
A printed sleeve over a tray, used for gift cards, vouchers and seasonal re-branding.
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Sizing
Sizing a gift box
Size a gift box from what goes inside. Give us the dimensions of each item in millimetres, how many items sit in the box and how you want them arranged: side by side, stacked, or one hero item with smaller pieces around it. We size the insert and the box together so the arrangement is fixed when the lid comes off.
Allow for everything that goes in with the product: tissue, a printed card, a ribbon or a booklet. If the gift box will be posted, tell us, because it will need a mailer or corrugated outer and its external size matters.
For a gift range, it is often better to design two or three box sizes with different inserts than one size for everything. The contents look intentional rather than lost in a large box.
Materials & finishing
Materials for gift boxes
Rigid gift boxes use wrapped greyboard; folding gift boxes use printed paperboard. Figures are typical ranges that vary by mill, and we confirm the materials on your quotation.
| Specification | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Greyboard (rigid boxes) | Typically 1.5–3 mm | The core of rigid gift and presentation boxes, chosen against box size and the weight of the contents. |
| Printed wrap paper | Typically 120–157 GSM | Coated art paper printed in CMYK or Pantone and laminated before it is wrapped around the greyboard. |
| Speciality papers | Textured, linen, coloured or metallic | For gift boxes where the paper itself is the finish, often with a foil-blocked or debossed logo. |
| Folding boxboard or SBS | Typically 300–400 GSM | For gable, pillow, favour and sleeve boxes delivered flat and assembled at packing. |
| Kraft board | Typically 300–400 GSM | A natural look for rustic, eco-led and wedding gifting, with one- or two-colour print. |
Finishes
- Soft-touch lamination
- Matt or gloss lamination
- Foil blocking in gold, silver, rose gold and holographic foils
- Embossing and debossing
- Spot UV
- Window patching
Options
Options you can specify
Printing
- Full-colour CMYK
- Pantone brand colours
- Printed inner lid and tray
- Single-colour wrap with foil
Presentation
- Ribbon pulls and ribbon ties
- Magnetic closures
- Belly bands and sleeves
- Printed message cards
Inserts
- EVA foam cut to the product
- Card trays with cut-outs
- Wrapped greyboard inserts
- Card platforms and dividers for folding boxes
Finishing
- Foil blocking on logos or patterns
- Embossed or debossed logos
- Spot UV
- Clear windows
Applications
Gift boxes by occasion and use
Corporate gifting
Collapsible magnetic boxes stored flat before the campaign, with a printed inner lid and a card insert for the branded items.
Presentation boxes
Rigid lid and base or magnetic boxes with a lined insert, for awards, client gifts and long-service presentations.
Retail gift sets
A rigid or folding box in the brand's standard specification, sized to the set, often with a window or foil.
Weddings and favours
Small pillow, gable or tuck boxes produced in volume, often in kraft or white with one- or two-colour print.
Gift card and invitation boxes
Slim sleeve and tray or lid and base boxes that present a gift card, voucher or invitation suite.
Seasonal and ornament boxes
Boxes with a window or cut-out insert for decorations and seasonal gifts, printed for the season.
Hampers and food gifts
Deep lid and base or gable boxes with dividers holding jars, bottles and treats.
Compare
Rigid or folding gift box?
| Feature | Rigid gift box | Folding gift box |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Wrapped greyboard, usually assembled | Printed paperboard, delivered flat |
| Feel | Substantial, kept and reused | Light; the contents carry the value |
| Unit cost | Higher | Much lower, especially in volume |
| Storage | Takes space unless collapsible | Flat until packed |
| Best for | Premium products, gift sets, corporate and presentation gifts | Events, favours, seasonal and volume lines |
How to choose
How to choose your gift box
Decide what the box is worth to the gift
If the box is part of the gift, choose rigid. If the contents carry the value and you need volume, choose a folding box. Many brands use both with one print specification.
Plan the reveal
Think about what the recipient sees first: a printed inner lid, a message card, tissue, then the product held in its insert. Each step can be built into the specification.
Consider storage and timing
Corporate and seasonal gifts are often packed in one burst. Collapsible rigid boxes or flat folding boxes save space until then.
Let one finish lead
A soft-touch wrap with one foil-blocked logo often looks more considered than several finishes on the same lid.
Plan for delivery
A gift box is presentation packaging. If it is posted, plan a mailer box or corrugated outer so it arrives unmarked.
In detail
Details recipients notice
Ribbon pulls and lifting tabs
A ribbon under the insert or on a drawer lets the recipient lift the product out without tipping the box. It is a small detail that changes how the box is opened.
Inside print
A printed inner lid or tray is seen only when the gift is opened, which is why it is worth specifying: a message, a pattern or a change of colour.
Inserts that fit
An insert cut to the product keeps a set in its arrangement, stops glass touching glass and makes the box look complete even when one item is lifted out.
Finished work
Gift Boxes we have made
Drawer boxes 
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Book-style boxes
Gift Boxes questions
Questions buyers ask
Anything not covered here, put it in the notes on your quote and we will answer it directly.
Ask on your quoteShould I choose a rigid or a folding gift box?
Rigid for a premium product, gift set, presentation or corporate gift where the box is part of the gift. Folding for events, favours and seasonal lines where cost and storage matter. Many brands use both with a shared print specification.
What is a presentation box?
A presentation box is a gift box designed to be handed over in person, usually a rigid lid and base or magnetic box with a lined insert. It is used for awards, client gifts, long-service presentations and product launches.
Can gift boxes be branded on the inside?
Yes. Rigid boxes can have a printed inner lid and tray; folding boxes can be printed inside on the same sheet as the outside.
Do you make corporate gift boxes?
Yes. Corporate gift boxes are usually collapsible magnetic boxes, stored flat until the campaign, with a printed inner lid and an insert for the branded items. Tell us the items and the number of recipients.
Can you make wedding favour boxes?
Yes. Favour boxes are small printed pillow, gable or tuck boxes made in volume. Kraft or white board with one- or two-colour print is a popular choice.
Can rigid gift boxes be delivered flat?
Yes, if you choose a collapsible construction. Other rigid styles are supplied assembled. Folding gift boxes are always delivered flat.
What is the minimum order for gift boxes?
The minimum order is 50 boxes. Unit cost falls as quantity rises, so ask for two or three quantities on your quote request if you are deciding.
How long does a gift box order take?
It depends on the construction, finishes and quantity. Rigid gift boxes are assembled by hand, so they take longer than folding boxes. If your gifts are tied to an event or season, tell us your required delivery date and our team will confirm whether the timing is achievable.
Can I see a sample first?
You approve a digital proof showing your artwork on the dieline before production. Ask about sample options when you request your quotation.
Ready to specify your packaging?
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