Lid-and-base boxes with a premium hand
Thick greyboard boxes wrapped in printed or textured paper, with optional ribbon, foil and inserts.
- Hand-finished details
- Foil, emboss and soft-touch options
- Inserts cut to fit your product
Overview
The classic gift box: a firm lid that lifts away from a sturdy base.
- Choice of shoulder, ribbon and thumb-notch details
- Foil, embossing and spot UV on the lid
- Foam, card or pulp inserts cut to your product
Selected work
Board & material options
All materials
Greyboard
Dense recycled board, 1,200–2,000 gsm, the core of every rigid box.
Wrapped in printed paper; thickness is chosen for the box size.
Coated art paper
Smooth, bright paper that reproduces colour and fine detail accurately.
Available in gloss, satin and matt; pairs well with lamination.
Finishing options
All finishes
Soft-touch coating
A velvety film that feels warm and premium in the hand.
Ideal for rigid boxes and beauty; test handling before large runs.
Hot foil stamping
Metallic or coloured foil pressed onto the surface with heat.
Best on logos and fine lines; available in gold, silver and colours.
Matte lamination
A thin non-reflective film that protects the print and gives a calm, even surface.
Deepens dark colours; can show scuffs on very dark designs.
Spot UV
A glossy coating applied to chosen areas to make them catch the light.
Strongest contrast on matte or dark backgrounds.
What you can customise
- Hot foil, embossing and spot UV
- Ribbon pulls, magnets and window cut-outs
- Foam, card or moulded-pulp inserts
- Custom colour matching
Specifications
| Material | 1,200–1,500 gsm greyboard wrapped in art or specialty paper |
|---|---|
| Size range | From 8 × 8 × 3 cm to 40 × 30 × 15 cm |
| Printing | Offset CMYK plus spot colours on the wrap |
| Minimum order | 500 units |
| Lead time | 18–25 working days after sample approval |
The table above covers what changes by product; exact values are confirmed against your specification and quantity.
Terms for this specification
- Sampling
- A white dummy or printed sample is made before production.
- Minimum order
- The smallest run we can produce economically; lower on digital print.
- Dieline
- The flat drawing of a box showing cut and fold lines.
- Proof
- A colour or layout check shown before printing.
- gsm
- Grams per square metre, the weight of paper or board.
What drives the cost
We do not publish a price list, because no two specifications are alike. The levers that decide a quote are consistent, though, and knowing them lets you judge a budget before you ask.
- Quantity
- Set-up cost is spread over more units as the run grows.
- Size
- Larger formats use more material and may need larger presses.
- Material
- Board grade, paper weight and film structure change the unit price.
- Print & finish
- Colours, coverage and finishes such as foil add process steps.
- Structure
- Inserts, windows and hand assembly add labour and tooling.
When you ask for a quote, ask for two or three quantities on it. The unit price usually falls faster than people expect.
Design & artwork
No print-ready files? We can draw them
From an artwork check, through a dimensioned dieline and print-ready files, to a full concept package across a range — done by the factory that will make it, so the file is drawn to our presses and proven on a physical sample.
How it is made
- 01
Brief
Share your product, quantities and budget. We reply with options within one working day.
- 02
Structure & artwork
We draw the dieline, check fit and prepare print-ready artwork.
- 03
Sample & approval
A white or printed sample is made and sent for sign-off before production.
- 04
Production & delivery
Batches are inspected, packed and shipped to your warehouse or fulfilment partner.
Frequently asked questions
How long does production take?
Typically 18–25 working days after sample approval, depending on finishes and quantity.
Can you supply a pre-production sample?
Yes. A finished sample is made and shipped to you for approval before the run starts.
Request a quote
Request a custom packaging quote
Tell us your product, quantity, dimensions, materials and finishing requirements. Our team replies within one business day, and samples are produced in 5–7 working days.