Custom rigid boxes — 500-unit minimum.
We source your job through a partner plant and return a quote in 24–48 hours. Minimum order: 500 units.
What rigid boxes are
A rigid box — also called a setup box — is built around a board core rather than folded from a single sheet of card. The board gives it structure: it holds its shape, does not collapse when opened, and carries a wrap of printed paper or fabric over the top.
It is the premium end of packaging. A rigid box is what makes an unboxing feel like an event, and it is the usual choice for jewelry, beauty and gift sets.
The formats
- Lid and base — the classic two-piece box.
- Magnetic closure — a flap held shut by magnets. The most common premium format.
- Drawer or slide — an inner tray that slides out of a sleeve.
- Book-style — hinged like a book, opening to a fixed interior.
- Two-piece with insert — a molded or die-cut insert holding the product in place.
Materials and finishes
The core is grayboard, in a thickness matched to the box size. The wrap is printed paper, specialty paper or fabric, and the interior can be lined or left as board.
Finishes are where a rigid box earns its price: soft-touch lamination, foil stamping, embossing and debossing, spot UV, and ribbon pulls. Inserts are cut from EVA foam, molded pulp or card.
What to send with a quote request
The details that help us source the right package and price the job.
- Product type
- Quantity (500 minimum)
- Dimensions
- Material
- Printing and finish
- Artwork — ready, needs work, or none yet
- Timeline
Guru sources each job through partner plants in the US and overseas.
Production time and final specifications are confirmed on the quote.
Questions
- What is the minimum order for custom rigid boxes?
- 500 units. Guru sources every job at a 500-unit minimum, which makes a rigid box viable for a single product launch.
- What is the difference between a rigid box and a folding carton?
- A rigid box is built on a board core and holds its shape; a folding carton is folded from a single sheet and ships flat. Rigid boxes cost more and feel more premium.
- Can rigid boxes be printed inside and out?
- Yes. The outer wrap is printed, and the interior can be lined in a second color or left as board.
- What finishes are available?
- Soft-touch lamination, foil stamping, embossing, debossing and spot UV, plus ribbon pulls and custom inserts.
- How long does a rigid box order take?
- We return a quote in 24–48 hours. Production time depends on the finish and the insert, and is confirmed on the quote.