What are the Different Style Variations of Custom Rigid Boxes?
Just like any custom packaging option, rigid boxes also come in various shapes and styles. Moreover, these boxes can be tailored to specific sizes and adorned with various add-ons, prints, and finishes to make them unique and attractive on the shelves. Their sturdy nature and one-of-a-kind opening style account for a classic and memorable unboxing experience, making them a must-have to cater to luxury buyers and provide them with maximum value for money. At Packaging Mania, we offer the following styles in the realm of custom rigid packaging boxes.
- Collapsible Rigid Boxes: As the name implies, these boxes need to be assembled before you can pack items in them. Their flat nature accounts for cheap shipping and hassle-free storage. When assembled, these boxes provide a sturdy and elegant packaging solution.
- Book Style Boxes: Looking and opening like a book, these boxes are an ideal solution for packing luxury and high-end items. Their style can be used to create amazing unboxing moments for buyers. Moreover, brands can also go for inside printing as well to multiply customer engagement.
- Hinged Flip Lid Boxes: If you want a blend of functionality and style in your packaging, then these boxes are the best option. With a hinged lid that flips open, these boxes provide easy access to the items inside. They are commonly used for daily-use items like perfumes and watches.
- Lift-Off Detachable Boxes: This style comes with two separate pieces, a base and a lid. Their style makes them an ideal option for making rigid gift boxes. The lid is lifted to reveal the contents inside. Brands can enhance the presentation by opting for inside printing, custom inserts, and dividers.
- Magnetic Lock Boxes: These boxes come with a magnetic lid that keeps the boxes shut securely and ensures that the contents are well protected. Magnetic lock packaging boxes are costlier than other styles and are often used for high-end and designer items.
- One Piece Boxes: These boxes are made from a single piece of paper and come with a foldable design. This feature makes it easier to store boxes at warehouses. They can be printed with custom outer prints to boost their visual appeal.
- Round Shaped Boxes: An orthodox style of custom rigid boxes, they stand out due to their unique shape. Being cylindrical in shape, these boxes can also be tailored to different sizes, allowing brands to adjust them as per their product dimensions.
- Shoulder Neck Boxes: They are just like two piece rigid boxes but with an extended shoulder that holds the lid in its place. The lid also amplifies the protection features. Plus, brands can also print it to boost the presentation of the items inside.
Regardless of the box type you select, these boxes can be made in a size of your choice. At Packaging Mania, you are in complete control all the time and you can customize the box as much as you want. Moreover, our free design support and sampling allows you to fine-tune the outer print of the box before they are sent for publishing.
Select the Best Coloring System with Packaging Mania
When it comes to custom printed rigid boxes, selecting the right coloring system is vital. Since these boxes are used to pack costly items, everything must be in order. Buyers only agree to spend more when they feel that they are getting good value for money. The product’s packaging, in most cases, is the first contact between a brand and buyers. This is why ensuring that the boxes appear great is of vital importance. You can select one of the two coloring systems mentioned below.
- CMYK: Short for cyan, magenta, yellow, and key (black), these four colors are mixed to create over 16,000 different shades and hues. These colors add a vibrant and lively touch to rigid packaging boxes and make them look good on shelves. Apart from being vibrant and bold, these colors are not too costly and the best option when brands want to get cheap rigid boxes.
- PMS: If you want 100% exact colors as they appear on the digital sample, then go for Pantone Matching System (PMS). It is a handbook containing codes of various colors. Brands communicate the code to us, and we use that to make boxes. These colors are best for high-end and premium products. PMS colors can be used to print branding details like name and logo on custom rigid boxes.
Top Printing Techniques for Adding a Premium Touch to Your Packaging
Once the outer print and coloring system have been finalized, next up is the printing technique. We use the following printing techniques for custom rigid boxes based on the nature of the order.
- Digital Printing: For a small order of rigid packaging boxes, we use this option. In digital printing, HD images are transferred to the sheet of paper, which is then pasted over rigid material. It is best for small orders.
- Offset Printing: It is the traditional method of printing and is only suitable for large orders. In this method, the images on a metal plate are offset to rubber rollers and then to the printing surface. It has a high setup cost but provides great-looking boxes.
- Screen Printing: If the outer print of your custom rigid boxes has only one color, then we use screen printing. A custom mesh, made as per the outer print, is used in this method to transfer ink to the paper, except in areas made impermeable to the ink by solid parts.
High-Quality Finishes and Coatings for Maximum Visual Appeal
There is no denying the fact that custom rigid boxes look great on their own, but brands can add value to their packaging and lure buyers to their products by going a step further. To that effect, finishes and coatings are the best options. While working with Packaging Mania, you can make use of the following finishes and coatings for your brand’s rigid packaging boxes.
- Gloss: It adds a shine to the box, which makes the design elements like the logo on custom rigid boxes more prominent. They increase the visual appeal of the boxes and make them look unique on the shelves.
- Matte: For luxury rigid boxes, matte is the best option as it mutes colors but with a touch of sophistication and elegance. Brands selling high-end goods to senior segments of society often go for matte.
- Foiling: This is used to impart a gold or silver look to the boxes, making them glow and shine. Foiling is best for marketing gift products.
- Spot UV: To create a striking effect for certain areas on the outer print, go for spot UV. In this technique, UV light is used to cure some parts of the box, which then makes it look great against a standard or matte background.
- Embossing: Go for embossing to pop specific parts of the outer print like logos, names, or product variants.
- Debossing: Pick this option to indent the chosen parts of the box. The added benefit of debossing is that it allows brands to go for inside printing as well.
Get Top-Notch Custom Boxes from Packaging Mania!
Regardless of the industry you are working in, Packaging Mania has got you covered with all your rigid packaging needs. Email us at info@packagingmania.com and get custom rigid boxes at wholesale rates with a minimum order quantity of only 100 units. Further, avail our free shipping, design support, and sampling services to make the deal more affordable.
