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Foldwell Packaging

Custom packaging boxes from 50 unitsThe box is the first hello.

Printed boxes built around your product, from 50 units. We draw the structure for free, you approve the proof, and production takes 10–12 days. Quotes come back in 12–24 hours.

  • Over 30 years in print and packaging
  • Free structural design
  • From 50 units
  • Plastic-free options
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Best value starts at
50 units
Typical production window
10–12 days
Quote reply time
12–24 hours
For structural design
$0

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Mailer boxes

Self-locking corrugated boxes that ship without an outer carton and open like a lid.

Corrugated
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Folding cartons

Tuck-end cartons for the shelf. Ship flat, fold in seconds, print edge to edge.

Paperboard
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Rigid boxes

Two-piece lid and base boxes in wrapped greyboard. The box people keep on a shelf.

Rigid board
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Sleeve and drawer boxes

A drawer that slides out of a printed sleeve. Slower to open, which is the point.

Rigid board
Beauty packaging guide

Start with what you need

Packaging that does more than hold a product.

Pick what you're packing and a format. We'll tell you if it fits, and if it doesn't, what to use instead.

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Folding carton

Good fit

Printed paperboard that ships flat and folds in seconds.

The standard for retail. Prints edge to edge and stacks neatly on a shelf.

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How it works

Four steps, one person.

The specialist who picks up your first email stays with the project until the boxes arrive.

  1. Step 01

    Tell us what you're packing

    Send the product dimensions, how it ships and how many you need. A photo on a ruler is enough to start.

  2. Step 02

    We draw the structure

    Your packaging specialist builds the dieline around your product. Structural design is free.

  3. Step 03

    You approve the proof

    Drop your artwork onto the dieline. We check bleed, folds and barcodes, and send a digital proof.

  4. Step 04

    We make and ship

    Production takes 10–12 days on most orders. Boxes ship flat, packed in cartons, to your door.

Finishes

Most boxes need one finish, not four.

Pick the one that people will notice in their hands. Your specialist will tell you which ones fight each other.

Foil stamping

Metallic foil pressed into the board. Catches light at an angle.

Embossing

A raised shape you can feel with your thumb. No ink needed.

Debossing

The opposite: pressed in. Quieter, and it works on kraft.

Spot UV

Gloss on one area of a matte box. Good for a logo, bad for text.

Soft-touch

A velvet feel on the whole surface. Adds a plastic layer, so skip it if you need plastic-free.

Aqueous coating

Water-based protective layer. Recyclable and the default on every box.

Honest fit

When not to hire us.

You only need a handful of boxes

Best value starts at 50 units, because of logistics and shipping. For 10 or 20 we can consider it, but the cost per box is higher and a stock box with a printed sticker may cost you less.

You need boxes next week

Production runs 10–12 days before shipping. If your launch is sooner, buy stock boxes now and switch to custom for the next run.

You want plain brown boxes

If nothing gets printed, a stock box supplier is cheaper and faster. We're worth it once the box carries your brand.

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FAQ

Questions we get every week.

What is the minimum order?

Best value starts at 50 units per design, because of logistics and shipping. If you need fewer, tell us: we can consider smaller orders.

How long does production take?

10–12 days for most orders, counted from proof approval. Shipping time is on top of that and depends on where the boxes are going.

Do you charge for structural design?

No. We build the dieline around your product for free, and you only pay once you order boxes.

Are your boxes recyclable?

Our paper-first materials are 100% recyclable. Some finishes, like soft-touch lamination and window film, add plastic. If plastic-free matters to you, your specialist will tell you which finishes to skip.

Can you make a box to my exact dimensions?

Yes. Every box is drawn around your product. Send us the inside dimensions (length, width, depth) or the product itself and we'll measure it.

Who will I work with?

One packaging specialist, from the first sketch to delivery. You won't be passed between departments.

How fast will I hear back?

We reply to quote requests in 12–24 hours with a structure and the questions that matter for your product.

What artwork do I need to send?

Send your artwork once we've drawn the dieline, and drop it onto the template. We check bleed, folds and barcodes before the digital proof. If you don't have artwork yet, tell us and we'll say what to prepare.

Which finishes can I choose?

Foil stamping, embossing, debossing, spot UV, soft-touch lamination and aqueous coating. Aqueous goes on every box by default. Most boxes need one finish, not four.

Where do you ship?

We have representatives in the US, UK, the EU, Asia and Australia, and every enquiry goes through [email protected]. Shipping time is on top of the 10–12 day production window.

Tell us what you're packing.

Send the product size, how it ships and how many you need. We'll come back with a structure and a proof.

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