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Custom electronics boxes
Custom electronics boxes are rigid boxes with a molded pulp tray that holds the device, cable and manual in place. We make them from 50 units per design, with the box and tray drawn together.
- Over 30 years in print and packaging
- Free structural design
- From 50 units
- Plastic-free options
- Style
- Lid and base or book-style
- Board
- Greyboard, pulp tray
- Best for
- Devices, accessories
- Minimum order
- 50 units
- Typical production window
- 10–12 days
- Paper-first materials
- 100% recyclable
- For structural design
- $0
Overview
What's inside an electronics box?
Electronics packaging used to mean a plastic tray. A molded pulp tray does the same job in paper fiber, so the whole box can go in the recycling.
An electronics box is a rigid outer with a fitted tray. The tray has a cavity for the device and smaller ones for the cable, charger and paperwork, so everything comes out in the order you planned.
Molded pulp is paper fiber pressed into shape. It cushions like a plastic tray and recycles like a paper box. Paperboard inserts work too, for lighter products.
- Rigid outer. Lid and base, or book-style with a hinged cover.
- Molded pulp tray. Cavities for the device and accessories.
- Paperwork slot. Under the tray or in the lid.
- Shipping carton. Plain corrugated around the outside for the mail.
Specifications
Custom electronics boxes: specifications
Every box is drawn to your product, so these are the options, not a fixed catalogue. Your specialist confirms the exact spec on the proof.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Style | Rigid lid and base, or book-style |
| Board | Greyboard with printed wrap |
| Inserts | Molded pulp tray or paperboard insert, multi-cavity |
| Wrap outside and inside; space for compliance marks and barcodes | |
| Add-ons | Ribbon pull under the device, paperwork envelope |
| Size | Drawn around the device and accessories |
| Recyclability | 100% recyclable with a pulp or paperboard tray |
| Minimum order | 50 units per design |
| Structural design | $0. We draw the dieline around your product |
| Proof | Digital proof on your dieline, checked for bleed, folds and barcodes |
| Production | 10–12 days on most orders, from proof approval. Shipping time is on top |
| Default finish | Aqueous coating on every box. Water-based, and it recycles with the box |
| Point of contact | One packaging specialist, from first sketch to delivery |
Board and build
Pulp tray or paperboard insert?
Both are paper. They suit different devices.
| Insert | Holds | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Molded pulp tray | Irregular shapes, firmly | Devices with curves, heavier products |
| Paperboard insert | Flat and boxy shapes | Light accessories, cables, small devices |
Our paper-first materials are 100% recyclable. A plastic tray adds a second material the box doesn't need, so we use pulp or paperboard instead.
Compare
Rigid box or shipping box for electronics?
The retail box and the shipping box are different boxes.
| Rigid box | Shipping box | |
|---|---|---|
| Job | Presents the device | Protects it in transit |
| Seen by | The customer | The courier |
| Full wrap | Logo and handling marks |
Most electronics ship in both: a rigid retail box inside a plain custom shipping box.
Sizing
Lay out everything that goes in
Lay the device, cable, charger and paperwork out on a ruler and take a photo. That's what we draw the tray around.
Send the device's exact length, width and height too. We add clearance on the dieline, and you can see the tray layout before you commit.
Products we box
- Headphones and earbuds. Curved shapes in a pulp tray.
- Chargers and power banks. Heavier products that need a firm cavity.
- Smart home devices. Book-style boxes with paperwork under the tray.
- Accessories. Cases and cables in paperboard inserts.
Finishes
Clean and precise.
Electronics packaging reads best with one sharp finish on the logo. Aqueous coating goes on every box by default.
Spot UV
Gloss logo on a matte wrap.
Foil stamping
Silver or black foil on the lid.
Embossing
A raised product name.
Quote
Get a quote for custom electronics boxes
One measurement and a quantity is enough to start. Your specialist replies with a structure, so you can see the box before you commit to anything.
How it works
Four steps, one person.
The specialist who picks up your first email stays with the project until the boxes arrive.
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.
Step 02
We draw the structure
Your packaging specialist builds the dieline around your product. Structural design is free.
Step 03
You approve the proof
Drop your artwork onto the dieline. We check bleed, folds and barcodes, and send a digital proof.
Step 04
We make and ship
Production takes 10–12 days on most orders. Boxes ship flat, packed in cartons, to your door.
FAQ
Custom electronics boxes: questions.
What is the minimum order for custom electronics boxes?
50 units per design. Useful for launch batches and crowdfunding fulfilment.
Is molded pulp strong enough for electronics?
Yes for most consumer devices. It's pressed paper fiber and cushions much like a plastic tray. Your specialist confirms the tray for heavier products.
Are electronics boxes recyclable?
With a pulp or paperboard tray, yes. The whole box goes in paper recycling.
Can you leave space for compliance marks?
Yes. Tell us which marks and barcodes the box needs and we place them on the dieline.
How long do custom electronics boxes take?
10–12 days on most orders, counted from proof approval. Shipping time is on top.
Honest fit
When not to hire us.
You ship devices in bulk to a distributor
Bulk orders to a warehouse need plain shipping cartons, not individual rigid boxes.
You need fewer than 50 boxes
Our minimum is 50 units. For 10 or 20, a stock box with a printed sticker will 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.
What's in the box?
Send a photo of the device and accessories laid out on a ruler, and how many you need. We'll draw the tray.
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