Bottle boxes hold glass and plastic bottles securely during shipping and display them properly at retail. Custom bottle boxes from Teal Packaging start at $1.50/unit for orders of 100+, with full-color printing and custom inserts included.
Who Needs Bottle Boxes
Wine and spirits brands. Olive oil producers. Hot sauce companies. Perfume and cologne brands. Skincare companies selling serums in glass bottles. CBD tincture brands. Essentially, if your product is in a bottle and you want it to arrive in one piece (and look good doing it), you need a bottle box.
Structural Options
- Single-bottle boxes: Tuck-end or auto-lock bottom. Sized to your exact bottle dimensions with 3-5mm clearance on each side. Interior divider or foam insert optional.
- Multi-bottle carriers: 2-pack, 3-pack, 4-pack, 6-pack configurations. Internal corrugated dividers keep bottles from touching. Die-cut handles for carrying.
- Window bottle boxes: Front or side window to display the bottle and label. Popular for premium olive oils and craft spirits.
- Rigid bottle boxes: Magnetic closure, foam-lined interior. The luxury tier for high-end wines, perfumes, and limited-edition spirits. Often includes ribbon pulls and satin lining.
Materials and Protection
Glass bottles demand serious protection. Our standard approach:
- Outer shell: B-flute or E-flute corrugated (white or kraft) for shipping boxes. 18-24pt SBS for retail display boxes.
- Interior: Corrugated dividers, molded pulp inserts, or die-cut foam (PE or EVA). The insert cradles the bottle and absorbs shock during transit.
- Closure: Auto-lock bottom recommended for bottles over 500ml. Tuck-end works for lighter bottles under 250ml.
Pricing by Style
- Single bottle tuck-end (3x3x10"): $1.50 to $2.80/unit at 200-500 qty
- 6-pack carrier with dividers: $2.80 to $4.50/unit at 200-500 qty
- Rigid magnetic bottle box with foam: $5.00 to $9.50/unit at 200-500 qty
- Window bottle box (single): $1.85 to $3.20/unit at 200-500 qty
Volume discounts kick in hard above 1,000 units: expect 25-40% reduction from the ranges above.
Design Tips for Bottle Packaging
Measure your bottle at the widest point (usually the base or shoulder, not the body). Add 5mm clearance per side minimum. For wine bottles, account for the punt (bottom indentation) in your box depth. Always do a drop test with a prototype before committing to a full run.
Print the bottle dimensions and "This Side Up" on the outer shipping box. It is simple but reduces breakage claims by roughly 30% based on feedback from our spirits brand clients.
Get Your Bottle Boxes
MOQ 100 units. Standard production 15-20 business days. Free 3D mockup and structural dieline included with every quote. Free shipping to US, Canada, UK, Australia, and Ireland. Request a quote now.
Bottle Box Inserts: Protection That Pays
The insert inside your bottle box is not optional. It is the difference between your product arriving intact and showing up as a insurance claim.
Corrugated divider: The standard solution. Die-cut corrugated panels create separate cells for each bottle. Prevents bottles from touching. Costs $0.05-$0.12 per unit depending on complexity.
Molded pulp: Made from recycled paper pulp, formed to your bottle shape. Eco-friendly, premium feel. $0.10-$0.20 per unit. Biodegradable.
Die-cut foam: Closed-cell PE or EVA foam. Maximum protection, especially for glass. Custom-cut to your exact bottle dimensions. $0.15-$0.30 per unit.
Velvet lining: Used in luxury rigid boxes for premium spirits, wine, and perfume. Adds significant cost but creates a premium unboxing moment.
Bottle Box Closure Types
- Tuck-end: Simplest, lowest cost. Best for bottles under 500ml.
- Auto-lock bottom: Stronger than tuck-end. Handles heavier bottles (500ml+). Ships assembled.
- Two-piece (lid/base): Rigid box style. Premium feel. Highest cost.
- Mailer (REFT): Roll-end front-tuck. Standard for DTC brands. Strong, easy to assemble.
Order Bottle Boxes
MOQ 100 units. Production 15-20 business days. Get a quote.