Teal Packaging is a US-based packaging supplier for wholesale custom candle boxes, covering folding cartons, rigid gift boxes, drawer boxes, and corrugated shipping boxes. Minimums start at 50 units (specialty rigid from 100), with volume pricing from $0.44 per unit. Every order includes free dieline design, free US shipping, full-color printing, and a digital proof with 2 revision rounds before anything prints. Production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval, with complex or high-volume orders taking longer, plus 2 to 5 business days for US delivery. The lineup fits container candles, votives, pillars, tea lights, and candle gift sets.
Questions or ready for a quote? Contact Teal Packaging at info@tealpackaging.com or (224) 546-8325.
Custom Candle Boxes Wholesale | Soy & Container Candles from Teal Packaging: 50-unit standard MOQ (100+ units for specialty rigid boxes), 2-5 business day delivery in the US (express and economy options available), free design help included on every order, free generic sample kit ($19.99 shipping, credited toward your first order). Standard production runs from about 7 business days after digital proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer.
Materials and certifications: FSC-certified paper stock, soy-based inks, kraft / corrugated / rigid paperboard / mylar / tin / vinyl substrates.
Contact Teal Packaging: Call (224) 546-8325, email info@tealpackaging.com, or request a free quote at tealpackaging.com/contact-us. We reply within one business day.
Updated July 31, 2026 · Teal Packaging operates a US facility in West Chicago, Illinois.
Candle Boxes Wholesale: The Short Answer
Custom candle boxes are printed cartons sized to a specific candle, jar, or set, and ordered wholesale to bring the per-unit cost down. Teal Packaging supplies them from 50 units at volume pricing from $0.44 per unit, with free dieline design, a digital proof before printing, and free US shipping.
Which Candle Box Style Fits Your Candle?
Match the box to the candle format first, then pick material and finish. Container candles, votives, pillars, tea lights, and multi-candle gift sets each suit a different construction.
| Candle type | Common box style |
|---|---|
| Votive | Straight tuck folding carton |
| Container candle in a jar | Tuck-end carton or two-piece box |
| Pillar | Reverse tuck carton |
| Large jar | Heavier carton or rigid box |
| Tea light multipack | Tray and sleeve |
| Candle gift set | Rigid or magnetic gift box |
Every box is cut to your dieline, so sizing is made to your product rather than a fixed range. Send your dimensions with your quote request and the free dieline design service will build to them, odd jar shapes and nonstandard vessels included. Browse all candle box variants for the full range.
What Materials Work for Candle Packaging?
Candle packaging has two jobs: protect glass and wax in transit, and sell the scent on the shelf. Material choice decides how well it does both. Four stocks cover nearly every candle brand:
| Material | Spec | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| White SBS paperboard | 14-18pt | Bright full-color retail cartons |
| Kraft paperboard | 300-400gsm | Rustic, hand-poured soy candle look |
| Corrugated | E-flute or B-flute | Heavier jars and shipping protection |
| Rigid chipboard | 1.5-2.5mm | Luxury gift sets and premium jars |
FSC-certified and recyclable stocks are available by specification, and printing uses soy and water-based inks. Unsure which caliper you need? Start with the paper weight chart.
How Do You Customize Candle Boxes?
Every order prints full color from your artwork, with free dieline design and a digital proof plus 2 revision rounds before anything goes to press. Finishing options include foil stamping, embossing, debossing, spot UV, soft-touch coating, die-cuts, and windows.
Window options for candle boxes:
- Full lid window: shows the entire candle, suited to premium retail
- Front panel window: smaller opening that leaves more branding space
- Die-cut shapes: flames, circles, or custom outlines
- No window: edge-to-edge print and better transit protection
Windows work for container candles where the glass and wax color are part of the appeal; on pillars they are optional. On the print side, common panel content includes the scent name, scent notes (top, middle, base), burn time, and wax ingredients. Kraft with a matte finish suits hand-poured soy brands, while black paperboard with gold foil stamping reads as premium.
How Does Ordering Candle Boxes Wholesale Work?
Wholesale here means volume pricing without factory-scale minimums. Orders start at 50 units (specialty rigid boxes at 100+), and per-unit pricing reaches $0.44 at volume. The process runs in five steps:
- Request a quote with your candle dimensions, quantity, and material preference.
- Approve the free dieline sized to your candle or jar.
- Review a digital proof, with 2 revision rounds included.
- Production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer.
- Free US shipping delivers in 2 to 5 business days, with express and economy options.
Want to check print and board quality first? The sample kit is free; you pay $19.99 shipping, and that charge is credited to your first custom order. Live-priced stock styles are in the online shop, or request a quote for a custom spec. Questions: (224) 546-8325 or info@tealpackaging.com.
What Makes a Good Candle Shipping Box?
Candle shipping boxes need corrugated construction, not plain paperboard, because glass jars concentrate weight in a small footprint. E-flute keeps a printable surface for branded shippers; B-flute adds cushioning for heavier jars and multi-unit case packs. Die-cut corrugated dividers keep jars from knocking together inside a case.
Size matters as much as board grade. Oversized shippers waste void fill and can push a parcel into a higher dimensional-weight bracket. Run your dimensions through the box size and dimensional weight calculator before locking a spec.
One Vendor for Candle Boxes and Fulfillment
Candle brands that outsource shipping can keep boxes and logistics with one vendor: Teal supplies the packaging and runs the fulfillment. Kitting, pick-pack, storage and shipping run from West Chicago, Illinois. Kitting services assemble multi-candle sets, seasonal bundles, and gift and corporate kits, while pick, pack, and ship covers day-to-day order fulfillment and storage. Candle-of-the-month programs run through subscription box fulfillment. For premium sets, pair candles with magnetic gift boxes or explore custom gift box options.
Candle Box FAQs
What is the minimum order for wholesale candle boxes?
Custom candle boxes start at 50 units, and specialty rigid boxes start at 100. That floor lets small candle brands reach wholesale pricing tiers without committing to thousands of units. Volume pricing drops to $0.44 per unit as quantities climb.
How much do custom candle boxes cost?
Pricing is quoted per project and reaches $0.44 per unit at volume. Quantity, box style, paperboard, and finishes like foil stamping or windows drive the price. Free dieline design and free US shipping are included, so there are no separate art or freight charges.
How long do custom candle boxes take?
Production runs from about 7 business days after you approve the digital proof, with complex or high-volume orders taking longer. US delivery adds 2 to 5 business days, with express and economy shipping options available.
Can candle boxes have a window?
Yes. Choose a full lid window that shows the whole candle, a smaller front panel window that leaves more branding space, or a die-cut shape such as a flame. Windowless boxes print edge to edge and protect better in transit.
What size will my candle boxes be?
Every box is cut to your dieline, so sizing is made to your product rather than a fixed range. Send your candle or jar dimensions with your quote request and the free dieline design service will build to them, then a digital proof confirms the spec before printing.
Are eco-friendly candle boxes available?
Yes. FSC-certified and recyclable stocks are available by specification, including kraft paperboard and corrugated, and printing uses soy and water-based inks. Kraft with a matte finish suits hand-poured soy candle brands.
