Make Every Gift Memorable with Custom Holiday Packaging
The holiday season is the single biggest opportunity brands have to deepen loyalty, drive impulse purchases. And turn first-time buyers into long-term customers. The packaging surrounding a product at this time of year does more than protect what is inside. It sets the emotional tone the moment it is seen under a tree, in a stocking. Or handed across a counter. Custom holiday packaging from Teal Packaging lets brands take full control of that moment with seasonal colors, festive finishes, and structural formats that match the spirit of the occasion.
From Thanksgiving through New Year, from Hanukkah gifting to Valentine's Day, from corporate hampers to boutique confectionery collections, seasonally branded packaging creates urgency and perceived value that generic boxes simply cannot. At Teal Packaging, we produce custom holiday packaging with a two-week turnaround, a minimum order of just 50 units. And free shipping to customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom. And Australia. Free design support is included with every order so your seasonal artwork is production-ready before the boxes are ever printed.
Materials for Holiday Packaging Collections
The right material choice gives your custom holiday packaging the premium weight and visual impact that seasonal gifting demands. Teal Packaging offers several substrate options to match different product types and price points.
- SBS Paperboard (300-400 gsm): Smooth and bright, solid bleached sulphate board gives full-color holiday artwork maximum vibrancy. At 350 gsm it folds crisply and holds printed gift boxes in shape through handling and shipping. This is the most popular base material for retail-ready seasonal packaging.
- Kraft Paperboard (300-350 gsm): Unbleached kraft board brings an artisan warmth to holiday packaging that works beautifully for food brands, candle makers, and sustainable lifestyle products. Pair it with two-color holiday printing or foil accents for a rustic-luxe aesthetic.
Our kraft box range shows the versatility of this substrate across product categories.
- Rigid Chipboard (1200-2000 gsm): For premium gift boxes and corporate gifting tiers, rigid chipboard wrapped in printed or textured paper delivers the substantial feel that justifies a higher price point. Magnetic closures and ribbon pulls elevate the unboxing experience further. See similar constructions in our rigid box collection.
- Corrugated E-Flute: When holiday products need to ship direct-to-consumer without an additional outer shipper, E-flute corrugated combines structure and print quality in one layer. Ideal for wine, gourmet food sets, and heavier gift bundles.
FSC-certified paper options are available by specification and printed with soy-based inks. Finishing options include gloss lamination, matte lamination, soft-touch coating, foil stamping, embossing, and spot UV to give seasonal designs a polished, gift-ready presentation.
Customization Options for Festive and Seasonal Packaging
Seasonal packaging needs to feel special, and that means going beyond a standard print job. Teal Packaging supports the full range of print and structural customizations that make custom holiday packaging genuinely memorable.
- Seasonal color palettes: Full CMYK printing across all panels ensures rich, accurate reproduction of deep reds, forest greens, midnight blues, gold, and silver typical of holiday collections
- Foil stamping: Gold, silver, rose gold, copper, and holographic foils applied to snowflake patterns, brand marks, ribbon designs, or typography create an instant premium effect
- Spot UV coating: Selective gloss over a matte base draws the eye to key design elements like logos or seasonal motifs
- Embossing and debossing: Tactile raised or pressed patterns add dimension to gift boxes and reinforce the luxury feel before the product is even revealed
- Custom tissue paper: Branded tissue in seasonal colors, patterns, or both is available as an add-on that extends the unwrapping experience
- Interior printing: Holiday messaging, brand stories, or decorative patterns inside the box create a complete branded moment
- Window cutouts: PET film windows let the product show through, adding visual intrigue and reducing the need for separate display materials
- Belly bands and sleeves: Seasonal outer sleeves over standard boxes let you convert existing inventory into limited-edition holiday packaging at lower cost
Our free design support team can build holiday mockups from your existing brand assets and seasonal direction, reducing the creative lead time so your packaging is ready well before peak shipping windows open. Explore how holiday-specific designs translate into formats like our custom gift boxes and subscription boxes for multi-unit seasonal campaigns.
Standard Sizes for Holiday Packaging
Teal Packaging produces seasonal packaging across a full size range to suit individual products, multi-piece gift sets, and corporate hampers. Common sizes for holiday collections include:
- Small gift box: 4 x 4 x 3 inches - ideal for jewelry, small cosmetics, single candles, and confectionery
- Medium gift box: 6 x 4 x 4 inches - popular for skin care sets, artisan food items, and candle and soap combinations
- Standard retail box: 8 x 6 x 4 inches - suits most mid-size product gift sets and retail shelf presentation
- Large hamper box: 12 x 9 x 5 inches - designed for multi-product gift collections, wine and food pairings, and corporate gift sets
- Mailer gift box: 10 x 8 x 4 inches - built to ship direct-to-consumer with no additional outer packaging, popular for subscription gift editions
Custom sizes are available for any holiday format.
Our structural team will size the box to your exact product footprint and ensure lid fit, stacking strength, and shipping integrity are all accounted for before production begins.
Sustainable Holiday Packaging that Matches Your Brand Values
Consumers are increasingly attentive to the environmental footprint of seasonal packaging. And brands that demonstrate genuine commitment to sustainability earn loyalty that extends beyond the holiday season. Every custom holiday packaging order from Teal Packaging is built on a foundation of responsible sourcing and production.
- All paper and board substrates carry FSC chain-of-custody certification
- Soy-based inks are used on all print runs, reducing VOC emissions compared to petroleum-based alternatives
- Recyclable material options allow customers to place packaging in curbside recycling after the holidays
- Compostable material options are available for brands that want to offer a waste-reduction seasonal collection
- Our design team can advise on reducing ink density and coating coverage to minimize the environmental load of each box without compromising visual impact
On-pack sustainability claims can be supported with accurate copy that reflects your material choices. We can draft this messaging as part of the free design support included with your order.
How to Order Custom Holiday Packaging
Holiday production windows fill quickly, particularly in the months leading up to peak gifting seasons. Here is how to place your order and secure your production slot:
- Step 1 - Quote request: Submit your product dimensions, structure preference, estimated quantity, and delivery deadline through the quote form. A detailed price breakdown arrives within one business day.
- Step 2 - Design and artwork: Share your brand files and seasonal direction.
Our design team will produce a dieline, layout, and digital mockup at no charge. Revisions are included until the artwork is exactly right.
- Step 3 - Approval and payment: Review and approve the final artwork, then confirm payment to lock your production slot.
- Step 4 - Production: Manufacturing begins immediately after approval. Standard lead time is two weeks.
- Step 5 - Delivery: free shipping included on every order addresses with full tracking. Most orders arrive ready to pack well ahead of the season deadline.
For brands planning multiple seasonal SKUs, we recommend requesting quotes for all formats simultaneously so artwork and production can be coordinated across the full collection.
Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Holiday Packaging
How far in advance should I order holiday packaging?
We recommend placing orders at least six to eight weeks before your in-hands date to account for design approval, production. And shipping. The two-week production lead time begins after artwork is approved and payment is confirmed, so earlier artwork submission directly shortens the overall timeline. For peak periods like November and December, earlier ordering is strongly advised as production capacity fills quickly.
Can I order different box styles within the same holiday collection?
Yes. Many brands order a coordinated holiday collection comprising several formats, such as a small gift box, a medium set box. And a large hamper, all sharing the same seasonal artwork and color palette. Each format is priced separately based on its own specifications and quantity. But our design team can build a cohesive visual system across all formats in a single design engagement.
Is it possible to add a personalization element to holiday packaging?
Digital personalization, such as variable name printing or QR code customization, requires digital printing rather than offset. This is available for select formats and quantities. For most seasonal runs, a single print version with a handwritten card space or custom belly band insert is a cost-effective alternative. Ask about this when submitting your quote.
What if I need holiday packaging for a subscription box shipment?
Seasonal editions of subscription packaging are a great way to increase subscriber retention and reduce churn around holidays.
Our subscription box formats can be produced in holiday-specific print runs alongside your regular edition, with shared structural specifications to simplify packing operations. We handle the coordination between standard and seasonal runs regularly.
Do you offer rush production for last-minute holiday orders?
Rush production may be available depending on current capacity and the complexity of the order. Rush fees apply and availability cannot be guaranteed. We strongly encourage placing holiday orders as early as possible to avoid this situation. If you have a firm deadline, mention it in the quote request and we will advise on feasibility immediately.
