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Sturdy boxes, accurate colors, and the low minimum was perfect for our launch.
Custom packaging planning Starting from $0.44/unit on bulk orders

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Material

Corrugated, cardboard, kraft

Printing

Full CMYK + Pantone, soy inks

Turnaround

About 7 business days

Shipping

Free shipping included

Custom Incense Boxes 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, FDA 21 CFR 176.170-compliant food-contact options, 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 June 17, 2026 · Teal Packaging operates a US facility in West Chicago, Illinois.

Custom Incense Boxes for Stick, Cone, and Coil Packaging

Incense brands live in a sensory world where the visual presentation of the product is just as important as the fragrance inside. Custom incense boxes are your primary point of sale: the physical object a customer picks up, examines, and ultimately decides to purchase based on what they see and feel. At Teal Packaging, we partner with expert manufacturing partners to create beautifully crafted, fully branded incense packaging that honors the ritual, artistry, and intention behind every fragrance you produce.

Whether you sell traditional joss sticks, hand-dipped incense, scented cones, or artisan incense coils, our custom incense boxes are designed to hold your product securely and present it with the elegance your brand deserves. With a minimum order of 50 units, free shipping included on every order, and complimentary design support from our in-house team, getting premium branded incense packaging is straightforward and affordable.

For other wellness and lifestyle product packaging needs, explore our custom candle boxes and our custom soap boxes that complement incense packaging in a cohesive wellness brand collection.

Materials and GSM Specifications

The right material for custom incense boxes depends on your product type, price point, and brand aesthetic. Teal Packaging offers a curated selection of substrates suited to the wellness and lifestyle market.

  • Kraft paperboard (270-380 gsm): The most popular choice for incense brands with a natural, earthy, or spiritual identity. Unbleached brown kraft communicates authenticity and sustainability. Takes printed design beautifully in darker, earthy ink palettes.
  • Coated white SBS board (300-400 gsm): Bright white surface delivers the clearest, most vibrant printing results. Ideal for brands with a modern, minimalist, or pastel-focused visual identity.
  • Recycled kraft board (280-360 gsm): Post-consumer recycled content for brands that want to maximize their sustainability story. Slight texture variation adds an artisan character to the finished box.
  • Rigid greyboard with paper wrap (1500-2000 gsm core): Thick, premium construction for luxury incense sets and gift editions. Combines a dense greyboard core with a printable paper wrap for a high-end unboxing experience.

FSC-certified paper options are available by specification. Soy-based inks are used throughout, aligning your packaging's environmental credentials with the natural wellness values most incense brands represent.

Customization Options

A great incense brand has a spiritual or aesthetic world that the packaging must embody.

Our customization options let you design custom incense boxes that feel like a natural extension of your product's essence.

  • Full-color and specialty printing: CMYK and Pantone printing for precise color matching. Metallic inks add a ceremonial, luxurious quality perfectly suited to incense brand aesthetics.
  • Matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination: Matte creates a meditative, premium hand feel; gloss adds richness to dark colorways; soft-touch lends a velvety tactile quality that signals luxury.
  • Foil stamping: Gold, silver, copper, or holographic foil stamping on your logo or pattern elements creates a striking, premium effect at a reasonable cost for mid-range brands.
  • Window cut-outs: A small die-cut window lets buyers see the incense color and style before purchasing, reducing purchase hesitancy and increasing conversion at point of sale.
  • Embossing and debossing: Raised or recessed logos and patterns add tactile depth that luxury wellness consumers associate with quality.
  • Interior liner or tray: Velvet, foam, or paperboard interior fittings hold sticks or cones in place and elevate the unboxing experience for gift-ready presentations.

Free design support is included for every order. Share your brand aesthetic, existing brand materials, or a mood board and our design team will develop a full packaging concept for your review.

Standard and Custom Sizes (Inches)

Incense comes in many forms and our box dimensions cover every format. Custom sizing is available for any product not covered by our standard range.

  • Cone box (3 x 3 x 1.5 inches): Compact and perfect for collections of 10-20 incense cones; a popular retail format for impulse purchasing.
  • Short stick box (10 x 2 x 1.5 inches): For standard 10-inch incense sticks; the most common format at retail and online.
  • Long stick box (12.5 x 2 x 1.5 inches): Accommodates 12-inch sticks and longer traditional Japanese incense formats.
  • Coil box (4 x 4 x 1 inch): Flat, square format to hold individual or pairs of incense coils without crushing their delicate spiral structure.
  • Gift set box (12 x 6 x 3 inches): Multi-compartment format for presenting a curated collection of scents, a burner, and accessories as a premium gift set.
  • Custom dimensions: Any size specification is achievable for specialty formats, private label requirements, or subscription box inclusions.

Sustainability Commitment

Incense is a product rooted in intention, mindfulness, and respect for the natural world. Teal Packaging ensures your custom incense boxes align with those values through responsible material choices at every stage.

  • FSC-certified paper options and kraft from forests managed under strict ecological and social standards.
  • Soy-based inks that biodegrade more readily than petroleum alternatives and emit lower levels of harmful VOCs during production.
  • Recyclable packaging constructions that customers can place directly into paper recycling streams.
  • Compostable substrate options for brands committed to zero-landfill packaging goals.
  • Recycled-content board options for brands whose customers prioritize post-consumer recycled material use.

We can incorporate eco-certification logos, FSC marks, and sustainable disposal instructions into your packaging design at no additional charge.

How to Order Custom Incense Boxes

Teal Packaging makes the process of ordering your packaging clear and stress-free from the first inquiry to final delivery.

  • Step 1 - Request a quote: Complete our online quote form with your box style, dimensions, material preferences, quantity (50-unit minimum), and any printing requirements.
  • Step 2 - Free design consultation: Share your brand assets, mood board, or existing packaging.

    Our designers create a print-ready proof within 2 business days at no cost.

  • Step 3 - Proof approval: Review the digital proof carefully and request any changes. Revisions are free and production only begins once you approve the final design.
  • Step 4 - Production: Your packaging is manufactured by our expert production partners. Standard lead time is 2 weeks from proof approval.
  • Step 5 - Free delivery: Your order ships free to any US, Canadian, UK, or Australian address. Tracking information is provided at the time of shipment.
Production Checklist

How to Plan Custom Incense Boxes

Use this page to brief Teal before quoting. The strongest custom incense boxes requests include structure, size, artwork stage, material target, quantity, ship-to country, and any compliance or retail display needs.

1. Confirm structure and fit

Share the packed product size, preferred box style, insert needs, and whether the package ships directly or sits on a retail shelf. If you are unsure, Teal can suggest a mailer, folding carton, sleeve, rigid setup box, tray, or insert direction.

2. Choose board and finish

Match the material to weight, shipping risk, shelf life, and brand feel. Common choices include kraft, SBS, corrugated, rigid board, recycled paperboard, matte lamination, gloss lamination, foil, embossing, debossing, and spot UV.

3. Prepare artwork and proofing

Upload logos, dielines, color references, barcodes, warnings, ingredient panels, or compliance copy before proofing. Teal checks print placement, bleed, safe zones, panel orientation, and finishing details before production starts.

4. Lock quantity and timeline

Quote accuracy improves when you include target quantity, launch date, shipping destination, and rush requirements. Standard production can begin after proof approval, and sample kits help compare materials before a larger custom order.

For faster pricing, include photos of your current packaging, competitor references, retail display rules, shipping carton requirements, and any sustainability goals. Teal can quote the closest production-ready option first, then refine dielines, inserts, coatings, print coverage, and carton strength after your team reviews the proof.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about custom incense boxes, materials, lead times, and ordering.

Our MOQ is 50 units for all custom packaging products.

Standard turnaround is 15-20 business days from design approval.

Yes, US shipping options confirmed during quoting.

Yes, prototype samples start at $150 per unit.

We offer corrugated, rigid paperboard, kraft, art paper, and eco-friendly options, including FSC-certified paper options and recycled material options by specification.

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Plan Sizing and Materials

Before requesting a quote, use the box size and dimensional weight calculator to estimate billable weight and the eco-friendly packaging material selector to narrow kraft, SBS, corrugated, rigid board, and molded fiber options.

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Where You Can Find Us

We serve customers through our locations around the globe.

USA (Head Office)

(224) 546-8325
1800 W Hawthorne Lane Ste 205
West Chicago, Illinois, 60185

UK

+44 7342 050575
29 Stafford Road, Wallington,
Surrey, England,
SM6 9AP

UAE

+971 564246684
Office 1904, The
Metropolis Tower - Opp Bay
Square Dubai - Dubai - UAE

China

No. 3 Longxing Dongnan Yiheng
Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou,
Guangdong, China

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