Custom Matchbooks
Custom matchbooks are one of the most tactile, memorable branded items a business can put in someone's hands. Small, functional. And endlessly customizable, they turn an everyday object into a walking advertisement. At Teal Packaging, we print custom matchbooks with your logo, colors. And messaging on durable materials that hold up to real-world use. Low custom-production minimums quantities. Free shipping on every order.
What Are Custom Matchbooks?
A custom matchbook is a small folded booklet containing a row of matches, printed with your brand on the cover. They have been a staple of restaurants, bars, hotels. And events for over a century. Today they remain one of the few printed promotional products that people actually keep and use. Whether placed on a bar top, tucked into a gift bag. Or handed out at a trade show, a well-designed matchbook keeps your brand visible long after the first impression.
Materials We Use
We source high-quality materials to ensure your matchbooks look sharp and function reliably.
- Cover stock: 18pt coated paperboard for a firm, professional feel
- Staple binding: Standard metal staple holds the match rows securely in place
- Strike strip: Friction-match strike strip on the bottom or back cover
- Matches: Standard wooden safety matches, 20 per book
- Printing: Full-color CMYK offset or digital printing on the cover panels
- Finish options: Matte laminate, gloss laminate, or uncoated natural
Available Sizes
We offer the two most widely used matchbook formats in the industry.
- Standard matchbook: 1.5 x 2 inches closed, fits 20 matches, the classic restaurant format
- Large matchbook: 2 x 3 inches closed, more real estate for your design, ideal for events and retail
- Match count options: 20-match books are standard; custom counts available on request
Not sure which size works best for your venue or campaign? Our team can help you decide based on your distribution method and design.
Full Customization Options
Every element of your matchbook is printable. You are not limited to a logo on the front. Here is what we can customize.
- Front cover: logo, brand name, tagline, full illustration
- Back cover: website URL, phone number, address, social handles
- Inside flap: menu item, QR code, event details, promo code
- Strike strip: can be printed with a color band matching your brand palette
- Match color: natural wood or dyed tips (red, green, blue) on larger runs
Who Orders Custom Matchbooks?
Custom matchbooks work for a wide range of businesses and occasions. Our customers include:
- Restaurants and bars: The original matchbook market. Put them by the register, at tables, or near the entrance as a keepsake guests take home.
- Hotels and resorts: A branded matchbook in the room or at the concierge desk signals attention to detail and gives guests a functional souvenir.
- Wedding planners and couples: Custom matchbooks are a popular wedding favor, personalized with the couple's names and date.
- Cigar lounges and tobacconists: Functional and on-brand, matchbooks pair naturally with the product.
- Event organizers: Corporate dinners, galas, and brand activations all benefit from a small, branded item guests can pocket.
- Retail boutiques: Include a matchbook in every purchase as a thank-you that reinforces brand identity.
- Candle companies: Bundle matchbooks with candles as a premium unboxing detail.
If you are already thinking about how your product ships or is presented, take a look at our custom mailer boxes to complete the unboxing experience from the outside in.
Free Shipping, Low Custom-Production Minimums
Every order from Teal Packaging ships free, no matter the size. We also have low custom-production minimums. Which means you can order 50 matchbooks for a small event or 50,000 for a national rollout. You pay only for what you need.
Why Teal Packaging?
- In-house design support at no extra charge
- Fast turnaround with production timelines communicated upfront
- Eco-conscious material options available
- Consistent color matching across repeat orders
- Dedicated account support from quote to delivery
Ready to Order?
Get a quote for your custom matchbooks today. Upload your artwork, choose your size. And we handle the rest. Pair them with our custom mailer boxes for a complete branded packaging solution that makes an impression at every touchpoint.
