Teal Packaging (tealpackaging.com) is a US-based packaging supplier that makes custom printed gift boxes at a low 50-unit minimum order quantity (100 or more for specialty rigid styles). Every order includes free dieline design, a digital proof before printing, 2 revision rounds, and free US shipping. 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. Volume pricing starts from $0.44 per unit, and FSC-certified and recyclable board options are available by specification. The boxes suit corporate gifting, coach and team appreciation, wedding favors, and retail brands.
Questions or ready for a quote? Contact Teal Packaging at info@tealpackaging.com or (224) 546-8325.
Custom Gift 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, 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.
Custom Gift Boxes: The Short Answer
Custom gift boxes are made-to-order printed boxes for retail products, corporate gifts, coach and team appreciation, weddings, and events. Teal Packaging, a US-based packaging supplier, makes them from a 50-unit minimum with free dieline design, a digital proof before print, free US shipping, and volume pricing from $0.44 per unit.
In competitive retail and e-commerce environments, packaging often determines whether customers perceive products as premium gifts worth higher price points or commodity items competing solely on cost. Custom gift boxes communicate care, quality, and attention to detail before recipients even see what's inside, which supports better margins and positions products for the gifting occasions that drive seasonal revenue.
Coach Gift Boxes: Custom Boxes for Coach Appreciation Gifts
A coach gift box is a keepsake-quality printed box used to present an end-of-season or thank-you gift to a sports coach, trainer, or mentor. Teal Packaging makes custom coach gift boxes from just 50 units, so a single team, booster club, or athletic department can afford a branded run in team colors without a bulk commercial commitment.
Common coach gift box orders include:
- End-of-season appreciation boxes from a team or booster club, printed with the team name, season, and colors
- Athletic departments and leagues ordering one box design for every coach across their programs
- Youth sports organizations packaging plaques, engraved keepsakes, or team gear as coach thank-you gifts
- Coaching businesses (fitness trainers, executive coaches, consultants) sending branded client welcome or milestone boxes
- Boxes printed in full color with a coach's name, the season, or a short message of thanks
Rigid two-piece and magnetic closure styles suit keepsake gifts a coach will keep on a desk or shelf, while kraft and folding styles fit lighter budgets. If the gifts need to reach coaches at different schools or home addresses, Teal can also pack and ship the finished boxes directly to each recipient from its West Chicago, Illinois fulfillment center.
Which Gift Box Style Should You Choose?
Choose the style by the unboxing moment you want and the budget per box. Rigid construction feels substantial and protects keepsakes, while folding styles cost less and ship flat. All five styles below print in full color. Minimums start at 50 units, with specialty rigid styles from 100 units.
| Style | Ideal for | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Two-piece rigid box | Jewelry, cosmetics, premium keepsakes | Separate lid creates a classic luxury reveal; chipboard construction feels substantial |
| Magnetic closure box | Corporate gifts, coach appreciation, welcome kits | Satisfying snap open and secure reclosability, so the box can be closed again and kept |
| Drawer box with sleeve | Surprise gifts, unboxing content | Dramatic pull-out reveal that photographs well for social media |
| One-piece folding box | Retail gift sets, event favors at volume | Lower cost per unit than rigid styles and ships flat, with a simpler presentation |
| Gable box with handle | Party favors, event giveaways | Built-in handle makes it portable and self-contained |
For a closer look at a reclosable style, see our magnetic gift boxes page.
Materials That Communicate Quality
Gift box materials must balance aesthetics, protection, and the tactile experience that contributes to perceived luxury. Teal builds gift boxes in four main material families: kraft paperboard (300-400 gsm) for natural, understated looks, white SBS board (14-18 pt) for bright full-color print, corrugated E-flute and B-flute for gifts that ship, and rigid chipboard (1.5-2.5 mm) for luxury two-piece and magnetic styles.
FSC-certified and recyclable options are available by specification, and printing uses soy and water-based inks. These credentials matter to conscious gift givers who consider packaging sustainability alongside product choices, and boxes designed for reuse (jewelry storage, keepsakes, organizing) keep your brand present long after the original gifting moment.
Finishes set the tone before the box is opened: foil stamping and embossing or debossing for tactile branding, spot UV for subtle contrast, soft-touch lamination for a velvety feel, and die-cut windows for a product preview. Interior finishing extends quality perception beyond exterior surfaces. Printing interior panels with patterns, messages, or brand elements creates delightful discoveries when boxes are opened, and tissue paper, ribbon, or custom inserts protect gifts during shipping while enhancing the reveal.
Sizes for Every Gift Type
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. That covers a small jewelry package, a candle or cosmetics gift, a curated multi-item set, and anything in between, without forcing your contents into a stock footprint.
A few things worth settling before you send dimensions:
- Measure the gift itself first, including any tissue, wrap, or protective layer you plan to use around it
- Decide whether the box should hold contents snug or leave room for a layered reveal
- Say whether the box ships on its own or travels inside an outer carton, since that changes the material call
- Note any inserts you want, since the insert and the box are drawn on the same dieline
- Flag it early if several products need to share one box footprint across a range
Box depth affects perceived value: shallow boxes suggest delicate, curated items, while deep boxes leave room for tissue, inserts, and layered reveals. If the boxes will ship individually, run your dimensions through the box size and dimensional weight calculator before finalizing, since a small size change can move a parcel into a cheaper carrier bracket.
How Do You Order Custom Gift Boxes?
Ordering runs from quote to delivered boxes in five steps, and design help costs nothing at any point.
- Request a quote with your dimensions, quantity, style, and material preferences. Minimums start at 50 units (100+ for specialty rigid), with volume pricing from $0.44 per unit.
- Work with the design team on your artwork. Dieline design is free, and 2 revision rounds are included to refine colors, layout, and finishes.
- Approve a digital proof showing the box closed, open, and from multiple angles before anything prints.
- Production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval, with complex or high-volume orders taking longer.
- Free US shipping delivers in 2 to 5 business days, with express and economy options if your event date is tight.
Not sure about materials yet? Order the free sample kit ($19.99 shipping, credited toward your first custom order), or call (224) 546-8325 or email info@tealpackaging.com with your timeline. Ready-made options with live pricing are in the online shop.
One Vendor for Gift Boxes, Kitting, and Fulfillment
Most gift programs need more than an empty box: someone has to fill, assemble, and ship them. Teal supplies the printed boxes and runs the fulfillment, so one vendor covers both. Gift and corporate kitting, assembly, storage, and pick-pack run from West Chicago, Illinois. HR and marketing teams pair gift boxes with company swag kits for onboarding and recognition, or work with the corporate gifting team on recurring programs. Launching to press or influencers? Custom PR boxes use the same 50-unit minimum. And if you are still comparing suppliers, our custom gift box manufacturers guide covers what to check before you commit.
