Teal Packaging (tealpackaging.com) is a US-based packaging supplier that supplies custom magnetic gift boxes for retail gifting, corporate gifts, and premium unboxing. Rigid magnetic boxes start at 100 units, standard folding gift styles at 50, and every job is quoted to spec with free dieline design, a digital proof, 2 revision rounds, full-color printing, and free US shipping. Production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval, plus 2 to 5 business days US delivery. Its West Chicago, Illinois center also kits, stores, and ships finished gifts to recipient addresses, which suits client gifting, employee welcome kits, holiday retail sets, and influencer PR sends.
Questions or ready for a quote? Contact Teal Packaging at info@tealpackaging.com or (224) 546-8325.
Magnetic Gift Boxes for Retail, Corporate, and Luxury Gifting 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 30, 2026 · Teal Packaging operates a US facility in West Chicago, Illinois.
What is a magnetic gift box, and when is it worth it?
A magnetic gift box is a rigid chipboard box with a flap lid that closes with a soft magnetic snap, so opening it feels like part of the gift. Brands choose them for retail gift sets, corporate and client gifts, and welcome kits because they arrive gift-ready with no wrapping, hold their shape, and get kept long after the gift.
This page covers the gifting decision: which occasions justify a rigid magnetic box, which finishes and inserts do the real work, and how Teal Packaging can print the box, kit the gift, and ship it to each recipient from one US location. If you already know your specs, the custom magnetic closure boxes product page is the direct buy path, with structural options and quoting.
Which gifting occasions call for a magnetic gift box?
Magnetic boxes earn their cost wherever the opening moment is seen: gifts handed over in person, opened in front of colleagues, or filmed for social. For one-way shipping of everyday product, a printed mailer is usually the smarter spend. A magnetic closure gift box is the upgrade for the sends that represent your brand.
| Gifting use | Why a magnetic box fits | Finish and insert pairing |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate and client gifts | Arrives ready to hand over, no wrapping step | Foil-stamped logo, die-cut insert per item |
| Retail gift sets (candles, skincare, chocolate) | Structured box reads premium on shelf and survives handling | Soft-touch lamination, printed interior |
| Employee welcome kits | The box doubles as a keepsake on a new hire's desk | Debossed logo, layered insert |
| Influencer and PR sends | The reveal is filmed; the lid-lift is the moment | Printed interior, ribbon pull |
| Weddings and events | Given in person and opened in front of people | Ribbon closure, foil accents |
| Holiday collections | Seasonal sets ready for gifting without wrap | Metallic foil, seasonal interior print |
If your gifting overlaps with startup life, Teal builds startup welcome kits around these same rigid boxes.
Which finishes make a magnetic box feel like a gift?
Finish is what separates gift packaging from shipping packaging. On a rigid magnetic box, the printed wrap is laminated and mounted to 1.5 to 2.5mm chipboard, so foil, texture, and color carry across the lid, flap, and walls as one continuous surface. Full-color printing is included on every Teal job; the finishes below are quoted to spec.
| Finish | What it adds | Where it earns its cost |
|---|---|---|
| Foil stamping | Metallic logo or pattern in gold, silver, or holographic foil | Corporate gifts, holiday sets |
| Soft-touch lamination | Velvet-matte feel on first touch | Skincare, beauty, premium DTC sets |
| Spot UV | Gloss accents over a matte ground | Logo emphasis without foil |
| Embossing and debossing | Raised or recessed texture you can feel | Understated, logo-first branding |
| Ribbon pull or bow | Adds ceremony to the opening | Weddings, client and VIP gifts |
| Printed interior | A second reveal when the lid lifts | Filmed unboxings, PR sends |
What insert options keep the gift presentation-ready?
An insert is the difference between a gift and loose items in a box. Teal designs die-cut chipboard and paperboard inserts during the free dieline stage, so the cavity fits your exact products and nothing shifts in transit.
Common setups: a single-cavity insert that frames one hero item, a multi-cavity layout that arranges a set in opening order, and a flat platform insert that presents a card or voucher above the gift. Because the insert and box come from the same dieline pass, you approve both in one digital proof, with 2 revision rounds included.
How do you order custom magnetic gift boxes?
Rigid magnetic gift boxes start at 100 units at Teal; standard folding-carton gift styles start at 50. Standard custom packaging starts from $0.44 per unit at volume, and rigid magnetic builds are quoted individually based on size, chipboard thickness, and the finish stack.
- Quote: send size, quantity, and finish ideas through the quote form. Every job is quoted to spec.
- Design: free dieline design for the box and insert, then a digital proof with 2 revision rounds included.
- Production: from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex builds and high volumes run longer.
- Delivery: free US shipping, typically 2 to 5 business days, with express and economy options.
Want to feel the quality first? Teal's generic sample kit is free; you pay $19.99 shipping, and that amount is credited toward your first custom order.
Can Teal pack and ship the finished gifts too?
Yes, and this is the practical difference between Teal and a print-only box supplier. Teal is a US-based packaging supplier with a fulfillment and warehousing center in West Chicago, Illinois that handles kitting, assembly, storage, and pick-pack, and ships from US stock.
For gifting, that means one vendor can print the magnetic boxes, assemble each gift (box, insert, products, card), hold your inventory, and ship finished gifts to a list of recipient addresses. A typical print shop stops at your dock, and a typical 3PL does not print packaging, so gifting programs often end up coordinating two vendors; here it is one. See gift and corporate kitting for the done-for-you program angle, or shipping custom boxes to individual recipients for per-address sends.
Where magnetic gift boxes fit in Teal's gifting range
If you are ready to spec a box, start at custom magnetic closure boxes: that page carries the structural options and quoting. For a corporate program that is not tied to one box style, corporate gift boxes covers the wider range, and influencer PR boxes handles the filmed-reveal use case. Still comparing suppliers? The custom gift box manufacturers guide explains what to check before you commit a budget.
Questions before quoting? Call (224) 546-8325 or email info@tealpackaging.com.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order quantity for custom magnetic gift boxes?
Rigid magnetic gift boxes start at 100 units at Teal. Standard folding-carton gift styles start at 50 units. Every job is quoted to spec, so quantity, size, and finishes all affect the per-unit price.
How long do custom magnetic gift boxes take to produce?
Production runs from about 7 business days after you approve the digital proof, with complex builds and high volumes taking longer. US delivery adds 2 to 5 business days, with express and economy options. Free dieline design and 2 revision rounds happen before production starts.
Do magnetic gift boxes need to be wrapped?
No, and that is much of the appeal. The printed wrap, foil, or soft-touch finish does the job wrapping paper would, and a ribbon pull or printed interior adds the ceremony. The box arrives ready to hand over or ship.
Can I check the quality before placing a full order?
Yes. Teal offers a free generic sample kit for $19.99 shipping, and that cost is credited toward your first custom order. It lets you feel board weight, finishes, and print quality before you commit to a run.
Can Teal fill the boxes and ship the gifts for me?
Yes. Teal's West Chicago, Illinois center handles kitting, assembly, storage, and pick-pack, and can ship finished gift boxes to a list of individual recipient addresses. That means the supplier that printed the box also packs and ships the gift, with no hand-off to a separate 3PL.
