Candle Dust Covers are printed paperboard sleeves and caps that shield finished candles from dust, fingerprints, and shelf wear, made for chandlers and candle brands and fully custom-printed in full-color CMYK. They keep a poured candle retail-ready from your workshop to the buyer's shelf.
A clean cover means fewer returns from scratched glass and a tidier unboxing, so your scent and wax stay the hero. Use them as a protective top over jar candles in a gift set, or as a branded sleeve that wraps a pillar before it ships.
Candle Dust Covers Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or natural kraft paperboard folding carton stock
- Weight: 300-400gsm for a sturdy, form-holding cover
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- Finishing: matte or gloss lamination, spot UV, foil stamp, emboss or deboss
- Window option: PET film cutout to show the candle top
- FSC option: FSC-certified paper on request
Best Used For
- Protecting jar and tin candles during storage and transit
- Candle gift sets that need a clean, uniform top
- Subscription and seasonal candle drops
- Retail displays where dust and handling dull the finish
Printing & Finishing
Add matte or gloss lamination for a smooth touch, spot UV to lift a logo, or foil and emboss for a premium label feel. A PET window lets shoppers preview the wax and wick without removing the cover.
Why Order from Teal
We are a US-based packaging supplier with a 50-unit minimum, free design help, and free US shipping. Choose rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) or standard production from about 7 business days after proof approval, print in full-color CMYK, and add an FSC-certified paper option. Order a sample kit ($50, credited to your first order).
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units, with 100+ only for specialty rigid builds.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a rush service available (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs).
Can I get a sample? Yes. A sample kit is $50, credited to your first order.
Are these recyclable? Paperboard covers are recyclable, and FSC-certified stock is available on request.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
Dust Cover Quantities for a Candle Line
Fit tolerance is everything on a cover. Too loose and it lifts in a carton, too tight and it drags wax residue up the rim. Rigid paperboard caps sit cleanly on straight sided jars, shrink sleeves conform to tapered vessels, and clear covers show the wax while printed ones give you another branding surface.
| Covers | Vessel fit guidance |
|---|---|
| 50 | Tolerance checks on filled and unfilled jars alike. |
| 500 | One vessel size covered for a full retail season. |
| 1,000 | Two jar diameters tooled in the same order. |
| 5,000 | Forming tools stop showing up in the piece price. |
| 10,000+ | Continuous line supply from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
Expect two schedules depending on routing. Covers we produce domestically may be ready inside about 7 business days, specialty imported tooling can extend to about 12 weeks, both held out as planning ranges, not guarantees. A digital proof of any printed surface is circulated first. Provide outer rim diameter, vessel taper, cover height, and annual quantity.
How to Order Candle Dust Covers
Ordering custom candle dust covers is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer
