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Material

Corrugated, cardboard, kraft

Printing

Full CMYK + Pantone, soy inks

Turnaround

7 business days

Shipping

Free shipping included

Custom Card Packaging Built for Your Brand

Whether you sell greeting cards, trading cards, game decks, or gift cards, the packaging around your product sets the tone before anyone sees what is inside. Custom card packaging gives you full control over size, shape, and presentation so every unboxing feels intentional. Teal Packaging produces card boxes and sleeves tailored to your exact dimensions with full-color CMYK printing on every surface.

Design and Finishing Options

Your packaging should reflect the quality of the cards inside it. Choose from a range of professional finishing techniques to create a look that stands out on shelves and in mailboxes.

  • Matte lamination for a smooth, refined texture
  • Spot UV coating to highlight logos, patterns, or text with a glossy contrast
  • Foil stamping in gold, silver, or custom metallic colors
  • Embossing and debossing for a tactile, premium feel
  • Custom inserts and dividers to hold cards securely in place

You can mix finishes on a single box. A matte base with spot UV on your logo, for example, creates a striking visual contrast that customers notice immediately. Our free design support team can help you choose the right combination for your brand and budget.

Sustainable Materials That Protect Your Product

Cards are lightweight but easily damaged by bending, moisture, and friction during shipping. Teal Packaging uses rigid cardstock and corrugated options that keep contents flat and protected without adding unnecessary bulk.

  • Recyclable SBS (Solid Bleached Sulfate) paperboard for a clean white surface
  • Kraft cardstock for a natural, earthy aesthetic
  • Corrugated inserts for added rigidity during transit
  • Soy-based inks and water-based coatings as standard

Recyclable material options are available by specification and sourced responsibly. If your brand markets itself on sustainability, your packaging can back that up with real eco-friendly credentials your customers will appreciate.

Who Uses Custom Card Packaging

The range of businesses that rely on well-designed card packaging is broader than most people expect.

  • Board game and trading card publishers who need tuck-end boxes sized to specific deck counts
  • Greeting card brands selling sets of 8, 12, or 20 in windowed or closed boxes
  • Gift card retailers looking for branded sleeves or rigid holders
  • Wedding stationers packaging invitation suites with multiple inserts
  • Tarot and oracle deck creators who want magnetic closure or two-piece boxes
  • Small businesses bundling thank-you cards or loyalty cards with orders

Each of these use cases calls for different dimensions, materials, and opening styles. That is exactly why custom sizing matters. No standard off-the-shelf box will fit a 70-card tarot deck the same way it fits a set of 12 holiday cards.

Why Work with Teal Packaging

Ordering custom packaging can feel complicated, especially for small runs. Teal Packaging removes the barriers that stop small businesses from getting professional results.

  • Low minimum order quantities, so you can start with a small batch and scale up
  • free shipping included on every order
  • 14-day turnaround from artwork approval to delivery
  • Free design support if you need help with dielines, artwork setup, or finishing decisions

You get the same print quality and material options that large brands use, without being locked into thousands of units. Request a free quote with your dimensions and quantity, or contact our team to talk through your project. We will send you a detailed quote with no obligation.

How to Order cards

Ordering custom cards 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 takes 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about cards, materials, lead times, and ordering.

Most standard custom box projects start around 50 units. Specialty structures, regulated categories, and some material choices may start at 100+ units.

Standard production takes 7 business days after proof approval. Complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days. Shipping time depends on destination.

Fully custom dimensions at no extra charge. Common sizes from 4x4x2 to 18x12x8 inches. Submit your required dimensions with your quote request.

Full-color CMYK, Pantone spot colors, white ink on kraft. Finishing: matte/gloss lamination, spot UV, embossing, debossing, and foil stamping.

FSC-certified paper options, recyclable materials, and soy or water-based ink options are available by specification. See the certifications and materials page for claim scope.

Yes. Free shipping is included on every Teal order. Delivery timeline, carrier/service level, and destination requirements are confirmed during quoting.

Yes. Use the sample kit to check materials, finishes, print quality, and sizing before committing to a full production run.

We offer kraft paperboard in 300 to 400 gsm weights, white SBS (solid bleached sulfate) board in 14pt and 18pt, corrugated board in E-flute and B-flute for shipping protection, and rigid chipboard in 1.5mm to 2.5mm for luxury packaging. FSC-certified and recyclable options depend on the selected board and finish.

Yes. Every order includes free dieline creation and artwork review. Send us your logo and brand colors, and our design team will create a print-ready layout. We provide a digital proof for your approval before production starts. No design fees or hidden charges.

Why Order cards from Teal Packaging?

Teal Packaging produces custom cards with low order minimums, material guidance, dieline support, artwork review, and a digital proof before production begins.

Standard production takes 7 business days after proof approval, while complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days. FSC-certified paper options, recyclable materials, specialty finishes, and free shipping are scoped on the certifications and materials page.

Before requesting a quote, use the box size and dimensional weight calculator or the eco-friendly packaging material selector to narrow sizing and material choices.

Ready to Order cards?

Request a quote with dieline and design guidance included. Free shipping is included on every order, with delivery details confirmed during quoting.

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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

USA

(224) 546-8325
44288 Fremont Blvd,
Fremont, CA 94538, USA

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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