Explosion Boxes are custom-printed die-cut keepsake boxes built from sturdy paperboard, made for gift-givers, event planners, and small brands who want an unboxing that unfolds into walls of photos and messages. Each box ships flat and pops open into a multi-layer surprise you design from the ground up.
Because every panel is a printable surface, you turn blank walls into a personal story - anniversary photos, brand milestones, or a product reveal that holds small gifts in the center. The flat-pack die-cut build means assembly is quick and storage is easy, while full-color printing keeps every layer sharp. A common use-case is a wedding or birthday memory box that doubles as the gift wrap itself.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or natural kraft paperboard
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Construction: one-piece die-cut, folds flat for shipping
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- FSC option: FSC-certified paper available on request
Best Used For
- Wedding, anniversary, and birthday keepsake gifts
- Brand milestone and VIP reveal kits
- Photo-memory boxes for events and reunions
- Limited-run promotional unboxings
Printing & Finishing
Print every interior and exterior panel in full color, then add upgrades that suit paperboard: matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination, spot UV for accent panels, foil stamping, and emboss or deboss for a tactile cover.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based custom packaging manufacturer with free design help and free US shipping. The standard minimum order is 50 units, full-color CMYK is standard, and FSC-certified paper is an option. Choose 7-business-day standard production or a 5-day rush, and order a free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping) that is credited to your first order. Quotes come back within 4 business hours.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum order is 50 units. Specialty rigid styles start at 100 units.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a 5-day rush available.
Can I get a sample? Yes. Order a free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping), and that cost is credited to your first order.
Is the paperboard recyclable? Yes, and FSC-certified paper is available on request.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
How to Order Explosion Boxes
Ordering custom explosion boxes 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
