Handle Boxes are custom-printed paperboard cartons with a built-in carry handle, made for retailers and event brands who want a pack customers can grab and go without a separate bag. Each box is produced to order in full-color CMYK.
The integrated handle turns the package itself into the carry solution, cutting the need for extra shopping bags and keeping your branding in the customer's hand all the way home. Bakeries and gift shops reach for handle boxes when a purchase needs to travel upright and look finished from counter to doorstep.
Handle Boxes Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Handle: die-cut built-in carry handle
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- Finishing: matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination; spot UV; foil; emboss/deboss
- Sustainability: FSC-certified paper option
Best Used For
- Bakery and confectionery boxes carried straight from the counter
- Retail and boutique purchases that skip the shopping bag
- Event, party, and promotional giveaways
- Gift sets meant to be carried and handed over
Printing & Finishing
A gloss lamination keeps a colorful design vivid and wipeable, while soft-touch gives the carry surface a smooth grip. Foil and emboss/deboss raise a logo near the handle where eyes land first, and inside printing rewards the customer when the box is opened.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based packaging manufacturer with a 50-unit minimum on folding cartons, so a handle box run stays right-sized for a single product line. Free design help positions the handle and artwork, free US shipping covers delivery, and full-color CMYK holds your brand colors true. Pick 5-day rush or 7-business-day standard production, add an FSC-certified paper option, and start with the free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping, credited to your first order).
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The minimum is 50 units for standard handle boxes; specialty rigid builds start at 100.
How long is production? Standard production is 7 business days, and a 5-day rush is available when timing is tight.
Can I get a sample? Yes. The free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order so you can test the handle strength and print quality.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
How to Order Handle Boxes
Ordering custom handle 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 takes 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days
