Insert Boxes are custom-printed paperboard cartons with a fitted inner platform that holds your product in place, built for brands shipping fragile or multi-piece items that need to arrive seated and presentation-ready. Every box is made to order in full-color CMYK.
The fitted insert stops rattle and shifting in transit, so kits and gift sets reach customers exactly as you packed them, while a clean outer print does the branding work on the shelf. Subscription brands use insert boxes to cradle a curated set of items in one tidy reveal, with each component visible the moment the lid lifts.
Insert Boxes Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Insert: paperboard partition or fitted platform, made to your layout
- 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
- Subscription and curated gift kits with multiple components
- Cosmetics and skincare sets that need each piece held in place
- Electronics accessories and small fragile goods
- Retail multipacks where presentation matters at unboxing
Printing & Finishing
Add soft-touch lamination for a quiet, premium hand-feel, or spot UV to make a logo catch the light against a matte body. Foil stamping and emboss/deboss give the outer carton texture, while printing inside the lid turns the open box into a second branded surface.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based packaging manufacturer with a 50-unit minimum on folding cartons, so you can test an insert layout without overcommitting. Free design help shapes the partition to your product, free US shipping ships the finished run, and full-color CMYK keeps the print sharp. Choose 5-day rush or 7-business-day standard production, add an FSC-certified paper option, and Order 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 folding-carton insert boxes; specialty rigid builds start at 100.
How long is production? Standard production runs 7 business days, with a 5-day rush option when you need it sooner.
Can I get a sample? Yes. A free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order so you can check the insert fit and print before a full run.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
How to Order Insert Boxes
Ordering custom insert 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
