Rigid Gift Box Construction
A rigid box does not fold: it is a greyboard shell wrapped in paper and assembled by hand on a jig, which is why it feels substantially different from a folding carton.
At a glance
- Magnetic closure flip-top boxes
- Sliding drawer and sleeve boxes
- Two-piece lid and base boxes
- Cylinder and book-style formats
Overview
A rigid box does not fold: it is a greyboard shell wrapped in paper and assembled by hand on a jig, which is why it feels substantially different from a folding carton. That construction also makes the closure, corner and insert decisions more important than they are on a carton.
All of this is confirmed in writing before a deposit is requested.
The Five Families
Our range covers magnetic flip-top, sliding drawer, two-piece lid and base, round cylinder and book-style opening formats. Each has a different cost profile, assembly time and shelf behaviour; we help buyers choose before a dieline is drawn.
- Magnetic closure flip-top boxes
- Sliding drawer and sleeve boxes
- Two-piece lid and base boxes
- Cylinder and book-style formats
Our export desk can expand any point here into a written specification for your project.
Core, Wrap and Corners
The greyboard core is cut and assembled first, then wrapped with printed or specialty paper using a defined overlap at every corner. Square corners and a consistent reveal line are the clearest signals of build quality on a premium rigid box.
- 1.0-3.0 mm greyboard cores
- Machine-cut V-groove and hand-wrapped construction
- Defined wrap overlap and clean reveal
- Reinforced bases for heavy contents
Buyers in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil rely on this because it removes ambiguity at the quotation stage.
Closures and Inserts
Magnet strength, ribbon pull length and drawer friction are set on the approved sample and reproduced with a tolerance on the production jig. Inserts in EVA, moulded pulp or die-cut card are designed to hold the product without movement in transit.
- Concealed magnets and ribbon pulls
- Drawer friction and sleeve tolerance
- EVA, pulp and card inserts
- Closure cycle testing on samples
Ask for the supporting document pack if your compliance team needs to review it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between rigid and folding?
- Rigid boxes are wrapped greyboard shells that hold shape; folding cartons ship flat and are assembled at packing.
- Can rigid boxes ship flat?
- Collapsible magnetic versions can; we will show the cube saving against the reduction in rigidity.
- What MOQ applies to rigid boxes?
- Typically 500 pieces, with price breaks at higher volumes.
Ready to specify your packaging?
Send your artwork, target size and quantity. Our engineering team replies with a structural suggestion, an FOB price and a sampling plan within one working day.
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