Custom Cardboard Boxes 1 Lid and Base Rigid Design Gift Box
A rigid two-piece gift box with a separate lid over a base, built from cardboard in weights from 1.2mm up to 3mm and wrapped with a printed matt or silk finish. Lid styles run from a partial cover that leaves part of the base showing to a full cover for maximum protection, with a magnetic closure version available. Playing card publishers, apparel and footwear brands and gift programme buyers specify it in custom shapes up to a large reference size of 25cm x 20cm x 10cm.
What This Product Gives You
- Two-piece rigid construction survives repeated opening, which is what a box kept after the gift has to do
- Board from 1.2mm to 3mm lets a light card box and a heavy apparel box share one visual design
- A partial lid cover creates a colour reveal on opening without adding any component to the pack
- An extra-strong base carries weight up to 10kg without the corners splaying
- Accessories including handle, ribbon, EVA, PET VAC and PVC come from the same supplier as the box
- A stated 3mm tolerance means an EVA or PVC insert drawn to the specification actually drops in
Where It Is Used and Who Buys It
Application Scenarios
- Playing card and board game presentation boxes
- Shoe and apparel retail gift boxes at the large reference size
- Jewellery, cosmetics and candle gift packaging
- Corporate gift and award presentation packs
- Premium retail packaging kept and reused by the customer
Who It Is For
- Playing card and game publishers packaging retail editions
- Apparel and footwear brands specifying gift boxes
- Jewellery and cosmetics brand owners building a premium tier
- Corporate gift buyers ordering award and recognition packaging
- Packaging designers who need lid style and insert options in one quote
What Goes Wrong Without It
- Folding cartons lose their shape after a few openings, so a box meant to be kept looks tired quickly
- A weak base splays at the corners under a heavy pair of shoes and the lid no longer sits square
- Inserts bought from a second supplier arrive at a different tolerance and will not seat in the base
- A full lid hides the base colour entirely, removing a cheap opportunity for contrast on opening
- Boxes quoted without a tolerance leave the insert design as a gamble until the first delivery
Technical Features
- Rigid box construction with lid and base as separate pieces
- Board thickness from 1.2mm and 1.5mm up to 2mm and 3mm
- Lid styles covering partial lid cover for a reveal, full lid cover for complete coverage, and magnetic closure lid
- Extra-strong base option for luxury and gift packaging
- Accessories including handle, ribbon, EVA, PET VAC and PVC
- Dimensional tolerance of 3mm, recyclable and available in custom shapes
Specification
| Box Type | Rigid box, lid and base |
|---|---|
| Board Thickness | 1.2mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, 3mm |
| Lid Styles | Partial lid cover, full lid cover, magnetic closure lid |
| Base | Extra-strong option for luxury and gift packaging |
| Large Reference Size | 25cm x 20cm x 10cm for shoes and apparel |
| Shape | Customised shape |
| Accessories | Handle, ribbon, EVA, PET VAC, PVC |
| Artwork Format | AI, PDF, PSD, CDR |
| Tolerance | 3mm |
| Feature | Recyclable |
| Certification | FSC, ISO 9001:2008 and ISO14001:2015 |
| Industrial Use | Playing cards and gift packaging |
Materials and Manufacturing Process
Materials
- Rigid cardboard
- Printed wrap paper
- EVA insert
- PET VAC insert
- PVC insert
- Ribbon
Manufacturing Process
- Structural drawing of lid and base with the chosen cover style
- Offset printing of the wrap paper
- Matt or silk lamination
- Greyboard cutting and box forming
- Wrapping, magnet fitting and insert assembly
- Inspection and carton packing
How This Job Is Checked
- Lid to base fit checked so the cover slides without binding or dropping loose
- Board thickness verified against the specified 1.2mm to 3mm before wrapping
- Finished dimensions measured within the 3mm tolerance
- Each box checked for wrap corner finish, colour match and insert seating
- Photographs of the completed boxes sent for approval before shipment
What You Can Change
- Custom shape and size up to and beyond the 25cm x 20cm x 10cm reference
- Board thickness selected from 1.2mm, 1.5mm, 2mm or 3mm
- Partial lid cover, full lid cover or magnetic closure lid
- Extra-strong base for heavier contents
- Handle, ribbon, EVA, PET VAC or PVC accessories fitted
- Matt or silk wrap finish in your chosen colour
Compared With the Alternatives
| Alternative | How This Compares |
|---|---|
| Folding carton | A rigid lid and base box keeps its shape through repeated opening, while a folding carton ships flat and costs far less |
| Magnetic book shape box | Lid and base gives full all-round protection for heavier goods, though a magnetic flap opens in one movement and needs no lid to set down |
| Tin gift box | Cardboard is recyclable and takes a printed wrap in any finish, but a tin resists dents and moisture better |
Getting the Best Result
- Send artwork as AI, PDF, PSD or CDR with fonts converted to outlines
- Allow the 3mm tolerance when drawing an EVA, PET VAC or PVC insert
- Choose a partial lid cover where a contrasting base colour should show on opening
- Specify the extra-strong base where the packed contents approach 10kg
- Use 1.2mm or 1.5mm board for card and cosmetic sizes and 2mm or 3mm for apparel and footwear
- Store assembled boxes nested lid on base so the wrap corners are not crushed
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Custom Cardboard Boxes 1 Lid and Base Rigid Design Gift Box FAQ
What board thickness should I choose?
1.2mm and 1.5mm suit playing cards, jewellery and cosmetics. 2mm and 3mm are used for apparel, footwear and heavier gift contents.
What tolerance do you work to?
3mm on the finished box. Draw any EVA, PET VAC or PVC insert with that allowance.
What is the largest standard reference size?
25cm x 20cm x 10cm, used for shoes, apparel and larger products. Other shapes and sizes are customised.
Which lid style should I pick?
A partial lid cover leaves part of the base showing for a reveal, a full lid cover gives complete coverage and maximum protection, and a magnetic closure lid is available for a premium opening.
What certification does this product carry?
FSC, ISO 9001:2008 and ISO14001:2015 as stated on the product specification.
What artwork formats do you accept?
AI, PDF, PSD and CDR, at 300dpi minimum with fonts saved as outlines.
Can you fit a ribbon or handle?
Yes. Handle, ribbon, EVA, PET VAC and PVC accessories are all supplied fitted with the box.
Quote Custom Cardboard Boxes 1 Lid and Base Rigid Design Gift Box
Send the quantity, size and finish. Digital samples run in 1-2 working days and custom sample cost is refunded once the bulk order is confirmed.