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Custom shaped boxes in hexagon, star and pillow shapes
Custom shaped boxes in hexagon, star and pillow shapes
Rigid hexagon shape box with a lift off lid
Custom printed triangular box for party favors
Die cut flat of a custom star shaped box

Custom Shaped Boxes

Custom shaped boxes make a product stand out on a shelf where every other box is a plain rectangle. A hexagon or a star catches the eye first, and the shape becomes part of how buyers remember your brand.

We cut shape boxes on food grade SBS at 300 to 400 GSM for retail and gifts, and on rigid grayboard for premium sets. Every shape starts from a dieline drawn around your product so the fit stays snug at each corner.

The Customized Boxes is a direct packaging manufacturer in Neptune, New Jersey with production in house. We send a plain sample in 3 to 5 business days so you can check the shape before printing. Every order starts at 100 boxes per size and design with no setup fees.

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  • Custom Sizes Built around your product
  • MOQ 100 Boxes Per size, per style
  • Free Design Support Every file checked
  • No Setup Charges No die or plate fees
  • 8 to 10 Day Turnaround After dieline approval
  • Free US Shipping Across the US

Which Custom Shaped Boxes Can You Order?

You can order five shaped boxes as standard designs, and each one has its own page with sizes and print options.

Five standard shape boxes and what each one suits
Shape Best for Build
Hexagon box Candles, chocolates, tea and gift sets Six sided carton or rigid box with a lid
Triangular box Favors, small gifts and snacks Three sided carton with a tuck or lock top
Star shaped box Holiday gifts, jewelry and party favors Five pointed carton with a lift off lid
Pillow box Soaps, gift cards and small accessories Curved carton that folds closed at both ends
Twist top box Candy and small treats Carton with a top that twists closed

Open custom hexagon boxes, custom triangular boxes, custom star shaped boxes or pillow boxes for each shape in detail. A shape that is not in the table is still possible, and the next section explains how.

Can You Make a Custom Shape Box That Is Not Listed?

Yes, any shape a steel rule die can cut becomes a custom shape box, from a heart to a house to the outline of your product.

Our free dieline generator builds the flat for every standard style in a few seconds. For a new shape our team draws the dieline by hand and sends it for approval before the die is made.

A new shape costs nothing extra in tooling because the die sits inside your unit price. The shape also decides which board holds it together, and that choice comes next.

Which Board Works Best for Shape Packaging Boxes?

Use SBS folding board for shape packaging boxes under about 500 grams and rigid grayboard for heavier or premium products.

Folding board bends cleanly along each crease of a hexagon or a star and ships flat to save space. Rigid grayboard of 1.5 to 2 mm keeps sharp corners on a luxury box and opens with a lift off lid.

Once the board is chosen the print turns the shape into a branded box.

How Do You Print Custom Printed Shape Boxes?

Print custom shape boxes in CMYK or Pantone across every panel, with hot foil or spot UV on the lid for a premium finish.

A pattern that wraps around the corners looks best on a hexagon or a star because the eye follows it around the box. Keep logos away from the folds so the crease never cuts through your brand name.

How Do You Order Custom Shaped Boxes Wholesale?

Send the shape, the product size and the quantity through our quote form and we return a dieline and a price for your customized boxes. Pricing runs from $0.50 to $3.50 per box depending on shape, board and quantity.

  • Minimum order is 100 boxes per size and design and it comes down on rigid, corrugated and larger sizes
  • Price breaks arrive at 500 and 1,000 units on one artwork and not across mixed designs
  • Production takes 8 to 10 business days after dieline approval
  • No setup or tooling fees apply because the die and the plates sit inside your unit price
  • Shipping is free across the United States on every order

Test a plain sample with your real product inside it before the printed run starts. Every other box structure that we make for brands is listed on our box styles page.

Specifications for custom shaped boxes
SpecificationOptions
Shapes Hexagon, triangle, star, pillow, twist top and any die cut outline
Sizing Product plus 6 mm in length and width, tallest point plus 10 mm in height
Board SBS 300 to 400 GSM (16 to 24 pt) or 1.5 to 2 mm rigid grayboard
Closure Tuck top, lock bottom, lift off lid or twist top
Inserts Card or foam inserts cut to the product
Printing Offset CMYK or Pantone, hot foil, spot UV, embossing
Coating Matte, gloss or soft touch
Dieline Standard shapes from our generator, new shapes drawn by our team
Minimum order 100 boxes per size and design
Price breaks 500 and 1,000 units on one artwork
Setup and tooling None, on the first order or any reorder
Production 8 to 10 business days after dieline approval, 10 to 12 rigid
Samples Plain 3 to 5 business days, printed 7 to 10
Artwork Vector PDF or AI on our dieline, 3 mm bleed, Pantone identified
Estimated price range $0.50 to $3.50 per box for a printed folding carton, rigid quoted separately
Shipping Free across the US. Export orders quoted separately

How To Order Custom Boxes

Four steps from your first message to boxes on your dock. There are no setup or tooling fees at any stage, and delivery is free across the US.

  1. Tell Us About Your Product

    Send your product size, the packed weight and the quantity you need. We recommend the board grade and box style that fit, then quote a unit price with no setup fee.

  2. Approve Your Dieline

    Upload artwork as a vector PDF or AI file and we check it against our artwork guidelines for bleed, resolution and Pantone colors. If you have no artwork yet, our team draws it on our dieline for you.

  3. Check a Real Sample

    A plain structural sample takes 3 to 5 business days and a printed sample takes 7 to 10. You hold the actual box before the full run starts.

  4. Production and Free Delivery

    Production runs 8 to 10 business days after you approve the dieline. We pack your boxes and deliver them free across the US, with export orders quoted separately.

Start Your Quote

Our minimum order is 100 boxes per size and design, and it comes down on rigid, corrugated and larger sizes. Price breaks at 500 and 1,000 units.
Or build your own dieline first on our free dieline generator.

Build Your Dieline Free, Before You Order

Most suppliers send a dieline after you place an order. Ours is a live tool on this site. Pick a box style, type your own dimensions and download the file in a few seconds, with no account and no charge.

The Customized Boxes Download
Reverse Tuck End
reverse tuck · dust flaps Unit
mm cm in
Size
120120–200 6030–60 160100–550
Material Cardstock SBS (White) Generate
Details Ready to download. inside119.4 × 59.4 × 158.9 mm outside120.4 × 60.4 × 160.9 mm sheet375.5 × 309 mm boardSBS · 0.5 mm
CutCreaseBleed
Reverse tuck end dieline, 120 x 60 x 160 mm, from our generatorRed lines are cut, blue dashed lines are crease and the green outline is the bleed edge.
Sheet 375.5 × 309 mm Die 120 × 60 × 160 mm

Open the Dieline Generator

Every box style we make is in the tool, at any size you type. Exports to AI, PDF and SVG, and our design team checks your artwork on that dieline free of charge.

Shaped box questions buyers ask

What is the minimum order for custom shaped boxes?

The minimum is 100 boxes per size and per design, and it comes down on rigid and larger sizes.

Does a new custom shape cost extra for the die?

No, the die and the printing plates sit inside your unit price on the first order and on every reorder.

Which shapes can you make as custom shaped boxes?

We make hexagon, triangle, star, pillow and twist top boxes as standard, plus any outline a steel rule die can cut.

Can custom shaped boxes have a window or an insert?

Yes, we add a PET window or a card insert cut to the product, set at least 6 mm from every fold.

Free of charge

Hold the Box Before You Commit

A quote is easy to compare on a screen. A sample is the only thing that tells you how the board feels in the hand and whether your product sits the way you expect. We send samples free, and you can pick the one that answers your question.

  • Plain Sample Unprinted, so you can judge the structure, the board and the fit around your product. 3 to 5 business days
  • Random Sample A box from recent production, so you can see our print quality and finishes in the hand. Ships from stock
  • Printed Pre-Production Sample Your own artwork on your own board, exactly as the run will be printed. 7 to 10 business days

Order a Sample Box

A flat view and a 3D mock-up come free before anything prints. Already know what you need? Get a quote instead.