Customizable Box Inserts

Custom Printed Packaging Inserts

Custom box inserts, also known as packaging inserts or packaging inlays, are used to ensure your products are secure inside your box. These can come in the form of paper inserts, cardboard inserts, or foam inserts. Other than product protection, custom inserts allow you to present your products beautifully during the unboxing experience. If you have multiple items in one box, packaging inserts are a great way to position each product just the way you'd like. What's better is that you can fully customize each box insert with your branding! Take a look at our box insert guidelines, or simply get inspired with a selection of ideas for box inserts.

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A Premium Brand Experience

Fully customizable

Customize your paper and cardboard inserts with full print and designs that pair beautifully with your boxes.

Sturdy and secure

Custom box inserts are tailored to the precise size of your products, keeping them secure in transit while giving your customers a truly elevated unboxing experience.

High quality & affordable

Printed with offset printers that yield sharp and vivid outcomes, without the breaking the bank.

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The Crafty Cocktail Custom Box Inserts and Mailer Box

Perfectly Engineered Packaging Solutions

Creating an ideal insert design is more than meets the eye. Because products come in various shapes, sizes, and weights, it becomes crucial to use the appropriate materials, construct robust structures to securely accommodate each item, and ensure a precise fit between the insert and the outer box to complete the package.

No need to hire an in-house packaging engineer or buy expensive equipment. Through our structural design service for inserts, we'll help bring your packaging vision to life.

Bareaya

We love working with PackMojo. Our packaging is minimalist yet you can feel the quality in every single detail. Their team is always reachable and super reactive. The experience with them is seamless and smooth from design to delivery. Thank you!

Rusty's Pet Essentials

Working with PackMojo was an absolute breeze. It can be intimidating working with a company overseas but Vincent helped me execute my project perfectly. The final custom boxes and inserts are incredible!

Bluecorn Beeswax

PackMojo is now our go-to for custom corrugated boxes! From packaging development through production, freight and quality assurance, their project management, expertise and professionalism are simply unmatched. Plus, they offer a wide variety of recycled and eco-friendly materials, in addition to a tree planting program. Highly recommend!

Custom box insert designs

Get inspired by how brands use custom box inserts to deliver incredible brand experiences.

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Kraft Rigid Box with Box Inserts
LUNAESCENT Magnetic Closure Box with Custom Box Insert
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Common Insert Structures

With custom box inserts, there's no 'one size fits all' solution. The structure of an insert is tailored to accommodate the size, weight, and position of each product, ensuring optimal security. Here are some examples of common paper or cardboard based insert structures.

Box Insert (no backing)

Most commonly used for products that can sit directly at the base of the box and don't need to be elevated. These types of inserts are also ideal for products of the same size.

MOQ from 300 units when ordered with boxes

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Box Insert (with backing)

Most commonly used for products of similar size that either need to be elevated to fit securely in the insert, or need extra support.

MOQ from 300 units when ordered with boxes

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Technical Specs: Custom Box Inserts

An overview of the standard customizations available for custom box inserts.

Corrugated Materials

Box inserts that are corrugated (the wavy lines in cardboard) are stronger and ensure the insert is sturdy. Corrugated inserts are typically used for heavier items, fragile items, or items that will be shipped and need extra cushioning/protection.

E-flute

Most commonly used option and has a flute thickness of 1.2-2mm.

B-flute

Ideal for large boxes and heavy items, with a flute thickness of 2.5-3mm.

Designs are printed on these base materials which is then glued to the corrugated board. All materials contain at least 50% post-consumer content (recycled waste).

White Paper

Clay Coated News Back (CCNB) paper that's most ideal for printed corrugated solutions.

Brown Kraft Paper

Unbleached brown paper that is ideal for only black or white print.

Non-corrugated Materials

Box inserts that are paper based and not corrugated are typically used for lightweight, non-fragile items. These paper based inserts used a standard thickness of 300-400gsm, and contain at least 50% post-consumer content (recycled waste).

White Paper

Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) paper that yields high quality print.

Brown Kraft Paper

Unbleached brown paper that is ideal for only black or white print.

Foam packaging inserts are designed to keep products safe and secure during transportation. They are customizable, providing a snug fit that protects fragile or delicate items from potential damage.

PU Foam

Open-cell Polyurethane foam is softer and more flexible, resembling the material of a sponge. Available in black or white.

EVA Foam

Closed-cell Ethylene Vinyl Acetate foam is more rigid and dense than open cell foam, resembling the material of a yoga mat. Available in black or white.

Print

All packaging is printed with soy-based ink, which is eco-friendly and produces much brighter and vibrant colors.

Compare CMYK & Pantone

CMYK

CMYK is the most popular and cost effective color system used in print.

Pantone

For accurate brand colors to be printed and is more expensive than CMYK.

Coating

Coating is added to your printed designs to protect it from scratches and scuffs.

Compare varnish & lamination

Varnish

An eco-friendly water-based coating but doesn't protect as well as lamination.

Lamination

A plastic coated layer that protects your designs from cracks and tears, but not eco-friendly.

Finishes

Top off your packaging with a finish option that completes your package.

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Matte

Smooth and non-reflective, overall softer look.

Glossy

Shiny and reflective, more prone to fingerprints.

Satin

Semi-shiny, in between a matte and glossy look.

Soft touch

Looks like a matte finish, but feels like velvet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the minimum order quantity for custom box inserts?

Minimums starting from 300 units per size or design when ordered with the outer box. Standalone box inserts start with an MOQ of 500 units.

Where is your packaging produced?

Our packaging is produced with our vetted network of suppliers in China and shipped directly from China to your destination.

How long does production take?

Production typically takes 12-16 days, and 16-20 days for larger volume orders.

How long does shipping take?

Air freight options range from 7-21 days, while ocean freight options range from 26-71 days. If you need some packaging expedited earlier, consider splitting your shipment between air and ocean!

How do I get a quote for inserts?

Use PackMojo Pro to input your box insert specifications and submit a quote request. Our team will then review your requirements and get back to you with an estimated quote. You can then consider proceeding with a structural design project where we'll design the perfect insert structure that fits your products.

Can you provide me with a custom box insert dieline?

Dielines are provided as a deliverable of our structural design service.

Can I get a sample of my insert?

As long as we have the final insert dieline (either through our structural design service or by sending us your existing one), you can purchase a sample of the insert. More info on sample options here.

What format should I provide my artwork to you in?

Please send us your artwork in a dieline file (PDF or AI format) that can be edited in Adobe Illustrator. Please keep the dieline as a separate layer in your AI file, and be sure to follow all of these dieline design tips to ensure your artwork file is production-ready.

The Order Process for Custom Box Inserts

A simple, 7-step process for getting custom box inserts, with tailored support and ongoing consulting every step of the way.

1. Get an initial estimate

Go to PackMojo Pro to customize your box and insert specifications and get an initial estimate.

2. Structural design

Start a structural design project with us to receive an insert and box design that's designed to fit your products.

3. Purchase a sample (optional)

Get a sample of your custom box insert to test size and quality before approving the insert design.

4. Place your order

Receive a final quote based on the final insert/box structure and place your order for production.

5. Upload artwork

Add your artwork to the dieline template we provide after the structural design process.

6. Start production

Once your artwork is approved, we'll start production, which typically takes 12-16 days.

7. Ship packaging

After passing quality assurance, we'll ship your packaging to your specified location(s).

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