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.
Customizable Box Inserts
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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.
Starting from 300 units.
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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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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 packaging design service for inserts, we'll help bring your product vision to life.
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Common 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
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
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.
All packaging is printed with soy-based ink, which is eco-friendly and produces much brighter and vibrant colors.
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.
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.
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.
Custom box insert order process
A single platform to get quotes and place orders, with dedicated support every step of the way.
Customize your packaging
Go to the PackMojo platform to customize the size, materials, print, and finishes of your inserts.
Get estimates & start structural design
Place your order
Upload artwork
Track order progress
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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.
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