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Packaging Built Around Your Product

No stock sizes. Send the product dimensions and the quantity you need, and we return a specification, a lead time and a written price.

Made to order, never stock Minimum order 100 units Written specification with every price Delivery across the US, UK, Canada and Australia From $0.30 per piece at volume

Specification builder

Build your specification in under a minute

Set what you know, leave the rest. Everything here travels with your request, so nothing gets retyped.

  • 100-unit minimum
  • 3–5 day production
  • Free dieline
  • No obligation
Approximation only — proportions, colour family and finish character. Not a colour proof, and the panel shown is a placeholder, not your artwork.
Packaging type
Box style
Quantity
Colour
Material
Printing
Finish

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Up to 5 files, 10 MB each.

    Prices start from $0.30 per piece for large-volume orders. Final pricing depends on size, material, printing, finishes, and quantity.

    How it works

    Six Stages, No Surprises

    The only variable is how long each stage takes, and that depends almost entirely on how complete the information is at the start.

    The full process

    Requirement

    Dimensions, weight, quantity, deadline, destination.

    Specification and quote

    Board grade, structure, print method, lead time, written price.

    Dieline

    A template cut to your product, not a stock rectangle.

    Prepress and proof

    Bleed, resolution, fonts and cut lines checked before plate.

    Production

    Print, die-cut, finish and assemble. 3 to 5 business days.

    Delivery

    Flat or assembled, to one address or split across sites.

    Materials

    Claims You Can Defend

    Recycled content, kerbside recyclability and certified compostability are three separate claims with three separate evidence requirements. Brands get into trouble by treating them as one.

    Tell us which claim you intend to print on the pack and we specify a material that supports it — or say plainly that it does not exist at your price point. Our comparison of sustainable packaging materials sets out where each option falls short.

    Our approach
    Environmental options and what they really cost
    OptionCost vs conventionalRecovery route
    Recycled paperboard0–5% higherKerbside, widely accepted
    Aqueous coatingBroadly neutralKeeps paper recyclable
    Mono-material film10–20% higherStore drop-off only
    Certified compostable20–40% higherIndustrial facilities only

    Get a price

    Tell Us What You Are Packing

    Most quotes go back the same working day. If your requirement needs a structural mock-up first, we say so instead of guessing at a number.

    • No obligation and no account required
    • Written specification with every price
    • Artwork upload up to five files

    Prices start from $0.30 per piece for large-volume orders. Final pricing depends on size, material, printing, finishes, and quantity.

    No obligation

    Request a quote

    Send us the product details and quantity. We reply with a specification and a written price, usually within one business day.

    The more detail you give, the more accurate the quote.

    Drop files here or browse

    PDF, AI, EPS, SVG, PNG, JPG, WEBP or ZIP. Up to 5 files, 10 MB each.

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      Answers

      Questions buyers ask first

      What does The Retail Packaging actually make?

      We manufacture custom retail packaging to order — 371 formats across 26 categories, covering folding cartons, rigid boxes, corrugated mailers, paper bags, pouches, labels, sleeves, trays and retail displays. Everything is cut to your dimensions rather than pulled from a stock catalogue.

      How much does custom packaging cost?

      Prices start from $0.30 per piece for large-volume orders. Final pricing depends on size, material, printing, finishes, and quantity. A small run of digitally printed cartons and a 50,000-unit flexo run sit at opposite ends of that range, which is why we quote each project rather than publishing a price list.

      What is the minimum order quantity?

      It depends on the format and the printing route. Our minimum is 100 units on any format. Below about 1,000 units we print digitally, which removes the plate cost; above that, offset and flexo become cheaper per unit. Tell us your quantity and we will quote the most efficient route.

      How long does production take?

      Most orders move through production in 3 to 5 business days once artwork is approved, with shipping on top. Hand-assembled rigid boxes and specialty finishes sit at the longer end. We confirm a firm date in writing with every quote.

      Can I get a sample before committing to a full run?

      Yes. We can produce a plain structural sample so you can check that your product actually fits, or a printed prototype so you can judge colour and finish. Sample costs are normally credited against the production order that follows.

      What artwork files do you need?

      A print-ready PDF or vector AI file works best, with fonts outlined, images at 300 dpi and CMYK colour. We send you a dieline template for your chosen size, and our prepress team checks every file before it goes to press.

      Do you help if I do not have artwork yet?

      Yes. Our design team can build packaging artwork from a logo and a brand direction, or adapt existing artwork onto a new dieline. Tell us what you have and we will tell you what is missing.

      Which materials can I choose from?

      Paperboard, kraft board, corrugated, rigid greyboard, laminated barrier films, recycled grades and certified compostable stocks. The right choice depends on the weight of your product, how it ships and any food-contact requirement.

      Which countries do you ship to?

      The United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. Delivery time varies by destination and consignment size, and we confirm the window when your order is approved for production.

      Can you produce recyclable or compostable packaging?

      Most of our formats can be produced on recycled board or with recyclable materials, and several can be made certified compostable. Recycled content, kerbside recyclability and compostability are three different claims, so tell us which one you need to support and we will specify a material that genuinely backs it.

      Do you print on the inside of boxes?

      Yes, interior printing is available on mailer boxes, folding cartons and rigid boxes. It is most worth the cost when the product does not fill the box, because that is when the customer actually sees the inside face at opening.

      How do I start an order?

      Send a quote request with your product dimensions, the quantity you need and your deadline. We reply with a specification, a lead time and a written price, usually within one business day.

      Next step

      Tell us what you are packing

      Send the product dimensions and the quantity you need. We come back with a specification, a lead time and a written price.