Custom book boxes are premium packaging solutions designed to protect books while enhancing their presentation. These boxes provide durability, a refined look, and full customization for retail, gifting, and collector editions.
Custom book boxes are specially designed packaging boxes created to store, protect, and showcase books. Unlike standard cartons, these boxes are tailored to the exact size of the book, ensuring a snug fit that prevents damage to covers, spines, and pages.
They are commonly used for luxury books, limited editions, gift books, and archival storage.
Book boxes are designed to preserve the quality and condition of books. Key protective features include:
Rigid structure to prevent bending and warping
Secure closure to protect against dust and moisture
Snug fit to keep books in place
Optional inserts or sleeves for added protection
These features help extend the lifespan of books during storage and transport.
Custom book boxes can be produced using high-quality materials based on protection and presentation needs, such as:
Rigid greyboard for maximum durability
Cardstock for lightweight retail packaging
Kraft paperboard for eco-friendly options
Recyclable and sustainable materials
Material selection depends on book weight, usage, and branding goals.
Custom book boxes offer extensive customization to reflect brand identity and enhance value. Available options include:
Custom sizes for single or multiple books
Full-color printing and branded artwork
Matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination
Foil stamping, embossing, and debossing
Magnetic closures, ribbon pulls, or slipcase designs
These boxes are commonly used for:
Hardcover and paperback book packaging
Collector and limited-edition books
Educational and training materials
Corporate gifting and branded publications
Subscription and premium book sets
Their premium look makes them ideal for high-value and presentation-focused books.
Custom book boxes provide superior protection while elevating the overall book experience. They help brands and publishers create lasting impressions, improve perceived value, and ensure books reach customers in perfect condition.
If you want packaging that combines protection, elegance, and customization, custom book boxes are the ideal solution.
Choose a packaging style for your custom boxes, start designing with us, and get your boxes with the most advanced printing techniques.
Materials
Coating Options
Printing Methods
Color Options
AddOns
SBS C1S
Premium-grade bleached white paperboard with one-sided coating for high-quality color printing and finishes.
SBS C2S
Premium-grade white art card coated on both sides for high-quality printing and finishing options.
Kraft Card
Brown Kraft Card is made of virgin and recycled pulp and coated on both sides for printing.
Textured Card
Textured paper stock is primarily used to wrap rigid boxes and is of the highest grade.
Brown flute
An uncoated and unbleached linerboard composed of recycled and virgin paper pulp.
White flute
White linerboard with bleached white coating for high-quality printing and finishes.
E-flute
A flat surface with a thickness level of 1/16" allows high-quality printing options.
B-flute
A slightly thicker surface with a thickness level of 1/8" for die-cutting and high-quality printing.
Grey Chipboard
Grey Chipboard made of recyclable paper pulp, which is used in the construction of rigid boxes.
Duplex Chipboard
Duplex Chipboard made of recycled pulp paper with a white surface for high-quality printing.
Kraft Chipboard
Brown Kraft Chipboard is made of virgin and recycled pulp and coated on both sides for printing.
Aqueous
Water-based coating offers environmental friendliness and fast drying.
Gloss
A highly reflective coating gives a shiny, polished appearance.
Matte
Diffused, non-reflective coating offering a subdued, elegant look.
Soft Touch
This creates a velvety, tactile feel, often used for a luxurious effect.
UV Coating
Cured with ultraviolet light, provides instant drying, durable, and excellent chemical resistance.
Varnish
Clear, hard coating that enhances protection and adds a glossy or matte finish.
Digital Print
A plate-less digital printing method where designs are transferred electronically. Cost-effective for short runs and quick turnaround.
Offset Print
High-quality printing method utilizing plates and a rubber blanket to transfer designs onto paper; ideal for large-volume production.
Screen Print
A printing method where ink is pushed through a mesh stencil onto a substrate. Ideal for bold graphics and thick ink deposits on diverse materials.
UV Print
Fast-drying printing method using ultraviolet light to cure inks, resulting in a durable, glossy finish on various substrates.
CMYK
A standard four-color printing process (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) is used to create a wide color spectrum.
Pantone
A standardized color-matching system ensures accurate color reproduction across different printers and materials.
UV Ink
Instantly cured under UV light, it is ideal for printing on non-porous materials, with enhanced durability and vibrancy (can include metallic effects).
Soy Ink
Eco-friendly ink alternative made from soybeans, offering brighter colors and improved biodegradability.
Blind UV
Creates a subtle, textured UV effect without added gloss.
Debossing
Creates a depressed, indented effect on paper or cardstock.
Embossing
Creates a raised, textured effect on paper or cardstock.
Foiling
Adds a shiny, metallic finish to specific areas of a design.
Spot UV
Applies a glossy, clear coating to highlight specific areas of a design.
Window Patching
Incorporates a clear plastic window into packaging or print materials.
To order custom boxes, fill out the quotation form. Let us know the material and finishing options you'd like for your boxes.
Our design team will review your submitted artwork. If any changes are needed, they'll let you know and guide you on file formats and resolution.
Several factors can affect the pricing of your custom boxes, including the material you choose, add-ons, finishing options, and color printing.
Yes, absolutely! Mailer boxes are made of corrugated cardboard and come in two different thicknesses (E-flute 1/16" and B-flute 1/8") to suit your product type. Both options are perfect for shipping.
Yes. You can request a 3D mockup or 2D proof of your box from our design support team. Once you approve the digital proof, we will start the manufacturing process.
Choose a packaging style for your custom boxes, start designing with us, and get your boxes with the most advanced printing techniques.
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