Custom Lid Off Foldable Box
A folding-carton version of the classic lid-off box: a separate lid fits over a foldable base, giving you a two-piece presentation at folding-carton cost. Ships flat, folds fast, and prints edge to edge.
At-a-glance specs
- Structure
- Separate lid over a folding base
- Board grade
- 14 / 18 / 24 pt SBS · kraft
- Thickness
- 0.36 – 0.62 mm (14–24 pt)
- CMYK + Pantone, inside & outside
- Finishes
- Matte / gloss / soft-touch / foil / spot UV
- MOQ
- 500 units (sample: 1)
- Lead time
- 8 – 12 business days + shipping
Two-piece presentation, folding-carton efficiency
Lift-off lid
A separate lid caps the base for a clean, premium reveal.
Flat-ships
Both pieces ship flat and assemble without tooling.
Cost-efficient
Get the lid-off look at folding-carton unit cost.
Full print
Brand the lid top, lid sides and base in one pass.
What is a lid-off foldable box?
- Two-piece — separate lid lifts off the folding base.
- Folding-carton board — 14–24 pt SBS, kraft or CCNB.
- Flat-packs — ships flat, assembles in seconds.
- Full print — CMYK + Pantone across lid and base.
Specifications
| Structure | Separate lid over a folding base |
|---|---|
| Board grade | 14 / 18 / 24 pt SBS · kraft · CCNB |
| Material | SBS · Kraft · CCNB recycled paperboard |
| Printing | Offset CMYK + Pantone · HD digital · full-bleed |
| Finishes | Gloss / matte / soft-touch lamination · foil · emboss · spot UV · window |
| MOQ | 500 units — price breaks at 1k / 5k / 10k+ |
| Turnaround | 8–12 business days after approval · rush available |
| Free with quote | Custom dieline + physical sample or 3D mockup |
Folding carton thickness
Board caliper (thickness) decides how stiff and premium your carton feels — measured in points (pt).
Frequently asked questions
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Our Ordering Process
Four simple steps from first inquiry to boxes at your door.
Send inquiry
Tell us size, qty, material & artwork. Get a firm quote + free dieline in 24h.
Proof & sample
We send a digital proof or physical sample for your sign-off before production.
Production
Printed and finished in 8–12 business days with rigorous quality checks.
Delivery
Flat-packed and shipped worldwide, with tracking and after-sales support.
What brands say about our lid-off foldable boxes
Retail and subscription brands use lid-off foldable boxes for a two-piece look without the rigid-box price.
“Our folding cartons print beautifully — the SBS surface makes CMYK pop and the foil came out crisp. Dieline was free and the proof was right first time.”
“We moved our whole subscription line to these cartons. Crash-lock assembly saves my packers real time and the kraft option looks great.”
“The window patch cartons let customers see the product without opening. Retail buyers loved it and re-ordered for three seasons.”
Clean lift-off reveal
The separate lid lifts straight off the folding base—simple, intentional, and easy to repack.
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Flat-ship savings
Both pieces ship flat and pop together by hand, cutting inbound freight and warehouse cube.
Start customizing →360° printable
Print the lid top, lid rim and base walls in one pass so the box reads branded from every angle.
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