Retail Gift Bag Packaging
Custom paperboard gift bags, gable boxes and carry-style packaging for boutiques, event favors and retail gifting. Branded, reusable and easy to carry.
At-a-glance specs
- Structure
- Custom gift bags and carry-style boxes
- 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
Branded carry-out packaging customers reuse
Built-in handles
Gable top or twisted-paper handles for easy carry.
Reusable
Sturdy paperboard bags customers keep and reuse.
Full print
CMYK + Pantone on all visible panels.
Event ready
Perfect for party favors, boutiques and corporate gifting.
What retail gift bag packaging do we offer?
- Paperboard gift bags — sturdy and reusable.
- Gable boxes — built-in handle, gift-ready shape.
- Handled carriers — reinforced for heavier gifts.
- Full-color print — brand every side.
Specifications
| Structure | Recommended structures and materials |
|---|---|
| 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
Gift bag vs gable box? +
Can the handles hold weight? +
What board? +
What is the MOQ? +
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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 retailers say
Boutiques and event brands use our gift bags and gable boxes as branded carry-out packaging customers reuse.
“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.”
Reinforced handles that hold heavier gifts
Retail gift bags have to carry bottles, ceramics and bundled sets without the handles tearing. We reinforce handle attachments with rivets or folded-board grommets and use 250-350 gsm paperboard for the body. Send your average bag weight and we will engineer the handle reinforcement.
See options → Bags pretty enough to be kept and reused
A well-printed gift bag becomes a second marketing touchpoint when customers reuse it. We use durable coated paper or laminated kraft with bold CMYK + Pantone print and ribbon or rope handles that hold up over multiple uses. Ask for a durability test report.
Start customizing →Large print areas for logos and campaigns
Gift bags offer four vertical panels plus the base for branding, QR codes and seasonal messaging. We can match colors precisely and add spot UV or foil for contrast. Request a printed proof with your brand colors.
See options → Customers also bought
Complete the unboxing — most orders ship together with these add-ons.
Custom Tissue Paper
Branded inner wrap that turns delivery into an unboxing moment.
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Stickers & Labels
Seal the carton, brand the closure or add a thank-you touch.
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Rigid Drawer Boxes
Step up to a premium rigid box for hero SKUs.
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Corrugated Mailers
Ship the carton safely inside a custom mailer.
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