Custom Lid Off Foldable Gift Box
A decorative lid-off folding carton built for gifting: ribbon pulls, foil stamping and window options turn a simple two-piece foldable box into a memorable unboxing experience for holidays, events and premium retail.
At-a-glance specs
- Structure
- Decorative two-piece folding gift box
- 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
The gift box that ships flat and wows on open
Gift-ready finish
Foil, embossing, ribbon pulls and soft-touch lamination.
Window option
Add an acetate window to tease the contents.
Flat-ships
Assembles by hand—no rigid-box freight cost.
Seasonal friendly
Perfect for holiday drops and limited editions.
What is a lid-off foldable gift box?
- Decorative lid-off — separate lid over a folding base, gift-ready.
- Premium finishes — foil, emboss, ribbon pulls, spot UV, soft-touch lamination.
- Window option — acetate patch to showcase the product.
- Flat-packs — ships flat for efficient freight and storage.
Specifications
| Structure | Decorative two-piece folding gift box |
|---|---|
| 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 gift boxes
Gift, beauty and seasonal brands use lid-off foldable gift boxes for a memorable reveal at folding-carton cost.
“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.”
Gift-ready details
Foil, ribbon pulls and soft-touch lamination make the open feel like an event, not just a package.
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Window option
An acetate window hints at the contents and doubles as shelf appeal in retail.
Start customizing →Flat-ship, fast assembly
Ships flat and pops together by hand, so you get the gift-box look without the rigid-box logistics.
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Stickers & Labels
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