Gift Box Guides
Plain answers to the questions buyers ask before ordering. Each guide covers one decision, from measuring a product to picking a finish.
Magnetic vs Lid and Base vs Drawer Gift BoxesHow the three rigid styles open, what each suits and how to choose.
Gift Box Finishes Explained: Matt, Gloss, Soft-Touch and FoilWhat each finish looks and feels like, and where to use it.
How to Measure a Gift Box: Inside Sizes in mmMeasure what goes inside, add clearance and send inside sizes.
Ordering Corporate Gift Boxes: Timings, Artwork and DeliveryPlan a corporate gifting order from brief to delivery day.
Gift Box Inserts for Gift Sets: Card, Foam and PulpWhich insert holds which product, and how to brief one.Questions
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Which guide should I read before my first gift box order?
Start with measuring, because the inside size drives everything else. The guide to measuring a gift box takes a few minutes.
Are the guides written for a particular kind of business?
They are written for anyone ordering gift boxes, from a small brand to an office team. Each one uses everyday examples.
Do the guides cover prices?
Only in outline. Folding card starts from £0.25 a box and rigid styles are quoted higher; your quote gives the real figure.
Is there a guide to choosing between rigid box styles?
Yes. One guide compares magnetic, lid and base and drawer boxes, including how each opens and what it suits.
Which guide helps with a gift set of several products?
The inserts guide explains how card, foam and pulp hold different items and how to brief one.
Is there a guide for company gifting deadlines?
Yes. The corporate ordering guide walks back from the delivery date through production, proof and artwork.
Will the guides tell me which finish to pick?
The finishes guide explains matt, gloss, soft-touch, foil, embossing and spot UV, and where each one works well.
Can I ask a question that the guides do not answer?
Yes. Call, email or WhatsApp us during office hours and someone on the team will reply.
Are new guides added to this page?
Yes. We add guides when customers keep asking the same question, and each one appears in the list here.
Do I need to read the guides before asking for a quote?
No. They help if you want to plan, but you can send a request now and we will guide you through the choices.
Send us your brief
Tell us what goes in the box, the size and how many you need. A quote comes back within one working day, and a free design proof follows before anything is printed.