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| Brand Name: | OEM/ODM |
| Model Number: | CardBox-RG003 |
| MOQ: | 500 Pieces |
| Price: | USD 0.20-0.30 / Piece |
| Delivery Time: | 15-25 days after artwork and deposit confirmed |
| Payment Terms: | T/T,L/C,PayPal,Western Union |
A machine made folding carton that ships flat, assembles in seconds and still delivers a rose gold metallic finish on the shelf. Built as a complete folding carton packaging system for skincare bottles, cream jars and perfume flacons.
This is a glued, auto-lock card carton rather than a hand-made rigid box, so the unit cost stays low while the printed surface still reads as premium. The structure can be produced as a top tuck box, a tuck-top with auto-lock bottom, a two-piece tray and sleeve, or a straight tuck end carton, all from the same artwork file.
The inside is where this box earns its place in a skincare packaging box program. A die-cut white corrugated insert holds the bottle or jar by the body, keeps the cap off the bottom panel, and absorbs the drop impact that a plain printed carton cannot handle. Serum droppers, 50 ml cream jars and 30 ml glass perfume bottles all get their own cavity dimensions.
Outside, the surface is a printed cardboard box finished with metallic rose gold hot foil, soft-touch lamination and spot UV. Foil can be applied to a logo, a frame line or a full decorative pattern, which is why brands use this construction for launch editions and gift sets before moving to a rigid box.
E-flute white corrugated insert, die-cut to your bottle profile, glued inside the carton. The bottle is held at the shoulder and base, so glass never touches the printed panel and the cap cannot smash the base in transit.
Automatic gluing line production keeps the price competitive at volume. The box is delivered knocked down and glued at the side seam, so it ships flat, saves up to 80 percent of warehouse and freight space, and assembles in about three seconds with no tape.
Metallic rose gold hot foil stamping turns a plain carton into a rose gold foil box: collapsible F-flute or 400 gsm art card body, with optional soft-touch or matte lamination and spot UV. The metallic finish survives folding, so the shine is still crisp after the box is assembled.
| Component | Standard Option | Upgrade Options |
|---|---|---|
| Box Style | Straight tuck end (top tuck) | Tuck-top auto-lock bottom, reverse tuck, tray and sleeve, pillow box, drawer sleeve |
| Board | 350 gsm C1S art card | 400 gsm C2S, kraft board, black core card, F-flute or E-flute corrugated |
| Inner Insert | Die-cut white E-flute corrugated | EVA foam, molded pulp, paper honeycomb, cardboard platform with ribbon pull |
| Printing | Offset CMYK full colour | Pantone spot colour, rose gold or gold hot foil stamping, silk screen |
| Surface Finish | Matte lamination | Soft touch, gloss, spot UV, emboss, deboss, anti-scratch varnish |
| Locking | Side glue seam, friction tuck flap | Lock-tab tuck, magnetic flap, seal sticker, tear strip |
Because the body is folded rather than wrapped, these custom printed boxes can be produced at 200,000 pieces per month on a single line, which is what makes short lead times possible for seasonal launches.
Choosing between card stock and micro-flute is the one decision that changes both cost and strength: a 350 gsm machine made folding box suits light bottles and cosmetics, while F-flute gives a thicker retail feel for perfume and gift sets without moving to rigid construction.
The table below maps the questions buyers raise most often about a folding card box or a top tuck box against the way this structure answers them. The scenarios cover perfume bottle packaging and skincare packaging, the two categories this carton is ordered for most.
| Application Scenario | Customer Concern | How This Box Solves It |
|---|---|---|
| Skincare serum and essence bottle packaging | Bottle slides inside the carton, glass shoulder chips and the dropper cap presses on the base panel | White corrugated insert holds the bottle at body and base, caps the top pressure and absorbs drop impact that a plain carton cannot |
| Perfume bottle retail packaging | Needs a premium metallic look but the rigid box budget is too high | Rose gold hot foil plus soft-touch lamination on a folding carton delivers the metallic shelf presence at a fraction of rigid box cost |
| Top tuck box for cream and cosmetic jars | Tuck flap pops open in transit, tamper risk at retail | Lock-tab tuck flap with friction fit, optional seal sticker or tear strip for tamper evidence |
| DTC and e-commerce skincare brands | Storage and freight cost of pre-assembled boxes | Boxes ship flat and knocked down, saving up to 80 percent of warehouse space and cutting inbound freight volume |
| Gift sets and subscription kits | Every product size needs a separate carton SKU | One die-line, multiple heights and insert cavities, so a cleanser, a serum and a cream share one box family |
| Travel retail and sample kits | Air freight is charged by weight and volume | Lightweight 350 gsm card with a paper insert, no rigid board and no foam, keeps shipping weight minimal |
| Product Name | Custom Printed Rose Gold Foil Collapsible Card Box |
| Structure | Side-glued collapsible carton, tuck-top auto-lock bottom or straight tuck end |
| Material | 350-400 gsm C1S/C2S art card, F-flute or E-flute option |
| Inner Insert | Die-cut white corrugated E-flute, foam or molded pulp on request |
| Size | Fully custom, typical 40 x 40 x 120 mm to 120 x 120 x 200 mm |
| Printing | Offset CMYK, Pantone spot, rose gold or gold hot foil stamping |
| Surface Finish | Soft touch, matte or gloss lamination, spot UV, emboss |
| Assembly | Shipped flat and glued, pops open in about 3 seconds |
| Paper Certification | FSC certified board, soy-based ink, water-based glue |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per size and design |
| Usage | Skincare, perfume, cream jars, cosmetics, gift sets |
Recyclable mono-material construction is available for brands that need an eco friendly paper box with no plastic window and no foam: the insert switches to die-cut corrugated or molded pulp and the box stays fully repulpable.
A: 500 pieces per size and design for machine made cartons. Trial runs below that are negotiable for new brands, and wholesale paper boxes pricing drops at 3,000 and 10,000 pieces.
A: For most skincare and perfume bottles yes, provided the insert is correct. A 350 gsm side-glued carton with a corrugated insert resists drop impact better than an empty rigid box, because the insert carries the load. Choose rigid construction only when the box itself is the gift object.
A: Yes. The carton is glued at the side seam and delivered knocked down. Once opened it locks on the auto-lock bottom or the tuck flap, and the crease memory keeps the corners square. We recommend a 1 percent over-shipment on very small orders.
A: Hot foil stamping on a heated die after printing. We keep a 2 mm clear margin from the fold line and use a foil grade rated for folding, so the metallic surface stays intact after repeated assembly.
A: Yes. Send the bottle diameter, full height with cap and weight; we cut a die to those figures and confirm the fit with a physical sample. Multi-cavity inserts for sets are standard.
A: Plain stock samples go out in 3-5 working days; a fully printed and foil stamped sample takes 7-10 working days. Sample cost is refunded against your bulk order.
A: AI, PDF or CDR with fonts outlined, CMYK mode, 3 mm bleed and 2 mm safety margin from the fold lines. We send a die-line template and a 3D mockup for your designer before you finalise the file.
A: 30 percent T/T deposit with 70 percent before shipment, plus L/C, PayPal and Western Union. As a cosmetic packaging supplier we run 100 percent visual inspection and AQL sampling, and third-party inspection such as SGS or BV is welcome.
| Step | Packing Method | Timeframe | Notes |
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| Inner packing | Boxes bundled in kraft paper or PE film, inserts nested separately | Same day as production finish | Prevents scuffing on the printed and foiled surface |
| Master carton | 5-layer export corrugated carton, 200-500 flat boxes per carton | 1 working day | Flat pack shipping means fewer cartons and lower freight cost |
| Palletizing | Fumigation-free plywood pallet, stretch wrap and corner protectors | 1-2 working days | Recommended for sea LCL and FCL shipments |
| Sample dispatch | DHL, FedEx or UPS express | 3-5 working days door to door | Tracking number sent on the day of dispatch |
| Mass production | Printing, foil stamping, die-cutting, gluing, insert cutting | 15-25 days after artwork and deposit approval | Add 5-7 days in peak season from August to October |
| Sea freight | LCL or FCL to US and EU ports | 25-35 days port to port | Book space 2 weeks ahead; DDP available for most lanes |
| Air freight | Airport to airport or door to door | 7-12 days | Best for urgent re-orders and small volumes |
Flat-packed cartons and paper inserts keep the shipping volume low, which is what makes these subscription box packaging programs affordable to repeat every quarter.
| Step | What We Do | What You Should Note |
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| 1. Inquiry | Collect product size, quantity, artwork or a reference sample | Give bottle diameter and full height with cap, plus the market you sell into |
| 2. Quotation | Send a cost breakdown within 24 working hours | Confirm whether the price includes the insert, foil stamping and cartons |
| 3. Structure Proposal | Recommend top tuck, auto-lock or sleeve with a drawing | Check that the opening style suits your retail or e-commerce channel |
| 4. Artwork And Die-line | Provide a die-line template and 3D mockup | Check 3 mm bleed, CMYK mode, outlined fonts, and 2 mm clearance from fold lines |
| 5. Pre-production Sample | Make a physical printed and foiled sample in 7-10 working days | Verify foil shade, insert fit, lock strength, then approve in writing |
| 6. Deposit And Scheduling | Confirm 30 percent deposit and lock the production slot | Confirm the deposit arrives before the schedule date or the slot moves to the next batch |
| 7. Mass Production | Print, foil, die-cut, glue and cut inserts in 15-25 days | Ask for a mid-production progress photo if your launch date is fixed |
| 8. Quality Inspection | 100 percent visual check plus AQL sampling, QC report issued | Review QC photos and video before paying the balance |
| 9. Balance And Shipment | Book the carrier after balance payment and issue documents | Check consignee, notify party and HS code on the B/L before telex release |
| 10. Delivery And After-sales | Track until arrival, 30-day quality warranty | Inspect within 7 days of arrival and report any shortage with photos |
The workflow is identical whether the order is 500 boxes for a first launch or 200,000 pieces, and every step above can be adapted to your sustainable packaging requirements without changing the timeline.
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