Custom Packaging · Add-On for Every Custom Level
Every Parcel Is a Brand Moment.
A product inside a brown box is a commodity. The same product inside designed packaging is a brand. Custom boxes, inserts, tissue wrap, thank-you cards, branded tape — engineered to make unboxing the most shareable part of your customer journey.
Why It Matters
Packaging Is the One Marketing Asset Every Customer Interacts With.
Figures based on internal analysis of 200+ ASG client engagements (2022–2025) vs. generic packaging benchmark.
Packaging Formats
Six Formats · One for Every Stage of Your Brand.
Rigid Gift Box
Premium paperboard with magnetic closure. Perfect for luxury unboxing, higher-AOV products.
Mailer Box
Corrugated self-locking mailer. Full-color printed inside & out. Most popular for DTC subscription.
Product Box
Retail-ready folding carton. Shelf-ready, Amazon-friendly. Fits inside shipping carton.
Branded Pouch
Cotton, kraft, velvet, or organza. Cost-effective for small or soft-goods, accessories.
Label & Tag System
Woven neck labels, hangtags, care labels. Printed, embossed, or leather patches.
Inserts & Thank-You Cards
Printed cards, QR landing codes, brand story pamphlets, product manuals.
Print & Finishing Techniques
Every Finish Your Brand Needs · Under One Roof.
Mix and match techniques across your packaging system. Your account manager advises on cost-vs-impact for each.
Hot Stamping
Metallic foil (gold, silver, rose gold, copper) pressed into paperboard. Premium luxury feel at volume.
+$0.10–$0.30/unitEmboss & Deboss
Raised (emboss) or recessed (deboss) logo impression. Tactile brand moment, photographs beautifully.
+$0.15–$0.40/unitSpot UV Coating
Glossy UV varnish selectively applied on matte background. Creates tactile + visual contrast.
+$0.08–$0.20/unitSilkscreen Printing
Thick opaque ink layer. Bold colors on dark substrates or specialty materials.
+$0.12–$0.35/unitOffset Printing
Full-color photo-realistic printing on paperboard. Pantone matching for brand color accuracy.
Base print costKraft & Eco Finishes
Natural kraft paperboard, uncoated finishes, recycled materials. Premium eco positioning.
No premiumMaterials & Sustainability
Sustainable by Default. Certified by Request.
Every material we source is recyclable or FSC-certified. Eco options never cost more than the conventional equivalent.
The Unboxing Experience
Eight Brand Touchpoints in One Opening.
Each layer is a chance to reinforce your brand — or waste the opportunity. Here’s what a full system looks like.
Outer Shipping Box
Branded kraft mailer with logo-printed tape. First visual impression before opening.
Tissue / Wrap Paper
Logo-pattern tissue or color-matched wrapping. First “reveal” moment.
Inner Product Box
Rigid box or custom die-cut. The “real” packaging moment for the customer.
Thank-You Card
Personal note, QR code to review page, discount code for next purchase.
Product Insert / Manual
Usage guide, warranty info, brand story, how-to tips.
Branded Stickers
Free laptop/phone stickers = zero-cost viral marketing. Customers stick you on their laptop.
Sample / Gift Item
Free sample of complementary product drives upsells + surprise delight.
Pre-Printed Return Label
Reduces return friction, signals confidence, communicates “we stand behind this.”
Packaging Budget
Typical Packaging Cost Per Unit.
For a scaled brand doing 500+ units per order. Below that, unit costs run 40–60% higher. All quotes documented line-by-line in your contract.
The Transformation
Generic Packaging vs. Branded System.
Plain Brown Box
- × No brand impression
- × Instantly forgettable
- × 11% repeat rate
- × Zero social shareability
- × Looks like every other dropshipper
Full Brand Experience
- ✓ Brand impression on day 1
- ✓ Photographable, shareable
- ✓ 31% repeat rate
- ✓ 3x organic social mentions
- ✓ Justifies premium pricing
How It Works
From Design Brief to Warehouse Stock.
Design Brief
Colors, logo, dimensions, vibe, target AOV
Mockup & Approve
3D renders + physical samples couriered
Print & Production
14-day turnaround typical
Warehouse Stock
Stored at our facility, ready to pack
Packaging Pairs With
Complete Your Brand Stack.
Common Packaging Questions
What Brand Owners Ask Before Their First Print Run.
What’s the lowest MOQ for custom-printed packaging?
Printed mailer boxes: 500 units. Rigid gift boxes: 100 units. Inserts / thank-you cards: 500 units. Woven labels and hangtags: 500 units. Below these volumes, printing setup costs make unit economics poor. For testing at very low volumes, stock packaging with sticker branding is more economical.
Can you design the packaging for me, or do I need my own designer?
Both options available. We have in-house packaging designers who can take your brand guidelines + product photos and produce full artwork. Or if you have your own designer / agency, we work from their print-ready files (Illustrator, PDF with bleed, Pantone-specified). First round of our design included; iterations beyond round 2 at $150/hour.
How do I pick the right box size for my product?
We produce a dimensioned product sample during brief stage — either from your existing product or spec. Box design fits the product with 3–8mm tolerance. Too tight and products catch; too loose and the unboxing feels cheap. Our engineers optimize for both fit and shipping efficiency.
What’s the difference between offset printing and digital printing for small runs?
Offset: lower cost per unit at 500+, higher upfront plate cost ($200–$600), best color quality, Pantone matching. Digital: no plate cost, higher per-unit, best for short runs under 500 or variable data printing. We recommend offset for orders 500+, digital for under 300. Between 300–500 is a judgment call we help with.
Are eco-friendly options more expensive?
For standard materials: no premium. FSC paperboard, recycled cardboard, soy inks, and kraft are all at base price. Premium certifications (FSC Mix vs 100% recycled with third-party verification) can add 3–8%. Specific premium materials (sugarcane bagasse pulp, organic cotton bags) add 15–30%.
Can you store my packaging and apply it at pack-time?
Yes. Your packaging is stored in a dedicated client section of our warehouse. When orders come through your Shopify / Amazon integration, our team picks your product + your packaging + your inserts + your thank-you card + your shipping label. Zero manual coordination on your side.
How do you handle reorders of the same packaging design?
First print run locks your design files in our system. Reorders skip design approval and go straight to production — typically 10–12 days vs 14 for first run. Unit cost at reorder is 10–15% lower because print plates and die-cuts are already made.
Design Your System
Every Parcel Tells a Story. Let’s Write Yours.
Book a 30-min packaging consultation. Bring your product, your brand direction, your target AOV — we’ll propose a packaging system that matches your positioning and budget.
Book Packaging Consultation30-min call · Packaging system proposal within 48h · Samples within 10 days