Custom Rigid Cardboard Gift Box
Packaging Empire supplies various custom rigid paper boxes, cardboard gift boxes, paper presentation boxes, paper set-up boxes with embossing, debossing, spot UV, foil stamping, soft touch coating and laminating, which are widely used the packaging of cosmetics, jewelry, gifts, electronic products, etc.
The common box styles include the lift-off lid rigid box, book style box, sliding rigid box, hinged lid rigid box, shoulder setup box, slipcase and the collapsible rigid box and the presentation box. We can also customize rigid boxes based on your packaging need, like the round shape rigid box and oval shape rigid box. You can even get a custom rigid box with the thermoformed tray insert to hold secure your product inside.
The rigid paper box with EVA foam insert is one of our most popular rigid cardboard boxes.
Note:The rigid paper boxes are sometimes referred to as cardboard gift boxes, or gift paper boxes, because they are widely used for the packaging of the gift products.
Lift-Off Lid Rigid Box
Also referred to as telescope box, detachable lid box or the lift-off lid rigid box, this rigid cardboard box has a separate top lid covering the bottom base fully or partially. The top lid can be easily lifted off the base tray. The rigid shoulder box and neck box are 2 kinds of special lift off lid boxes.

Lift Off Lid Rigid Box
A classic two-piece rigid box with a lift-off lid. This one has a custom insert that holds the product and accessories firmly in place.

Rigid Shoulder Box
A rigid box with a shoulder (neck) that lets the lid sit neatly over the base, giving a premium reveal when opened.

Detachable Lid Rigid Box
A long rigid box whose lid lifts completely off the base. A good fit for pens, accessories and other slim gift items.
Hinged Lid Rigid Box
For the custom hinged rigid box, the wraps and chipboards of the lid extend to form the base completely or partially. The book style box is a hinged lid box with setup tray glued into 3 or 4 panel binder. The hinged lid shoulder box is a part of the hinged box too. There are also other styles, such as the flip top rigid box, clamshell rigid box, and presentation boxes.

Clamshell Rigid Box
A book-style rigid box with a hinged lid that opens flat like a clamshell. Ideal for presenting sets, documents and premium products.

Rigid Shoulder Box
A hinged-lid rigid box with a shoulder construction and a printed inner lid, perfect for presenting a gift or a corporate kit.

Presentation Box
A slim, book-style presentation box with a clean finish, well suited to certificates, portfolios and premium collateral.
Sliding Rigid Box and Slipcase
The sliding rigid box is something like a matchbox style paper box. The box consists of 2 parts, the cardboard sleeve and the paper tray or drawer sliding into the sleeve. It’s also commonly known as a drawer style box. The cardboard slipcase is a protective container or box that has one open end so that the spine is visible, with a cardboard drawer or rigid tray to slide inside.

Sliding Rigid Box
A matchbox-style rigid box where the tray slides smoothly out of its sleeve, for a satisfying unboxing moment.

Rigid Shoulder Box
A rigid tray that slides out of a printed outer sleeve, keeping the product protected while the branding stays on show.

Cardboard Slipcase
A slim cardboard slipcase that holds an inner box. A neat option for small, high-value items such as pens and accessories.

Sliding Box Match Box Style
Collapsible Rigid Box
Also called foldable rigid boxes, the collapsible rigid box is the like the die-cutting paper boxes, which is flat shipped, thus reducing the warehouse and freight fees. Spot UV printing is most commonly used to give the custom rigid box a luxury touch.

Collapsible Rigid Box
A rigid box that folds flat for storage and shipping, then opens up into a sturdy, good-looking gift box.

Foldable Rigid Gift Box
A foldable rigid gift box with a printed interior and gold foil logo. It ships flat, which helps to save on freight and storage.

Folding Cardboard Box
A folding rigid box that arrives flat and assembles in seconds, with a clean wrapped finish inside and out.
Rigid Paper Box for Display
The rigid display box is a durable custom paper box for the display purpose, usually in the form of a custom lift-off lid rigid paper box with a custom-designed base for display purpose. Inside the base is usually a EVA foam insert with cutouts to hold the products.

Lid of Rigid Display Paper Box
The lid of a rigid display box, wrapped in textured paper with a minimal logo for an understated, premium look.

Base of Rigid Display Paper Box
The matching base of the display box, with a bright printed interior and a recess that holds the product for display.
Rigid Presentation Boxes
The custom rigid paper box is also widely used as the presentation box. This paper presentation box is usually has an eye-catching design with great details on workmanship, paper materials, printing and finishes.

Rigid Paper Presentation Box
Magnet | Velcro | Ribbon Closure Rigid Box
Your customized rigid paper boxes can have custom closures, such as the magnet closure, velcro closure and ribbon closure. The magnet closure rigid paper box has the magnet embedded inside the chipboard, while the velcro closure rigid paper box has the velcro glued on the inside of the paper box. The collapsible rigid paper box is a typical magnet closure rigid box.

Rigid Paper Box With Ribbon Closure
A rigid gift box that closes with a ribbon tie, adding an elegant, gift-ready finish.

Rigid Paper Box With Velcro Closure
A rigid box with a velcro closure and a custom insert. Secure for storage and easy to open and close again and again.

Rigid Paper Box With Magnet Closure
A rigid box with a magnetic closure that snaps shut cleanly, finished in a two-tone wrapped paper.
Inserts Inside the Rigid Box
Inserts like EVA foam, molded paper pulp, thermoformed tray are placed inside the rigid cardboard box to hold and protect the product. Sometimes, the paperboard inserts are wrapped in textiles such as velvet, satin and linen to achieve give a luxurious touch.
For the EVA foam insert of the rigid box, the black color and the cream white color are the most common colors.
The image below is a rigid watch box with the foam insert inside. The foam insert consists of 2 layers, 13mm EVA foam to hold the watch and its band, and the 1mm thickness cream white EVA sheet with the circular hole. On the top of the EVA foam insert is a thick cardboard cover.

Rigid Paper Box With EVA Foam Insert
For most electronics products, the the blister insert is widely used inside the rigid paper box. The blister is also referred to the thermoformed tray. The plastic materials are usually PS and PVC. The thickness can vary from 0.3mm to 0.6mm in most cases. Check the pictures below.

Rigid Paper Box With Thermoformed Tray
The EVA foam can be white color, black color and grey color. But we can line a piece of paperboard on the foam surface to have the custom color and finish we want. The liner can be white color, green color, red color and any color that you like. Also you can line a fabric on the top of the foam to have a velvet touch.

Red Color EVA Foam Insert With Velvet Touch
The cardboard tray above is the base of a gift paper box. It has the black color EVA foam insert inside. But the color of the surface is red, which comes from a piece of fabric lining on the top. It has the smooth velvet touch and feel.
Packing and Shipment
As the rigid paper boxes is easily dirtied and scratched, it is usually is placed inside a clear cellophane bag to keep it tidy and clean. For shipment, the rigid paper boxes are usually shipped assembled, unlike the flat shipment of the corrugated printed boxes and paper printed boxes. Due to the high volume, the sea freight is usually a little higher.
The collapsible rigid paper box is just an exception, as it can be flat shipped and be assembled on the arrival. These collapsible rigid boxes are more expensive due to the complicated structure design and the extra manual labor required.
Printing and Finish
CMYK full color and Pantone color litho offset printing are used for the cardboard paper rigid box. To add the quality and luxury feel to the rigid box, the matt laminating, embossing, foil stamping and spot UV are available for you.
You can also choose the soft touch coating or laminating to give your rigid cardboard box to give a comfortable velvet touch and higher resistance to scratches and finger prints.
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