Custom Collapsible Rigid Boxes
Enhance your brand, save significantly on shipping and storage costs, and increase the perceived value of your products by packing them in a collapsible rigid box from QinPrinting.
What Is a Collapsible Rigid Box?
A Collapsible Rigid Box is a type of rigid box that is engineered to fold flat for storage and transportation, and then be assembled into a fully rigid structure when in use. Unlike traditional rigid boxes, which are permanently fixed, collapsible rigid boxes use pre-attached panels, or integrated magnetic connections to allow repeated folding without losing structural integrity.
How to Fold Your Collapsible Rigid Boxes
If you’re not sure quite how easy it is to assemble any of our collapsible rigid box styles, we’ll show you! In the diagram below, you can see the ease with which the box practically self-assembles once you uncover the adhesive labels and push the panels into position.
Custom Collapsible Rigid Box Styles
Depending on the folding mechanism and structure, collapsible rigid boxes are commonly produced in the following styles:
Magnetic collapsible rigid box
This is the standard collapsible rigid box with magnetic closure. Once the tray is folded into shape, the preset adhesive panels secure it firmly. The lid contains hidden magnets that attach tightly to the outer wall, giving the box a clean, premium closing experience.
Folding bottom collapsible rigid box
This box uses a special tray structure that pops into shape simply by lifting it—no glue needed. The lid opens like a book cover, and the attached cord handle makes it convenient to carry. It's quick to assemble, sturdy, and practical for retail packaging.
Collapsible rigid box with handles
This style is similar to a standard collapsible rigid box but requires no gluing. The lid features two die-cut slots, and the lower section includes a cord handle. When the handle loops through the slots, the whole box locks securely in place. Stylish, portable, and easy to set up.
Prepress Support for Collapsible Rigid Boxes
We provide free collapsible rigid box templates to help streamline your artwork setup. Send us your design files, and our prepress team will review them at no charge to ensure they meet all printing specifications. We also offer constructive structural recommendations when needed, helping you finalize a production-ready design with confidence.
Benefits of Collapsible Rigid Boxes
Collapsible rigid boxes offer a smart balance of luxury, efficiency, and practicality. They ship flat to dramatically reduce freight costs and nearly eliminate transit damage, yet assemble into a premium rigid box with the same high-end appearance as fully assembled packaging. Their compact storage and quick setup make them ideal for brands managing limited space or high-volume turnover, while the adaptable structure allows one box style to suit multiple products with ease. For businesses seeking elegant packaging without the heavy logistics cost, collapsible rigid boxes provide a cost-effective and versatile solution.
Materials
Paper
157gsm Coated paper
Smooth and vibrant, perfect for detailed prints on custom rigid boxes.
Plain Colored Paper
A colorful option that adds bold, eye-catching appeal to your packaging.
Greyboard
Durable and sturdy, available in three thicknesses to suit your packaging needs.
1.5 mm
2 mm
2.5 mm
Special
Lamination and Varnish Options
Gloss Lamination
Creates a shiny, reflective surface that makes colors appear more vibrant.
Matte Lamination
Provides a smooth, non-glossy finish with an elegant and modern look.
Soft Touch Lamination
Adds a velvety, silky texture for a premium, tactile experience.
Scratch-Resistant Gloss Lamination
Combines a glossy shine with long-lasting scratch protection.
Scratch-Resistant Matte Lamination
Maintains a refined matte look while offering extra resistance to scratches.
Gloss Varnish
A clear coating that enhances brightness and gives your packaging a glossy finish while providing light protection.
Matte Varnish
A subtle, low-sheen coating that protects while keeping a classic matte appearance.
Sand Varnish
Available with UV offset printing; adds a fine, sand-like matte texture.
Special Finishes
Foil Stamping
Foil stamping adds metallic accents to your packaging, giving a luxurious and eye-catching look. Perfect for logos, brand names, or decorative elements.
You can choose from our common colors here, or explore more options on our foil stamping page.
Spot UV
Applies a glossy coating to specific areas of your design, creating contrast and highlighting key details.
Sand UV
A textured UV finish that provides a tactile, matte-like effect with subtle shine.
Debossing
Impresses your design into the paper, creating an elegant, recessed effect.
Embossing
Raises elements of your design above the surface for a sophisticated 3D effect.
Textured Finish
Adds a unique tactile surface to the paper, enhancing the sensory experience and premium feel of the packaging.
Add-on
Ribbon
It can be tied in various styles and matched with your brand colors.
Carrying Handle
A durable cord handle for easy carrying. Available in cotton, ribbon, or woven styles
Inner Pocket
A small pocket inside the lid for holding cards, manuals, or small items.
Display Window
A clear window on the box surface. Often paired with PET film.
Small Handle
A small raised tab that makes it easy to open or lift the box.
Custom Inserts
Internal supports made from paperboard, EVA foam, sponge, molded pulp, or plastic.
Divider
Paperboard or foam partitions used to separate multiple items in one box.
Inner Platform
An elevated inner platform that lifts the product for a more premium display effect.
Printing
CMYK Printing
Standard full-color printing for vivid images and smooth gradients.
Pantone Color Printing
Pantone spot colors ensure exact color matching for logos or brand elements.
Metallic Pantone Color Printing
Pantone metallic inks add a shiny, reflective effect to your design. Great for luxury packaging.
UV CMYK Printing
Combines a glossy shine with long-lasting scratch protection.
White Ink Printing
Prints solid white ink on colored surfaces, often used as a base layer or for standout white designs.
Spot Color Screen Printing
Spot Color Screen Printing delivers thick, vibrant ink with excellent opacity and tactile depth.
Need help choosing materials and finishes? Our team is here to support.
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Quick FAQs
What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
Our MOQ for custom collapsible rigid boxes is 500 units.
What is the turnaround time?
Production usually takes 3 weeks after you approve the proof. Shipping time depends on your location and the shipping method.
Do you provide dieline templates for boxes?
Yes. Standard templates are available for download on our template page. For custom box shapes, contact us and we’ll prepare a personalized dieline.
Which file types can I send?
Please submit high-resolution PDF files with 3 mm bleed, CMYK colors, embedded fonts, and 300 DPI images.
Do collapsible rigid boxes support specialty finishes?
Yes. Collapsible rigid boxes work well with foil stamping, embossing, debossing, spot UV, soft-touch lamination, and other premium finishing options.
Do you offer eco-friendly materials?
Yes. We can produce your collapsible rigid boxes using FSC-certified paper, recycled paper, and soy-based inks.
Can you print with white ink or Pantone color?
Yes, both Pantone spot colors and white ink printing are available.
Do you provide samples before mass production?
Of course. We offer hard proofs, digital proofs, and finished samples so you can check colors, finishes, and materials before full production.
Do you ship worldwide?
Yes, we ship globally via sea and air freight, ensuring safe delivery to your destination.
Do you offer design services?
We don’t offer design services, but we do provide free artwork checks to ensure your files meet printing and structural requirements.
Our Packaging Promise
We believe good packaging starts with listening. Our team is here to support your project with thoughtful advice, careful production, and a genuine commitment to doing things right.
What Our Customers Say
Real stories from customers who worked with us to create custom packaging they’re proud of.
I couldn’t be happier with my experience working with QinPrinting. From start to finish, their team was responsive, professional, and truly invested in helping me bring my vision to life. I printed my first edition of a 58-card deck (complete with a custom magnetic box) and the results were stunning.
The color accuracy, matte finish, and premium cardstock all exceeded my expectations. Every detail shows real craftsmanship. The communication was outstanding too; they provided clear updates, design templates, and guidance at every stage.
What impressed me most was how personal the process felt. Even though they’re a large-scale printer, they treated my small-batch creative project with care and respect.
If you’re looking for a reliable, high-quality printer for custom card decks, packaging, or creative projects, I can’t recommend QinPrinting enough. I’ll absolutely be printing with them again for my next production run!
Susan!!!! These books are SOOOOOOO beautiful! I don't think we could have dreamed how joyful it would be to open the box and find such care for and beautifully printed books. This was a special day -- we hope to have many more like it.
Thank you for fielding so many questions. Your patience with us (well, me) was so kind. You and your team have gone above and beyond for us.
Gratefully,
MAC
Most of all, we are so grateful for Nelson’s support throughout the entire process. He was consistently helpful, communicative, and detail-oriented — truly a pleasure to work with. Every step was made easier thanks to his guidance and care. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Highly recommend both the product and working with Nelson. We’ll definitely be back for future projects.
A special thanks to Nelson, who went above and beyond by sending us videos of the printed books and samples before shipping to ensure everything was perfect. His attention to detail and dedication gave us great peace of mind.
We had a children’s book printed and the final product was absolutely beautiful. The print quality, vibrant colors, sturdy binding, and professional packaging exceeded our expectations. Delivery was timely and the pricing was very competitive, especially for the high level of quality and service we received.
We were so impressed that we didn’t hesitate to place a second order with them and once again, everything was flawless.
If you're looking for a reliable, high quality, and customer focused printing company, QinPrinting is the one to go with. Highly recommended!
Kricket Moros
