Made-to-order packaging
Subscription Box with Inside Printing
A recurring-delivery mailer with configurable board, print method, and interior graphics.
Outline the typical product mix, size range, packed weight, fulfillment volume, route, and changing artwork needs.
Key Parameters
Engineering parameters for this format.
Typical ranges from our production floor. Your dimensions, board combination and print are confirmed in the quotation.
| Board construction | E- or B-flute corrugated, white liner for full-color subscription print |
|---|---|
| Flute options | E-flute ≈1.5 mm; B-flute ≈3.0 mm for heavier monthly boxes |
| Liner weights | 175–230 gsm white liner; combined board 550–750 gsm equivalent |
| Size range | Custom to the monthly curation; typical 200–350 mm square formats |
| Printing | Offset CMYK + Pantone outside and inside; edition artwork changes per issue |
| Color capability | 4-color process + up to 2 spot colors; theme illustrations supported |
| Surface finishes | Matte or gloss lamination; foil accents for anniversary editions |
| Typical MOQ | 1,000–2,000 pcs per design per issue (typical band, confirmed against size and print in the quotation) |
| Sampling | Printed proof 5–8 days; issue artwork re-proofed each run |
| Bulk lead time | 12–16 days per issue after approval (typical band, confirmed against size and print in the quotation) |
| Delivery format | Flat-shipped; per-issue artwork versioned and archived |
Print & Finishing Workflow
How your box is printed, finished and checked.
The in-house sequence this format runs through — from prepress to the final inspection before packing.
- 01
Edition artwork intake
Each issue's theme files are preflighted against the fixed dieline so only artwork changes between runs.
- 02
Outside + inside print
Lid, base and interior surfaces print in one pass setup to keep the theme immersive.
- 03
Color consistency across issues
Brand colors are locked to Pantone references; issue illustrations print within the same gamut.
- 04
Finishing by edition
Standard lamination for most issues; foil or spot UV reserved for milestone editions.
- 05
Version archiving
Issue artwork, print records and packing lists are stored for accurate reorders and merch bundles.
Customization Capability
Built around your product, not off the shelf.
Every parameter above can be specified. These are the dimensions of customization this format supports best.
Issue-based artwork
Change the theme every month while the structure, dieline and packing stay constant.
Curation-friendly interior
Depth and inserts are planned for rotating contents with tissue and cards.
Subscriber-grade print
Offset CMYK + Pantone keeps brand colors stable from issue one to issue fifty.
Milestone finishing
Foil, spot UV and special lamination mark anniversary and holiday editions.
Schedule discipline
Per-issue lead times are planned around your fulfillment calendar.
Application context
Where this format can begin.
- Monthly subscription assortments
- Curated product sets
- Membership welcome kits
Structure
Define the opening, loading and closure.
A hinged corrugated mailer sized for a repeatable product mix and an interior artwork panel revealed on opening.
Develop the footprint around typical and maximum assortments, packing space, and recurring fulfillment steps.
Material & board
Review construction against the packed product.
- Kraft Corrugated Board
- White Corrugated Board
- E-Flute
- B-Flute
Compare kraft or white board and E- or B-flute for the planned pack-out and route.
Printing & surface
Place artwork on the confirmed dieline.
- Flexographic Printing
- Offset Printing
- Inside Printing
Balance flexographic or offset exterior artwork with the intended inside-print coverage and campaign cadence.
Features
Add only what supports use and packing.
No feature is fixed at this stage; suitable closures, openings or handling details can be reviewed by project.
Feature feasibility depends on the final dimensions, board, dieline and packing workflow.
Inserts & accessories
Plan product organization with the outer box.
An insert is optional and should be assessed from the product arrangement and handling brief.
If internal support is needed, prototype it with the complete product, accessories and practical finger clearance.
Sampling
Use the sample that answers the current question.
A material reference helps compare surfaces, a blank structural sample checks fit and assembly, and a printed sample reviews the combined structure and artwork. Scope, cost and timing are confirmed before preparation.
Review sampling options →Factory reassurance
One working specification from review to production.
Final dimensions, material, artwork version, quantity, sample approval and packing instructions are recorded for the production discussion. Manufacturing feasibility, schedule and commercial terms remain subject to quotation confirmation.
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