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Custom Packaging

Packaging Built Around Your Brand

From structural engineering to premium surface finishes — we handle every detail so your product arrives looking exactly how you imagined it.

Our Process

From Brief to Delivery

Six clearly defined stages — designed to eliminate surprises and deliver packaging that exceeds expectations every time.

Brief & Discovery
01

Brief & Discovery

Every great packaging project starts with the right brief. We sit down with you — in person or via video — to understand your brand, product specifications, volume requirements, shelf environment, and budget. Our consultants ask the questions most clients haven't thought of yet.

What we capture: brand guidelines, product dimensions & weight, quantity, target market, compliance needs, timeline.

Creative Concept
02

Creative Concept

Our in-house designers translate your brief into 2–3 distinct concept directions — covering structure, material palette, graphic layout, typography hierarchy, and surface finish recommendations. You pick the direction that fits your vision, and we refine it.

Deliverables: mood boards, structural sketches, graphic layout mockups, material suggestions.

Structural Design & Dieline
03

Structural Design & Dieline

We engineer the exact structural dieline for your packaging — accounting for product dimensions, wall thickness, stacking loads, retail peg-hole requirements, and ease of assembly. Full CAD files and technical drawings are provided upon completion.

Deliverables: CAD dieline file, technical spec sheet, 3D digital mockup for approval.

Material & Finish Selection
04

Material & Finish Selection

With structure approved, we guide you through our library of 30+ substrates and 15+ premium surface treatments. Our physical sample kits let you feel the difference between soft-touch laminate, hot foil, and spot UV before committing to a finish.

Options: kraft, coated duplex, metallic board, rigid greyboard, biodegradable films, recycled materials.

Prototype & Sampling
05

Prototype & Sampling

Before any full production run, we manufacture physical prototypes — printed, finished, and assembled exactly as the final product will be. Hold it, fill it with your product, photograph it. We iterate until every detail is exactly right.

Turnaround: structural proofs in 5–7 days, printed samples in 10–14 days depending on complexity.

Production & Global Delivery
06

Production & Global Delivery

With your signed-off approval, we go into full production. Our global factory network delivers consistently across runs of 500 to 5 million units. We handle customs documentation, consolidation, and last-mile delivery to your warehouse door.

Standard lead times: 15–25 working days from approval. Expedited options available.

Why Custom

The Case for Bespoke Packaging

Off-the-shelf packaging is a missed opportunity. Custom packaging is an investment that pays back in brand equity, reduced damage, and customer loyalty.

Stronger Brand Recognition

Packaging that tells your brand's story builds recall and drives repeat purchase.

Reduced Product Damage

Precision-engineered structural design minimises damage rates and returns.

Elevated Unboxing Experience

First impressions matter. Custom packaging turns opening into a memorable moment.

Meet Sustainability Goals

Choose eco-certified materials that align with your brand's ESG commitments.

Right-Sized for Your Budget

We engineer the most cost-effective structure that doesn't compromise on quality.

Compliance Ready

We supply documentation for food contact, cosmetics, and import compliance globally.

Customisation Options

Every Detail, Your Way

With 30+ substrates, 15+ surface treatments, and unlimited structural possibilities — your packaging is limited only by imagination.

Materials

  • Corrugated Cardboard (E, B, C flute)
  • Kraft Paperboard
  • Coated Duplex Board
  • Rigid Greyboard
  • Metallic Board
  • Recycled / FSC-Certified
  • Biodegradable Films
  • Laminated Composite Films

Print Methods

  • Offset Lithography
  • Digital Printing (HP Indigo)
  • Flexographic Printing
  • Screen Printing
  • UV Printing
  • Thermal Transfer
  • Gravure Printing
  • Variable Data Printing

Surface Finishes

  • Matte Lamination
  • Gloss Lamination
  • Soft-Touch Lamination
  • Hot Foil Stamping (Gold / Silver / Custom)
  • Embossing & Debossing
  • Spot UV Coating
  • Aqueous Varnish
  • Holographic Effects

Structural Formats

  • Folding Carton Box
  • Rigid Gift Box (Lid & Base)
  • Sleeve & Insert
  • Stand-Up Pouch
  • Flat-Bottom Pouch
  • Tube & Wrap Label
  • Blister & Clamshell
  • Custom Die-Cut Shapes

Request a Free Sample Kit

Feel the difference before you decide. We'll ship you a curated kit of materials and finishes relevant to your product category.

Request Sample Kit
Industries

We Package Every Industry

Our team has deep category expertise across regulated and unregulated sectors.

Showcase

Custom Projects We're Proud Of

Luxury Cosmetic Set

Luxury Cosmetic Set

Artisan Food Range

Artisan Food Range

Industrial Tape Line

Industrial Tape Line

Eco Wellness Brand

Eco Wellness Brand

FAQ

Common Questions

Everything you need to know before starting your custom packaging project.

MOQ varies by product type and complexity. For folding cartons, our MOQ starts at 500 units. For rigid boxes and specialty formats, MOQ starts at 200 units. Pouches and flexible packaging typically start at 1,000 units. We work with growing businesses and are happy to discuss your specific volume requirements.

Ready to Begin?

Let's Build Your Signature Packaging

Share your brief and we'll come back with a proposal, material recommendations, and a pricing estimate within 24 hours. No obligation.