Plastic Gift Box

A plastic gift box is cut and folded from PP (polypropylene) corrugated board and is a water-resistant, reusable type of packaging. Companies preparing corporate gifts, promotional sets, New Year and holiday packs, as well as e-commerce brands, usually source this box in bulk and in their own sizes.

What Is A Plastic Gift Box?

A plastic gift box is a light, durable gift box made from PP corrugated board, which has vertical channels between two flat surfaces. In the industry it is also known as a PP gift box. The channelled structure of the board gives the box impact and compression resistance despite its low weight. Boxes are usually supplied empty. The company places its own products inside and completes the packing at its own facility or at the event venue.

How Is A Gift Box Made From PP Corrugated Board?

A gift box from PP corrugated board is made by cutting the board to the box’s flat layout, creasing the fold lines and folding it into shape. Production follows these steps:

• Flat layout drawing: Cut and fold lines are drawn on the flat board according to the box size and lid type.
• Printing: Any logo or pattern is applied to the flat board before cutting.
• Cutting and creasing: The board is cut according to the layout drawing. Crease lines are made where it will be folded.
• Assembly: The box is folded into shape with tabs and interlocking details, usually without any glue.

Boxes are shipped flat (knocked down). This reduces storage and shipping volume. Assembly takes a few seconds by hand during packing.

How Does A Plastic Gift Box Differ From A Cardboard Box?

Compared with cardboard, a plastic gift box resists water and moisture, does not tear, can be used many times and can be produced in different colours of board. A cardboard box is a suitable option for single-use and low-cost projects. The main differences between the two materials are:

• Waterproof: PP board does not absorb water. Boxes stored in damp warehouses or carried in the rain do not lose their shape.
• Tear-free: Corners and fold points do not wear out when opened and closed repeatedly.
• Reuse: The recipient can keep using the box for storage or organising.
• Colour options: The colour comes from the board itself, not from print. So no different colour shows through when it is scratched.

Which material to choose depends on how long the box will be used and the conditions it will be transported in.

Where Are Plastic Gift Boxes Used?

Plastic gift boxes are used in corporate gift sets, New Year and holiday packs, e-commerce and subscription shipments, and cosmetic sets.

Corporate Gifts And Promotional Sets

Companies present items such as diaries, pens and flasks to their employees, dealers or customers in a corporate gift box. A logo gift box is also used as a promotional box at trade fairs and product launches.

New Year And Holiday Gift Packs

New Year gift boxes and holiday packs are usually high-volume orders with short delivery times. Large gift boxes are preferred for sets with many products. Because they ship flat, the boxes take up little warehouse space.

E-Commerce And Subscription Boxes

Subscription boxes are expected not to get crushed in transit and to carry the brand identity. A PP box keeps its shape during shipping. Personalised gift boxes labelled with the recipient’s name are also common in this area.

Cosmetic And Perfume Sets

For fragile products such as perfume bottles and cream jars, foam slots placed inside the box hold the product in place. The board’s moisture resistance is also an advantage for sets stored in bathrooms.

Logo Printing And Colour Options

Logos are printed on PP corrugated board by screen printing or UV digital printing. Screen printing is used for one- or two-colour logos and high-volume orders. UV digital printing suits multi-colour images, photos and low-volume jobs. On printed gift box orders, printing can be applied to the lid, side panels or inner surface of the box.

Board colours include white, black, red, blue, yellow, green, grey and natural (semi-transparent). Choosing a board colour close to your corporate colour lets you reduce the printed area.

In-Box Foam And Divider Applications

To stop the product moving inside the box, foam custom-cut to the product size is used. EVA or polyethylene foam is cut with slots following the product’s outline and placed in the base of the box. In sets with several products, a separate slot is cut for each one. Dividers cut from the same PP corrugated board can be used instead of foam or together with it. Dividers split the inside of the box into equal or different-sized cells.

Plastic Gift Box Sizes And Lid Types

Plastic gift boxes are produced to the required size and can be made with lift-off lids, hinged lids, sliding sleeves or drawers. In the lid model, the top lid fits over the base. In the hinged model, the lid is attached to the body. In sliding and drawer models, the inner tray slides out of the outer sleeve.

Size examples by use:

• 20 x 15 x 5 cm: Cosmetics, accessories and small promotional sets
• 30 x 20 x 10 cm: Corporate sets with a diary, pen and flask
• 40 x 30 x 15 cm: New Year and holiday packs
• 50 x 40 x 20 cm and above: Large sets and boxes used instead of hampers

Board thickness is usually chosen between 2 and 3.5 mm. For large boxes with heavy contents, 4–5 mm board is used.

Wholesale Gift Box Orders

In wholesale gift box orders, the unit cost falls as quantity rises, because fixed costs such as cutting set-up and screen-printing stencils are spread across more boxes. Board waste is also managed more efficiently in high-volume production. Printed and blank wholesale gift box orders are planned with the same process.

The sample process works like this: the size, lid type and print details are set, the flat layout is drawn and a sample box is produced. Series production starts after the sample is approved.

Plastic Gift Box Prices

Gift box prices are not fixed. The price is calculated for each order based on the following factors:

• Size: The larger the box’s flat layout, the more board is used.
• Board thickness: Thicker board is more durable but also costs more.
• Printing: The printing method, number of colours and number of printed faces affect the price.
• In-box foam: Foam type, thickness and number of slots add extra cost.
• Quantity: The unit price falls as the order quantity rises.

For an exact price on plastic gift boxes, send the size, quantity and print details through the quote form. At Proje Endüstriyel Kesim, we prepare a quote tailored to your order based on the information you provide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What material are plastic gift boxes made from?

Plastic gift boxes are made from PP (polypropylene) corrugated board. The board’s channelled structure gives the box impact and compression resistance despite its low weight.

Can you print a logo on a plastic gift box?

Yes. The logo is applied to the lid, side panels or inner surface of the box by screen printing or UV digital printing. Screen printing is used for one- or two-colour logos and high-volume orders, while UV digital printing is used for multi-colour images and low-volume jobs.

What sizes are plastic gift boxes made in?

Plastic gift boxes are made to the required size. We prepare sizes ranging from small 20 x 15 x 5 cm promotional boxes to large sets of 50 x 40 x 20 cm and above. Board thickness is usually chosen between 2 and 3.5 mm; 4–5 mm board is used for large boxes with heavy contents.

Are plastic gift boxes shipped assembled?

The boxes are shipped flat (knocked down). Assembly takes a few seconds by hand during packing and usually needs no glue. Shipping flat reduces storage and transport volume.

Is a sample box produced before ordering?

Yes. Once the size, lid type and print details are set, the flat layout is drawn and a sample box is produced. Series production starts after the sample is approved.

How is the price of a plastic gift box determined?

The price is calculated for each order based on the box size, board thickness, printing method, use of in-box foam and order quantity. The unit price falls as the order quantity rises.