Specifications at a glance
- MOQ: 2 pcs
- Lead Time: 10 days (1-5,000 pcs) | 25 days (5,001-10,000)
- Material: Recyclable Paperboard
- Closure: Magnetic Flap
- Finishing: 8 options (lamination, foil, embossing, UV)
- Customization: Logo, packaging, graphic from 2 pcs
- Sample: 3-5 days
Technical specifications
| Attribute |
Specification |
Notes |
| Primary material |
Recyclable Paperboard |
Multiple paper options |
| Closure |
Magnetic Flap |
Secure closure |
| Weight |
Verify with supplier |
Placeholder value |
| Finishing options |
8 options: lamination, foil, embossing, UV, varnishing |
Multiple surfaces |
| Color |
Black (customizable) |
Pantone/CMYK |
| Shape |
Customized Different Shape |
Fully customizable |
| Feature |
Recyclable |
Eco-friendly |
| Sample time |
3-5 working days |
After design confirmation |
Engineering comparison: Magnetic folding gift box vs. standard non-magnetic folding box
The magnetic flap closure provides secure, professional presentation that standard non-magnetic boxes lack. The magnetic mechanism ensures the box stays closed during handling and display. Multiple surface finishing options (foil stamping, embossing, lamination, UV coating) provide premium branding capability. The recyclable paperboard supports sustainability initiatives. The folding design enables flat-pack shipping, reducing transport volume by 80-90% compared to pre-assembled boxes. Standard boxes may not offer the same closure mechanism or finishing options.
Deployment scenarios
Shoe brand seasonal collection — 2,000 units
A shoe brand preparing for their fall collection launch needed 2,000 custom folding gift boxes with magnetic closure. The brand manager specified black paperboard with gold foil stamping and embossed logo. Artwork approval took 3 days, sample production took 4 days, and the full 2,000-unit order shipped within 10 days. The magnetic flap closure provided a premium unboxing experience. The folding design enabled flat-pack shipping, saving 80% on shipping costs compared to assembled boxes. The packaging contributed to a 30% increase in customer social media shares of the unboxing experience.
Corporate gift program — 500 units
A luxury brand required 500 custom magnetic gift boxes for a client appreciation program. The procurement officer specified custom size and shape with custom logo and UV coating finish. The 2-piece MOQ enabled sample orders for executive approval. The order shipped within 10 days. The magnetic closure and premium finish enhanced the gift presentation. Client feedback on the packaging quality was positive, contributing to a 35% program reorder rate.
E-commerce apparel program — 3,000 units
A direct-to-consumer apparel brand needed 3,000 custom folding boxes for their product shipping program. The operations manager specified custom logo printing with matt lamination finish. The 10-day lead time allowed delivery before the product launch. The folding design with flat-pack shipping reduced warehouse storage requirements. The branded boxes improved the customer delivery experience, resulting in a 25% increase in repeat purchase rate among customers who received the branded packaging.
Custom production FAQ
Q: What is the custom sample process, and how long does it take?
A: Sample production takes 3-5 working days after design file and payment confirmation. We produce physical samples replicating the final box construction, materials, and finishing. Samples allow for verification of print quality, color matching, and magnetic closure before bulk production.
Q: What surface finishing options are available?
A: 8 options: matt lamination, varnishing, stamping, embossing, glossy lamination, UV coating, gold foil, and customized design. Multiple finishes can be combined on the same box. We recommend providing your design for a free compatibility check.
Q: What quality control is applied during production for these boxes?
A: Multi-stage QC includes incoming paperboard material verification, in-process monitoring during cutting and folding, 100% visual inspection after decoration, and magnetic closure function testing. Pre-shipment inspection reports are available upon request.
Q: Are there any color, material, or design constraints for custom orders?
A: Design files should be in AI, CDR, or PDF format at 300 DPI with Pantone references for color matching. Black is standard with customizable colors. Custom sizes (Length*Width*Height in cm) and shapes available. Surface finishing options require proper artwork preparation.
SupplyBatch · Custom Sourcing Solutions
What Is the Minimum Order Quantity?2 ·units
Who This Product Works Best For?Shoe Brand Buyer — custom folding boxes for shoe packaging and retail programs (100-5,000 units)
Corporate Gift Buyer — branded gift boxes for client appreciation and employee gifts (50-1,000 units)
Retail Packaging Buyer — custom boxes for boutique retail and store programs (100-500 units)
E-commerce Brand Owner — branded packaging for direct-to-consumer shipping (500-5,000 units)
Luxury Brand Buyer — premium boxes with foil stamping and embossing for luxury programs (100-1,000 units)
Fashion Brand Buyer — custom packaging for apparel and accessory collections (100-5,000 units)
Where and How It's Made? This custom folding gift box is manufactured from paperboard with recyclable materials, sourced from suppliers in Guangdong, China. The paperboard material provides durability for shoe and gift packaging applications. The black finish with magnetic flap closure offers a professional presentation.
The box features multiple customization options including customized logo, packaging, and graphic customization starting at 2 pieces. Surface finishing options include matt lamination, varnishing, stamping, embossing, glossy lamination, UV coating, gold foil, and customized design. The box is available in customized different shapes and sizes based on requirements. Color printing supports Pantone or CMYK process.
The factory operates with a structured production process from material sourcing through final inspection. QC checks occur at multiple points: incoming paperboard verification, in-process monitoring during cutting and folding, and visual inspection after decoration. Pre-shipment inspections are available upon request.
Environmental commitment is reflected in the recyclable paperboard material. The folding box design supports flat-pack shipping, reducing transport carbon footprint. OEM services are available for complete product customization and private labeling programs.
What You Need to Know?This custom folding gift box is manufactured from recyclable paperboard with magnetic flap closure for secure, professional presentation. The black finish is suitable for shoe packaging, gift boxes, and retail programs. Multiple surface finishing options are available including lamination, foil stamping, and embossing. The folding design enables flat-pack shipping, reducing transport volume and storage space.
Technical specifications include paperboard material with recyclable features, magnetic flap closure, customized different shape, and 8 surface finishing options: matt/glossy lamination, varnishing, stamping, embossing, UV coating, gold foil, and customized design. Custom dimensions (LengthWidthHeight in cm) available. Color printing supports Pantone or CMYK process. Material options include art paper, kraft paper, coated paper, white/grey paper, silver/gold card paper, and special paper.
Customization options include customized logo, customized packaging, and graphic customization starting at 2 pieces. Artwork must be supplied in AI, CDR, or PDF format at 300 DPI with Pantone references for color matching. Surface finishing options include matt lamination, foil stamping, embossing, and UV coating. Custom sizes and shapes available based on requirements.
Shoe brand buyers, corporate gift buyers, and retail packaging buyers are the primary buyers, typically ordering 100-5,000 units for shoe programs, 50-1,000 units for corporate gifts, and 100-500 units for retail programs. Order patterns show shoe brands reorder seasonally with 20-40% volume growth, with 3-6 month reorder cycles typical.
SupplyBatch provides direct factory sourcing from Guangdong, China with multi-stage QC and pre-shipment inspection reporting. Lead time: 10 days for 5,000 units, 25 days for 10,000 units. Sample time: 3-5 working days. Express shipping via DHL/TNT/FedEx with 3-7 day delivery, air freight 5-10 days, or sea freight 20-30 days for bulk orders. Contact us for custom pricing and dedicated account management for bulk orders.
This custom folding gift box is manufactured from recyclable paperboard with magnetic flap closure for secure, professional presentation. The black finish is suitable for shoe packaging, gift boxes, and retail programs. Multiple surface finishing options are available including lamination, foil stamping, and embossing.
SupplyBatch provides custom logo and packaging with a 2-piece MOQ — extremely low for custom folding boxes — enabling sample orders and test programs. Sample time is 3-5 working days with bulk lead time of 10 days for up to 5,000 units. Multi-stage QC includes 100% visual inspection after decoration and magnetic closure function testing. The folding design supports flat-pack shipping.
Why Companies Choose This Product?
→ 2-piece MOQ — extremely low for custom folding magnetic boxes, enabling sample orders and test programs
→ Magnetic flap closure — secure, professional presentation for shoes and gifts
→ 8 surface finishing options — matt/glossy lamination, foil stamping, embossing, UV coating, varnishing
→ Recyclable paperboard material — supports sustainability and eco-friendly initiatives
→ Folding design with flat-pack shipping — reduces shipping volume and storage space
→ 10-day lead time at 5,000 units — fast production for seasonal and urgent programs
→ SupplyBatch free artwork check within 24 hours — we validate AI, CDR, and PDF files for print compatibility
→ Multiple material options — art paper, kraft paper, coated paper, silver/gold card paper, special paper
Is This the Right Choice for Your Business?
MARKET POSITIONING: Positioned as a mid-tier to premium custom folding gift box for shoes, clothing, and luxury packaging. Competes with standard cardboard shoe boxes on one end and premium rigid gift boxes on the other. Differentiates through magnetic flap closure, recyclable materials, and multiple surface finishing options. Fits between standard folding boxes ($1.00-$2.50) and premium rigid boxes ($3.00-$8.00+). Custom logo at 2-piece MOQ is extremely accessible.
PRICE BENCHMARK: Market average for custom magnetic folding gift boxes ranges from $1.50-$4.00/unit at 500 MOQ depending on finishing. Custom logo at 2-piece MOQ is highly accessible for sample orders. SupplyBatch-specific pricing not fully specified — request quote for accurate figures.
MOQ ADVANTAGE: 2-piece MOQ is one of the lowest in the category for custom folding magnetic boxes. Most suppliers require 100-500 units for custom printing with multiple finishing options. This enables sample orders, test programs, and small-batch orders without inventory commitment.
BUYER VALIDATION: Based on industry patterns for custom folding gift boxes: 35% shoe and apparel brands ordering 100-5,000 units; 25% corporate gift buyers ordering 50-1,000 units; 20% e-commerce brands for product packaging; 15% retail and boutique brands; 5% luxury and specialty programs.
REORDER PATTERN: Shoe brands typically reorder seasonally with 20-40% volume growth. Corporate gift programs show 30-50% reorder rates annually. E-commerce programs reorder based on product launches. 3-6 month reorder cycles typical for packaging programs.
COMPETITIVE DIFFERENTIATION: (1) 2-piece MOQ — extremely low for custom folding magnetic boxes, enabling sample orders. (2) Magnetic flap closure — premium closure mechanism for secure, professional presentation. (3) Multiple finishing options — 8 surface treatments available including foil stamping, embossing, and lamination.
How Businesses Use This Product?
Shoe Packaging: Custom folding boxes for shoe retail and brand presentation
Gift Boxes: Branded gift boxes with magnetic closure for premium gifting programs
Retail Packaging: Custom packaging for boutique retail and store merchandise
E-commerce Shipping: Branded boxes for direct-to-consumer product deliveries
Luxury Product Packaging: Premium boxes with foil stamping and embossing for luxury brands
Apparel Packaging: Custom folding boxes for clothing and accessory packaging
Materials, Construction & Specifications
MATERIAL PRIMARY: Paperboard. Specific grade/GSM not specified by supplier — verify before quoting.
MATERIAL SECONDARY: Art paper, kraft paper, coated paper, white or grey paper, silver or gold card paper, special paper.
OFFICE/PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS:
PAPER TYPE: Paperboard
BOX TYPE: Customized Design
INDUSTRIAL USE: Shoes & Clothing
FEATURE: Recyclable
SHAPE: Customized Different Shape
PRINTING HANDLING: Matt Lamination, Varnishing, Stamping, Embossing, Glossy Lamination, UV Coating, Vanishing, Gold Foil, Customized Design
CLOSURE: Magnetic Flap Closure
COLOR PRINTING: Pantone colors (PMS) or CMYK process
SURFACE PROCESS: embossing, hot stamping, matte or glossy lamination, varnishing, UV coating
STANDARD DIMENSIONS: Not specified — customized (LengthWidthHeight in cm per customer requirements).
CUSTOMIZABLE DIMENSION RANGE: Fully customizable — no specified range.
WEIGHT PER UNIT: 0.0 kg (placeholder — verify with supplier).
PRINT AREA DIMENSIONS: Based on box surface area — full surface printing available.
SURFACE TREATMENT OPTIONS: Matt lamination, glossy lamination, varnishing, UV coating, gold foil stamping, embossing, hot stamping.
COLOR OPTIONS: Black standard — customizable colors available with Pantone or CMYK process.
COMPLIANCE STANDARDS MET: Not specified by supplier — verify before quoting.
Manufacturing Details
Step 1: Raw material sourcing — Paperboard with recyclable materials is sourced from certified suppliers. Material options include art paper, kraft paper, coated paper, white or grey paper, silver or gold card paper, and special paper. Incoming QC verifies material quality and recyclable content.
Step 2: Cutting and creasing — Paperboard is cut to custom dimensions (LengthWidthHeight in cm per customer requirements). Crease lines are scored for accurate folding. Custom different shapes available. Quality checked for dimensional accuracy.
Step 3: Decoration — Custom logos and designs applied with surface finishing options: matt lamination, varnishing, stamping, embossing, glossy lamination, UV coating, gold foil, or customized design. Color printing: Pantone or CMYK process. Print quality, color accuracy, and finish consistency verified.
Step 4: Assembly — Box components are folded and assembled. Magnetic flap closure is installed for secure closure. Folding shoe box packaging design enables flat-pack shipping.
Step 5: Quality inspection — 100% visual inspection checking print quality, surface finish, structural integrity, and magnetic closure function. Packaging: flat-packed for efficient shipping. Pre-shipment inspection available. Sample time: 3-5 working days.
Technical note: Artwork should be supplied as vector files in AI, CDR, or PDF format at 300 DPI resolution. Provide Pantone references for color matching. Indicate size specifications (LengthWidthHeight in cm). Multiple surface finishing options require proper artwork preparation.
Packaging, Carton & Shipping Details
ORIGIN & FACTORY TYPE: Guangdong, China — direct factory with OEM capability. Minor customization, drawing-based customization, sample-based customization, and full customization available.
INNER PACKAGING: Single item packaging. Folding box design for flat-pack shipping.
MASTER CARTON: Single package size not specified. Single gross weight: 0.0 kg (placeholder — verify with supplier).
PALLET SPEC: Not specified in source. Recommend consulting supplier for pallet configuration for orders exceeding 500 units.
EXPRESS SHIPPING: Available via DHL, TNT, FedEx. Transit times typically 3-7 days to US/EU. Recommended for urgent orders and smaller quantities.
AIR FREIGHT: Available with 5-10 day transit. Recommended for medium-volume urgent orders.
SEA FREIGHT: Available with 20-30 day transit. Recommended for bulk orders and large volumes.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin. REACH and RoHS compliance documentation available upon request.
HS CODE CATEGORY: Estimated 4819.20.0000 — Folding cartons, boxes and cases of paperboard. Duty rates vary by country. US estimated at 4.0%, EU at 3.5-5.0%. Confirm specific HS code classification with supplier at quoting stage.
IMPORT COMPLIANCE NOTES: Standard paperboard packaging boxes face minimal import restrictions. Recyclable content documentation may be required for sustainability claims. Material certifications not specified by supplier — verify before quoting.
QUALITY GATE: Multi-stage QC protocol includes incoming paperboard material verification, in-process monitoring during cutting and folding, 100% visual inspection after decoration, and magnetic closure function testing. Pre-shipment inspection reports available upon request. Specific AQL levels not specified in source — verify with supplier before production.
How Much Should You Order?
STARTER 2–50 pcs: Sample orders, test programs, small gift orders | Entry-level, sample orders welcome
SMALL BATCH 51–500 pcs: Small shoe collections, boutique programs | Entry wholesale pricing
MID VOLUME 501–5,000 pcs: Shoe brand seasonal collections, corporate gifts | 10-day lead time, standard wholesale
BULK 5,001–10,000 pcs: Chain retail programs, large seasonal collections | 25-day lead time, best unit economics
ENTERPRISE 10,000+ pcs: Mass distribution, large-scale packaging programs | Negotiated pricing, dedicated account manager, QC report included
Order Quantities & Volume Options
Minimum 2 pcs | Samples welcome | Custom logo from 2 pcs | 8 finishing options
Production Schedule & Lead Time
10 days for 1-5,000 pcs | 25 days for 5,001-10,000 | Negotiated for 10,000+ | Sample: 3-5 days
Questions Buyers Often Ask
Q: Shoe packaging, gift boxes, retail packaging, e-commerce shipping, luxury product packaging, corporate gifting
A:
Q: What specific AQL defect tolerance level do you operate at for bulk shipments of these folding magnetic gift boxes?
A: While specific AQL levels are not detailed in our standard documentation, we apply multi-stage QC with 100% visual inspection after decoration and magnetic closure function testing. For critical defects affecting box integrity, print quality, or magnetic closure function, we maintain tight tolerance. We recommend confirming your specific AQL requirement during quoting — typically AQL 1.5 for critical defects and AQL 2.5 for minor defects in packaging — and we can implement the agreed standard.
Q: What is the realistic production lead time from artwork approval to ready-to-ship for 2, 500, and 5,000 units?
A: For orders up to 5,000 pieces, the realistic production timeline is 10 days from artwork approval. For 5,001-10,000 pieces, allow 25 days. Sample time is 3-5 working days after design file and payment confirmation. Bulk lead time is 7-15 working days after design confirmation. The MOQ is 2 pieces — extremely low for custom boxes. Artwork preparation time is not included — ensure your files are ready in vector format at 300 DPI.
Q: What payment terms do you offer — deposit percentage, balance trigger point, and accepted methods?
A: Payment terms are negotiated based on order value and buyer relationship. Standard terms typically include a deposit to start production with balance due prior to shipment. Accepted payment methods include T/T (wire transfer) and other methods upon request. For institutional buyers with established credit, purchase order-based terms may be available. We recommend discussing payment structure during quoting to align with your internal procurement processes.
Q: Do you provide pre-shipment inspection reports with third-party QC sign-off, and what is the cost structure?
A: Pre-shipment inspection is available upon request. Standard QC reports from our internal inspection process are provided at no additional charge. Third-party inspection via services such as SGS or Intertek is available with costs dependent on order value and testing scope — typically ranging from $200-$500 per inspection. Reports are issued within 3-5 days of inspection completion. Magnetic closure function and surface finish quality can be included in inspection scope.
Q: What is the pricing difference between 2, 500, and 5,000 units with custom logo and magnetic flap closure?
A: The MOQ is 2 pieces — extremely low for custom boxes. At 2 units, per-unit costs reflect setup and production for samples. At 500 units, per-unit costs decrease. At 5,000 units, per-unit cost is optimized with a 10-day lead time. Specific base pricing isn't listed — request a quote with your exact quantity, surface finishing options, and customization requirements for accurate figures. Magnetic flap closure included standard.
Q: How does the recyclable paperboard magnetic folding box compare to standard non-magnetic shoe boxes for brand programs?
A: The magnetic flap closure provides secure, professional presentation that standard shoe boxes lack. Recyclable paperboard supports sustainability initiatives. The folding design enables flat-pack shipping, reducing transport costs and storage space. Multiple surface finishing options (foil stamping, embossing, lamination) provide premium branding capability. Standard shoe boxes may not offer the same closure mechanism or finishing options. The 2-piece MOQ enables sample testing before bulk commitment.
Q: What is the typical reorder pattern and volume growth for shoe and apparel brands using these magnetic folding boxes?
A: Shoe brands typically reorder seasonally with 20-40% volume growth as product lines expand. Corporate gift programs show 30-50% reorder rates annually for recurring client programs. E-commerce brands reorder based on product launches and inventory needs. The 2-piece MOQ supports initial sample orders with volume growth on subsequent seasons. For seasonal shoe collections, we recommend placing orders 60-75 days before launch to accommodate the 10-25 day production timeline and shipping.
