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Detailed Explanation of 12 Commonly Used Packaging Box Types
2025-07-21
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Double plug box
NO.1
Double insertion box is the most common type of paper box packaging on the market, with the same sockets on both sides. After die-cutting, printing, pasting, folding, and finally forming, the design structure is relatively simple. The double insertion box can be called the ancestor of paper packaging boxes and is the most primitive box type.
Suitable for small and lightweight products (such as toothpaste boxes, beauty products, medicines, flower tea, etc.)
Advantages: Simple production process, affordable printing price
Disadvantages: relatively conventional, low differentiation; The bottom is not easy to carry heavy items
NO.1
Double insertion box is the most common type of paper box packaging on the market, with the same sockets on both sides. After die-cutting, printing, pasting, folding, and finally forming, the design structure is relatively simple. The double insertion box can be called the ancestor of paper packaging boxes and is the most primitive box type.
Suitable for small and lightweight products (such as toothpaste boxes, beauty products, medicines, flower tea, etc.)
Advantages: Simple production process, affordable printing price
Disadvantages: relatively conventional, low differentiation; The bottom is not easy to carry heavy items
Bottom box
NO.2
The buckle bottom box is named after its buckle bottom structure, which has better load-bearing capacity than double insertion boxes. On the surface, it looks no different from a double plug box, but when you open the unfolded picture, you can see the difference at the bottom. The top of the buckle box has a socket, and the bottom has a buckle bottom, which has a better load-bearing effect.
Often, some electrical appliances, agricultural products, food and other packaging boxes will choose a buckle bottom structure, which has a wide range of applications and a sturdy and durable box shape.
NO.2
The buckle bottom box is named after its buckle bottom structure, which has better load-bearing capacity than double insertion boxes. On the surface, it looks no different from a double plug box, but when you open the unfolded picture, you can see the difference at the bottom. The top of the buckle box has a socket, and the bottom has a buckle bottom, which has a better load-bearing effect.
Often, some electrical appliances, agricultural products, food and other packaging boxes will choose a buckle bottom structure, which has a wide range of applications and a sturdy and durable box shape.
Airplane Box
NO.3
Airplane box, as the name suggests, is named after its unfolded appearance that resembles an airplane. It uses structural design to achieve integrated molding without the need for box pasting, which can save processing costs.
Mainly used for packaging goods that are not too large in size and easy to transport, such as clothing, peripherals, jewelry, small appliances, etc.
Advantages: Good pressure resistance and easy folding. This type of box is widely used in the market, ranging from ordinary express packaging to high-end luxury packaging.
Disadvantages: Airplane boxes are non precision printed products and cannot use too complex patterns or too many colors during printing. They are relatively heavy in weight and not too small in size, resulting in high printing and shipping costs.
NO.3
Airplane box, as the name suggests, is named after its unfolded appearance that resembles an airplane. It uses structural design to achieve integrated molding without the need for box pasting, which can save processing costs.
Mainly used for packaging goods that are not too large in size and easy to transport, such as clothing, peripherals, jewelry, small appliances, etc.
Advantages: Good pressure resistance and easy folding. This type of box is widely used in the market, ranging from ordinary express packaging to high-end luxury packaging.
Disadvantages: Airplane boxes are non precision printed products and cannot use too complex patterns or too many colors during printing. They are relatively heavy in weight and not too small in size, resulting in high printing and shipping costs.
Heaven and Earth Cover
NO.4
The heaven and earth lid consists of two parts: the lid box and the bottom box, which are separated and generally used with a large top and a small bottom buckle. Suitable for use as a premium gift box, this type of box is commonly chosen for high-end products such as phone cases, headphone cases, beauty equipment, jewelry, tea, etc. on the market, which can enhance packaging quality and product image.
Advantages: The heaven and earth lid box shape can improve the quality of product packaging, and the up and down opening action can enhance the ceremonial feeling of product opening.
Disadvantage: There is a lot of paper and the cost is relatively high, so products with sky and earth cover gift boxes are generally priced higher.
NO.4
The heaven and earth lid consists of two parts: the lid box and the bottom box, which are separated and generally used with a large top and a small bottom buckle. Suitable for use as a premium gift box, this type of box is commonly chosen for high-end products such as phone cases, headphone cases, beauty equipment, jewelry, tea, etc. on the market, which can enhance packaging quality and product image.
Advantages: The heaven and earth lid box shape can improve the quality of product packaging, and the up and down opening action can enhance the ceremonial feeling of product opening.
Disadvantage: There is a lot of paper and the cost is relatively high, so products with sky and earth cover gift boxes are generally priced higher.
Book box
NO.5
Named after its packaging style resembling a book, the packaging box is opened from the side and consists of a panel and a bottom box. Some book shaped boxes require materials such as magnets and patches.
Book shaped boxes are more exquisite than ordinary packaging boxes and are more suitable for high-end, light luxury products. They are currently one of the options for premium gift boxes on the market. (Lanc ô me and other cosmetics packaging boxes often use book shaped boxes)
The printing of book boxes places more emphasis on craftsmanship, with hot stamping and embossing being the most common. The addition of special techniques can further enhance the texture of the product, but the printing cost is relatively high.
NO.5
Named after its packaging style resembling a book, the packaging box is opened from the side and consists of a panel and a bottom box. Some book shaped boxes require materials such as magnets and patches.
Book shaped boxes are more exquisite than ordinary packaging boxes and are more suitable for high-end, light luxury products. They are currently one of the options for premium gift boxes on the market. (Lanc ô me and other cosmetics packaging boxes often use book shaped boxes)
The printing of book boxes places more emphasis on craftsmanship, with hot stamping and embossing being the most common. The addition of special techniques can further enhance the texture of the product, but the printing cost is relatively high.
Drawer box
NO.6
The drawer box is divided into two parts: the outer box and the inner box. It can be opened by pulling, which is very convenient. The box body itself is also called the outer box, which can be opened on one side or on both sides. This box type double-layer structure also has the characteristics of a pull-out form, which is relatively solid and firm.
The pull-out box type often better accommodates the contents and makes it less likely for the products inside to fall off when opened, so mooncake gift boxes are mostly drawer boxes.
NO.6
The drawer box is divided into two parts: the outer box and the inner box. It can be opened by pulling, which is very convenient. The box body itself is also called the outer box, which can be opened on one side or on both sides. This box type double-layer structure also has the characteristics of a pull-out form, which is relatively solid and firm.
The pull-out box type often better accommodates the contents and makes it less likely for the products inside to fall off when opened, so mooncake gift boxes are mostly drawer boxes.
Handle box
NO.7
The bottom of the handle box is mostly a lock bottom structure, which can increase its load-bearing capacity. The upper part is designed for easy disassembly and assembly.
Generally, handle boxes are often made of corrugated paper with white cards or gray background white, which are the most commonly used types of gift boxes. The handheld box type often appears in products such as souvenirs, and this scene is strongly related to its handheld function, which can be carried and left immediately!
Advantages: The biggest feature is that it is convenient to carry
Disadvantage: Special attention should be paid to the volume, weight, materials, and handle structure of the portable box to avoid damage during use
NO.7
The bottom of the handle box is mostly a lock bottom structure, which can increase its load-bearing capacity. The upper part is designed for easy disassembly and assembly.
Generally, handle boxes are often made of corrugated paper with white cards or gray background white, which are the most commonly used types of gift boxes. The handheld box type often appears in products such as souvenirs, and this scene is strongly related to its handheld function, which can be carried and left immediately!
Advantages: The biggest feature is that it is convenient to carry
Disadvantage: Special attention should be paid to the volume, weight, materials, and handle structure of the portable box to avoid damage during use
Hanging hole box
NO.8
Hanging hole box packaging is suitable for packaging small commodities such as batteries, stationery, toothbrushes, headphones, etc., and generally appears in fast-moving consumer goods. There are both high-end and ordinary production costs, and suitable materials and processes can be selected according to product needs. For ordinary small commodity packaging boxes, white cards and four-color offset printing are good choices.
Advantages: Often suitable for offline physical stores, conducive to product shelf display
Disadvantage: Suitable for small commodity packaging, limited scope of application
NO.8
Hanging hole box packaging is suitable for packaging small commodities such as batteries, stationery, toothbrushes, headphones, etc., and generally appears in fast-moving consumer goods. There are both high-end and ordinary production costs, and suitable materials and processes can be selected according to product needs. For ordinary small commodity packaging boxes, white cards and four-color offset printing are good choices.
Advantages: Often suitable for offline physical stores, conducive to product shelf display
Disadvantage: Suitable for small commodity packaging, limited scope of application
WINDOW BOX
NO.9
Die cut windows or transparent PVC can be added to the packaging box to facilitate a more intuitive display of the product in front of consumers and increase its authenticity. Commonly used in alcoholic beverages, food, toys, etc.
Advantages: You can see the internal products, which are real and interesting; There are many ways to open windows, which can enhance the fun of the packaging box
Disadvantage: Often, merchants will place the best parts of their products at the window opening, and the rest cannot be seen, which has a certain degree of consumer inducement risk
NO.9
Die cut windows or transparent PVC can be added to the packaging box to facilitate a more intuitive display of the product in front of consumers and increase its authenticity. Commonly used in alcoholic beverages, food, toys, etc.
Advantages: You can see the internal products, which are real and interesting; There are many ways to open windows, which can enhance the fun of the packaging box
Disadvantage: Often, merchants will place the best parts of their products at the window opening, and the rest cannot be seen, which has a certain degree of consumer inducement risk
DISPLAY BOX
NO.10
Display boxes are mostly used to display goods. The background is a very good brand output scene, which can make many interesting pictures with products. They are often used in display cabinets for beauty makeup and blind boxes. At present, most of the display boxes for blind boxes are printed in the market at home, and most of them are used for beauty products abroad, such as eyeliner pens, eyebrow pens, eye black and other product display boxes.
The packaging of display boxes plays a very important role in the sales of products and is a key factor in whether offline physical store products can attract consumers' attention, which can to some extent increase the added value of products.
NO.10
Display boxes are mostly used to display goods. The background is a very good brand output scene, which can make many interesting pictures with products. They are often used in display cabinets for beauty makeup and blind boxes. At present, most of the display boxes for blind boxes are printed in the market at home, and most of them are used for beauty products abroad, such as eyeliner pens, eyebrow pens, eye black and other product display boxes.
The packaging of display boxes plays a very important role in the sales of products and is a key factor in whether offline physical store products can attract consumers' attention, which can to some extent increase the added value of products.
Irregular Box
NO.11
In recent years, more and more brands are willing to put in a lot of effort in packaging, and shaped boxes have become the most convenient way for brands to innovate packaging. The focus of the special-shaped box lies in its unique structure and attractive appearance, making it more creative in design and difficult in production compared to other box types.
NO.11
In recent years, more and more brands are willing to put in a lot of effort in packaging, and shaped boxes have become the most convenient way for brands to innovate packaging. The focus of the special-shaped box lies in its unique structure and attractive appearance, making it more creative in design and difficult in production compared to other box types.
NO.12
Heart shaped boxes, pentagonal boxes and hexagonal boxes are the most selected boutique gift boxes by major brands of Qixi Festival this year. This type of polygon box has a unique shape through special tailoring, and the novel box shape can give consumers a deep impression.
Advantages: Multi sided and innovative design, large space for expression, strong sense of ceremony
Disadvantages: The blade design of polygonal boxes is relatively complex, and the printing cost is high
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