Gift Box Packaging Customization: Guide to Paper Weight & Reliable Printing Companies

Many friends who make products ask me: “I want to do gift box packaging customization, but I don’t know how many grams of paper to use for packaging box printing? I also fear choosing the wrong printing company and wasting money!” Today, I’ll explain these questions in plain language, plus add tables and checklists—you’ll understand after reading!

1. First, Understand: What is a Packaging Box?

Simply put, a packaging box is a “protective coat + grade booster” for products. For example, the gift boxes we give to others, mooncake boxes for mooncakes, and tea boxes for storing tea all fall into this category. It not only prevents products from being damaged during transportation but also makes customers think “this product is high-quality” at a glance.I’ve sorted out a simple table based on common classifications:

2. Key Question: How Many Grams of Paper is Good for Packaging Box Printing?

This is the most frequently asked question! In fact, packaging box paper is divided into “inner material” and “surface paper”—if you choose the wrong weight, the box will either be flimsy or too heavy.Here’s a practical checklist for common needs of gift box packaging customization:

• Inner material (the supporting part inside the box): Common weights are 600g, 800g, 1200g, 1600g
  • 600-800g: Suitable for small accessories and lightweight gifts (e.g., bracelets, lipstick gift boxes)—light and not heavy to hold;
  • 1200-1600g: Suitable for large gifts (e.g., red wine, health product sets)—strong support and not easy to deform.
• Surface paper (the outer printing part of the box): Common weights are 128g, 157g
  • These two weights of paper have a smooth surface, so logos and patterns are printed clearly without “ink bleeding”—perfect for the appearance needs of gift boxes.

If you’re not sure, you can also refer to Shengcai Paper Packaging (we’ve collaborated with them). They will recommend the weight based on the gift’s weight, saving you from guessing.

3. How to Choose a Packaging Box Printing Method? Comparison of 4 Common Methods

Different printing methods vary greatly in effect and cost—I’ll focus on the key points:

1. Flat Printing: The most commonly used! Advantage: The printed image is clean, even if the paper is slightly uneven, it can still be printed well, and the plate-making cost is low; Disadvantage: Not suitable for overly complex 3D patterns—enough for ordinary gift boxes.
2. Gravure Printing: The colors are particularly bright and layered, suitable for printing patterns with many details (e.g., gift boxes with gradients); but the plate-making cycle is long and the cost is high—not cost-effective for small-batch customization.
3. Screen Printing: Choose this if the gift box is curved (e.g., round gift boxes) or if you want a “raised pattern” (e.g., 3D logo effect); however, it’s slow, so you need to communicate the time in advance for large-batch orders.
4. Relief Printing: The printed result has slight indentations, with exquisite lines and low counterfeiting risk; but the cost is high, so it’s rarely used in gift box packaging customization now, unless there are special anti-counterfeiting needs.

4. Q&A Time: 2 Common Questions

Q1: Is it okay to only look at the price when choosing a packaging box printing company?

A: Absolutely not! Low prices usually mean low-quality paper (with dirt spots on the surface, blurry printing), and high prices may also be “overpriced”. I suggest checking 3 points: ① Industry reputation (ask peers which one is reliable); ② Scale (large manufacturers like Shengcai Paper Packaging have complete equipment and guaranteed quality); ③ Reasonable price (neither the cheapest nor the most expensive—just in line with market conditions).

Q2: Why is there no fixed price for gift box packaging customization quotes?

A: Because 3 factors have a big impact—I’ll show you a table to make it clear:

5. Final Reminder: Don’t Be Lazy When Finding a Reliable Company

There are many manufacturers doing packaging box printing now, but to avoid pitfalls, it’s best to visit the site in person (e.g., check equipment and samples). If you’re currently doing gift box packaging customization, you might as well learn about Shengcai Paper Packaging—we can customize according to the gift’s characteristics, and many of our customers have given good feedback!