Subscription Box Packaging

• Plates & Dies: Plates and dies are the tools used to cut the cardboard and print inks on your custom box. These costs vary, but are usually around $750-1500 for standard subscription box sizes and designs (they’re a one-time expense).
• Flute: Fluting describes the thickness of a box. Most subscription boxes work with a standard E-Flute (1/16″). Our case study around How to Launch a Subscription Box shows Prospurly, which uses E-Flute board.
• You can order your Custom Subscription Box Packaging from one of our vetted vendors in our Resources section. (Psst. We don’t make a commission – these are just suggestions!) 
• If you’re considering doing a custom size, keep USPS Cubic Shipping Rates in mind – find out where the dimensions of your box land, and consider ‘maxing’ out your sizes to take advantage of your cubic tier.
• Stickers and Stamps are good alternatives to completely custom packaging. Check out our guide on stickers and stamps for subscription boxes for more information on cost and pros and cons.