Custom Gable Box

Our custom Gable Boxes combine a secure package with a convenient, built-in handle style. We turn this smart, all-in-one design into a powerful marketing tool that carries your brand everywhere your customers go.

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Types of Custom Gable Boxes We Supply

Cardboard Gable Boxes

Cardboard Gable Boxes

This is a large gable box, perfect for packaging bigger items or gift sets, like a special meal kit or a collection of home spa products. Its size makes it very useful for retail brands, and the strong handle allows customers to carry it home easily, just like a shopping bag. We can customize it with modern, clean printing and a smooth matte finish to create a very stylish look.

Kraft Paper Gable Box

Kraft Paper Gable Box

It is perfect for bakeries to display delicious items like cupcakes or muffins, so customers can see the treats inside. The built-in handle makes it easy to carry, and we can add a simple printed logo to complete the look.

Gable Gift Boxes

Gable Gift Boxes

This beautiful gable box is designed as a party favor box for special events like birthdays or baby showers. It is perfect for holding small gifts or sweet treats, and we can customize it with full-color printing to match your party’s theme. To make it extra special, we can add a beautiful satin ribbon and print names or dates in shiny gold foil.

Gable Box With Window

Gable Box With Window

This elegant gable box is specially designed to hold and display a single bottle, making it perfect for products like gourmet olive oil or a fine wine. The window on the front lets customers see the beautiful bottle inside, and the strong handle makes it easy to carry as a gift. We can add a custom insert to hold the bottle securely and use high-quality printing for a rich, colorful design.

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Your Dedicated Gable Box Manufacturer

1. For Buyers Concerned About Strength and Reliability

We know your primary concern is whether the built-in handle can truly support your product’s weight. A broken handle leads to a dropped product and a disappointed customer, a risk no business wants to take. 

That’s why we construct our gable boxes from sturdy, high-quality paperboard. Instead of just a simple fold, we pay special attention to reinforcing the gable box with handle, ensuring it is both strong and secure. 

Together, we will select the perfect paper thickness based on your item’s weight, giving you complete confidence that the box will safely carry everything from a light lunch to a heavy gift set without any risk of tearing.

2. For Buyers Concerned About Branding and Making an Impact

More than just a container, a gable box is a mobile billboard for your brand, and we help you make the most of it. 

The large, flat side panels are the perfect canvas for turning a standard package into custom-printed gable boxes. Imagine your logo in vibrant, full-color on sleek black gable boxes or classic white gable boxes—your brand will be seen from every angle as customers carry it. 

Want to offer a sneak peek? A gable box with window is a fantastic option that showcases your product and builds anticipation. 

Whether you are creating elegant gable gift boxes or fun Christmas gable boxes, we help you transform a simple container into a powerful marketing tool that gets your brand noticed.

 

Popular Finishing Options for Gable Boxes

blind debossing
Blind Debossing

This gives your gable box a quiet, classy look, perfect for organic or high-end food brands. Place the pressed-in logo on the front panel for a subtle, premium feel.

blind embossing
Blind Embossing

Creates a subtle, elegant raised effect. Best suited for heavier cardstock to ensure the design holds its shape perfectly.

foil stamping
Foil Stamping

Add a shiny foil logo to make your gable box look like a special gift. This is perfect for holiday items, party favor boxes, or premium retail brands to catch the eye.

Holographic Stamping
Holographic Stamping

Use this for a cool, futuristic look that changes colors in the light. It is great for candy boxes, kids’ products, or modern brands that want to stand out on the shelf.

Spot UV
Spot UV

This adds a targeted shiny coat to your logo or pattern. It gives a sleek, modern feel for premium product boxes and must be used with a matte finish to create contrast.

Glossy Lamination
Glossy lamination

Use a glossy finish to make your gable box look bright and easy to clean. It is great for food items or colorful kids’ products that need to pop on the shelf.

Matte Lamination
Matte Lamination

Matte lamination gives your gable box a modern, elegant feel. It is perfect for organic products or luxury gifts and is the best base for adding a Spot UV logo.

Varnish
Varnish

Varnish is a simple way to add a light shine and some scuff protection. It is a good low-cost option for large quantity promotional boxes or simple takeout packaging.

Soft Touch Coating
Soft Touch

This coating gives your gable box a unique, velvety texture that feels amazing to hold. Use it for high-end gifts or special editions to create an unforgettable first impression.

C1S paper
C1S paper
Kraft paper
Kraft paper
colored paper
Colored paper
soft touch paper
Soft touch paper
Textured Paper
Textured Paper
offset printing
Offset Printing
digital printing
Digital Printing

What You Need to Know : Custom Gable Boxes

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We know that for a gable box to be successful, the details matter. We solve the biggest challenges—weak handles, poor shape, and slow assembly—by engineering our boxes to precise standards. This ensures your packaging is strong, easy to use, and looks fantastic.

Here is a quick reference table of our key design and material specifications:

Gable Box Technical Specifications

Feature AreaSpecificationRecommended For
Handle Strength≥ 2.5 cm widthCarrying heavier items (1-3 kg) like gift sets or jars without tearing.
Handle Comfort≥ 3 cm clearance spaceAllowing fingers to fit comfortably without damaging the product inside.
Bottom Support≥ 400 gsm reinforcementPreventing the box bottom from sagging when carrying heavy items like bottles.
Food Packaging250-350 gsm paperGable food boxes needing food-grade, oil-resistant material.
Premium Gifts300-400 gsm paperGable gift boxes where a high-quality look and feel is essential.
Heavy/Fragile ItemsCorrugated BoardProducts weighing 3-5 kg that require the superior strength of corrugated gable boxes.
Minimum Order500 unitsThe starting point for most custom printed gable boxes.

By using these proven specifications, we build gable boxes that are not just attractive, but also strong, reliable, and perfectly suited to protect and present your products.

 

Cooperation Process for Custom Gable Box

Technical Confirmation

1 Day

  • Detailed review of the gable box structure, including handle design, locking base, and dimensions.
  • Consultation on paperboard type (e.g., SBS, Kraft) and weight to ensure load-bearing capacity.
  • Feasibility analysis of the handle and auto-lock bottom for production efficiency.

Sample Making

2-7 Days (Depends on Style)

  • White dummy to approve the structure, handle comfort, and assembly process.
  • Color sample to verify printing effect and brand visuals.
  • Complete pre-production sample to simulate the final product.
  • Full QC report with detailed specifications.

Deliver Samples

3-4 Days to Arrive

  • DHL
  • FedEx
  • UPS

Sample Confirmation

1-2 Days

  • Final sample review, focusing on handle strength and box stability.
  • Confirmation of all technical specifications for mass production.
  • Production schedule planning upon formal approval.

Most Popular Questions For Custom Gable Box

What is the standard MOQ for custom gable boxes, and does it change for different materials?

Our typical Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for custom projects starts at 500 units. This allows us to offer you a competitive price by covering the costs of custom printing plates and die-cutting tools. The MOQ can sometimes be adjusted based on the complexity of your design or if you choose a very specialized material, so we always recommend discussing your project specifics with us.

The most effective way to lower your cost per box is to increase your order volume. When you order kraft gable boxes wholesale, the cost per unit drops significantly due to production efficiencies. Additionally, sticking to a one or two-color print design and using standard-sized boxes are great strategies to keep your budget in check while still getting a beautiful, custom look.

This is a crucial question for product safety. For lighter items like small gifts or apparel, a standard cardboard gable box is sufficient. However, for anything heavy or fragile, such as glass jars or tool sets, we strongly recommend corrugated gable boxes. The internal wavy layer (fluting) provides superior strength and cushioning, ensuring your product is protected from drops and impacts.

Absolutely. Food safety is our top priority. Safe for direct contact when paired with our food-safe PE lining or grease-resistant barrier. Including pastries, sandwiches, and other treats. We also offer grease-resistant coatings to prevent oil stains and keep the packaging looking clean and professional.

Yes, our kraft and standard cardboard gable boxes are 100% recyclable and biodegradable. We also use soy-based inks for eco-friendly printing.

We need to package a large item. Can you produce large gable gift boxes to custom dimensions?

Yes, we specialize in creating custom sizes. We understand that standard dimensions don’t work for everyone, so we can design and produce large gable gift boxes tailored to your product’s exact measurements. This ensures a snug, secure fit, which not only protects the item but also provides a more premium unboxing experience for your customer.

We design our boxes for efficiency. All of our gable top boxes are shipped flat to save on shipping and storage space. They are built with pre-creased fold lines and intuitive locking mechanisms, often featuring a snap-lock bottom. This allows your staff to assemble a box in just a few seconds without needing any tape or glue, keeping your operations running smoothly.

Option A (For Vibrant Images): We print full-coverage black ink on white stock. This allows you to have a deep black box while keeping your logo and images bright and colorful.

Option B (For Luxury Feel): We use dyed black specialty paper combined with Hot Foil Stamping (Gold/Silver) or Spot UV. This creates a stunning, high-end contrast that looks much better than ink printing.

Definitely. Seasonal packaging is one of the best ways to connect with customers. We can help you create festive Christmas gable boxes or other holiday gable boxes with unique designs and colors. A well-designed seasonal box makes your product feel like a special gift and can significantly boost holiday sales.

Auto-lock is faster to assemble (1 second) but slightly more expensive; Snap-lock takes longer (3-5 seconds) but is more budget-friendly.

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