Ways to Cut Rigid Box Production Costs

Rigid boxes are undeniably exquisite. However, some users are startups with professional considerations for cost control. How can CN Eco Packaging help you achieve this? Here are some workarounds to consider when delivering rigid boxes on a limited budget:

1. Opt for Standard Sizes and Thicknesses

Complex structures inevitably lead to higher costs. If your current budget is tight, choose standard dimensions and thicknesses to minimize customization. Standard cardboard is easier to source in bulk, and our inventory may already cover your custom rigid box order. This approach lowers your costs, allows us to start production sooner, and shortens turnaround times.

2. Opt for a Smaller Design

Want to stick with your original concept? Perhaps you can reduce the length of images and text to fit them into smaller cardboard packaging. You could also try repositioning the product differently, or even breaking it down to see if a smaller box works for you. One benefit of using smaller rigid boxes is that more products can fit on store shelves at once, while keeping your original creative vision intact.

3. Opt for Lighter Materials

Understand the options for cardboard thickness. Then discuss with your design or manufacturing team how thinner cardboard can meet your packaging functional requirements.

4. Choose Digital Printing for Small Runs

While digital printing quality falls short of offset printing, it offers greater cost efficiency—especially for clean designs.

5. Reduce Decorative Elements

Consider adding a viewing window. Reserving an opening area to showcase the product inside the box may be more cost-effective than embossing or foil stamping, especially when the primary packaging itself incorporates artwork—such as labels on product bottles or plastic casings.

Minimize the area requiring foil stamping or embossing. These treatments increase costs per square inch. Apply them only to essential parts of the box.

Opt for water-based and low-gloss coatings. UV and glitter coatings carry higher costs. Low-gloss or semi-gloss finishes serve as viable alternatives to laminates, which are known for superior moisture resistance.

6. Use paper and tissue paper liners

These materials are more affordable than foam fillers. Corrugated cardboard liners with slits provide the necessary support for rigid packaging boxes used to store electronics, cosmetics, premium candles, and similar items.

7. Contact Different Suppliers and Obtain Quotes

Request quotes from three to four reputable packaging solution companies, specifying your materials and dimensions in detail. Then, determine which company can complete the job at a more affordable price without compromising quality. At this point, CN Eco Packaging is confident in meeting diverse customer needs. Our clients span various industries worldwide. If you have packaging requirements, feel free to contact us anytime!