Custom handle boxes make products easy to carry, which is ideal for takeaway, gifts, retail and events.
We make custom printed handle boxes in gable, briefcase, carry-pack and top-handle styles, with die-cut or attached handles.
They replace a box-and-bag combination with a single branded package.
Key features
- Die-cut or attached handles
- Gable, briefcase and carry styles
- Food-safe options
- Windows and inserts
- Full-colour printing
Why choose custom handle boxes?
Convenient
Easy to carry.
Saves bags
No extra bag needed.
Branding
Visible as customers walk away.
How to choose the right size for custom handle boxes
Measure the inside space your product needs: length (the longest side of the opening), width (the shorter side of the opening) and depth (top to bottom). Add a few millimetres for easy insertion, and more if you plan to use an insert, tissue or padding. A snug fit looks more premium, protects better and costs less to ship.
If you are unsure, send us your product measurements or a photo next to a ruler and we will size the dieline for your custom handle boxes for you. We can also make a set of sizes that covers your whole range with one consistent design.
Styles of custom handle boxes we make
Every style below can be made to your exact size and printed with your artwork. Not sure which suits your product? Tell us what you are packing and we will recommend the best option.
- Gable handle boxes: top handle.
- Briefcase boxes: side handle.
- Carry-pack boxes: bottles and cans.
- Window handle boxes: show contents.
- Cake handle boxes: bakery.
- Gift handle boxes: events.
Materials for custom handle boxes
Handle boxes use paperboard, kraft or corrugated board.
- SBS paperboard
- Kraft
- Corrugated
- Food-grade board
Printing, finishes and add-ons
Printing is where your custom handle boxes start working for your brand. We print in full colour CMYK or exact Pantone shades, on the outside, the inside or both, and add finishes that customers notice the moment they pick the box up.
- Full-colour CMYK and Pantone printing
- Matte, gloss and soft-touch lamination
- Foil stamping, embossing and spot UV
- Windows and custom inserts
- Inside printing
Custom handle boxes wholesale pricing
The price of custom handle boxes depends on a few simple factors, and knowing them helps you get the best value from your budget:
- Size and style: larger boxes and complex structures use more board and set-up.
- Material: paperboard costs less than corrugated, and corrugated less than rigid board.
- Printed sides: outside-only printing is the most economical; inside printing adds impact for a little more.
- Finishes: foil, embossing and soft-touch add a premium feel and a small cost per box.
- Quantity: the unit price drops as the order grows, so wholesale runs give the best value.
Tip: keep one structure across several products and change only the artwork, and you can order custom handle boxes in larger combined runs at a lower unit price. Request a free quote and we will suggest ways to reduce cost without losing quality.
Sustainable custom handle boxes
More customers now check whether packaging can be recycled before they buy. We can make your custom handle boxes from recyclable and recycled-content board, print with water-based or soy-based inks, swap plastic windows for open or plant-based film, and right-size every box so it uses less material and less void fill. Add a small recycling symbol and message to show customers you care.
Artwork tips for custom handle boxes
- Design on the dieline we send, with 3 mm (1/8 inch) bleed past every cut edge.
- Keep text and logos at least 3 mm inside folds and cut lines.
- Use 300 DPI images and CMYK colours, or Pantone references for exact brand colours.
- Send logos as vector files and convert fonts to outlines.
- Put the product name and main benefit on the front panel, and barcodes and legal text on the back or base.
Who uses custom handle boxes?
Custom handle boxes are used by businesses of every size, from start-ups testing a first product to established brands ordering in bulk:
- Bakeries
- Restaurants
- Gift shops
- Events
- Beverage brands
- Retail stores
How to order custom handle boxes
- Request a quote: send us your box size, quantity, material and finish, or simply describe your product.
- Free design and 3D mockup: we prepare the dieline, help with artwork and show you a 3D preview.
- Approve your proof: check every panel, colour and line of text. Nothing is printed until you say yes.
- Production and quality checks: your boxes are printed, finished, die-cut and inspected. Timings are confirmed in your quote.
- Delivery: boxes arrive flat-packed to save space and shipping cost, ready to assemble.
Why order custom handle boxes from Custom Boxes Peak?
We make every order to measure, so you never pay for a stock size that does not fit. Free design help, a free 3D mockup and a free digital proof come with every order of custom handle boxes, and low minimums mean you can start small and scale up as your brand grows. Our team checks every file for bleed, resolution and colour before printing, so the boxes you receive look exactly like the proof you approved.
