The Rigid Lid & Base Box (also known as a Lid and Bottom Box or Two-Piece Rigid Gift Box) consists of a separate lid (“top”) and base (“bottom”) structure. The lid covers the base partially or fully, creating a luxurious and ceremonial unboxing experience.
Made from rigid greyboard wrapped with printed or specialty paper, this box type offers exceptional durability, stiffness, and a premium appearance. It is widely used in gift, electronics, beauty, and festive packaging where both protection and presentation are equally important.
Structure & Styles
Standard Lid & Base Box: The most common structure; the lid depth typically covers ½–⅔ of the box height.
Full Lid Box: The lid fully encloses the base for a clean, minimalist look.
Shallow Lid Box: Shorter lid depth emphasizing visibility of the inner product.
Shoulder & Neck Box (Three-Piece): A separate inner shoulder piece is added between lid and base, creating a layered premium look.
Custom Shapes: Hexagonal, octagonal, book-style, or drawer-style variants available.
Materials
Greyboard (Chipboard): 1.0–3.0 mm thick; provides structure and rigidity.
Wrapping Paper Options:
Specialty Paper (Textured, Metallic, or Pearlescent): Enhances tactile and visual luxury.
Art Paper / Kraft / Black Card: Creates natural or high-contrast premium styles.
Printed Coated Paper: Supports CMYK + special color printing with lamination or coating.
Inner Trays / Inserts: Custom options such as paperboard trays, EVA, flocked, blister, or molded pulp inserts depending on product type.
Printing & Finishing
Printing: CMYK + spot colors, UV offset, or digital short-run printing.
Surface Finishes:
Gloss / matte / anti-scratch / soft-touch lamination
Hot foil stamping (gold/silver)
Spot UV, embossing, debossing
Texture film, linen or leather effect
Design Features:
Clean wrapped corners, straight or turned edges.
Optional magnetic closure, ribbon pull-tab, or handle for enhanced usability.
Structural Design Considerations
Proportion: Lid depth typically 40–70% of box height for ideal balance between stability and accessibility.
Fit Precision: Lid-to-base gap usually controlled within 0.5–1.5 mm for smooth opening.
Rigidity: Board thickness should match box size to prevent collapse or excessive weight.
Wrapping Process: Hand-wrapped or semi-automatic; attention to bubble-free, aligned edges.
Opening Experience: Optional magnetic flap, ribbon limiter, or shoulder insert for a “floating” unboxing feel.
Typical Applications
Premium Gift Boxes: Corporate, holiday, and commemorative sets.
Beauty & Fragrance: Perfumes, skincare, lipstick, or cosmetics gift packaging.
Jewelry & Accessories: Rings, watches, and small luxury goods.
Electronics & Gadgets: Smart devices, earbuds, accessories.
Tea & Wine Packaging: Wine, liquor, tea sets, and collectible gift boxes.
Sampling & Production Guidelines
Sampling Process: Structural white sample → printed proof → final wrapped prototype.
Sampling Lead Time: 3–7 days
Mass Production Lead Time: 10–20 days (depending on structure and finish complexity).
MOQ: Typically 300–500 sets for cost efficiency.
Quality Focus: Surface smoothness, corner alignment, magnet placement, and consistent lid fit.
Sustainability & Compliance
Material Options: FSC-certified greyboard, recycled wrapping paper, eco-friendly EVA or molded pulp inserts.
Eco Finishing: Water-based glue, recyclable lamination, solvent-free coatings.
Design Optimization: Minimize metal or plastic parts for easier recycling.
Logistics: Can be shipped as separate components or semi-assembled to save space.