Custom E Liquid Boxes & E Liquid Packaging
Vape shelves are relentless. Dozens of bottles in the same 30ml or 60ml format, all shouting flavour names at the same volume, and the buyer picking on colour and nicotine strength alone. That puts the whole job on the carton. We print a lot of e liquid packaging at ZEE Packaging and standing out without breaking the rules is the balance we work at.
Flavour Sells, Regulation Limits
The e liquid box has to look appealing while staying inside a tightening rulebook.
- Avoid imagery that appeals to under age buyers, this is watched closely now
- Nicotine warning at the required size and position for your market
- Nicotine strength in mg and percentage, both are compared
- VG PG ratio, cloud chasers check this before anything else
- Volume in ml and batch number with coding space
- Age restriction wording and barcode with proper quiet zone
Our prepress team checks it all against the dieline so nothing gets trimmed at the edge. We print what you supply, we do not write the regulatory copy.
Bottle And Fit
Nearly all e liquid packaging goes around a glass or PET bottle with a dropper or chubby gorilla cap.
- Cap height sets the carton height, not the bottle
- Snug internal fit so the bottle cannot rattle
- Coated stock, nicotine liquid marks bare board if any seeps
- Tamper evident seal or shrink band where required
- Cradle on glass bottles, PET is more forgiving
- Corrugated outer whenever e liquid packaging ships on its own
- Straight tuck end carton the standard retail e liquid box
- Reverse tuck cheaper, fine for value range
- Seal end carton glued, gives tamper evidence
- Rigid two piece premium and limited edition e liquid packaging
- Multipack carton three or five bottle flavour set
- Corrugated shipper wholesale and bulk supply
Sizes We Print Regular
Every e liquid box is built to your bottle, though these run often:
- 1.25" x 1.25" x 3" for a 10ml bottle
- 1.5" x 1.5" x 3.5" for a 30ml e liquid box
- 1.75" x 1.75" x 4" for a 60ml chubby gorilla
- 2" x 2" x 4.5" for a 100ml or short fill
- 4.5" x 1.75" x 4" for a three bottle set
- 8" x 6" x 5" for a wholesale e liquid packaging case
Measure with the cap fitted, that is always the tallest point.
Board And Print Surface
- SBS C1S coated, our default for a printed e liquid box
- 16pt to 18pt for 10ml and 30ml
- 20pt and up on 60ml and 100ml, glass gets heavy
- Rigid greyboard 36pt for limited edition runs
- Kraft board where a natural or artisan look suits the brand
- Corrugated E flute for the shipper
Thin board creases badly on a narrow carton and it shows immediately on shelf.
Finish Options
- Soft touch lamination, most requested in premium e liquid packaging
- Matte film with spot UV over the flavour name
- Foil stamping, holographics move very well in this category
- Emboss or deboss for texture
- Printed inner flap with steeping or usage note
- Window patch where you want the liquid colour visible
Material Choices With Less Impact
- Recycled kraft e liquid box with no lamination
- FSC certified board, certificate on request
- Soy based ink through the run
- Paperboard cradle instead of foam
- Compostable window film in place of PET
- Right sized e liquid packaging so you ship less air
Why Brands Stick With Us
- 100 unit minimum, so a new flavour can be trialled
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof every order
- Free dieline drawn by our own designer
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide, nothing hidden
- One contact from artwork right through to delivery
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does the nicotine warning need to be?
It varies by market, some specify a percentage of the panel area. Send us your requirement and we size it correctly at dieline stage.
Do you supply the bottle or cap?
No, cartons only. You source the bottle, though we size the e liquid packaging around whichever you use.
How much is a box of e-liquid?
Rough estimate is $0.15 to $0.50 per unit for a small folding carton, $0.30 to $0.80 for 60ml and multipacks, and $1.60 to $4.00 for rigid at moderate quantity. Foil and window move it. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Can you run a whole flavour range off one dieline?
Yes and it is much cheaper. Same structure, different panel colour per flavour, so the range reads as a family.
Will nicotine liquid damage the print?
On uncoated board it can if any seeps. Coated stock and a snug fit keep it away from the print entirely.
Should we add a window?
Only if the liquid colour is a selling point. Most brands skip it and put the money into finish instead.
Do you do shrink band or tamper seal?
We build the carton for it. The band itself you source, but we allow for it in the fit.
