Custom Glass Bottle Boxes & Glass Bottle Packaging
Glass is unforgiving. It has weight, it has no give at all, and when it breaks it usually takes the label and the neighboring unit with it. That is why glass bottle packaging is judged on one thing above everything else, does the product arrive intact. Everything after that is branding. We run a lot of this work at ZEE Packaging and here is what actually matters.
Weight Changes Every Decision
A filled bottle is heavy, and that weight is what dictates the whole glass bottle box.
- A 750ml wine bottle runs around 2.5 to 3 lb filled
- A 500ml sauce or oil bottle sits near 1.5 lb
- Multipack weight stacks fast, a six pack glass bottle box can hit 18 lb
Board that works perfectly for a cosmetic carton will fold under this. We size the glass bottle packaging by weight first and appearance second, and honestly that order matters.
- Corrugated shipper the workhorse for ecommerce glass bottle packaging
- Rigid lid and base premium single bottle glass bottle box, spirits and gifting
- Folding carton retail carton over a bottle, lighter and cheaper
- Multipack corrugated divided glass bottle box for two, three, six or twelve
- Drawer or sleeve style used for gifting ranges
- Window carton shows the bottle, though it weakens the panel a little
Sizes That Come Up Constantly
Every glass bottle box is built to your bottle, but these repeat a lot:
- 3.5" x 3.5" x 13" for a single 750ml wine glass bottle box
- 3" x 3" x 10" for spirits and olive oil
- 7" x 3.5" x 13" for a two bottle glass bottle packaging
- 10.5" x 7" x 13" for a six pack
- 2.5" x 2.5" x 7" for sauce, syrup and dropper bottles
- 8" x 8" x 6" for a jar and bottle gift set
Send us the bottle height including cap, plus the widest diameter. That is all we need to start the dieline.
Inserts Are The Whole Game
Most breakage we hear about is not board failure, it is bottle to bottle contact. Good glass bottle packaging keeps the glass apart.
- Corrugated dividers, cheap and effective in a multipack glass bottle box
- Die cut paperboard cradle for single bottle
- Molded pulp insert, recyclable and very protective
- Foam end cap for heavy or premium bottles
- Neck collar so the cap does not take the load
Board Selection
- Corrugated B flute for single bottle glass bottle box
- C flute or double wall for multipack and freight
- Rigid greyboard 36pt or 48pt for premium gifting
- SBS C1S for printed retail glass bottle packaging
- Kraft corrugated for a natural, craft look
We do not recommend plain cardstock for filled glass. It looks fine empty and then bows the moment you load it.
Finishing
- Matte or gloss lamination on retail carton
- Soft touch for spirits and premium glass bottle box
- Foil stamping on the logo, very common on wine and liquor
- Emboss and deboss on kraft
- Spot UV over a matte base
- Litho lamination when you want offset quality on corrugated
Compliance And Panel Copy
- Fragile and this way up marking
- Net volume in ml and fl oz
- Alcohol content where relevant
- Barcode with proper quiet zone
- Allergen or ingredient panel for food products
Greener Choices
- Recycled kraft corrugated glass bottle box
- FSC certified board, certificate on request
- Molded pulp instead of foam or plastic
- Soy based ink
- Right sized glass bottle packaging so you ship less air
How We Work
- 100 unit minimum on any glass bottle box design
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof
- Free dieline from our own designer
- 5 to 8 business day urgent turnaround
- Free shipping worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of a glass bottle box?
Rough estimate is $0.90 to $2.20 per unit for single bottle corrugated, $1.80 to $4.50 for divided multipack and $2.80 to $7.00 for rigid gift boxes at moderate quantity. Inserts and foil add to that. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Which flute for a single 750ml bottle?
B flute with a cradle insert handles it well. For pallet stacking or long haul freight we move you to C flute or double wall.
Corrugated dividers or molded pulp?
Dividers are cheaper and fine for most multipacks. Molded pulp protects better and recycles cleanly, so it suits premium ranges.
Can you print full color on corrugated?
Yes, through litho lamination. You get offset quality print on a corrugated glass bottle box, which is what most spirits brands use.
Will a window weaken the box?
A little, yes. On a heavy bottle we either reinforce around the cut or move the window to a sleeve instead of the structural panel.
Do you supply the labels as well?
We do. Lots of clients order cartons and bottle labels in one job so the color matches across both.
How do we stop the cap taking the load?
A neck collar or a cradle that supports the shoulder. The cap should never carry weight in a stacked glass bottle box.
