Custom Hands Free Boxes & Hands Free Packaging
Nobody buys a bluetooth headset because the box was nice. But plenty of people put one back on the shelf because the box looked cheap. That is the strange position this category sits in, and it is what we keep in mind on every hands free box we print at ZEE Packaging.
Front Panel Is Prime Real Estate
You get about four seconds of attention. Use it on what buyers actually care about.
- Talk time and standby, big and readable
- Charging case mAh where relevant
- Bluetooth version and pairing range
- Mono, TWS, neckband or over ear, stated plainly
- ENC or ANC mic callout
- iOS and Android compatibility line
Everything else can wait for the back panel of the hands free box.
Structures We Run
- Reverse tuck end cheapest hands free box, ideal at volume
- Window carton the format that still sells best in store
- Drawer slide premium feel, common on TWS hands free packaging
- Rigid lid and base flagship range with real weight
- Blister card accessory aisle peg hook
- Corrugated mailer ecommerce order going out alone
Sizes That Keep Coming Up
Every hands free box is built to your unit, but we print these constantly:
- 3" x 2.5" x 1.5" for mono earpiece
- 4" x 3" x 1.5" for a TWS case, our most ordered hands free box
- 5" x 3.5" x 2" for neckband and sport
- 6" x 5" x 3" for over ear cup
- 7" x 5" x 2" for a bundle with tips and cable
Measure the case shut, allow for the hinge, send it over. We take the dieline from there.
Board Selection
- SBS C1S for printed retail hands free box
- Rigid greyboard 36pt or 48pt on flagship
- Corrugated E flute when the hands free box ships alone
- Kraft for recycled range
- Cardstock 16pt to 22pt standard
Go under 16pt around a die cut window and the panel starts flexing. It looks bad and it feels worse.
Stop It Rattling
A hands free box that shakes in the hand kills the impression instantly.
- Die cut paperboard cradle, our default
- Foam bed for heavier over ear
- Molded pulp for a plastic free build
- Blister tray behind the window
- Separate well so tips and cables dont tangle
Finishing
- Soft touch lamination, most requested in hands free packaging
- Matte with spot UV on the logo
- Foil stamp, silver or gunmetal
- Blind deboss, subtle and it looks expensive
- Printed inner lid, gets filmed a lot
Compliance Marks
- CE, FCC, UKCA, RoHS as applicable
- WEEE bin symbol
- mAh and charging input
- Model, SKU, barcode with quiet zone
- QR to pairing guide
Our prepress team checks each one against the dieline so nothing gets trimmed at the edge.
Greener Build
- Recycled kraft hands free box, no film
- Molded pulp instead of foam
- FSC certified board
- Soy based ink
- Right sized hands free packaging, less air shipped
Working With Us
- 100 unit minimum per hands free box
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof
- Free dieline from our designer
- 5 to 8 business day urgent turnaround
- Free shipping worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do you charge for a hands-free box?
Rough estimate is $0.45 to $1.20 per unit for folding carton, $1.00 to $2.50 for corrugated mailer and $2.40 to $6.00 for rigid at moderate quantity. Blister and foil add to it. Shipping is included. Estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Window or solid front?
Window for retail, solid for online. In store people want to see bud size. Online it just adds cost.
Can the unit sit on a blister behind the window?
Yes. The tray holds it flat against the film so it stays visible and cannot move in transit.
What flute for shipping alone?
E flute handles a single hands free box fine. Multipack or heavier over ear, we move you to B flute.
Do you punch euro holes?
We do, or a separate hang tab. Position gets confirmed on the dieline before press.
Should we print inside the lid?
On drawer style, always. That surface is the first thing someone sees when they open it.
Matte or gloss for black?
Matte. Gloss shows every finger mark, especially on dark panels.
