Custom Round Boxes
Ever notice how a round box just feel different in the hand? No sharp corner, nothing to dig into your palm. At ZEE Packaging we make cylinder packaging for brands who want something that stand out from the usual square carton everyone else is using.
What We Can Build for You
- Rigid cylinder box with telescoping lid, the classic luxury round box
- Paper tube with metal or paperboard end cap
- Hat box style with deep base and shallow lid
- Nested set of round box in graduated size for gift collection
- Window round box with clear PET panel so product is visible
- Drum style kraft tube for candles, tea and dry good
Sizes That Work
We cut any diameter you need, but these run most often:
- 3" diameter x 3" height, small round box for candle and balm
- 4" x 4" for cosmetic jar and soap
- 5" x 6" for tea, coffee and loose product
- 6" x 8" taller round box for bottle and gift set
- 8" x 4" wide hat box shape
- 10" x 10" large round box for hamper and seasonal packaging
Wall thickness usually go 1mm to 2mm on rigid stock depending how much weight the round box need to carry.
Materials and Board
- Rigid greyboard 36pt and 48pt for sturdy round box construction
- Natural kraft paper wrap for that raw, earthy look
- White SBS for clean printed surface
- Specialty wrap like linen texture, metallic and soft touch paper
- Corrugated round box for shipping heavier item
Making It Look Like Your Brand
The curve surface of a round box is lovely canvas but it need proper artwork setup. We handle the flat wrap layout so your design line up perfect at the seam.
- Full CMYK and Pantone printing on the wrap
- Hot foil stamping, gold and silver look amazing on cylinder packaging
- Emboss and deboss on the lid of your round box
- Spot UV over matte lamination for contrast
- Printed inside wall, ribbon pull tab and custom insert
Our Green Side
- Recycled greyboard core in every round box we make
- FSC certified paper wrap, certificate on request
- Soy based ink across all printing
- Plastic free option, no lamination round box that compost easy
- Reusable by design, customer keep a nice round box instead of tossing it
How We Get It Done
- You send your size, quantity and artwork idea
- We send quote plus a free dieline for your round box
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof for your approval
- Physical sample if you want to hold it first
- Production start after you approve
- Free shipping worldwide, tracking sent same day it leave
Our MOQ is 100 unit so small brand can try a round box without huge commitment. Turnaround go from 5 to 8 business day on urgent all the way to 40 to 60 day economy for bulk order. Talk to us and we will figure out what fit your timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a round box harder to ship than square one?
Not really. We pack them in corrugated shipper with void fill. Cylinder actually handle drop impact quite well because there is no corner to crush.
Can I get my logo on the lid only?
Yes, lots of client do exactly that. Plain kraft body with foil logo on top is very popular clean look.
Do you make the round box with a window?
We do. Clear PET window get patched into the lid or the side wall, whichever you prefer.
What’s the price for a custom round box?
Depends on diameter, board and finishing. Rigid cylinder usually land between $1.50 and $4.00 per unit, kraft paper tube run cheaper. Get a quote from our team for exact number since our pricing include shipping
What products suit cylinder packaging best?
Candle, cosmetic, tea, coffee, whisky bottle, cookie, bath bomb and anything gift related. Round box work great for subscription boxes too.
Can you do a set of different sizes?
Yes, nested round box set is one of our favorite project. We tool each size so they stack neatly.
How long before I see a proof?
Usually 24 to 48 hour after we receive your artwork file.
