Custom Sunglasses Boxes & Sunglasses Packaging
Eyewear is a category where people pick the product up, turn it over, and decide in about five seconds. The frame does half that work and the box does the other half. We print a lot of sunglasses packaging at ZEE Packaging and the brands that get it right treat the carton as part of the product, not as a wrapper.
Hard Case Or Carton, Or Both
At ZEE Packaging, we size custom sunglasses boxes around the actual pack setup, whether that means a hard case, pouch, insert, standalone carton or ecommerce mailer.
- Outer carton over a hard case the most common setup in retail sunglasses packaging
- Carton with a pouch inside lighter and cheaper than a clamshell case
- Standalone sunglasses box with foam or paperboard cradle, no case at all
- Mailer style for ecommerce orders shipping direct
- Rigid lid and base for premium and designer sunglasses packaging
- Window carton so the frame is visible on shelf
Tell us whether a case goes inside and we size the sunglasses box around the case, not the frame.
Sizes We Run Regular
ZEE Packaging produces custom sunglasses boxes in standard and fully custom sizes, based on overall presentation requirements.
- 6.5" x 3" x 2.5" for a slim carton over a soft pouch
- 7" x 3.5" x 3" for a standard clamshell case
- 7.5" x 4" x 3" for oversized frames and wide temples
- 6" x 3" x 2" for kids and compact styles
- 9" x 7" x 3" for a gift set with cloth and case
- 8" x 5" x 3" for mailer format sunglasses packaging
Measure the case closed, add the hinge bulge, and send us the number. We build the dieline from there.
Board Choice
You can use SBS, rigid greyboard, kraft and corrugated E-flute for custom sunglasses boxes. We help in selecting the right board strength to support the case weight and keep panels from bowing during shipping or retail display.
- SBS C1S for smooth printed retail sunglasses packaging
- Rigid greyboard 36pt or 48pt for the premium sunglasses box
- Kraft board for natural, bamboo and eco ranges
- Corrugated E flute when the sunglasses box ships alone
- Cardstock 18pt to 24pt for folding cartons
We rarely go under 18pt here. A case has real weight and a thin panel bows within a week on shelf.
Protecting The Frame
ZEE Packaging can add inserts, cushions and dividers along with sunglasses boxes to help protect sunglasses from movement, pressure, and damage during transit.
- Die cut paperboard cradle, holds temples and bridge without pressure on the lens
- Foam insert for heavier acetate frames
- Microfiber cloth pocket built into the sunglasses box
- Divider when case and cloth share one box
- Snug internal sizing so nothing rattles in transit
Finishing That Reads Premium
ZEE Packaging offers a lot of finishing options to give your custom sunglasses packaging boxes a more premium retail finish.
- Soft touch lamination, easily the most requested in sunglasses packaging
- Matte film with spot UV over the logo
- Foil stamping in gold, silver and rose gold
- Blind deboss on soft touch, understated and it looks expensive
- Printed interior, gets photographed constantly
- Window patch with clear PET film
What The Panel Needs
Plan your sunglasses box panels around essential product and compliance details.
- UV400 or UV protection rating
- Lens category number
- Polarized marking if applicable
- Frame size, lens width and temple length
- CE or relevant compliance mark
- Barcode with proper quiet zone
Our prepress team checks all of it against the dieline so nothing gets trimmed off at the edge.
Greener Options
- Recycled kraft sunglasses box with no lamination
- FSC certified board, certificate on request
- Soy based ink
- Paperboard cradle instead of foam
- Right sized sunglasses packaging so you ship less air
How We Work
- 100 unit minimum on any sunglasses box design
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof
- Free dieline from our inhouse designer
- 5 to 8 business day urgent turnaround
- Free shipping worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions
Should we size sunglasses box around the frame or the case?
Always the case. Measure it closed, include the hinge bulge, and we build the sunglasses packaging around that.
Will a paperboard cradle protect the lens properly in sunglasses box?
Yes when it is die cut right. The cradle should hold the temples and bridge so no pressure lands on the lens surface at all.
Do you supply the microfiber cloth too along with sunglasses packaging?
We do. Lots of clients order carton, cloth and pouch together so the branding matches across the set.
What's the price of sunglasses packaging?
Our sunglasses box packaging cost starts from $0.50 to $2.30 per unit for folding cartons, $1.10 to $5.70 for mailers and $2.60 to $8.50 for rigid at moderate quantity. Foil, window patch and cradle add to that. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Is a window worth it in retail sunglasses packaging?
Often yes, because shoppers want to see the frame shape before they lift the lid. We patch it with clear PET so the lenses stay protected.
Can you print the inside of the lid of sunglasses box?
Yes and we push for it. It is the first thing someone sees when they open a sunglasses box.
How do we stop the case sliding around?
Right sizing solves most of it, then a paperboard divider or a snug cradle handles the rest.
