Custom Tumbler Boxes & Tumbler Packaging
Tumblers went from a functional cup to a collectible item, and the box had to catch up fast. People buy them in colorways, they photograph the unboxing, and a powder coated finish scuff if anything rub it. We print a lot of tumbler packaging at ZEE Packaging and this category has changed more in the last few year than almost anything else we run.
The Finish Is What You Are Protecting
A scuffed powder coat is a return, and it happen inside the carton more often than in the courier van.
- Snug cradle so the tumbler cannot rotate or slide
- Never let bare board rub a matte powder coated wall
- Tissue or a thin sleeve around the body inside the tumbler box
- Lid packed in it own well, not sitting loose on the rim
- Straw in a separate bay so it does not scratch the interior
- Corrugated outer whenever tumbler packaging ship on it own
Most damage claim we get shown is a rub mark down one side, and it always trace back to a loose fit.
- Tuck end carton with die cut cradle the everyday retail tumbler box
- Corrugated mailer with insert ecommerce tumbler packaging going direct
- Two piece rigid lid and base premium and gift range
- Sleeve over an inner tray smart look, cheaper than rigid
- Window carton shows the colorway, which really matters here
- Multipack shipper for retail case and bulk order
Sizes We Print Regular
Every tumbler box is built to your vessel, though these run often:
- 3.5" x 3.5" x 8" for a 20oz tumbler box
- 4" x 4" x 9" for 30oz with handle
- 4.5" x 4.5" x 11" for a 40oz with handle
- 3" x 3" x 7" for a 12oz kids or wine tumbler
- 9" x 4.5" x 9" for a two piece gift set
- 14" x 10" x 10" for a four unit tumbler packaging case
Measure at the widest point including the handle, and tell us the lid height too.
Board And Weight
Stainless with a lid is heavier than people spec for, especially at 40oz.
- SBS C1S for printed retail tumbler box, takes ink beautifully
- 20pt minimum, 24pt on 30oz and above
- Corrugated E flute for shipping, B flute on multipack
- Rigid greyboard 36pt for the gift end
- Litho laminated corrugated when you want retail print plus strength
- Kraft board for the natural and eco positioned range
Thin cardstock bow at the base within days once a full weight tumbler sit in it.
Built For The Unboxing
- Print the inside, it get filmed constantly in this category
- Colorway name on the panel, collectors buy by name
- Drop reveal so the tumbler rise as the sleeve lift
- Insert card with care and warranty detail
- Belly band or sticker seal in the matching colorway
Panel Requirements
- Capacity in oz and ml
- Insulation claim, hour cold and hour hot
- Material, 18/8 stainless, double wall vacuum
- Lid type, flip, slider or straw
- Dishwasher safe and BPA free marking
- Barcode with proper quiet zone
Our prepress team check it all against the dieline so nothing get trimmed at the edge.
Kinder Material Choices
- Recycled kraft tumbler box with no lamination
- Molded pulp cradle instead of foam
- FSC certified board, certificate on request
- Soy based ink through the run
- Paper straw sleeve rather than poly
- Right sized tumbler packaging so you ship less air
Why Clients Come Back To Us
- 100 unit minimum, so a new brand can launch properly
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof every order
- Free dieline drawn by our own designer
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business day
- Free shipping worldwide, nothing hidden
- One team from artwork right through to delivery
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a tumbler box cost?
Rough estimate is $0.55 to $1.40 per unit for folding carton with cradle, $1.20 to $2.80 for corrugated mailer and $2.80 to $6.80 for rigid at moderate quantity. Size, insert and window move it. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
How do we stop the powder coat scuffing?
A cradle cut to the body plus a tissue sleeve. Bare board against matte coating is what cause nearly every rub mark we get sent.
Where should the lid and straw go?
Separate well for each. A lid resting on the rim shift in transit and mark the drinking edge, and a loose straw scratch the interior.
Which board for a 40oz?
24pt as a minimum on folding carton, or corrugated with an insert. That much stainless will sag anything lighter.
Is a window worth it?
In this category usually yes, because colorway is the buying decision. We patch it with clear PET so the finish stay protected.
Can you print the inside of the carton?
Yes and we always push for it here. Tumbler unboxing get filmed more than most product we package.
Do you supply the straw sleeve?
We do, in paper or board. It stop the straw moving and it keep the whole pack plastic free if that matter to you.
