Custom Two Piece Boxes

Two piece describes the construction (base + separate lid); setup describes the format (pre-assembled rigid).

A two piece box is any box with a separate base and lift-off lid — it can be rigid (greyboard) or folding (paperboard). A setup box is specifically a pre-assembled rigid box that arrives ready-to-fill (not flat). Most premium two piece boxes are also setup boxes, but the two terms describe different things. If you want the lift-off lid construction at lower cost and flat-shipping, choose folding two piece. If you want the pre-assembled premium feel, choose rigid two piece (which is also a setup box).

Two piece has a full lift-off lid; magnetic has a front flap that closes with a magnet.

A two piece box has a base and a separate lid that lifts off completely. The lid skirt slides down over the base sides and holds by friction. A magnetic box has a front flap that folds over and closes with concealed magnets — the lid stays attached. Two piece is the classic premium construction; magnetic is the modern flat-shippable premium construction. Choose two piece for retail gift sets where the lid comes fully off; choose magnetic for ecommerce where the lid opens-and-closes repeatedly during unboxing.

Full telescope covers the entire base; partial telescope covers only the top portion.

A full telescope lid slides down over the entire base — the lid height equals the base height, so the closed box looks like a single solid form. A partial telescope lid (also called a tray lid or cap lid) covers only the top portion of the base, leaving a visible base section below. Full telescope is the premium standard for gift sets and presentation. Partial telescope is common for confectionery and stationery where the base needs to be visible or accessible. We can produce both; specify your preference in the brief.

Yes — 7–10 business days for a printed sample, 5–7 for a white sample.

We provide white samples (unprinted, exact construction) in 5–7 business days and printed samples (your artwork, finish, and color) in 7–10 business days. Sample fees are credited back against your production order. We recommend a printed sample for any project involving Pantone matching, foil, or specialty paper, because colors and finishes render differently on physical stock than on screen.

Yes — EVA foam, cardboard dividers, vacuum-formed trays, and velvet flocking.

Custom inserts hold your product securely and elevate the unboxing experience. Options include die-cut cardboard inserts (most economical, good for sets of multiple items), EVA foam inserts (precision-cut for individual bottles or devices), vacuum-formed plastic trays (food-safe, common for confectionery), and velvet flocking (luxury interior for jewelry and watches). Insert cost depends on material and complexity, ranging from a minimal per-unit cost for die-cut cardboard to a significant per-unit cost for velvet flocking.

Yes — both rigid and folding variants are curbside-recyclable in standard paper streams.

Greyboard and paperboard are both recyclable in standard paper streams. If you choose a wrap with foil stamping or soft-touch lamination, recyclability is reduced — check with your local recycler. For brands making a sustainability claim on-pack, choose FSC-certified wrap, water-based lamination, and skip foil. We supply chain-of-custody documentation for all FSC-certified projects.

10–15 business days after sample approval.

Standard production runs 10–15 business days after sample approval. Folding two piece typically runs faster (10–15 days) because there is no wrap-and-dry cycle. Rigid two piece runs 10–15 days because each box is wrapped by hand. Air freight (5–7 days) is available for urgent launches; sea freight (28–35 days) is standard and most economical. Sample production runs in parallel with the first week of bulk production.