Pillow Box

Custom Pillow Boxes Wholesale for Lip Balm, Soap, and Small Gifts

What a pillow box is

A pillow box is a small folding carton with curved ends that snap together to form a soft, pillow shape. It closes without tape or glue, and it ships flat. Pillow packaging boxes are popular for small items such as lip balm, soap, candy, jewelry, and gift cards. Pillow gift boxes also suit party favors and small sets. Printed pillow boxes can be made in a plain kraft stock for a natural look, or in white board with full color print. Custom pillow boxes wholesale orders suit brands that need many small packs for markets and gift sets. The shape is simple, so it is easy to pack by hand.

Sizes and how to measure

Box size is written as length x width x height, measured inside. Pillow boxes hold light, small items, so measure the product and add a small gap. The curved sides need room, so a slightly larger box than the product gives a better fit. Tell us your product, and we suggest an inside size.

Example sizes (approximate and for reference only; we confirm the exact size before you order):

• Lip balm: about 4 in x 1.5 in x 1 in
• Soap bar: about 4 in x 3 in x 1.5 in
• Jewelry item: about 3 in x 3 in x 1 in
• Gift card set: about 5 in x 3 in x 1 in

Paperboard, finishes, and options

Folding cartons are made from paperboard, a smooth board that is printed flat, cut, scored, and folded. Thicker board feels firmer and protects heavier products, and thinner board costs less. Boxes arrive flat and ready to assemble, so they take little space to store. Finishes include matte or gloss lamination, soft touch, foil, embossing, and spot gloss. A medium board is enough for light items and keeps the curve smooth. A sample kit lets you feel the board and test the fit.

Printing and finishing

Printing can be full color on the outside, with a one color or full color print inside. Keep key text and logos inside the safe area on the dieline, away from folds and glue flaps. We set up the folds and the cut lines on the free dieline, and you approve it before production. Keep the logo on the center of the front, since the sides curve away.

Pillow boxes for lip balm and soap

Pillow boxes for lip balm and soap are a natural fit, because both items are small and light. A kraft pillow box with a stamped logo gives a handmade look. A white board with a foil mark looks bright and clean. Add a sticker on the seam for a finishing touch, and a window to show the product inside. Tell us the items you sell, and we plan the sizes.

Pillow boxes bulk and gift use

Pillow boxes bulk orders cost less per box, and they suit markets, events, and wedding favors. Choose one design for the whole range or change the color for each scent. Because pillow gift boxes are small, they are often used inside a larger shipping box or a gift set. A sample kit lets you test the shape with your product.

Labeling notes

Product boxes often carry text such as ingredients, net contents, directions, and warnings, and what is required depends on your product and your market. You supply all text and the layout, and we print what you send. We do not write or check text or claims, and you are responsible for making sure your boxes meet the rules for your product.

Orders from 50 units

Orders start at 50 units, which suits a new brand, a test batch, or a small giveaway. Larger orders cost less per box, and they can be planned in several sizes and designs. Share your expected yearly volume during the free consultation and we plan around it.

Artwork and dieline

We send a free dieline that shows the box size, the shape, the cut line, and the safe area, so you can see where your artwork goes and where text should stay clear. Supply artwork as a vector AI or PDF file with fonts outlined and images at 300 DPI in CMYK. If you have no artwork yet, free design support and a free consultation are included, and our team can help lay out the logo and the text from your brand colors. You review and approve the artwork before production starts.

How to order custom pillow boxes

1. Choose your box size, shape, and material.
2. Order a $39 sample kit if you want to feel the stocks and test the fit first. The $39 is credited toward your order total.
3. Send your quantity, starting at 50 units.
4. Receive your free dieline and add your artwork, or ask for help.
5. Review and approve the artwork.
6. Production takes 6 to 8 business days after artwork approval, and your order ships free to one U.S. address.

The final price depends on box style, dimensions, board thickness, quantity, printing, and finishing.

What comes with every order

• Free shipping to one U.S. address
• Free thank-you cards equal to the units ordered
• Free design support, free dieline, and free consultation
• Orders start at 50 units
• Eco-friendly materials sourced from certified suppliers