Custom boxes are cardboard packaging made to measure and printed with your brand’s logo, colours and graphics. They protect the product and, at the same time, tell the brand’s story at the most important moment: the opening. Redmark designs and produces them in Italy, choosing format, construction, covering and finishes according to the product and the use, from the rigid luxury box to the e-commerce box.
If you are looking for custom boxes made to measure for fashion, for a gift, for product presentation or for your e-commerce shipments, the choice depends on the type of box, the covering and the closure. Below you will find every type Redmark makes, a comparison table and the most frequent questions.
What are custom boxes and what they are for
A custom box is cardboard packaging built to measure for a product and personalised with the logo of the brand that sells it. Beyond containing and protecting, it is a communication element: the quality of the cardboard, the covering and the printing convey the brand’s value even before the product is seen. In e-commerce the box is often the first physical contact with the customer, and it shapes the unboxing experience.
Custom boxes are used in fashion and luxury, for gifts and packaging, for product presentation and for online shipping.
Redmark box types
Redmark makes six types of box, all with a customisable format, a cardboard base, a customisable covering and the option of FSC® certification.
Lidded boxes
The classic two-piece box (base and lid), with a cardboard base and a covering in paper or bookbinding cloth. Elegant and versatile, suited to fashion, gifts and valuable products. Customisable inside and out.
Drawer boxes
A pull-out drawer structure, with a covering in paper or bookbinding cloth. It gives a premium effect on opening and is ideal for product presentation and high-end packaging.
Collapsible (magnetic) boxes
They open and close and fold flat when not in use, with a magnetic or ribbon closure. They combine premium impact with logistical practicality (they take little space when closed).
E-commerce boxes
Designed for shipping: a paper covering inside and out and a double adhesive for returns (resend), so the customer can reseal and return the box. They protect the product and elevate the online unboxing.
Boxes with handle
With integrated handles, they combine the box structure with the practicality of carrying by hand. Suited to gift packaging and in-store pick-up.
Special boxes
Fully customisable format and construction, for non-standard projects: particular shapes, special openings, made-to-measure solutions for the product and the brand image.
Comparison table
| Box type | Feature | Ideal use |
|---|---|---|
| Lidded | Base + lid, elegant and versatile | Fashion, gifts, valuable products |
| Drawer | Pull-out drawer, premium effect | Product presentation, high-end packaging |
| Collapsible | Magnetic or ribbon closure, folds flat | Premium with a logistical advantage |
| E-commerce | Double adhesive for returns, inside/out covering | Online shipping and unboxing |
| With handle | Integrated handles | Gift packaging, in-store pick-up |
| Special | Made-to-measure format and construction | Non-standard projects |
Materials, coverings and closures
Every Redmark box has a cardboard base and a customisable covering in paper or bookbinding cloth, with the option of FSC® certification. Paper allows maximum freedom of printing and finishing; bookbinding cloth gives a tactile, premium effect. Closures and details vary by type: magnets and ribbon for the collapsible boxes, double adhesive for returns for e-commerce, handles for carrying boxes. Customisation can be inside and out, so the opening communicates the brand too.
How to choose the right box for your sector
The choice depends on the use. For fashion and luxury, what counts is how the covering renders (paper or cloth) and the finishes: lidded, drawer or magnetic collapsible boxes give an impactful opening. For e-commerce and shipping, strength and practicality matter: e-commerce boxes with a double adhesive for returns protect the product and simplify returns. For gifts and packaging, lidded or handled boxes combine aesthetics and convenience. For product presentation, the drawer box enhances the content on opening.
Customisation and printing
Boxes are personalised with the brand’s logo and graphics through printing, along with the choice of covering (paper or bookbinding cloth), colours and finishes. Inside-and-out customisation turns the box into an element consistent with the brand identity, from the outside to the opening.
Sustainable boxes: cardboard and FSC® paper
Sustainability starts with the material. The cardboard base and paper coverings are available with FSC® certification, which attests to responsibly managed forests, and are recyclable. A well-designed box also protects the product better and reduces waste and returns: quality and sustainability go together.
Minimum quantities, lead times and production
Minimum quantities depend on the box type, the covering and the finishing. Redmark also works on small runs, useful for brands that want well-made packaging without ordering large volumes, as well as on higher quantities. Lead times vary with construction, finishes and quantity: for an accurate estimate, the best route is a request with the project specifications (product to pack, box type, quantity).
Boxes as part of coordinated packaging
A box performs best as part of a consistent system. Coordinating it with shopping bags, dust bags, pouches, garment bags and labels of the same brand creates a recognisable experience, from the store to the unboxing at home. This is the advantage of a single manufacturer: materials, colours and finishes aligned across every element. → See also: Shopping bags · Dust bags · Pouches and bags · Garment bags · Labelling (link to the corresponding EN pages)
Why choose Redmark
Redmark is an Italian company producing packaging and accessories for fashion and retail, based in Carpi (MO), in the Italian textile and fashion district, active since 2001 with an approach that combines design, research and production. It designs and makes boxes, shopping bags, dust bags, pouches and labels to measure, following the brand from material selection to finishing: quality, consistency across packaging elements and customisation a standard box cannot offer.
Frequently asked questions
