Custom Subscription Box Packaging: Everything You Need To Know

Subscription boxes are a surging industry, continuing to go from strength to strength. With subscriptions popping up every other day, either from established brands or as a standalone service, it’s a unique opportunity that has the ability to work for essentially any industry.

The Power of Subscription Box Packaging

One thing’s for certain – your subscription box packaging is a marketing opportunity you don’t want to miss out on. Whether you’re in the coffee, clothing, cosmetic, or consumables business, a subscription is a great way to introduce customers to your offering and expand their horizons. A well-designed package can make your subscription box stand out and create a memorable unboxing experience.'

Custom Packaging: A Unique Opportunity

The standard choice for subscription service packaging is – you guessed it… a box! The most popular choice here would be a mailer box. It’s easy to ship, offers protection for your product, is recyclable, and offers a user-friendly unboxing experience. If you’re shipping anything a little bigger or heavier, then a shipper carton might be better suited to your offering.

Another option for smaller services is a padded mailer bag or compostable satchel. While this does offer protection to more delicate products, the options for customisation and branding can be limited due to the higher-order volume required on each order… Plus, it’s pretty hard to have an unboxing without the box!

Creating an Unforgettable Custom Design

The best exposure for your subscription service? Features on your customers’ social media channels of their unboxing experience, showcasing your product and packaging design that is worth sharing!

Using a supplier like us allows you to create gorgeous packaging for your subscribers as often as you like – our small print runs allow you to gain instant pricing for order from as little 1 or 10 units, all the way up to 1500 or more to request a quote (there's no maximum amount we can't produce), so we suit any size operation.

The Importance of Package Design

Another important element of your subscription box packaging to consider its size. Because making sure it will fit all of your potential items is a must, but it’s also crucial to think about how your box size can impact shipping costs.

Our mailer boxes come in a huge range of sizes, so chances are we already offer what you need, and to help narrow it down, we’ve also introduced a suggested range of sizes under each category to help get you started. However, you can browse more sizes by clicking through or create your custom dimensions instead!

Eco-Friendly Mailer Packaging: The Future of Subscription Boxes

In the era of environmental consciousness, opting for eco-friendly packaging can give your subscription box an edge. Cardboard and recyclable materials not only reduce your carbon footprint but also appeal to a growing demographic of eco-conscious consumers.

Custom Printed Boxes: A Touch of Personalisation

Custom printed boxes with your logo or brand theme can enhance the unboxing experience and make your subscription box more memorable. Whether it's a cosmetic box, a box for jewellery, or a postal box, a custom printed design can make a world of difference.

Take the next Step into Launching Subscription Boxes

To be sure of ordering the right Subscription boxes, we offer the ability to sample all of our products by building a custom sample pack of 3 sizes for a flat fee, or alternatively, order a pre-existing popular size pack if you're not sure where to start. 

Alternatively, from our online store, you can order a prototype sample of your chosen product and size using your custom design from as little as 1 or 10 units, so you can have full confidence in your packaging before committing to a larger order. Just make sure you allow this into your timelines, as sample orders are still subject to a regular order timeline. In most cases, though, they are delivered much quicker.

Ready to elevate your brand experience? Visit our online store to get started.