What custom packaging means
We create custom packaging completely around your individual product. Your idea guides the process, determining the exact dimensions, format, printwork and finish.
Are you all prepared to see how altering a regular carton is in fact a totally different and far more constrained ballgame?
Our understanding of a fully adaptable box means that we precisely tailor the dimensions to match your individual product, choose the best board weight based on anticipated handling, and apply print to whichever panels you want.
Firstly, we carefully map out the packaging around the product from the very start of the process.
Custom Pack Studio works with food manufacturers, beauty labels, e-commerce retailers and artisanal distillers across the country.
The custom packaging we make
Ready to turn your packaging vision into reality? We manufacture a fantastic variety of box styles, custom-made to your exact dimensions and brilliantly printed in full colour with your very own artwork!
The most suitable packaging design for your item is shaped by its physical nature, sales approach, and delivery journey, and our specialists will advise your selection.
Folding cartons
Retail products typically use crash-lock bottom and reverse tuck-end boxes as standard packaging formats.
With a reverse tuck-end carton, the upper and lower flaps insert in opposite directions, which creates an ideal packaging solution for lightweight products such as cosmetics and supplements.
Crash-lock boxes have a self-assembling base that locks instantly upon opening to support weightier items, whilst both designs ship flat for fast manual setup.
Postal and mailer boxes
Are you trading online? An bespoke mailer box will keep safe your product across the courier network while changing delivery into a memorable brand experience!
Who wants plain brown parcels? Double-sided printed mailer boxes offer e-commerce shoppers an impressive unboxing moment, plus they are strong enough to comfortably survive the post!
We additionally make gusseted e-commerce boxes, which easily fit items that require a greater or more flexible fit.
Sleeves and wallets
Enclosing a product or internal tray within a slide-on sleeve creates an stylish branding opportunity that keeps the original packaging, delivering an exceptionally practical and affordable solution for short-term seasonal lines and exclusive limited-edition releases.
Designed to surround your merchandise like a stylish folder, this wallet-style packaging delivers an refined and flat display that is ideally suited for displaying cards, prints and slender retail items.
Gift boxes and presentation packaging
When a product is purchased as a present, a bespoke gift box delivers the exquisite packaging that buyers anticipate while fully removing them the task of packing.
First, pick rigid boxes, magnetic-close boxes and printed inserts, then use finishes like foil stamping, embossing and soft-touch lamination to craft premium packaging that easily justifies a higher price point.
Packaging design support if you do not have a designer
Our company delivers comprehensive creative guidance at every stage of your artwork creation.
Should you have defined brand guidelines alongside print-ready creative files, we will faithfully align with your instructions to get ready everything for the manufacturing process.
To prepare your packaging materials for press, we reconstruct any logo supplied as a JPEG or other image format because physical manufacturing requires a much greater resolution than digital platforms require.
From your very first spark of creativity, our committed team creates bespoke box structures and polished print-ready artwork, creating custom measurements when no standard box fits. Your ideas direct our approach. We explain the essential technicalities, from board weight to print resolution, as we develop.
Alternatively, you may utilise our virtual design software to personalise a container and incorporate your bespoke branding prior to contacting us, or schedule a tailored consultation should you would like to discuss your requirements beforehand.
Custom packaging for Hirst’s industries
We create bespoke packaging solutions for culinary creators, spirit distilleries, beauty labels and e-commerce businesses throughout Hirst.
Every sector sets its own standards, from hygiene in food contact to the high-quality finish a premium carton requires.
Food and drink
Ready yourself for the vibrant atmosphere of the Scottish food and drink industry? Within this very cut-throat market, your packaging must seem truly striking on the shelf whilst being absolutely appropriate for consumer contact!
Did you realise we hold BRC Global Packaging certification to High Hygiene level? Food packaging is made under fully controlled, traceable conditions that retailers review before adding any product!
Whisky and craft spirits
Our company manufactures bespoke printed bottle cartons alongside luxury presentation boxes tailored particularly for independent spirit producers and Hirst distilleries, incorporating elegant embellishments like foil detailing, raised embossing, and luxurious soft touch lamination.
By choosing to remove minimum order requirements, we enable a distillery to carry out limited production runs of tailored labels for particular releases without the need of buying unnecessary quantities.
Cosmetics and beauty
Our artisans craft bespoke printed cartons for well-known skincare, haircare and cosmetics houses, enhancing each package with exquisite finishes like tactile soft-touch lamination, metallic foil and delicate embossing.
Make-up presentation of beauty products requires the precise safeguarding of sensitive glass and pressed powders while simultaneously attracting attention on retail shelving, a dual responsibility primarily achieved through the application of durable surface coatings.
E-commerce and subscription brands
Want to amaze your buyers? We make branded mailer boxes, printed tissue and fitted inserts for digital retailers and subscription brands!
Are you ready to bid farewell to transit damage? Bespoke packaging closely tailored to your item ensures absolute security during delivery, meaning you will dramatically cut the cost of replacements and returns!
Bespoke packaging provides the client with far more luxurious unboxing experience than a standard container.
A packaging supplier perfect for Hirst businesses
Each and every product is made by our team at our bespoke production facility located in Irvine, situated within Ayrshire.
We support Hirst enterprises by ensuring fast lead times and reducing transport fees.
Our prompt operations ensure that organisations throughout Hirst and the rest of the UK get equally swift fast response times regardless of their distance from our facility.
Custom Pack Studio operates as a division of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd, an established packaging manufacturer which has Scotland-based printing and packaging production since 1997.
Are you ready for first-rate quality? As that very team makes your boxes on their own presses, ensuring every single print and finish matches the premium standards of an experienced manufacturer!
To guarantee absolute precision, you will receive both a physical sample if required by the format and a online proof before we begin the main production run.
Sustainable packaging as standard
Have you heard that every single box we manufacture is completely recyclable? It is true because the real board we use delivers all of that eco-friendly goodness!
By sourcing our board and paper from FSC and PEFC certified origins, we make sure each sheet remains fully traceable through an checked pathway to sustainably managed forests.
Relied on to shield mailer and shipping formats, corrugated board offers durable, reliable protection, standing tall as one of the UK’s most commonly recycled packaging materials.
Our firm is actively eliminating single-use plastic and EPS, which is the expanded polystyrene white foam frequently used for packaging void fill, across our day-to-day procedures due to the considerable challenges these materials pose for recycling and the resulting ecological damage they cause when disposed of.
We suggest making use of recyclable paper or sustainable protection where plans permit, cutting down on waste through better design choices.
Order one box or ten thousand
Usually, bespoke packaging requires a minimum quantity of either around five hundred or 1,000 items.
Are you trying out an new new idea or producing a restricted holiday range? That can mean paying for stock and holding in advance before you even know it sells!
Ready to launch to go live? We maintain no minimum order limits, meaning you can grab everything from one solitary box to a massive run of ten thousand! This makes a tiny initial order the best low-risk option to test your market.
Ready to grow? We can guarantee your written price quote for any volume before the presses even start, and as we keep your original artwork for future runs, growing your brand is very easy!
How to order custom packaging
To get started, dial 01294 314 919 or submit the web form to provide details regarding your item, the amount required, and your intended sales method. Our team will happily suggest an ideal packaging option if you require guidance.
During the structural design phase and proofing, we draw out the ideal box around your product, create the print, and issue a proof. We also supply a physical sample if the format demands it.
Are you ready for the magic to happen? As soon as you sign off on the proof, we get straight to work manufacturing your order at our Irvine factory, usually taking just two to three weeks!
Directly to your doorstep, this flat-packed parcel arrives ready for simple self-assembly, with delivery available to any location throughout Hirst or the wider United Kingdom.
Custom packaging Hirst FAQ
What counts as custom packaging?
Bespoke packaging is manufactured to the specific measurements and specifications of your item. The measurements, gauge, structure, layout, and coating are all adapted to your specific items, ensuring the container fits snugly and displays your corporate identity. Just placing a logo onto a off-the-shelf carton constitutes personalised packaging. Conversely, true custom packaging is created entirely around your product from the outset.
Is there a minimum order?
Absolutely not! You can order a single box or large quantities because we have zero minimums on any of our formats. Isn’t that simply ideal for independent makers and anyone bringing out a brand-new product? Naturally, the pricing improves as your quantities grow, and you will receive a written written quote before we begin production.
Do you deliver to Hirst?
Our local facility produces goods sent straight to businesses in Hirst. Scottish production offers quicker turnaround times and much reduced transport costs for Scottish brands.
What are your lead times?
Once you confirm your acceptance of the design proof, our manufacturing process typically requires a two weeks to three weeks, though straightforward carton designs often progress more rapidly. Should your project be bound by an strict deadline, please disclose this requirement during your initial consultation so we may definitively verify our capacity to fit your schedule.
Can you help if I do not have a designer?
We often transform a basic logo and simple concept into ready-to-print print files, providing a clear design consultation as part of the service. You can additionally take the first step yourself using our online design tool before handing the work over to us when you are happy.
Is the packaging recyclable?
Crafted from FSC and PEFC certified board, each box is fully recyclable. We intentionally avoid plastic laminates and coatings that interfere with this recycling process, unless food safety absolutely demands it, and we always discuss your options first.
Request a free quote from Custom Pack Studio today
For businesses seeking to enhance their commercial appeal, establish an swift visual impact, or find a trustworthy collaboration for their bespoke wrapping projects, the skilled professionals at Custom Pack Studio are well positioned to support.
By providing no minimum order conditions, we give companies with the complete flexibility required to excel. We regularly accompany enterprises on their path to growth, commencing with limited quantities and gradually expanding our capacity alongside your expansion.
Starting a call is the quickest way to start our conversation.
Contact 01294 314 919 or email contact@custompackstudio.co.uk with your product details, packaging specifications and anticipated order volumes.
Our comprehensive estimate provides a clear breakdown outlining the structure, production specifications, and individual cost based on your requested volume.
We impose no minimum order requirements, complimentary design assistance is included as standard, and each box is carefully manufactured to accommodate your specific product.
Start your enquiry at your earliest opportunity.
