What custom packaging means
Our bespoke packaging is meticulously designed to match your specific product because you maintain full creative authority over the dimensions, the design, the printing and the finish.
Attaching a logo to a pre-made box remains a different and considerably more limited process.
Wondering how true customisation looks like? We saw every dimension to your product, pick the specific board weight for its journey, and splash stunning print onto any panels you choose!
From the earliest stages of design, the packaging is carefully conceived to showcase the product.
We absolutely adore working with food producers, cosmetics brands, online sellers and craft spirits makers across the nation!
The custom packaging we make
We craft a varied collection of box formats to your bespoke sizes, professionally producing your personal design in bold, full-colour printing.
Selecting the most suitable presentation for your item is a task determined by its specific nature, sales channel, and final delivery, a path our experienced specialists will help you navigate.
Folding cartons
To package retail products, businesses routinely use the standard formats of reverse tuck-end boxes and crash-lock bottom boxes.
Designed with upper and lower closure flaps that slide in opposite directions, the reverse tuck-end carton offers an effective packaging solution for lighter products, such as cosmetics and dietary supplements.
Designed with a self-forming base that locks flat upon assembly, the crash-lock box successfully holds bulkier items to prevent structural failure while both packaging variations are shipped flat and construct rapidly.
Postal and mailer boxes
Bespoke mailing boxes keep safe your e-commerce products during transit and convert standard shipping into a valuable promotional tool.
Fully decorated on the inside and outside, this sturdy mailer box replaces plain brown parcels to deliver ecommerce customers an memorable unboxing event that easily survives the post.
Our specialists further create expandable e-commerce cartons designed specifically for consignments needing more depth or flexible packaging dimensions.
Sleeves and wallets
Enclosing a product or internal tray within a slide-on sleeve offers an elegant branding opportunity that preserves the original packaging, offering an remarkably practical and cost-effective solution for short-term seasonal lines and select limited-edition releases.
Is your packaging ready for a lift? This remarkable wallet-style box packages your items in the manner of a sleek folder to produce an exceptionally premium, flat display that is absolutely perfect for prints, cards and slim retail products!
Gift boxes and presentation packaging
To elevate items purchased as gift items, utilising bespoke gift packaging provides the high-end finish your clients looks for while removing the trouble of wrapping.
Sturdy boxes, magnetic-close boxes and printed inserts are highly effective options, while finishes such as foil stamping, embossing and soft-touch lamination raise the presentation into luxury packaging that successfully justifies an elevated price point.
Packaging design support if you do not have a designer
Ready to turn your ideas into reality? We deliver full design support as part of our package, no matter how finished your artwork is!
Got brand guidelines and print-ready files ready to use? We’ll get straight to work to ready your designs for production!
Would you be supplying your logo as a JPEG or alternative image format? We redesign it from scratch for print because packaging artwork needs much better resolution than a typical website does.
Are you beginning with just a hint of an idea? Our expert crew will map out the complete packaging template together with your production-ready graphics, even creating a bespoke layout when off-the-shelf containers simply are not suitable! We warmly take you through every single technical decision from material density to final image quality as your exciting concept comes to life.
Utilise our online design tool to configure your box and add branding independently, or arrange a consultation today if you prefer discuss the project first.
Custom packaging for Kirkcudbright’s industries
Our business creates bespoke packaging solutions for food creators, artisan distilleries, beauty brands and e-commerce businesses throughout Kirkcudbright.
Every individual industry determines its own unique requirements, ranging from the stringent safety standards of food packaging to the impeccable aesthetic quality required by high-end luxury boxes.
Food and drink
Are you prepared for the lively energy of the Scottish food and drink industry? In this extremely demanding market, your packaging must seem absolutely striking on the shelf whilst staying fully safe for consumer contact!
Our BRC Global Packaging certification at High Hygiene level helps ensure we make food packaging under highly regulated, traceable conditions, which retailers closely verify before they list any product.
Whisky and craft spirits
Our specialists create bespoke printed bottle cartons and display packaging for small-batch spirit producers and whisky distilleries, using premium finishes including spot foil, debossing and tactile lamination.
By deciding to remove minimum order requirements, we enable a distillery to support limited production runs of tailored labels for specialised releases with no need the necessity of acquiring unnecessary quantities.
Cosmetics and beauty
We create bespoke printed packaging for cosmetic and salon organisations, featuring specialised embellishments including a tactile finish, metallic foiling and structural embossing._
Beauty vessels must shield delicate glass and delicate compacts whilst commanding interest on the boutique display, a double success achieved mainly through the craft of the final coating.
E-commerce and subscription brands
We support online retailers and recurring order brands by meticulously creating branded mailer boxes, printed tissue and bespoke inserts.
Made-to-fit wrap protects the item from transit hazards while cutting the expense of breakage and replacements.
An decorated carton further provides the consumer with a much better unboxing experience than a plain package.
A packaging supplier perfect for Kirkcudbright businesses
Every single product is produced by our specialists at our purpose-built production facility located in Irvine, situated within Ayrshire.
We support Kirkcudbright enterprises by ensuring fast lead times and keeping down transport fees.
We deliver throughout Kirkcudbright and the whole of the UK, so that that a company based much further away, receives the very same swift delivery schedule as a client based only twenty minutes down the road from our main factory!
Were you aware Custom Pack Studio is part of KennedySmith (Press) Ltd? They’re a great packaging manufacturer producing print and packaging in Scotland since 1997!
Made on those dedicated presses of the specialist artisans, your packaging is finished to the exacting and meticulous finishing standards expected of an industry leading name.
Before your creation is fully completed, you will examine a proof, alongside a sample if the format demands it.
Sustainable packaging as standard
Each unit we manufacture remains entirely suitable for recycling, and this sustainable quality derives directly from the make-up of the board itself.
By obtaining our paper and board exclusively from FSC and PEFC certified woodlands, we provide a traceable journey where every single sheet can be audited and traced back to its verified origins.
As a highly durable and secure solution for posting and transport, corrugated board represents a of the heavily recycled packaging materials used across the UK.
We remove single-use plastic and expanded polystyrene from our day-to-day operations due to their recycling challenges and adverse environmental impact.
We advise making use of recyclable paper or sustainable protection where plans permit, cutting down on waste through smarter design.
Order one box or ten thousand
Custom packaging generally needs a minimum order order of 500 or 1,000 items.of
Are you trying out an innovative latest creation or printing a limited seasonal line? That means paying for stock and warehousing in advance before you even see it sells!
Without any minimum order restrictions to tie you down, your volume is completely your choice, from a single box to 10,000. A quiet debut becomes a safe way to test the marketplace .
Before starting manufacture, our specialists issue written costing confirmation for any order volume, whilst subsequent production runs employ the identical design assets to make sure that scaling your operations requires no further packaging development.
How to order custom packaging
To begin, dial 01294 314 919 or submit the online form to give details regarding your item, the amount required, and your intended sales method. Our team will more than happily recommend an ideal packaging option if you need guidance.
Would you like to see your packaging come to life? We engineer the ideal custom container for your product, set out the artwork layout, and provide a digital proof, together with a mock-up if the design calls for it.
Are you ready for the magic to happen? As soon as you sign off on the proof, we start right away manufacturing your order at our Irvine factory, usually taking just two to three weeks!
We offer direct home delivery of our own flat-packed packaging, which comes prepared for self-assembly at any site within Kirkcudbright or the rest of the United Kingdom.
Custom packaging Kirkcudbright FAQ
What counts as custom packaging?
Tailored packaging is manufactured to the exact dimensions and requirements of your item. The measurements, gauge, construction, design, and finish are all tailored to your specific items, ensuring the container fits securely and showcases your corporate identity. Simply placing a badge onto a standard stock carton constitutes customised packaging. Alternatively, true custom packaging is created entirely around your product from the start.
Is there a minimum order?
We set zero minimum order conditions, so you can purchase anything from one box to many thousands. This versatility helps indie makers and companies testing new merchandise. Your unit cost decreases as your order volume increases, and we always offer a written price estimation prior to manufacturing.
Do you deliver to Kirkcudbright?
Our Irvine facility crafts goods sent straight to businesses in Kirkcudbright. Local production ensures swifter turnaround times and much reduced transport costs for Scottish brands.
What are your lead times?
Once you formalise your acceptance of the design proof, our manufacturing process typically takes a two weeks to 21 days, though simple carton designs often progress more speedily. Should your project be subject to an strict deadline, please mention this requirement during your initial consultation so we may accurately verify our capacity to accommodate your timescale.
Can you help if I do not have a designer?
We regularly transform a straightforward logo and initial concept into final print files, including a structured design consultation as part of the service. You can additionally take the starting step yourself using our online design tool before transferring the work over to us when you are prepared.
Is the packaging recyclable?
Each carton consists entirely of 100% recyclable cardboard certified by both the FSC and PEFC. We do not use plastic layers and finishes that prevent recycling unless food safety requires their use, and we discuss all available options with you first.
Request a free quote from Custom Pack Studio today
Whether you aim to elevate your commercial venture, create a strong initial impression or locate a reliable packaging associate, you can rely on the Custom Pack Studio team to assist your journey.
By removing minimum order thresholds we give enterprises with the absolute versatility needed to flourish. We regularly guide organisations during their developmental pathway, initiating support on a modest scale and systematically elevating our service capacity in line with your growth.
An immediate call provides your quickest start.
To begin your consultation, please ring 01294 314 919 or contact contact@custompackstudio.co.uk with information regarding your item, custom packaging specifications, and estimated volumes.
Your detailed quotation outlines the layout, the print style and the individual price for your requested volume.
We accommodate all quantities without a minimum requirement, provide free design assistance, and construct each tailored container to exactly accommodate your individual product.
Please initiate your meeting at your earliest opportunity.
