Our minimum order quantity for custom cardboard packaging and other fully bespoke cardboard packaging is 3,000 units.

This includes custom cardboard tubes, custom carboard boxes, or any other bespoke tube packaging made to your required size, shape, diameter, height or structure.

Whether you need custom cardboard boxes for cosmetics, food, gifting or retail products, we can manufacture bespoke packaging around your product requirements, with a wide range of printing, finishing and closure options.

The cost of custom cardboard packaging depends on your specification, including the size, shape, quantity, print, finishes and any additional features such as inserts or specialist closures.  

Because every bespoke project is different, we don’t provide rough estimates. Once we have your requirements, we’ll provide a detailed quotation within 1–2 working days, with all agreed costs clearly included.

Our bespoke manufacturing process is split into two phases to guarantee quality:

Prototyping: Once we have your artwork and deposit, producing your physical prototype samples takes 3-4 weeks.

Mass Production: After you officially approve your physical samples, final mass production and delivery typically take 12-14 weeks.

For more information, please see our processes section, where we explain each stage in more detail and what you can expect along the way.

Yes. Our bespoke sampling service helps you make sure the packaging is right for your product before moving into full production.

We produce 2–3 physical samples of your custom cardboard packaging, so you can check the size, fit, structure and artwork before committing to the full order.

Yes. We can create custom cardboard packaging around your required size, shape, structure and closure, rather than limiting you to standard formats.

Depending on your project, we can also incorporate features such as custom inserts, specialist finishes, printed interiors and bespoke structural details.

We can provide a physical sample before you commit to a full production run, so you can check the size, shape and fit with your product.

If we already have a suitable sample available, we’ll send it to you free of charge. If a sample needs to be specially produced for your project, a small sampling fee will apply.

Yes, all quotations as standard (unless otherwise specified by you) will always include delivery.

We have been producing premium cardboard packaging for over 25 years.

Our standard terms require a 30% deposit, with the remaining balance payable prior to shipment. If these terms are not suitable for you, please contact a member of our team at accounts@tinwaredirect.com and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

There are no additional costs whatsoever. We believe in complete transparency from the outset so there are no unexpected surprises.

Your bespoke packaging quotation is valid for 14 days.

We normally provide a detailed quotation for bespoke cardboard packaging within 1–2 working days once we have your project requirements.

If you are happy with the quotation we have provided, just let us know and we will take care of everything. We will arrange for physical samples of your specific design to be produced so you can check the overall look before committing to a mass order. Once you're ready to proceed, we will keep you fully updated throughout the entire production process.

The cost of embossing or debossing your custom cardboard packaging depends on the size of the area, the level of detail and the type of packaging being produced.

As a general guide, a simple emboss or deboss typically costs between £150 and £500. We’ll confirm the exact cost as part of your quotation once we have your artwork and packaging specification.

If you are not entirely satisfied with the physical proof samples, you can choose not to go ahead or request new proofs with any changes you would like to make. Ultimately, we want to ensure you are completely confident in your packaging before full production begins.

Yes, just ask a member of our team who would be delighted to put together a 3D digital mock-up of your custom packaging boxes for you.

Yes. We can match Pantone colours and existing brand colours as closely as possible during production.

Pantone colours provide the highest level of colour consistency. If CMYK printing is used, it can typically reproduce around 85% of Pantone colours, although some very bright shades, such as intense blues and vivid oranges, and some subtle neutrals, such as greys and creams, may not be matched exactly because of CMYK colour limitations.

If you provide your Pantone reference, artwork or existing packaging, our factory can adjust the CMYK settings to achieve the closest possible match and advise on the most suitable printing method for your project.

We offer a wide range of printing and colour options for custom tins, including CMYK full-colour printing, Pantone colours, single-colour designs, plain silver and plain gold finishes.

We can also match brand colours as closely as possible and combine your print with additional finishes such as matt or gloss lacquer, embossing, debossing and internal printing, okdepending on your design and specification.

Yes. We can print on the inside of your custom boxes as part of the bespoke production process.  

Internal printing can be used for branding, messaging, decorative details or additional product information, depending on the box design, material and specification.  

If you are considering internal printing, let us know during the quotation stage so we can confirm the most suitable option for your project.

To provide an accurate quotation, we’ll usually need a few key details about your project, including the size and shape of the tin, order quantity, intended use, lid or closure style, artwork requirements and any finishes or additional features you would like.

If you already have an existing tin, drawing or specification, you can also send this to us as a reference. Once we have the necessary information, we can prepare a detailed quotation for your project.

Yes. If you like one of our existing stock tins, we can use it as the basis for a new bespoke production run.

Because our stock tins are already manufactured, they cannot be altered directly. Instead, we recreate the tin from scratch to your required specification and can add your branding, colours, print and selected finishes during production.

As this is a fully bespoke manufacturing project, our standard bespoke minimum order quantity will apply.

Yes. We offer free reproduction of existing tin packaging, including tooling, colour matching and setup costs.

Send us your existing tin or its specification, and we can assess the size, shape, lid style, print, colours and finishes to reproduce it as closely as manufacturing allows. We’ll let you know if any adjustments are needed before production.

We offer a wide range of lid and closure options for custom tins, including slip lids, hinged lids, plug lids, lever lids, clip lids, screw lids and sliding lids.

The best option will depend on the shape of your tin, how the packaging will be used and the type of opening experience you want to create. We can help recommend the most suitable closure for your project.

We can manufacture custom tins in a wide range of sizes and shapes, from simple round, square and rectangular formats to more distinctive bespoke designs.

Your tin can be developed around the dimensions and structure you need, including different heights, lid styles and closures, subject to manufacturing requirements. If you already have a size or existing pack in mind, we can assess it and recommend the most suitable option for your project.