Samples
Order Packaging Samples
See and feel the quality before you order. Physical samples are $25 and fully credited toward your first full order. Digital proofs are always free.
- Touch real materials and finishes
- Compare board grades and print options
- $25 sample fee credited to your first order
- Ships within 5–10 business days
What's Included in a Sample Kit
Each physical sample kit is built around the product format you select in the request form — a representative unit in the board grade, structure, and finish planned for production. You touch real materials, inspect print quality, and test how the box assembles and closes before committing to a full run.
Physical samples are $25 and fully credited toward your first full order. Yes. A digital proof is always included free of charge. Physical samples ($25, ship within 5–10 business days) are available before full production. Your specialist confirms details after you submit the form above.
Why Request Packaging Samples
Order samples after calculator or wizard output looks correct on paper but before locking print plates or production MOQs. Physical proof validates void fill, closure method, and transit shake performance. Sample kits ship within 5–10 business days.
Calculator and wizard output is planning-grade — it does not replace holding the box in hand. A shake test reveals shifting product; summer humidity can swell board slightly. Samples close the gap between spreadsheet dimensions and fulfillment reality.
After you validate fit and print, move to a custom packaging quote with the same dimensions and material preferences. Prefill context from our box size calculator or packaging size wizard when available.
Sample Turnaround & Shipping
Sample kits ships within 5–10 business days after your request is confirmed. You receive a follow-up if we need clarification on dimensions, material, or shipping address before the kit leaves production.
Sample lead time is separate from full production turnaround. Once you approve a digital proof on a production order, standard manufacturing is 8–12 business days after proof approval on most formats — with 3–5 business days rush available when quoted. See get a quote for production timelines on your quantity and format.
Material Options You Can Sample
Specify material preferences in the sample notes field when you request a kit. We sample corrugated and kraft mailers and shippers, SBS and paperboard folding cartons, rigid presentation boxes, poly and compostable mailer films, molded pulp inserts, and food-safe coated board for bakery and food programs.
Single-wall corrugated suits most ecommerce shipping; double-wall adds burst strength for heavier items. Folding cartons typically run 14pt–24pt SBS depending on product weight. Browse the custom packaging catalog to pick a product line, then select it in the form above.
Printing & Finish Examples
Samples reflect the print and finish stack you plan for production. Full CMYK process print covers exterior and interior panels on mailers and cartons. Spot color and Pantone matching keep brand colors consistent across SKUs.
Premium finishes available on production orders include gloss and matte lamination, soft-touch coating, foil stamping, embossing and debossing, and spot UV accents. Note finish preferences in your sample request so the kit matches what you intend to order. Interior-only print on mailer boxes is a popular way to preview unboxing impact at sample stage.
Sample Ordering Questions
How much do physical samples cost?
Physical samples are $25, credited toward your first full order, and ship within 5–10 business days. Digital proofs are always free before production.
Are digital proofs included?
Yes. A digital proof is always included free of charge. Physical samples ($25, ship within 5–10 business days) are available before full production.
How long do samples take to ship?
Sample kits ship within 5–10 business days after your request is confirmed.
Is the sample fee credited toward my order?
Yes. The $25 physical sample fee is fully credited toward your first full production order when you move forward with the same project.
What should I include in sample notes?
Include target dimensions, material preferences, board grade if known, closure method, and any finish or print requirements. If you used our calculators or wizard, note that in the form — tool output can be attached automatically when you arrive from those pages.
Can I order samples before getting a full quote?
Yes. Many brands sample first to validate fit and print, then request a production quote with confirmed specs. After your sample arrives, submit a free packaging quote with the same dimensions and quantity targets.