Aqueous coating
Clear, fast-drying, water-based and eco-friendly. Available in gloss or matte finish.
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Collapsible Rigid Boxes
Want rigid box quality without paying to ship empty space? Custom collapsible rigid boxes from Aqua Printers, also called foldable boxes, fold flat for transport and open quickly, which can lower freight costs while keeping the premium feel of a rigid box. Our team supports you at every step, with free design help, die-line templates, and digital mockups before you commit. Choose magnetic closures, ribbon pulls, custom inserts, foil stamping, embossing, and spot UV to match your brand.
Need something unique? Our experts create custom sizes and structures for you. Request a free quote, and we’ll confirm timing with it.
With 10+ years of experience, Aqua Printers serves US brands in cosmetics, gifting, apparel, electronics, and retail. Contact us today, share your idea, and let us turn your collapsible rigid packaging boxes into a strong first impression.
Starting price. Final cost depends on size, quantity and finish — request a quote for exact pricing.
Free shippingAcross the USA
Low minimum orderFrom 100 units
Fast turnaround6–8 days
Best price guaranteeWe beat any quote
Experience10+ years in packaging
Specification
| Box style | Custom collapsible rigid boxes (foldable) |
| Format | Folds flat for storage and shipping |
| Suitable for | Cosmetics, gifts, apparel, electronics, retail products |
| Dimensions | All custom sizes and structures |
| Minimum quantity | 100 boxes |
| Board | Rigid greyboard 1.5mm to 3mm |
| Wrap stock | 128 to 157gsm art paper, kraft, or textured |
| Closures | Magnetic, ribbon pull |
| Inserts | Custom inserts |
| Printing | Digital or offset, CMYK and Pantone |
| Add-on finishes | Hot foil stamping, embossing, spot UV |
| Design support | Free design help, die-line templates |
| Proof | Digital mockups, physical sample on request |
| Turnaround | 6 to 8 business days |
Order process
01
Choose your Packaging
Start by browsing our extensive range of packaging styles and designs. Whether you're in the market for something simple and classic or intricate and bespoke, we've got a multitude of options to suit your needs.
02
Customize the design
Once you've chosen a style, it's time to make it uniquely yours. Upload your design or collaborate with our in-house design team to craft a packaging solution that resonates with your brand's aesthetic and vision.
03
Select materials and finishes
Our platform allows you to pick from a variety of materials, be it eco-friendly options, premium finishes or durable structures. Enhance the tactile experience with finishes like matte, gloss, embossing or specialty textures.
04
Review and approve
Before we move to production, we'll send you a digital proof or a physical sample upon request. This ensures you're 100% satisfied with the design and materials chosen. Review, make any necessary changes, and give us the green light when you're ready.
05
Production begins
Once you've approved the design, our team gets to work. With state-of-the-art machinery and a dedicated workforce, we ensure that every order is crafted to perfection, adhering to the highest quality standards.
06
Shipment and delivery
With our efficient logistics network, we guarantee timely deliveries. As your order is packed and prepared for shipment, we'll provide tracking details to keep you informed every step of the way.
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Coatings, printing, materials & finishes
UV coating
Fast-drying coating cured with ultraviolet light. Available in gloss or matte finish.
Spot gloss UV
UV coating applied to a specified area only, then cured with ultraviolet light.
Soft touch coating
Creates a velvety texture on the surface for a more tactile, premium feel.
Varnish
Clear coating applied using the CMYK printing method. Gloss, satin or matte.
Lamination
Protective film bonded to the surface of packaging to maximize durability.
Anti-scratch lamination
BOPP film that resists scratches, scuffs and fingerprints. Cost-effective option.
Soft touch / silk lamination
Similar to peach skin to the touch. Available in a satin or matte finish.
Digital printing
Elevate your brand image with high-quality digital printing for product packaging.
Offset printing
Our offset printing process produces vibrant and precise results at volume.
Oil based inks
Print with durability and richness using oil-based inks for long-lasting colour.
Pantone colors
Get accurate colour representation with Pantone colour-matching for your packaging.
Pantone metallic colors
Add shimmer and luxury with Pantone metallic colours for your packaging.
Soy vegetable based colors
Eco-friendly printing with soy-based vegetable inks for packaging items.
UV printing
Instantly cured ink that sits crisp and bright on coated surfaces.
Water based ink
Reliable, eco-friendly printing with water-based ink for your packaging.
SBS C1S
Premium-grade bleached white paperboard coated on one side for high-quality printing and finishes.
SBS C2S
Premium-grade bleached white paperboard coated on two sides for high-quality printing and finishes.
CCNB
Duplex paperboard made from 90% recycled paper pulp with a white surface for high-quality printing.
Fully recycled CCNB
Duplex paperboard coated on one side and made from 90% recycled paper pulp.
Natural kraft board
Uncoated and unbleached kraft linerboard made from a mixture of virgin and recycled paper pulp.
Oyster white board
Coated, textured linerboard featuring an off-white surface for high-quality printing.
Kemi white board
Coated, semi-gloss linerboard with a brilliant white and smooth surface for high-quality printing.
Bleached white board
Bleached white board with a brilliant white finish for high-quality vibrant printing.
Hot foil stamping
Form of relief printing in which foil is transferred to a surface at high temperatures.
Cold foil printing
Foil transferred to a surface by pressing onto UV curable adhesives.
Blind embossing
A die is pressed on the back of the material to form a raised motif.
Blind debossing
A die is pressed on the front of the material to recess the motif.
Registered embossing
A die is pressed on the back of the material, aligned to the printed artwork.
Combination embossing
Embossing combined with foil stamping to create a 3D motif with a foil finish.
Window patching
A die-cut shape layered with plastic film to showcase the product inside.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything brands ask us before their first run — minimums, materials, artwork and lead times.
Free design supportWe rebuild your file to print standard.
Reply within 2 hoursWritten pricing back the same day.
Free printed sampleHold your artwork before you commit.
NDA on requestYour artwork and specs stay confidential.
01 What Are Collapsible Rigid Boxes?
Collapsible rigid boxes are made from thick, firm board like a standard rigid box, but they fold flat for storage and shipping and open into a full box when you’re ready to use them. Brands use them to get a premium look without shipping bulky, empty boxes.
02 How Do Collapsible Rigid Boxes Save on Shipping Costs?
Carriers often charge by the space a package takes up, not only its weight. A box that ships flat takes far less room, so you can fit more per carton or pallet and pay less freight. The exact savings depend on the box size and structure, and we can help you estimate them.
03 How Is a Collapsible Rigid Box Different From a Standard Rigid Box?
A standard rigid box arrives fully assembled and takes up its full volume in storage and freight. A collapsible one folds flat, so it saves space, though it needs a quick set-up step before use. Some collapsible structures have slightly less stacking strength than a fixed box, so tell us how you pack and ship, and we’ll recommend one.
04 How Do Collapsible Rigid Boxes Assemble?
You unfold the box and press it into shape, and a magnetic or ribbon closure holds the lid. Tell us how many boxes your team sets up each day, and we’ll recommend a structure that’s quick to assemble.
05 Which Closures Are Available for Collapsible Rigid Boxes?
Magnetic closures and ribbon pulls are available, and we create custom structures for other opening styles. Tell us how you want customers to open the box, and we’ll recommend a closure.
06 What Can I Pack in a Collapsible Rigid Box?
Cosmetics, gifts, apparel, electronics, and retail products. Tell us your product’s size and weight, and we’ll size the box and any insert to fit.
07 Can I Add Inserts to Collapsible Rigid Boxes?
Yes. Custom inserts hold products in place and keep several items organized, and they’re cut to the shape of your product.
08 What Can I Print, and Which Finishes Are Available?
Your logo, artwork, and brand colors, in CMYK or Pantone for exact color matching. Finishes include foil stamping, embossing, and spot UV, which add texture and shine to logos and product names.
09 What Design Support, Die-Lines, and Mockups Do You Offer?
We offer free design help, die-line templates, and digital mockups so you can review the box before you commit. A physical sample is available on request.
10 What Are the Minimum Order and Lead Time for Collapsible Rigid Boxes?
Orders start at 100 boxes, and production typically takes 6 to 8 business days. We’ll confirm timing with your quote.
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Ordering packaging with my own logo from Aqua Printers was the best decision for my brand. Beautifully printed, strong, and it gives a luxury feel to every package. My customers are impressed every time they open it.
EPEdwin PatrickApparel brand ownerGoogle
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I didn't expect anyone to comment on packaging. After switching to Aqua Printers, customers kept posting pictures of it and our branding on social improved dramatically. It basically became free marketing for us.
MJMargaret JerryBakery ownerGoogle
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Very happy with the final product and it shipped to me quickly. The proof stage caught a colour issue before production, which saved us a whole run. I'll be coming back for more.
CBCindy BerkaSnack startup founderTrustpilot
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