Collapsible gift box
buying guide.

01 / CHOOSE THE ORDER ROUTE

Are you adding a brand
or developing a new box?

For light customization, begin with a selected box format and discuss the logo, sleeve, ribbon or print finish. If the size, opening or material must change, give that change its own development brief.

On a repeat order, identify the previous order or approved sample and list the differences. A new artwork file, a different paper or another destination should be visible in the next confirmation.

02 / CONFIRM HOW IT WORKS

Separate folding construction
from the closure and details.

“Magnetic” describes the closure; it does not by itself establish whether the box folds flat. A ribbon or handle is another feature to specify alongside the body construction.

• Folding: ask for the flat and assembled views, corner layout and assembly method.
• Closure: identify the selected magnetic or non-magnetic format and check how the lid closes with the item inside.
• Presentation: check ribbon positions or handle attachment on that construction.

A photograph helps shortlist a direction. A selected specification and sample establish what is being ordered.

03 / NAME THE MEASUREMENT

Internal, external and flat
dimensions are different.

Internal dimensions

The usable space for the product and any insert. Share the item dimensions and the clearance or arrangement you need.

External dimensions

The assembled outside size. Confirm it separately where presentation, shelving or packing space matters.

Flat packing dimensions

The folded format for handling and carton planning. Do not use assembled box measurements as the flat packing specification.

Label length, width and height with units in every drawing or message. Include packed item weight where a handle or another handling feature needs a sample check.

04 / MATCH ARTWORK TO MATERIAL

Choose the branding
with the actual paper.

ZHY supports logo printing, foil stamping, screen printing, branded sleeves and ribbons. Discuss the logo size, position, colour reference and printed sides together with the selected paper and box format.

For a metallic mark, compare the foil colour and artwork detail on a sample. For a printed mark, review ink or colour appearance and coverage on the selected surface. A screen image is a starting reference rather than the physical approval sample.

05 / AGREE WHAT IS APPROVED

Make sample approval
specific enough to reuse.

A structural check should identify the item, internal fit, corner assembly and closure. A branding check should identify the artwork revision, paper, position and appearance reference. State which points the sample does and does not approve.

Before bulk production, connect the approved construction and artwork to the quantity, packing requirements and order schedule. Confirm sample charges, revisions, freight and timing in the sample quote.

06 / PLAN THE NEXT HANDOFF

Production, transport
and reorders need a clear brief.

Typical production is about 14 working days after artwork confirmation. This is production time, not a delivered-to-door promise. Confirm the schedule for the selected style and process, plus the transport plan to your destination.

Ask for the folded packing format, units per carton, carton measurements and gross weight for the quoted order. Include the destination and target arrival date so packing and transport can be planned together.

For a repeat run, reference the approved specification, artwork, sample and packing details. State what remains unchanged and what needs a new check; do not assume a repeat automatically has a shorter lead time.