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Custom boxes and packaging in Calgary
A plain box says nothing. A printed one is part of the product, and it's the first thing your customer touches.
Quick answer
Custom boxes and packaging are printed containers cut to fit a specific product, such as folding product boxes, sleeves and inserts. SURE Print Foothills designs and prints custom boxes in Calgary, cutting them on Heidelberg die cutters and a digital flatbed cutter, so packaging, labels and printed inserts all match.
Packaging is where a lot of small brands start to look serious. The same candle feels like a better gift in a printed box than in tissue paper. A tea tin in a branded sleeve looks right on a boutique shelf. And for anyone selling online, the moment the box opens is often the first time the customer sees your brand in person.
We offer full design and printing for custom boxes and packaging. We print the artwork, then cut and crease the box on our Heidelberg die cutters or digital flatbed cutter, depending on the size of the run. Because everything happens here, we can print your labels, inserts, thank-you cards and stickers at the same time, in colours that actually match.
Options
Packaging we make
Folding product boxes
Printed cartons for cosmetics, candles, food items, electronics and retail products.
Sleeves and belly bands
A printed wrap around a plain box, jar or tray. A cost-friendly way to brand packaging.
Gift and presentation boxes
For corporate gifts, launches and special editions where the box is part of the experience.
Inserts and dividers
Cut card that holds products in place inside the box.
Matching print pieces
Labels, seal stickers, thank-you cards and care cards printed alongside your boxes.
What to expect
How your custom boxes & packaging order works
- 1
Start with the product
Bring us the product or its exact dimensions and weight. The box is built around it.
- 2
Pick a structure
We help you choose a box style and size, then lay your artwork on the flat template, called a dieline.
- 3
Proof and sample
You approve a proof, and for new structures we can make a sample (charged separately) so you can test the fit.
- 4
Print, cut and fold
We print, die-cut and crease the boxes in-house, then supply them flat or ready for assembly.
Good fit for
- Small product brands moving from markets into retail
- Online stores that want a better unboxing
- Corporate gifts and client appreciation kits
- Bakeries, chocolatiers and specialty food producers
- Event swag and launch kits
Design tips for printed boxes
Think about the box from every side. The front sells it on the shelf, but customers turn it over to read the back, and the top is often what's seen in a stack. Keep important text away from fold lines and glue flaps, and leave room for any labels or barcodes you'll add later. If you have a label already, we can pull colours and fonts from it so the whole package feels like one product.
FAQ
Custom Boxes & Packaging questions
Do you make custom printed boxes in Calgary?
Yes. SURE Print Foothills designs, prints and die-cuts custom boxes and packaging at our shop in southeast Calgary.
How much do custom boxes cost?
It depends on the box size and style, the card stock, how much is printed, finishing and quantity. New structures may need setup that gets spread across the run. Send us your product dimensions and quantity, and we'll email a detailed quote.
Can I get a sample before the full run?
For new box structures, we can usually make a sample so you can check the fit and feel before we print the full order. Samples are charged separately, so ask when you request your quote.
Do you design the box or do I need artwork?
Either. Our designers can create the packaging from your logo and product details, or place your finished artwork on the dieline. You approve a proof before we print.
Ready when you are
Ready to order custom boxes & packaging?
Tell us what you need and we'll email you a detailed quote. Or just bring your files by the shop. You don't need an appointment.