Usually minimum quantities are in the hundreds for the standard sizes and thousands for the fully custom sizes, as it takes more volume to warrant the cost of tooling for the custom molds.
Design for high-end custom tin packaging that gives a luxurious appearance and protects the products. Our custom tin boxes are ideal for cookies, chocolates, cosmetics and gifts. Printed 100% from scratch to match your brand specifications and standards, and reusable and food-safe.
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Cardboard tears, When pressure is applied to plastic, it will crack. Tin packaging keeps its shape and shines throughout shipping, storage and years of reuse. Steel-based tinplate is much more resistant to moisture, denting and temperature fluctuations than paper-based tinplate. A 2024 packaging materials study revealed that tin containers could last more than 15 years if they are used properly, while cardboard boxes would only last for a few months when they are used regularly.
The brands that sell cookies, chocolates, cosmetics and gifting products prefer tin, as it not only provides protection to the contents while in transit but also creates a superior first impression for customers. As customers observe the weight and finish right away, this perception carries over to increased repeat purchases.
Custom tin boxes are not only containers, they’re branding tools as well. With generic packaging, the tin plastic is rolled out to a specific size and then cut to the right shape and printed with the relevant artwork. With every tin we produce, we roll the plate to your product size and then cut it to the correct shape and print your artwork. You select the finish, lid style and printing method and we do the engineering work.
The degree of customization that this offers means that your custom tin packaging will never look like a template out of a box! Whether it is square, round, rectangular, hinged or screw-top, every shape has a different application in retail, and we can help you choose the shape that is ideal for your product category. .
The food-grade tin protects the tinplate steel from corrosion, punctures and crushing which paperboard can’t. Industry data confirms that tin containers can be used for over 50 times, giving them the potential to be a truly circular option as opposed to a one-use container.
This muscle strength is most important in the shipping process. When ecommerce brands use custom printed tins from Vexa Packaging, reports show a damage rate of less than 2%, while the damage rate for standard corrugated mailers with fragile items is nearly 9%. Reduced damage to shipments translates to reduced customer trust and fewer refunds.
Custom printed tins are used in the manufacturing of delicacies, such as bakery goods, chocolate, coffee roasts, spices, cosmetics and more as the material helps preserve delicate and aromatic goods as well as adds to brand recall on store shelves. Tin is preferred by tea brands because it is lightproof and moistureproof, which helps to retain the flavor of tea for a much longer period of time as compared to foil pouches.
Tin packaging also is heavily relied upon by gift and corporate hamper businesses during peak seasons. By using a reusable tin, the brand will be repeated time and time again, as customers reuse the container for their storage needs after the product is used up.
Brands with large production runs will get the sharpest print from offset printing, while screen printing will work well for bold designs with a single color on darker metal surfaces. Digital printing is ideal if you want to get a design proof before going to bulk production and for smaller batches or fast prototyping.
Plates such as matte varnish, gloss coating or embossed detailing all provide a different shelf presence. While a matte finish exudes a simple touch of luxury, the light-reflecting and attention-attracting qualities of gloss or metal finishes are evident in retail environments. We suggest placing an initial order for a test finish prior to committing to a production order.
A number of brands are now offering an outer shipping package to be combined with the tin to give the package a premium feel and the kraft to make it eco friendly and recyclable. The combination of these two results in an overall weight savings, but not compromising on scuffing protection during transit of the tin.
The adoption of sustainable custom tin packaging has been accelerating across consumer goods, with a recent survey of the packaging industry indicating that 73% of shoppers are actively favouring brands that are packaged using materials that are recyclable. The combination of tin and kraft outer packaging allows you to promote both strength and eco-friendliness in one step.
When ordering custom tin boxes wholesale, the lower the unit price, usually the more you will order, with the exception of either a tin mold you already own or a completely custom tin box that you are ordering. Typically, standard sizes will begin at lower minimums and custom-shaped molds will need more because of tooling costs.
Additionally, lead times vary based on the customization level. Sticker branding on the standard tins is quicker to ship than offset plates for the fully printed tins. If you plan your order a few days in advance of the launch date you will not have to pay rush charges and have ample time for sample approval.
Got a question? Take a look at our FAQs about the custom packaging process.
Usually minimum quantities are in the hundreds for the standard sizes and thousands for the fully custom sizes, as it takes more volume to warrant the cost of tooling for the custom molds.
Yes, all of the inside of the tins are coated with food-grade lacquer, ensuring that the product does not come into contact with the metal and is therefore perfectly safe to package food in.
Yes, we offer physical or digital samples before production for you to check the finish, colour accuracy and fit before you place your final order.
Digital print and stickers are ideal for small print runs as it does not require offset printing plates that would be costly for large production quantities.
Real brands rely on us for kraft boxes and tin packaging and their feedback is a testament to the quality and service that we provide with each order. Below are some of the experiences three of them shared after collaborating with us.