What you can make · Paper & print
Custom packaging
Mailer boxes, product boxes, gift boxes, tissue paper, custom tape, hang tags, poly mailers. What they cost by quantity, the ways to get them made, what manufacturers need from you, and who makes them.
Commish turns your idea, or a photo of something close, into a spec with request images and a price ladder, then collects quotes from the manufacturers you pick. Free; you pay the manufacturer directly. In ChatGPT, install Commish once, then describe what you want.
What it costs
| Quantity | Per piece | Total | Cheapest way |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pc | below the 10-unit minimum | ||
| 10 pcs | $2-$8 | $20-$80 | Low-minimum packaging (online) |
| 50 pcs | $1.30-$5.20 | $65-$260 | Low-minimum packaging (online) |
| 100 pcs | $1-$4 | $100-$400 | Low-minimum packaging (online) |
| 500 pcs | $0.30-$2.60 | $150-$1,300 | Factory packaging run |
| 1,000 pcs | $0.26-$2.06 | $260-$2,060 | Factory packaging run |
Planning ranges in US dollars, including one-time setup (screens, molds, samples), before shipping and import duties. Real quotes depend on size, colors and materials.
Ways to get it made
Low-minimum packaging (online)
Factory packaging run
Design rules
- Measure the product plus protective space and give inner dimensions.
- Use the manufacturer's dieline template; 1-2 spot colors cost less than full color.
What manufacturers need from you
- Type
- Inner dimensions (L x W x H)
- Material (optional): corrugated, kraft, rigid board, paper, compostable
- Print (optional): outside/inside, number of colors
- Inserts (optional)
Files
- Artwork on the manufacturer's dieline
Who makes it
Manufacturers Commish works with for this, in a fixed order. You can also ask any manufacturer to quote through Commish, including local shops.
Packlane
Custom printed mailer and product boxes.
Order on Packlane ↗noissue
Eco-friendly tissue, mailers, stickers and tape.
Order on noissue ↗Sticker Mule
Fast turnaround with free online proofs.
Order on Sticker Mule ↗Vistaprint
Business printing, signage and promo items.
Order on Vistaprint ↗Alibaba.com (RFQ)
Post a Request for Quotation or message verified suppliers; pay for a sample first and use Trade Assurance.
Search Alibaba.com ↗IndiaMART
Post a buy requirement to get quotes from Indian manufacturers.
Search IndiaMART ↗Get quotes for your own design
Describe it in chat and Commish writes the spec, shows the price at each quantity and sends it to the manufacturers you choose. They reply on a private link, no account needed.
Do you make this? List your company free and get quote requests with a full spec.