Custom Packaging Boxes: Key Industry Terms

In the custom packaging box industry, there are several terms commonly used. Let’s take a look at some of them:

1. Styles of Packaging Boxes When you walk into a branded store and look around, you’ll notice a variety of box styles. Some boxes have built-in display features, some act as trays (often used to hold smaller boxes on a shelf), while gable boxes come with handles. In short, there are many styles of custom wine packaging boxes, and after discussing with you, we can recommend the perfect style to meet your needs.

2. Offset Printing Offset printing is a process that involves creating the desired image on a printing plate, covering it with ink, and then transferring it onto a rubber blanket. From there, the image is applied to the desired surface. The plate used to imprint the image is designed so that areas intended to stay clean attract a water solution, preventing ink from reaching areas where it shouldn’t be.

3. Prepress Process Some companies outsource the prepress process, which includes typesetting (choosing fonts that suit your project), marking, proofing (creating project samples), plate making, and selecting the right paper before starting production. However, we keep everything in-house. By managing these key elements of the box design process internally, we can reduce delivery times and help our customers save money. We don’t rely on third-party suppliers for this crucial work.

4. Die-Cutting Machine This is a common term in the design industry but less frequently heard outside of it. A die-cutting machine uses a template or pattern to show the correct design. The die allows designers to define the proper size and shape for the product.

5. UV Coating One goal of creating custom wine packaging is to catch the attention of consumers who have many options to choose from. A glossy UV coating not only makes the packaging visually appealing but also acts as an abrasion-resistant layer, helping protect the surface. Satin UV coating offers a smooth, matte finish, providing a sharp contrast to the glossy areas. When used together, these finishes create packaging that stands out far beyond the usual options available on the shelves.