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Custom PR Boxes

Custom PR boxes for influencer kits, launches and press mailings, printed inside and out with optional inserts. Free design help and a digital proof on every order.

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Premium Materials

High Quality Printing

Flexible Order Quantities

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Vibrant Printing

CMYK and spot color options

Customization Options

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Product Overview

Premium Custom PR Boxes for Your Brand

Our custom packaging offers a practical and professional solution for businesses that need reliable presentation and flexible customization. Choose suitable dimensions, materials, printing and finishing options for your products, and our team will guide you from dieline to delivery.

Material Options

Choose the Right Material

Choose from a range of quality materials. Availability depends on the box style, so our team will confirm the best option for your product.

Kraft

Natural brown, earthy look

White Cardboard

Clean base for bright print

Corrugated

Fluted board for shipping

Rigid

Thick chipboard for luxury

Recycled

Recycled-content options

Specialty

Textured and specialty stocks

Printing & Finishing

Printing & Finishing Options

Enhance your packaging with premium printing and finishing. Availability depends on the selected product and specifications.

Digital Printing

Offset Printing

Matte Finish

Glossy Finish

Spot UV

Foil Stamping

Embossing

Product Details

A PR box is the package a brand sends to creators, journalists and partners before or during a product launch. It is not a normal shipment: the person opening it may film the moment, post photos and decide whether to talk about your product. Packwhole designs and prints custom PR boxes that make that first reveal feel planned, from the outside artwork to the insert that holds each item in place.

This page covers what goes into a good PR package, the box styles that work best, print and finishing choices, and how to order a short run for your next launch.

What Is PR Packaging

PR packaging is branded packaging made for promotional seeding rather than everyday sales. It usually contains the new product, a card or letter explaining it, and sometimes a few extras that tell the brand story. Because the audience is small but influential, PR packaging tends to use richer printing and more structure than standard shipping cartons.

  • Purpose: create awareness, reviews and social posts around a launch.
  • Audience: influencers, editors, retail buyers and loyal customers.
  • Quantity: often a few dozen to a few hundred kits per campaign.
  • Focus: presentation, storytelling and a reveal worth filming.

For planning tips, read our guide on how to create PR packages.

Box Styles for PR Kits

The structure you choose sets the tone of the unboxing.

StyleFeelGood Fit For
Printed mailer boxClean and modern, ships on its ownBeauty, apparel, snacks
Rigid two-piece boxHeavy and premium, lid lifts offFragrance, jewelry, tech
Magnetic closure boxBook-style lid that snaps shutLuxury launches and gift sets
Drawer or slide boxTray slides out of a sleeveSmall collections and samples
Box with custom insertItems sit in die-cut cavitiesMulti-product kits

Most PR mailings use a custom mailer box because it doubles as the shipper. For a heavier, keepsake feel, a custom rigid box inside an outer carton is a popular choice.

Designing a PR Box People Want to Share

A strong PR box is designed in layers, each revealing a little more.

  1. Outside: a bold but simple exterior that is recognizable in a photo.
  2. Under the lid: a printed message, campaign hashtag or illustration.
  3. Insert: a tray that presents each product facing up, in the order you want it seen.
  4. Card or booklet: launch details, usage tips and contact information.
  5. Finishing touch: foil, spot UV or a soft-touch coating on one key element.

Design for the camera. Matte surfaces reduce glare, and high-contrast inside printing reads well on phone screens.

Inserts That Hold Everything in Place

An insert keeps the kit looking intentional after it travels through a delivery network. Paperboard inserts can be printed to match the box, while foam suits fragile glass items. We cut cavities to the measurements of your actual products so nothing rattles. Learn more about custom box inserts for shipping.

PR Boxes for Different Industries

The right PR boxes depend on what you are launching.

  • Beauty and skincare: a mailer with a fitted insert that shows bottles and compacts upright.
  • Fashion and accessories: a rigid box with tissue and a printed note for a boutique feel.
  • Food and drink: a sturdy mailer with dividers so jars, cans or snacks stay put.
  • Tech and gadgets: a two-piece box with a foam or paperboard tray for the device and cables.
  • Corporate launches: branded PR boxes with a welcome card for partners or staff.

Short Runs for Launch Campaigns

Many PR campaigns need fewer boxes than a retail order. Low minimums let you produce a small seeding run, gather feedback and order again for the next wave. If the same design will later be sold to customers, plan one artwork that works for both PR boxes and retail packaging to save on design time.

What Affects the Cost of PR Packaging

– Structure: rigid and magnetic boxes cost more than folding mailers. – Print and finishes: inside printing, foil and spot UV add steps. – Inserts: custom die-cut trays add material and setup. – Quantity: unit price falls as the run grows.

Order Your PR Boxes

1. Share the kit contents: list each item with its dimensions. 2. Free dieline and design help: we lay out the box and insert around your products. 3. Digital proof: approve every panel before printing. 4. Fast turnaround: boxes ship flat or assembled, depending on the style.

Our team can also suggest styles from the full custom packaging boxes USA catalog. Send your launch date with the quote request so we can plan production for your PR boxes around it, and tell us how many kits each wave of the campaign needs.

Why Choose Packwhole

More Than Just Boxes, We Deliver Brand Value

We combine thoughtful design, quality-focused production and customization options to help businesses create packaging that reflects their products and brand identity.

Premium Quality Materials

Custom Design Support

Competitive Pricing

Dedicated Customer Support

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What should go inside a PR box?

The product being launched, a short letter or card that explains it, and any small extras that support the brand story. Keep it focused so the main product stands out.

Can PR boxes be printed on the inside?

Yes. A printed lid or inner panel gives creators something extra to show when they film the opening.

Do you make PR boxes with custom inserts?

Yes. We cut paperboard or foam inserts to the size of each product in the kit.

Can I order a small run of PR packaging?

Yes. Minimums are low, which suits influencer seeding and press campaigns.

Which box style is best for influencer kits?

Printed mailer boxes are the most practical, while rigid and magnetic boxes give a more premium feel for high-value products.

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