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What are the types of box types of packaging?

Jul 23,2026

What are the types of box types of packaging?
There are many types of packaging boxes, and according to the structure, opening method and use, the common packaging types are mainly the following:
The Common Packaging Types
1. Heaven and Earth Cover a Box
(Cover the box up and down)
Structure: It consists of two parts, a separate "sky cover" (upper cover) and a "earth box" (bottom), the upper large and the lower small, which are directly attached to use.
Features: The structure is classic, the opening has a sense of ceremony, can enhance the product level, and is suitable for boutique gift boxes (such as mobile phones, jewelry, tea, high-end cosmetics, etc.).
Cons: More paper is used and the cost is relatively high.
Cover the box up and down
2. Bookcase (Flip Box)
Structure: Similar to a hardcover book, it consists of panels (the cover) and bottom boxes (the inner pages), which are connected by one side, and the openings are often fixed with magnets, tongues, or leather straps.
Features: The opening experience is elegant, the design feel is strong, and it is suitable for high-end and light-luxury products (such as high-end cosmetics, light-luxury jewelry, limited edition gifts, etc.).
Cons: Printing and process costs are relatively high.
Flip Box
3. drawer boxes (drawer boxes)
Structure: Two parts are separated from the external box (sleeve case) and the inner box (inner core), which is opened by pulling, and the inner boxes can be pulled out.
Features: The opening feels pleasant and the structure is solid, suitable for products that need to be layered to display or protect (e.g. tea sets, advanced pastries, creative products, electronics, etc.).
Cons: Not suitable for products that are too heavy or large, uses more paper, and costs slightly higher.
drawer boxes
4. Airplane box
Structure: A piece of cardboard is used to form one by structural design, and when unfolded, it resembles an airplane. There is no need to paste boxes, fold and insert to form.
Features: Good pressure resistance, easy folding, saving processing costs, and suitable for products with a moderate volume that require good transport protection (such as clothing, small household appliances, digital accessories, express packaging, etc.).
Cons: Non-precision printing, not suitable for too complex patterns, and relatively heavy.
Airplane box
5. Dual socket box (socket box)
Structure: There are symmetrical plugs both up and down, and the structure is most basic and primitive by cutting, folding and inserting.
Features: The production process is simple, the cost is extremely low, and it is suitable for small and light fast-moving products (such as toothpaste, common medicines, small specifications of flower tea, cheap beauty products, etc.).

Cons: The texture is generic, the differentiation is low, and the bottom carrying weight is poor.

Dual socket box


6. The buttonhole box
Structure: looks similar to a double-socket box, but with a "button-bottom" structure (lock-bottom or automatic lock-bottom) at the bottom and an outlet at the top, reinforced by cardboard interlocking without glue.
Features: Weight bearing and pressure resistance are better than double-socket boxes, and are suitable for products that are slightly heavier or require good protection (such as medium-sized pharmaceutical boxes, package skincare products, electronic product accessories, etc.).
The buttonhole box
7. Handset Box (Handset Box)
Structure: The bottom is inserted or locked to increase the load, and the upper is designed with a portable structure (tape, rope or one-piece molded portable aperture).
Features: Easy to carry, suitable for hand presents, holiday gifts, liquors, local specialities, etc.
Disadvantages: Care should be taken to match the weight of the product with the construction of the hand holder to avoid damage to the hand holding device.
Handset Box
8. Open the window box
Structure: In the front of the box or local die-cut window, or paste transparent PVC / PET film, so that the internal products intuitive display.
Features: Good visual display effect can enhance product credibility, suitable for food (pastries, chocolate), toys, electronics, alcohol, etc.
Cons: The opening window position should be designed reasonably to avoid affecting product protection.
Open the window box
9. Alien boxes
(An irregular box)
Structure: Breaks out of the traditional rectangular structure and customises it according to the shape of the product, such as heart, circle, polygon (five-sided, six-sided), etc.
Features: The design is unique and visually appealing, suitable for creative products, holiday gifts, flashback blind boxes, etc.
Cons: Design creativity and production processes are demanding, and the cost is relatively high.
Alien boxes
10. Hanger boxes (Ear boxes)
Structure: The box is designed with a hanging hole above the box and a plug-bottom at the bottom.
Features: Save shelf space, facilitate shelf display in supermarkets, convenience stores, etc., and are suitable for small FMCG items (such as batteries, stationery, toothbrushes, headphones, etc.).
Hanger boxes
11. Display Box
Structure: Similar to miniature display cabinets, the products are presented in an optimal position through structures such as multiple steps, rotating brackets and so on.
Features: The visual impact is strong, suitable for beauty, trendy blind boxes, and the display and display of items, which can improve the added value of products.
Display Box
12. Bulk boxes (canned boxes)
Structure: cylindrical, with opening or sealing at both ends, often using a circular box with a roof over the earth.
Features: New in appearance, suitable for cylindrical items (such as cosmetics bottles, pens) or traditional Chinese gifts (such as tea, pastries).
Bulk boxes
13. Folding boxes
Structure: It can be folded into a flat shape and holds up as a body when used, leaving room at the bend.
Features: Saves transportation and storage space, is environmentally friendly, and is suitable for delivery boxes, food packaging, etc.
Folding boxes
14. Double-open door box (Double-open doorbox)
Structure: It consists of two half outer boxes on the left and right, the middle is open, and there is an inner box on the inside side.
Features: When opened, the visual impact is great, the sense of ceremony is strong, and it is suitable for high-end festival gifts, limited-edition items, national style cultural and creative products.
Double-open door box
15. Cases (multiple layers of compartmentalized boxes)
Structure: It is made up of multiple boxes of different sizes embedded in each other, or it is divided into multiple boxes and layers within a box.
Features: Suitable for multi-category combinations (such as dumplings + tea + scented capsules) or gift sets with a rich sense of hierarchy.
The above box type can be reasonably chosen based on the volume, weight, value, display needs and budget of the product.
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