A handle box is a carton with a built-in or attached carry handle, so a customer can pick it up and walk out without a separate bag. It is the format retailers reach for at the counter, and the one brands use for gift sets, bakery and cake boxes, wine and bottle packs, party favors, and apparel. We make handle boxes with no minimum order, so you can run 100 for an event or a launch and reorder at a lower per-box price as volume grows, at a price we will quote against any competitor.

Handles come three ways. A die-cut handle is punched into the box itself, which costs the least and keeps a clean look. A rope, ribbon, or twisted-paper handle is fitted through the top for a gift feel and a comfortable carry on heavier loads. A snap-in plastic handle suits the heaviest retail and hardware loads. We build the box in kraft, white SBS, or corrugated depending on the weight it has to carry, and finish it with your print, lamination, foil, and a window if you want the product seen.

Tell us what goes inside and how heavy it is, and we will spec the board and the handle so the box carries without tearing. You get a free dieline and proof, free samples, and free shipping. Standard turnaround is about 10 to 14 business days after proof approval, with rush handled case by case.

Handle box specs at a glance

• Handle types: die-cut punch handle, rope or ribbon or twisted-paper handle, snap-in plastic handle
• Board: kraft, white SBS, or corrugated (E or B flute) sized to the load
• Sizes: cut to your product, no fixed catalog size
• Finishes: matte or gloss lamination, soft-touch, foil, spot UV, optional window
• Minimum order: none. Start at 100.
• Turnaround: about 10 to 14 business days after proof approval
• Included: free dieline and proof, free samples, free shipping, and we will beat a comparable quote

Handle box FAQ

What is a handle box?

A handle box is a box with a carry handle built into the carton or attached at the top, so it can be carried by hand without a separate bag. It is common for retail purchases, gift sets, bakery boxes, and bottles.

What kinds of handles can I choose?

Three main types: a die-cut handle punched into the box, a rope, ribbon, or twisted-paper handle threaded through the top, or a snap-in plastic handle for the heaviest loads. We recommend based on the weight and the look you want.

Is there a minimum order?

No. We make custom handle boxes with no minimum order, so you can order 100 for a launch or event and reorder at a better per-unit price at volume.

Will the handle hold heavier products?

Yes, if the box is built for it. Tell us the weight and we will match the board, up to corrugated, and the handle type so it carries safely without tearing.