A 30ml bottle box is a small custom carton cut to the exact dimensions of a 30 ml bottle, usually a dropper or serum bottle. TBPB makes them with no minimum order, and if you hold a written quote for the same specs we will beat it.
There is no single 30 ml bottle size
This is the part that trips people up. A 30 ml bottle is a volume, not a shape. A tall, slim glass dropper, a squat round jar-style bottle and a square-shouldered serum bottle can all hold 30 ml and need completely different boxes. Boxes sold as a generic 30ml size are often a poor fit for your actual glass. Measure your bottle: the widest diameter or width, the depth if it is square, and the full height including the dropper bulb or cap.
We cut the carton to those numbers, not to a catalogue size.
Style, board and closure
For most 30 ml products, a straight tuck end or reverse tuck carton in 16 to 24 pt folding paperboard does the job. It prints sharply, ships flat and is quick to pack. If your bottle is glass and goes through the post, add a paperboard or pulp insert so it cannot rattle, or choose a sturdier corrugated mailer for the outer pack. For a gift or premium look, a rigid two-piece box holds the bottle snugly and opens like a small keepsake.
Dropper bottles often have a tall bulb, which sets the box height. If the bulb is removable, tell us whether the box should fit it on or off.
Print and finishing
A small panel gives you little room for text, so put the important wording on the front face and the compliance copy on the sides or back. Options include CMYK, Pantone matching, matte or gloss aqueous coating, soft-touch lamination, spot UV and foil on the logo. Skincare, essential oil, tincture and supplement brands often choose matte finishes with foil accents. If your bottle holds a regulated product, the wording on the box is your responsibility, so check it with your own regulatory adviser. We print the artwork you supply.
- Styles: straight tuck, reverse tuck, sleeve, rigid lid-and-base
- Material: folding carton paperboard, kraft board, corrugated
- Print: CMYK, Pantone match, inside print
- Finish: matte or gloss coating, soft-touch, spot UV, foil, emboss
- Inserts: paperboard or pulp, cut to the bottle
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Before approving a run, make one sample, put the filled bottle in, and see how the dropper bulb sits under the closed lid. A box that squashes the bulb is a common and avoidable mistake.
If you sell several sizes of the same product, keep the box footprint consistent where you can. A 15 ml, 30 ml and 50 ml line that shares a color scheme and layout looks like a family on the shelf, even when the heights differ. Tell us the full range and we can plan the dielines together.
Consider the opening, too. A tuck flap that needs a fingernail to lift frustrates customers, so we can add a small thumb notch or choose a closure that opens cleanly without tearing the board.
Next step: send the bottle dimensions and your quantity, even one box, and TBPB draws the dieline and sends a quote.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a 30ml bottle box?
There is no fixed size, because 30 ml is a volume and bottles vary in shape. Measure the width, depth and full height of your bottle including the dropper or cap, and we cut the carton to those numbers with a little clearance for a snug fit.
What is the best box style for a 30 ml dropper bottle?
A straight tuck or reverse tuck carton in folding paperboard suits most 30 ml dropper bottles. Add a paperboard or pulp insert if the glass ships by post, or choose a rigid box for a gift look. The tall bulb determines the box height.
Do I need an insert in a 30ml bottle box?
If the bottle is glass and travels, yes. A cut insert stops the bottle from knocking against the carton walls. For a retail shelf carton that is handled gently, a snug fit may be enough. We can quote with and without so you can compare.
Can 30ml boxes be printed with foil and soft-touch?
Yes. Foil stamping, soft-touch lamination, spot UV and embossing are available on small cartons. Fine details need enough board weight to stay crisp, so tell us the look you want and we advise which combination works on your chosen board.
Is there a minimum order for 30ml bottle boxes?
No. TBPB has no minimum order, so you can order one box to test the fit or thousands for a launch. Send the bottle size for a quote, and if you hold a lower written quote for the same specs, we will beat it.
Who writes the label wording on the box?
You do. We print the text and artwork you supply, including ingredients, warnings and volume statements. For skincare, tinctures, supplements or oils, check the required wording for your market with your own regulatory adviser, then send final artwork for a proof.
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