Magnetic closure rigid boxes are gift-style boxes made from thick chipboard wrapped in printed paper, with small magnets hidden in the lid and base so the box clicks shut. TBPB makes them custom with no minimum order, and we beat any written quote for the same specs.
How the magnet closure is built
The box starts as rigid chipboard, usually 1.5 to 3 mm thick, cut and wrapped in printed art paper or a textured stock. A pair of small magnets is set into the lid flap and the matching spot on the base, then covered by the wrap so you never see them. The result is a clean exterior with no ribbon, no tuck and no tape. Opening feels deliberate, which is exactly why jewelry, skincare, candles and apparel brands use it for hero products.
Magnet strength is a design choice, not a given. Too weak and the lid pops open in a bag. Too strong and the customer needs two hands. Tell us the box weight and how it will be carried, and we pick the magnet size and count to suit, rather than defaulting to the same one for every box.
Flap lid or lift-off lid
There are two common layouts. A book-style flap hinges on one side and swings open like a cover, and it is the layout most people mean by magnetic box. A lift-off lid with magnets around the rim sits on a base and comes away completely, so it suits pieces you want to present from above. If you want a front-opening flap with a ribbon pull, our book-style rigid boxes are the closest fit. For a standard lid-and-base with no magnet, see two-piece boxes.
Sizing and inserts
Measure the product, or the stack of products, on all three axes. Rigid box walls are thick, so the usable inside space is smaller than the outer size, and we draw the dieline against the inside dimensions. Plan for about 1/8 inch of clearance per side unless you want a snug fit. For jewelry, perfume or electronics, a cut-out insert in foam, EVA or paperboard stops movement and makes the unboxing feel finished. See our custom foam inserts for cut-to-product options.
- Rigid chipboard 1.5 to 3 mm, wrapped in printed or textured paper
- Book-style flap or lift-off lid, with concealed magnets
- Foam, EVA or paperboard insert cut to the product
- Soft-touch lamination, matte or gloss, spot UV, foil, embossing
- Printed inside, ribbon pulls and fabric or paper lining
Trade-offs and alternatives
Rigid boxes ship assembled, which makes them bulky to store and freight. If shipping volume is your constraint, a collapsible rigid box folds flat and still gives a firm structure, though the finish is simpler. For small items, a small rigid box avoids waste. Browse the full custom rigid boxes range to compare. Also consider that magnets add some weight and a hand-assembly step, so a rigid magnetic box makes sense for hero products rather than every item you sell.
Next step: send the product dimensions and your quantity, even if it is one, and we will draw the dieline and quote it.
It also helps to ask for a white sample before print. A blank mock-up shows the lid gap, the magnet pull and the way the hinge sits when open, all of which are easier to judge in your hands than on a screen.
Frequently asked questions
How do magnetic closures work in a rigid box?
Small magnets sit inside the lid and base, covered by the paper wrap. When the lid closes the magnets align and hold it shut. We choose the magnet size and number to suit the box weight and how it will be carried.
Is there a minimum order for magnetic rigid boxes?
No. TBPB has no minimum order. Order one box as a prototype or thousands for a product launch. Every quote is built from your size, structure and finish, and we beat any written quote for the same specs.
What thickness are rigid magnetic boxes?
Rigid chipboard is commonly 1.5 to 3 mm thick, wrapped in printed paper. Thicker board feels heavier and resists crushing. Thinner board suits small, light products. Tell us the product weight and we recommend one.
Can I add an insert to a magnetic box?
Yes. We cut foam, EVA or paperboard inserts to hold jewelry, bottles, electronics or sets in place. Send the product dimensions or a drawing and we design the pockets.
Do magnetic rigid boxes ship flat?
Standard ones ship assembled, so they take more freight space. If that matters, a collapsible rigid box folds flat and holds its shape once opened, though the closure and finish options are simpler.
What finishes work on a magnetic box?
Soft-touch lamination, matte or gloss, spot UV, foil stamping and embossing all work on the wrapped paper. Textured and uncoated papers are also available. Ask for a sample if the feel matters.
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