A mug is heavy, breakable, and awkwardly shaped, with a handle that catches and a rim that chips, so its box is a real protection problem, especially now that most mugs are bought online and shipped. Mug packaging has to immobilize the mug so it does not knock around, cushion the handle and rim, and, for gift and merch mugs, present the design well when the box opens. A cracked mug is a returned mug, so protection comes first.
We build mug boxes as rigid and corrugated styles with die cut inserts, foam, or molded pulp that grip the mug and cushion the handle and rim, sized to your mug shape. Retail and gift versions add a window and full color print, shipper versions add wall strength for direct to customer orders. It suits mug and drinkware brands, merch, promotional mugs, and gift sets.
No minimum order lets a mug brand package a design without a bulk run. Tell us the mug size and whether it ships direct or sells on a shelf and we will spec inserts and board that protect it.
Heavy, breakable, and shipped
How do you protect a mug in shipping?
Die cut inserts, foam, or molded pulp grip the mug and cushion the handle and rim so it does not knock around or chip. Most mugs ship online now, so protection is the first job, and a cracked mug is a returned mug.
Can it work for retail as well as shipping?
Yes, retail versions add a window and full color print to present the design, and shipper versions add wall strength for direct to customer orders. We can do both.
Does it fit odd mug shapes?
Yes, we size the insert to your mug shape, including the handle, so it is immobilized regardless of the style. Tell us the mug and we will fit it.
Is there a minimum order?
No minimum, so a mug brand can package a design without a bulk run.
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