What this construction is
A cylinder box is a rolled tube with a fitted lid, and it presents a piece with no corners anywhere. A bangle, a coiled chain or a rolled bracelet sits in it the way it is worn, which a square box cannot do without wasted space.
Rigid board on this construction, specifically
A spiral-wound board tube is the standard cylinder and it is genuinely good — light, strong and fully printable around its whole surface, which no wrapped tube is.
Getting the fit right
Wall thickness and the lid fit are set together — a rolled wall flexes slightly, so a lid that fits a rigid box will be either tight or loose on a tube. The fit is confirmed on a physical sample, always.
The mistake to avoid
A cylinder rolls. Without a flat, a foot or a base pad it will not stay where it is put on a counter, and that is a design decision rather than something to solve later with a stand.
Where it is used
Bangles, coiled chains, rolled bracelets and gift sets, plus anywhere a brand wants a shape that stands out among rectangles on a shelf.
Why rigid board
Board wrapped in paper or textured stock. The lightest and most shippable of the constructions, and the one that gives the widest colour and texture range.
Putting your logo on rigid board
Board is the best surface of all for print. Foil, deboss, spot varnish and flat colour all work, and fine typography holds.
Cutting the interior in rigid board
A board box is built around its insert; the insert is usually a die-cut foam or board platform wrapped in the lining material.
Keep dry. Board recovers from a light knock better than lacquer, but a wet mark is permanent.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Piece dimensions | Sets the interior |
| Rigid board colour | Matched to a Pantone reference or a swatch |
| Logo artwork | Vector gives the cleanest die or screen |
| Rigid board on this construction | A spiral-wound board tube is the standard cylinder and it is genuinely good — light, strong and fully printable around its whole surface, which no wrapped tube is. |
Frequently asked questions
Is rigid board a good choice for a cylinder box?
A spiral-wound board tube is the standard cylinder and it is genuinely good — light, strong and fully printable around its whole surface, which no wrapped tube is.
How does rigid board wear on this construction?
Keep dry. Board recovers from a light knock better than lacquer, but a wet mark is permanent.
Can it be made in our colour?
Yes — the rigid board is matched to a Pantone reference or a physical swatch, and confirmed on a sample.
What logo methods suit rigid board?
Board is the best surface of all for print. Foil, deboss, spot varnish and flat colour all work, and fine typography holds.
Can I see it before ordering?
Yes. A physical pre-production sample is made to your specification and the bulk run is held to the sample you approve.
Make your cylinder boxes
Tell us the piece, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.