What this construction is
A hexagonal box has six sides rather than four, which gives more faces to brand and a footprint that reads as considered rather than standard. It also sits in a display without a clear front, so it can be turned to any angle.
Rigid board on this construction, specifically
A printed hexagon can be die-cut and folded from a single sheet, which makes it by far the cheapest six-sided box. It also means the fold lines are visible if the board is thin — weight matters here.
Getting the fit right
Six corners mean six wrapped joins, and the material has to fold at an angle rather than square. That is more work than a rectangle and it is where the price difference sits — not in the shape itself.
The mistake to avoid
A hexagon wastes interior space at every corner. A piece that fits a rectangular box of the same width may not fit the hexagon, because the usable interior is the circle inside the six sides.
Where it is used
Gifting, seasonal ranges and brands that want a shape customers recognise on a shelf. It suits round and coiled pieces better than long ones.
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 printed hexagon can be die-cut and folded from a single sheet, which makes it by far the cheapest six-sided box. |
Frequently asked questions
Is rigid board a good choice for a hexagonal box?
A printed hexagon can be die-cut and folded from a single sheet, which makes it by far the cheapest six-sided box. It also means the fold lines are visible if the board is thin — weight matters here.
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 hexagonal 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.