What this construction is
A slip-lid box is two separate pieces: a base and a lid that slides down over it. There is no hinge and nothing to break, and the lid can be lifted straight off so the piece is seen with nothing behind it.
Rigid board on this construction, specifically
The classic lid-and-base board box, and the cheapest good construction available. Because both parts are thin, the fit is forgiving, which makes it the safest board construction to specify without a long sample stage.
Getting the fit right
The fit between lid and base is the whole specification. Too tight and the customer struggles; too loose and the lid comes off in a bag. The tolerance is small and it changes with the thickness of the covering, which is why it is set on a physical sample rather than on a drawing.
The mistake to avoid
Wrapping a slip-lid in a thick material without adjusting the base is the standard error. The lid then will not go down, and the fix is a new die rather than an adjustment.
Where it is used
Posted goods, premium presentation and anywhere the box has to look the same from every side. It is also the construction that stacks best in storage.
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 | The classic lid-and-base board box, and the cheapest good construction available. |
Frequently asked questions
Is rigid board a good choice for a slip-lid box?
The classic lid-and-base board box, and the cheapest good construction available. Because both parts are thin, the fit is forgiving, which makes it the safest board construction to specify without a long sample stage.
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 slip-lid 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.