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Manufacturing Process

Every project follows the same sequence.

Structure first, materials second, prototype before tooling. Production only starts once the physical sample is signed off.

How We Work

Six steps from requirement to dispatch.

A single sequence, followed on every project, so you always know what is being decided and when.

  1. 01

    Share Your Requirement

    Send a sketch, photograph, existing box or product dimensions. We confirm quantity, budget range and timeline.

  2. 02

    Structure and Design

    We develop the die-line around the product, resolve wall thickness and tolerance, and share artwork templates.

  3. 03

    Material and Finish Selection

    Board, wrap, lining and finishing are chosen together against the product weight, shelf life and handling.

  4. 04

    Prototype Development

    A physical sample is produced in the specified materials, packed with the product and reviewed with you.

  5. 05

    Approval and Production

    Once the prototype and artwork are signed off, tooling is cut and the run is scheduled.

  6. 06

    Quality Check and Dispatch

    Inline and final inspection against the approved sample, then packing, documentation and dispatch.

Materials and Finishes

The surface is part of the structure.

Finishing decisions are made against the board and the wrap, not chosen afterwards from a list.

01

Textured Paper

Linen, felt, laid and hand-made stocks that read through the wrap.

02

Foil Stamping

Metallic and pigment foils applied under heat and pressure.

03

Embossing

Raised relief tooling for logos, monograms and pattern fields.

04

Debossing

Recessed detail, on its own or registered under foil.

05

Spot UV

High-gloss varnish held to specific artwork areas for contrast.

06

Soft-Touch Lamination

A matte, velvet-feel film that resists fingerprints.

07

Magnetic Closure

Concealed magnets sized to the lid weight and flap length.

08

Fabric Lining

Velvet, suedette and linen linings for trays and pads.

09

Custom Inserts

Die-cut card, EVA foam, moulded pulp and thermoformed trays.

10

Sustainable Paper

Recycled and recyclable stocks with mono-material construction.

FAQ

Common questions.

What do you need to start a packaging project?+

Product dimensions and weight, an indicative quantity, your timeline and any reference you like. A photograph or an existing box is enough to begin.

Can you develop a structure from scratch?+

Yes. We build the die-line around your product, prototype it in the specified board and adjust the tolerances before tooling is cut.

Do you supply a physical prototype before production?+

Yes. A sample is produced in the agreed materials and finishing so you can review fit, weight and the unboxing before committing to a run.

Which finishes can you apply?+

Foil stamping, embossing, debossing, spot UV, soft-touch and gloss lamination, textured wraps, fabric linings and custom inserts.

Prototyping

From reference to real prototype.

Share a sketch, photograph, existing box or product dimensions. Our team will guide you through the structure, materials, finishing, sampling and production process.

Navy rigid box with gold foil emblem, photographed in studio