The Packaging Journal
Practical notes on structure, dimensions and the details that turn a brief into a finished piece.
Updated 29 October 2026
Start here: choose a structure by product and use, compare magnetic, lid-and-base, drawer, folding and mailer formats side by side, and follow every PACKAVELLE guide in the order buyers need them.
Open the buyer's guide →Published 4 November 2026
Compare rigid lid-and-base boxes, magnetic gift boxes and drawer boxes by opening style, inserts, packing and delivery — and choose the right structure before sampling.
Read the guide →Published 29 October 2026
Why custom gift boxes have no catalogue price: how structure, dimensions, board, printing, finishes, inserts, quantity and packing shape a quotation — and the brief that earns an accurate one.
Read the guide →Published 14 September 2026
Compare custom packaging suppliers by usable dimensions, materials, setup costs, packing, freight and approval terms—not unit price alone.
Read the guide →Published 14 September 2026
A practical checklist for paper packaging buyers evaluating recyclability, material certificates, coatings, windows, magnets and destination-market claims.
Read the guide →Published 14 September 2026
A practical custom mailer box test plan covering filled weight, movement, drops, compression, closure, labels and post-test inspection.
Read the guide →Published 14 September 2026
A practical way to compare structure, print and packing costs before your first custom packaging order.
Published 14 September 2026
Plan garment fit, closure and shipping-label space before approving a printed apparel mailer.
Published 14 September 2026
Separate the reusable packaging structure from the seasonal message when planning a short campaign.
MOQ, sampling, reports and visits.
Published 14 September 2026
A practical wholesale packaging brief: product dimensions, materials, quantities, logo artwork, finishes, inserts, packing and delivery details.
Read the guide →Published 14 September 2026
Compare magnetic gift boxes and two-piece lid-and-base packaging by opening style, packing method, inserts, ribbon details and customization.
Read the guide →Published 14 September 2026
Plan width, gusset, height, handles and packing for custom printed paper bags, retail shopping bags and coordinated gift box sets.
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