Insert card (Original)

The Secret Weapon of Successful E-Commerce Brands

Request a review, give a discount, or just say thank you, an add-on card increases customer retention and brand awareness.

Product Variations

6x6x6cm = 2,36x2,36x2,36in - $0.39

7x5x12cm = 2,75x1,96x4,72in - $0.41

10x4,5x12cm = 3,93x1,77x4,72in - $0.41

Looking for custom insert card designs? We offer full customization options including custom sizes, finishes, and printing on one or both sides. Our design team provides free consultation to create the perfect insert card for your brand.Looking for custom insert card designs? We offer full customization options including custom sizes, finishes, and printing on one or both sides. Our design team provides free consultation to create the perfect insert card for your brand.

When to Choose Custom Insert Cards

Custom insert cards work for every e-commerce business serious about building customer relationships beyond single transactions. If you are selling products online – whether Amazon FBA, Shopify stores, or dropshipping – insert cards provide the highest return on investment of any marketing spend.

Ideal For

Choose Insert Cards When You Need

Real-World Applications

Insert cards deliver the highest ROI of any marketing material – reaching customers at the perfect moment when they are excited about their purchase and most receptive to your brand message.

About Custom Insert Cards

Insert Card Design

Insert cards are business card sized (8.5 x 5 cm) printed cards that slip into product packages. Available with 1-side or 2-side full-color printing on premium cardstock, they provide a professional touchpoint between your brand and customers at a fraction of the cost of other marketing materials.

Print Quality

Our insert cards feature premium 350gsm cardstock with full-color CMYK printing on one or both sides. The smooth, professional finish ensures your branding looks sharp and makes a lasting impression on customers.

Direct Marketing Tool

Our designs have been studied for maximum e-commerce optimization. Every element communicates clearly and quickly:

Material Selection

We’ve carefully selected materials providing lightweight construction optimized for cost savings in master cartons. This keeps shipping costs reasonable while maintaining structural integrity protecting your products.

Pro Tips for Maximum Impact

These product boxes are NOT ready-to-ship outer packaging. They need to be packed in a mailer box by you, your supplier, or Amazon FBA when shipping to customers. Product boxes serve as premium product packaging, while separate mailer boxes provide shipping protection.

Design Options

Building perfect packaging for your products means custom sizes fitting your exact needs.
With precise sizing, you:

Design & Printing

Full-color printing capabilities allow complete design freedom. Communicate your brand story, product benefits, usage instructions, and legal requirements in professional layouts optimized for readability and visual impact.

Customize Your Insert Cards

Complete Size Customization
While we offer standard sizes (6x6x6cm, 7x5x12cm, 10×4.5x12cm), most customers benefit from custom sizing precisely fitted to their products. Our team helps determine optimal dimensions based on your product measurements.

Our Design Process

Why Choose Our Insert Cards

Design Customization

Printing Options

Finish Options

Structural Customization

Free Design Support

No design experience needed. Our team creates professional layouts from your product information, logo, and brand guidelines. Unlimited revisions until perfect.

Technical Specifications

Product Type

Folding Carton Product Box

Standard Sizes

6x6x6cm / 7x5x12cm / 10×4.5x12cm

Custom Sizes

Any dimensions to fit your products

Material

Premium Paperboard / SBS Cardboard

Material Weight

250-350gsm (based on size and requirements)

Printing

Full-Color CMYK / Pantone Matching Available

Finish Options

Matte / Gloss / Spot UV / Soft Touch

Closure Type

Tuck-Top, Tuck-Bottom (opens both ends)

Design Support

Free Professional Design Included

Revisions

Unlimited Until Satisfied

Die-Cut Windows

Available (product visibility)

Structural Options

Hang tabs, perforations, custom shapes

Pricing

Starting at $0.39/box (varies by size)

Production Time

100% Recyclable – Curbside Pickup Compatible

Shipping

Free delivery within China

International

Available worldwide

Use Case

Product packaging (requires outer shipping box)

Recyclability

100% Recyclable Paperboard

Insert Card Types & Strategies

Professional E-Commerce Presentation
Our product box designs have been studied and optimized specifically for e-commerce success. Unlike generic packaging, our layouts maximize sales conversion and customer satisfaction.
Key Optimization Elements:

1. Clear Product Communication

Your product box clearly and quickly communicates what your product does. Customers understand your product’s purpose immediately – critical for online sales where customers can’t physically examine products.

Design Features:

  • Prominent product name and category
  • 3-5 biggest product advantages listed concisely
  • Visual hierarchy directing eyes to most important information
  • Professional photography or graphics supporting understanding

2. Trust-Building Information

E-commerce customers need reassurance. Product boxes include elements building trust:

  • Ingredient lists (for cosmetics, supplements, food products)
  • Certification badges (organic, cruelty-free, FDA approved, etc.)
  • Usage instructions reducing uncertainty
  • Contact information for customer support
  • Manufacturing details and quality assurance

3. Legal Compliance Integration

Required information integrates seamlessly without compromising design:

  • UPC/barcode placement (scannable, non-intrusive)
  • Regulatory warnings and disclaimers
  • Ingredient declarations meeting legal requirements
  • Country of origin and manufacturing details
  • Safety information and age restrictions

4. Retail-Ready Presentation

Whether selling through Amazon, your Shopify store, or retail distribution, product boxes create professional presentation:

  • Shelf-ready design standing upright or lying flat
  • Clear product identification from any angle
  • Professional appearance matching premium products
  • Brand consistency across product lines

5. Customer Experience Optimization

Packaging designed for positive unboxing experiences:
  • Easy-open construction (no scissors needed)
  • Clear opening instructions if needed
  • Product securely held in place (no damage from shifting)
  • Premium feel justifying product pricing
  • Recycling information for environmentally-conscious customers

Amazon FBA Specific Optimization

For FBA sellers, product boxes meet Amazon’s requirements while maximizing listing performance:

  • Professional product photos (boxes photograph well for listings)
  • Clear brand presentation (builds Brand Registry benefits)
  • Barcode placement meeting FBA requirements
  • Prep-ready (can ship to FBA centers as-is when in outer mailers)
  • Review-generating quality (professional packaging drives positive reviews)

Result: Higher conversion rates, fewer returns, more reviews, better rankings.

Insert Card Use Cases & Applications

By Industry

Beauty & Cosmetics

Individual product boxes for serums, creams, makeup items. Clear ingredient lists, usage instructions, and benefit communication. Professional presentation justifying premium beauty product pricing. Window options showing product inside building trust.

Supplements & Vitamins

Legal compliance for supplement facts, ingredient lists, health claims. Professional presentation building credibility for health products. Clear dosage and usage instructions reducing customer confusion and returns.

Electronics & Accessories

Phone cases, chargers, headphones, small tech accessories. Professional retail presentation elevating from poly bags. Clear product specifications and compatibility information. Protective construction preventing damage during shipping.

Jewelry & Accessories

Fashion jewelry, watches, small accessories. Premium presentation without rigid box costs. Professional appearance appropriate for gift-giving. Brand storytelling and care instructions.

Home Goods & Lifestyle

Candles, small decor items, kitchen gadgets, organization tools. Retail-ready packaging for both online and physical retail. Clear product benefits and usage suggestions. Professional presentation matching home goods market expectations.

Personal Care Products

Soaps, skincare tools, grooming products. Ingredient transparency and usage instructions. Professional presentation competing with established brands. Eco-friendly messaging options.

Food & Beverage

Specialty foods, teas, coffee, snacks (non-perishable). Food-safe materials available. Clear ingredient and allergen information. Nutritional facts integration. Professional presentation for premium food products.

Amazon FBA

Product boxes creating professional listings while meeting FBA requirements. Shipped inside mailer boxes to FBA centers. Drive reviews through professional presentation.

Shopify/E-Commerce

Retail-quality packaging for DTC brands. Professional unboxing experiences. Product boxes inside branded mailer boxes create complete experiences.

Retail Distribution

Shelf-ready packaging meeting retailer requirements. Professional presentation competing with established brands on store shelves.

Subscription Boxes

Individual product packaging within subscription mailers. Professional presentation increasing perceived value of subscription contents.

Frequently Asked Questions - Custom Insert Cards

What size are the insert cards?

We offer three standard sizes:
  • 6x6x6cm (2.36×2.36×2.36 inches) – $0.39
  • 7x5x12cm (2.75×1.96×4.72 inches) – $0.41
  • 10×4.5x12cm (3.93×1.77×4.72 inches) – $0.41
However, most customers benefit from custom sizing precisely fitted to their products. Custom sizes optimize costs, reduce material waste, and create professional fit showcasing product quality. Our team provides free sizing consultation – measure your product and we’ll recommend optimal box dimensions accounting for product clearance, structural requirements, and cost efficiency.

No, these product boxes are NOT ready-to-ship outer packaging. They serve as premium product packaging and need to be placed inside shipping mailers when shipping to customers.
Typical Usage:

  1. Your product goes inside the product box
  2. The product box (with product inside) goes inside a shipping mailer or corrugated box
  3. The shipping mailer protects the product box during transit
  4. Customer receives shipping mailer, opens it, and finds your professionally packaged product


For Amazon FBA:

Pack products in product boxes, then pack product boxes inside mailers before shipping to FBA centers. FBA ships the complete package (mailer + product box inside) to customers. This two-layer approach provides shipping protection while creating premium product presentation.

Our product boxes feature a tuck-top, tuck-bottom closure system:

Top Closure: Tucks from the rear to the front

Bottom Closure: Tucks from the front to the rear

Benefits:

  • No glue needed – boxes ship flat and assemble quickly
  • Opens from either top or bottom end (customer convenience)
  • Secure closure preventing accidental opening during shipping
  • Easy to open without scissors or tools
  • Fast assembly for fulfillment operations

The design ensures boxes stay securely closed during shipping while remaining easy for customers to open – balancing security with user experience.

Absolutely! We integrate all required information into professional designs:

Barcodes & Codes:

  • UPC/EAN barcodes (scannable placement)
  • QR codes (linking to websites, instructions, registration)
  • SKU numbers and product codes
  • Batch/lot numbers if needed

Legal Requirements:

  • Ingredient lists (cosmetics, supplements, food)
  • Supplement facts panels
  • Nutritional information
  • Regulatory warnings and disclaimers
  • Country of origin and manufacturing details
  • Age restrictions and safety warnings
  • Recycling symbols and instructions

Our designers ensure all required information integrates seamlessly without compromising visual design. Legal compliance and beautiful design work together.

Yes! Free professional design support is included with every order.

Our Design Process:

  1. Discovery: You provide product information, logo, brand colors, required information
  2. Layout Creation: We create professional layouts optimized for e-commerce
  3. Mockup Review: You receive 3D mockups showing exactly how boxes will look
  4. Revisions: Unlimited revisions until you’re completely satisfied
  5. Print-Ready Files: We prepare files ensuring perfect production

What You Provide:

  • Product photos or descriptions
  • Logo files
  • Brand colors
  • Required text (ingredients, benefits, instructions)
  • Any regulatory requirements

What We Create:

  • Professional layouts optimized for readability
  • Visual hierarchy directing attention to important information
  • Print-ready files with correct bleeds and color profiles
  • Die-lines ensuring structural accuracy

No design experience needed – we handle everything.

Standard production timeline:

  • Design phase: 3-5 business days (includes revisions)
  • Production: 15-20 business days after design approval
  • Delivery to China: 3-5 business days
  • Total: 4-5 weeks from order to delivery

 

Rush Production:

Available for urgent needs – contact our team to discuss expedited timelines and associated costs.

Reorders:

Faster timeline once design is approved. Reorders typically take just 15-20 days production since design phase is eliminated.

Planning Tip:

Order with adequate lead time before inventory runs out. Consider placing reorders when you have 4-6 weeks of current packaging remaining for smooth transitions.

Product boxes (folding cartons) and rigid boxes serve different purposes:

Product Boxes (This Product):

  • Folding carton construction (ships flat, assembles by tucking)
  • Professional retail presentation
  • Lightweight and space-efficient
  • Lower cost ($0.39-0.41/unit)
  • Perfect for most small to medium products
  • Requires outer shipping box for protection

 

Rigid Boxes:

  • Two-piece construction (separate lid and base)
  • Premium luxury presentation
  • Pre-assembled (ships assembled, requires more storage space)
  • Higher cost ($2.00-5.00/unit typically)
  • Best for high-end luxury products
  • May also require outer shipping protection

Choose Product Boxes When:

You need professional retail presentation at accessible pricing for most product categories.

**Choose Rigid Boxes When:**

You’re selling premium luxury products justifying higher packaging costs for maximum impact (jewelry, high-end cosmetics, luxury electronics).

Most businesses start with product boxes and upgrade specific product lines to rigid boxes as pricing allows.

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