What Is a Pasted Box?
A pasted box is typically a decorative box where printed paper is adhered to a thick core cardboard such as plywood or other wood boards. Known for their luxurious feel, these boxes are often utilized for gifts and other premium packaging.
Difference Between a Pasted Box and an Assembled Box
Besides pasted boxes, there are assembled decorative boxes used for product packaging. The material of these boxes is shaped to match the box’s specifications and then folded into a three-dimensional form. The design is typically printed on the material before assembly, limiting design flexibility.
Conversely, pasted boxes are constructed by breaking down the box components, forming each part from thick core paper, and then assembling them. Post assembly, design-matching paper, fabric, or other materials are pasted onto the box. This method allows for greater freedom in surface material selection and design printing, thus enabling pasted boxes to achieve a high-quality feel.
Uses of Pasted Boxes
Pasted boxes are popular for packaging relatively expensive products like cosmetics and beauty equipment due to their high design quality and luxurious feel. These boxes offer structural strength, stability, and a sense of weight when held, enhancing the product’s perceived value. Moreover, their high design versatility allows for various designs to complement the packaged product, thereby augmenting the product’s appeal.
Additionally, pasted boxes are instrumental in branding, helping consumers recognize brand-specific products and shaping the brand’s image through the box’s design.
Types of Pasted Box Shapes
Pasted boxes come in various shapes, with the following five being commonly used:
- Body Box and Lid Type: The body and lid are separate, with the lid placed on top for packaging.
- One-Piece Type: Used for products like DVD boxes, where the body and lid are connected.
- Box With a Cover (SLIP in BOX): The body box attaches to the cover. Magnet-less types are also available.
- Drawer Type: Resembling a bookcase turned horizontally, with the body box inserted. Double-decker designs are also manufactured.
- Other innovative designs include multifaceted pasted boxes and foldable structures despite being pasted.
Types of Pasted Box Decorations
Decorations on pasted boxes vary, with six common methods:
- Paper or Cloth Material: Various decorations are possible based on the chosen material.
- Foil Stamping: Involves thermo-compression bonding of materials like gold or silver onto the paper, creating a luxurious effect.
- Liquid Metal: A decorative method where foil is printed over silk screen printing.
- Embossing: Creates patterns or logos on the paper by placing it between molds.
- Sky-Stamping (Debossing): The opposite of embossing, creating indentations in the paper.
- Laminating: Applying a film like PP or PET to the material for a glossy or matte finish, adding protection and a unique tactile feel.