A candy box earns trust before the first piece is opened: it makes wrapped sweets, mints, hard candy, and seasonal assortments feel counted, clean, giftable, and easy to compare. The carton still has to protect the retail presentation from corner crush, tuck stress, scuffed panels, light shelf moisture, wrapper oils, sour sugar dust, and loose-piece movement without pretending to be the direct food-contact layer.
Custom Candy Boxes
Build printed Folding Cartons for wrapped sweets, mints, hard candy, inner-packed gummies, checkout candy, seasonal assortments, and retail candy sets.
From 100 Units
Sustainable Options
Instant Quotes
3D Design Preview
Protect Count, Show Flavor
For candy sold as wrapped pieces, inner-packed gummies, checkout cartons, or giftable retail sets, a Folding Carton gives the product a printable shelf face and a pack-out structure that can be sized to the actual contents. With Dylign, you can configure Custom Folding Cartons, see the landed unit price, review the carton in 3D, and order a custom sample to check board choice, closure behavior, artwork hierarchy, and filled appearance before bulk production.
Candy Moments
Retail shelves
Keep flavors, counts, and brand blocks easy to scan
Checkout counters
Keep small cartons easy to grab quickly
Seasonal gifts
Make limited sweets feel ready to give
Event favors
Turn branded treats into polished handoffs
Pop-up launches
Let trial packs look ready to buy
Club displays
Keep higher-count sets visible and organized
Material Options
Material Guide
White (SBS)
18 pt SBS
A high-grade, bright-white paperboard made from bleached virgin fiber, delivering crisp, vivid print quality and reliable structure for everyday packaging. Ideal for retail goods, cosmetics, and lightweight items needing a clean, polished look.
Kraft
18 pt Kraft
Uncoated, plastic-free kraft board with a naturally soft, earthy look. Ideal for eco-friendly brands going for an authentic, raw vibe.
Finish Guide
Gloss Lamination
Gloss plastic film lamination that enhances color vibrancy and adds a smooth, high-shine protective layer.
Matte Lamination
Matte plastic film lamination with a smooth, non-reflective finish. Reduces glare while adding surface protection and a clean, refined look.
Soft Touch Lamination
Soft-touch plastic film lamination with a velvety, ultra-matte texture. Adds a premium tactile feel and elevated finish.
Which Material Is Right for You
Not sure where to start? Think about what matters most: print quality, durability, or recyclability. The table compares your three options.
Best for:Premium retailVivid artworkMaximum durability
Board options:Standard (18 pt SBS)Premium (20 pt SBS)
Surface treatment:Plastic film lamination
Finishes:Matte / Gloss / Soft Touch
Color:WhiteFull-color printing
Durability:★★★★
Moisture resistance:★★★★
Scuff resistance:★★★★
Recyclability:Check locally
Structure:SBS paperboard + plastic film
White · Classic
White · Recyclable
Kraft
Best for
Premium retailVivid artworkMaximum durability
Premium retail
Vivid artwork
Maximum durabilityEco-forward brandsEasy recyclabilityEveryday use
Eco-forward brands
Easy recyclability
Everyday useNatural brandsOrganic productsRaw, natural look
Natural brands
Organic products
Raw, natural lookBoard options
Standard (18 pt SBS)
Premium (20 pt SBS)
Standard (18 pt SBS)
Premium (20 pt SBS)
Standard (18 pt Kraft)
Premium (20 pt Kraft)
Surface treatment
Plastic film lamination
Varnish, no plastic film
Uncoated, no plastic film
Finishes
Matte / Gloss / Soft Touch
Matte Varnish / Gloss Varnish
Natural Matte
Color
WhiteFull-color printing
Full-color printingWhiteFull-color printing
Natural Kraft
Durability
Moisture resistance
Scuff resistance
Recyclability
Check locally
Widely Recyclable
Widely RecyclableWidely Recyclable
Structure
SBS paperboard + plastic film
SBS paperboard + varnish
Natural kraft paperboard
Recyclability follows How2Recycle and FTC Green Guides: uncoated and varnished board is widely recyclable when clean and dry, while plastic-film-laminated board carries a Check Locally label. Foil, metallization, soft-touch lamination, plastic windows, and heavy specialty coatings can reduce or complicate paper recycling.
Choose Your Board by Candy Handling
Flavor-block retail
Bright flavor systems on high-touch shelves: strongest scuff resistance, recycling needs to be checked locally.
Use White · Classic
Durability:★★★★
Structure:SBS 18pt + Plastic film
Everyday wrapped sets
Mints and wrapped sweets: clean print and widely recyclable direction, less film scuff protection.
Use White · Recyclable
Durability:★★★
Structure:SBS 18pt + Varnish
Market gift tone
Handmade favors and market assortments: warmer gift tone, lower color contrast for full-color candy artwork.
Use Kraft
Durability:★★★
Structure:Kraft board + Varnish
Finishing Effects
Premium surface treatments to make your design stand out, all in our 3D Design Tool.
Window
Spot UV
Hot Foil
Emboss
Metallic Effect
How It Works
Design in 3D
Customize your packaging and see your design come to life.
See Your Landed Cost
View your total landed cost instantly, with no hidden fees.
Approve Every Detail
Review and approve your digital proof before production.
Order a Sample
Check your packaging in person before full production.
Place Your Order
Confirm your order and let us handle production and delivery.
Our Commitment
24h Review
Once your design is ready in our 3D tool or uploaded, you get confirmation within 24 hours.
7d Sample
Your production-press sample is made in 7 business days and rushed to your door.
12d Production
Once approved, your bulk order is produced in 12 business days, then ships at the speed you choose.
From Proof to Box in 15 Days
Not ready to commit to a bulk run yet? Before tooling, volume pricing, and a full production schedule, one sample lets you confirm print, structure, and how the product actually sits inside.
DAY 1–7
Sample production
Your approved proof moves into production.
DAY 8
QC & Sample photography
10 photos delivered around Day 10, ready for listings, ads, and AI mockups.
DAY 9–15
Express delivery
Your sample arrives by express courier.
Got questions? We've got answers.
Can I customize candy boxes for different counts and flavor systems?
Yes. You can set up the Folding Carton around your selected size, artwork, quantity, material, finish, and candy pack-out. Use the 3D preview and sample step to check whether the carton closes cleanly, feels filled, and leaves enough room for flavor, count, and required product information.
Can a candy box hold wrapped candy or an inner pouch?
Yes. A Folding Carton can work as the outer carton for wrapped candy or products already packed in an inner pouch. If the candy itself needs direct food contact, confirm the primary food-contact packaging, material, ink, coating, and pack-out process before placing product in the carton.
What artwork and finish details should I check before production?
Check the main flavor panel, count information, required product copy, barcode area, inside print if selected, board direction, finish, and closure behavior in the product-page designer. A custom sample helps you review print, board feel, fit, and filled appearance before bulk production.
What is the minimum order quantity?
We support ordering from 100 units. Your final price changes with the selected Folding Carton specs, quantity, material, finish, and shipping method shown in the live quote.
Can I order a sample before bulk production?
Yes. You can order a custom sample to check size, material feel, print, closure, inner packaging, rattle, and filled appearance before bulk production.
How do quote, production, and delivery timing work?
Select your Folding Carton specs in the product-page flow to see the landed price and timeline before ordering. Folding Carton production time is 7-9 days, and the final estimated delivery timing depends on the selected specs and shipping method shown in your quote.
One sample can save you thousands
SAMPLE COST
$70
PRODUCTION ERROR
$7,000
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