A die-cut window that shows off your product

A window box is a standard folding carton or corrugated box with a die-cut opening in one or more panels, usually covered with clear film, letting customers see the product inside without opening the box. It combines the branding space of a printed box with the reassurance of a visible product.

Why Window Boxes Help Sales

Customers are more confident buying something they can see, whether that is checking the colour of a garment, the finish of a homeware item, or the contents of a food gift. A window turns a closed box into a small display case, useful both on a shop shelf and in product photography for online sales.

Window Placement Options

Windows can be die-cut into the front panel for a classic reveal, the top panel for a look-down view, or as a smaller cut-out that frames just part of the product. We can also combine a window with gable or hanger box styles for retail display.

Materials

Window boxes are typically made from folding carton or corrugated board, with a clear PET or PLA-based film covering the cut-out. Plastic-free film options are available for brands wanting to avoid conventional plastic in the window itself.

Order Sizes We Support

Custom window boxes are available from around 50 to 100 units, suiting a smaller brand that wants to add a window to its packaging without a large minimum order.

Average Prices

As a general guide, window boxes typically cost between £0.40 and £1.40 per unit, depending on size, material, window size and finish. These are guide figures only.

Sustainability

The box material itself is widely recyclable, and film options made from plant-based, compostable material are available as an alternative to standard plastic film, though this may need to be removed before recycling depending on local guidance.

Getting Started

Tell us what you would like the window to show and roughly where on the box, and we will suggest a suitable placement and film option. We build a proof before production and UK-wide delivery.