Custom Boxes
Matte lamination gives packaging a soft, considered look that avoids the shine of gloss finishes.
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A matte finish box is coated with a non-reflective lamination, giving a smooth, soft-touch surface rather than the shine of a gloss finish. This lamination also adds a degree of protection against scuffing and fingerprints, alongside its visual and tactile effect.
Matte lamination has become closely associated with a considered, minimalist aesthetic, partly because it avoids the shine that can read as cheaper or more mass-market. It suits brands wanting a quieter, more sophisticated look rather than bold, glossy branding.
Matte lamination can be applied to folding cartons, rigid boxes, or two-piece boxes, and pairs well with foil stamping or spot UV for added contrast.
Coated folding carton or rigid board is standard, with matte lamination film applied during a separate finishing stage.
Custom matte finish boxes are available from around 50 to 100 units, with the exact minimum depending on the base box style.
As a general guide, matte lamination typically adds £0.05 to £0.20 per unit on top of the base box price, depending on box style and coverage.
Standard matte lamination film can affect recyclability slightly compared with uncoated board; water-based matte coatings are available as a more recyclable alternative where this matters to your brand.
Tell us the box style and finish you have in mind, and we will confirm whether film or water-based matte coating suits your needs. We build a proof before production and UK-wide delivery.
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Common questions about our matte lamination boxes.
It avoids the shine associated with cheaper, mass-market packaging, giving a quieter, more considered look many premium brands favour.
Yes, it also adds a degree of protection against scuffing and fingerprints, alongside its visual effect.
Custom matte finish boxes are available from around 50 to 100 units, with the exact minimum depending on the base box style.
Typically £0.05 to £0.20 per unit on top of the base box price, depending on box style and coverage.
Standard film lamination can affect recyclability slightly; water-based matte coatings are available as a more recyclable alternative.
Embossing gives packaging a tactile detail that print alone, however sharp, simply cannot match.
Foil stamping adds a targeted shine exactly where you want it, without covering the whole box.
A built-in handle turns a box into something a customer can actually carry comfortably.
A heart-shaped box says something a standard rectangle simply cannot, before it's even opened.
