Printed mailers
Fold-up mailers printed with your artwork, sized to the items in each shipment and the same every cycle.
Custom Printed Shipping BoxesPrinted boxes for monthly and recurring programs
Custom Subscription Boxes
Custom subscription boxes are printed mailers sized around the items in each shipment, so every cycle arrives in the same branded box. For food and other perishable subscriptions, the same quote covers the liner or EPS shipper and the gel packs. Send your box size, quantity and artwork for a quote.
- Printed inside and out
- Same box every cycle
- Perishable pack-outs quoted too
What custom subscription boxes are
A subscription box is the package a subscriber opens every cycle, so it has to look the same each time and fit what is inside. Most programs use printed corrugated mailers sized to the items, with print on the outside, the inside or both. See custom printed shipping boxes for the printed mailer and carton styles behind most subscription box packaging.
Programs that ship food, treats or other perishable items need more than the box. An insulated liner or EPS shipper and gel packs go inside the printed mailer, and every part has to fit the same box. One quote covers the printed mailer, the liner or EPS shipper, and the gel packs.
Get a custom subscription box quote
Add your box size, quantity per cycle, how often you ship, and whether the contents are perishable. We confirm the options we can supply and the cost in your quote.
Subscription box packaging formats
Subscription programs usually use one of these formats. Many start with a printed mailer and add an insert or a perishable pack-out.
Mailers with inserts
A mailer with a foam or paperboard insert that gives each item its own place, so every box packs the same way.
Custom Foam InsertsPerishable pack-outs
A printed outer box with an insulated liner or EPS shipper and gel packs inside, for subscriptions that ship cold.
How a perishable subscription box is packed
A perishable subscription is packed in layers. The printed mailer is the outside the subscriber sees. Inside it sits an insulated box liner or an EPS shipper, then the product, then gel packs for shipping placed around it. The number of gel packs and the insulation depend on what you ship, your route and the season, so test your complete pack-out before regular use.
How ordering works
- Step 1
Share the contents
The items in a typical box and their dimensions.
- Step 2
Tell us the cycle
Quantity per cycle, how often you ship and where orders ship from.
- Step 3
Add artwork and pack-out
Your design files, plus whether the contents need insulation and gel packs.
- Step 4
Get your quote
We confirm the box, insert and pack-out options and the cost.
Pricing and order details are confirmed in your quote.
Subscription box packaging options
General construction facts for the box types used in subscription programs. The board, print and inserts for your program are confirmed in your quote.
| Printed mailer box | Mailer with insert | Perishable pack-out | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer box | Corrugated mailer, often E flute | Corrugated mailer, often E flute | Printed mailer or carton |
| Inside | Tissue or loose fill you choose | Foam or paperboard insert with cutouts | Insulated liner or EPS shipper with gel packs |
| Print area | Outside, inside or both | Outside, inside or both | Outer box; liner and shipper are unprinted |
| How it arrives | Flat, folded when packed | Flat box; insert ships separately | Flat box; liner and EPS ship separately |
| Typical program | Beauty, lifestyle and apparel | Kits with the same items every cycle | Meal kits, specialty food and treats |
Subscription programs we quote for
We quote custom subscription boxes for these kinds of programs. We do not name customers on this page.
Meal kits and specialty food
Printed mailers with liners and gel packs for food that ships cold.
Coffee, tea and snacks
Mailers sized to bags, tins and snack packs, the same every month.
Beauty and grooming
Printed boxes with inside print for the moment the lid opens.
Pet treats and supplies
Sturdy mailers for treats, toys and supplies on a recurring schedule.
Wellness and supplements
Boxes and inserts for bottles and pouches shipped each cycle.
Hobby and lifestyle
Themed boxes with a consistent outside and changing contents.
Perishable subscriptions on one quote
Most subscription box printers stop at the box. For food and other perishable subscriptions, one quote covers the printed mailer, a liner or EPS shipper, and the gel packs, sized to the same cycle.
- Printed boxCustom Subscription Boxes, printed to your artwork
- Foam insertCustom foam inserts that hold each item in place
- Gel packsGel packs for shipping for the pack-out
- Insulated or EPS shipperInsulated shipping boxes or styrofoam shipping coolers
Tell us what you ship, the box size and how each order is packed, and we will quote the pieces together so you deal with one contact. Test your complete pack-out before regular use.
Custom subscription box questions
What are custom subscription boxes?
Custom subscription boxes are printed boxes, usually corrugated mailers, made to a size that fits the items in each shipment of a recurring program. The same printed design goes out every cycle, so subscribers recognize the box at the door. Print can run on the outside, the inside or both.
Can you supply packaging for perishable subscriptions?
Yes. Along with the printed box, we supply gel packs for shipping, insulated liners and EPS shippers. Tell us what you ship, the box size and how each order is packed, and we will quote the pieces together. Test your complete pack-out before you start regular shipments.
Can the box be printed inside?
Yes. Inside print is a common choice for subscription mailers because subscribers see it as soon as they open the lid. When you request a quote, tell us whether you want print on the outside, the inside or both, and whether you prefer a gloss or matte finish.
Can I add an insert so every box packs the same way?
Yes. An insert with a cutout for each item keeps the layout the same every cycle and makes packing faster. Send the size of each item and we will quote a foam or paperboard insert with the box. Tell us if the items change from cycle to cycle.
What should I send for a subscription box quote?
Send the box or item dimensions, the quantity per cycle, how often you ship, your delivery ZIP and whether the contents are perishable. Attach artwork if you have it, or tell us it is still in progress. We reply with the options we can supply and what they cost.
Related custom packaging and shipping supplies
All custom packagingCustom Printed Shipping BoxesPrinted mailers and corrugated shipping cartons for orders that ship direct.Custom Foam Inserts for BoxesCut foam that holds each item in place inside a shipping or retail box.Styrofoam shipping coolersEPS coolers with corrugated outer cartons, sold by the case.Gel packs for shippingGel packs quoted with your boxes for perishable shipments.
Ready to quote your custom subscription boxes?
Tell us what goes in each box and how often it ships, and we will price the box and the pack-out.