Pillow Boxes

Product Description

Pillow boxes are a stylish, distinctive packaging format that instantly elevates whatever is inside — from wedding favours and event giveaways to jewellery, accessories, perfume samples and retail products. Printed in full colour on high quality 380gsm SBS paperboard with excellent colour representation and a premium finish, our pillow boxes are available in a wide range of sizes from 60×80×20mm up to 190×310×45mm, with a choice of gloss lamination, matt lamination or no lamination. Entirely bespoke and printed to your artwork. Printed in Brighton & Hove with UK-wide delivery available.

Why Choose Custom Printed Pillow Boxes?

• 380gsm SBS paperboard — premium quality with excellent colour representation
• Full colour printing — vibrant, accurate colour reproduction across the entire box
• Gloss, matt or no lamination — choose the finish that suits your brand
• Wide size range — from small jewellery boxes to large gift packaging
• Scratch-resistant — durable finish that stays pristine through handling
• Entirely bespoke — printed to your artwork for a completely unique look
• Brighton & Hove print shop — collect in store or UK-wide delivery

Specifications

• Material: 380gsm SBS paperboard
• Size range: 60×80×20mm to 190×310×45mm (width × depth × height)
• Finish: No lamination, gloss lamination or matt lamination

What Are Pillow Boxes Used For?

• Wedding favours — elegant, personalised packaging for chocolates, sweets and small gifts
• Event giveaways — branded packaging for corporate events, product launches and exhibitions
• Jewellery packaging — a premium presentation format for rings, earrings and accessories
• Retail packaging — stylish product packaging for boutiques and independent retailers
• Gift packaging — a distinctive alternative to standard gift boxes
• Perfume and cosmetics samples — sleek packaging for beauty product promotions
• Make-up brushes and accessories — practical and attractive presentation for beauty products
• Seasonal and promotional gifting — Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and beyond

Choosing the Right Finish

• Gloss lamination — shiny, vibrant finish that makes colours pop. Popular for bold, colourful brand designs and retail packaging where shelf impact is important.
• Matt lamination — smooth, sophisticated finish with a premium tactile feel. Popular for luxury brands, jewellery packaging and high-end event favours.
• No lamination — the most eco-friendly option. The SBS paperboard is scratch-resistant without lamination and provides excellent colour quality for most applications.

Who Is It For?

Custom pillow boxes are popular with jewellery brands, beauty businesses, wedding planners, event organisers, boutique retailers, chocolatiers and gift businesses across Brighton & Hove and the wider UK. Ideal for any business or occasion where standard packaging would not do justice to the product inside.

Artwork Setup

• Bleed: 5mm all round
• Safe Zone: 3mm minimum between text and trim lines
• Resolution: 300dpi minimum
• Format: PDF
• Colour: CMYK
• Fonts: Outlined or embedded
• Important: Do not place artwork on the glue sections of the box — this ensures the best possible adhesive bond on the finished product

Download our free templates below or visit our FAQs page for artwork guidance.

Helpful Guides

• Understanding DPI for Print
• What is CMYK and Why Does it Matter?
• What is Bleed and Safe Zone?
• How to Proof Check Your Print Artwork
• Packaging Design Guide for Small Businesses
• How to Make Your Product Packaging Stand Out

Frequently Asked Questions

Our pillow boxes are printed on 380gsm SBS (Solid Bleached Sulphate) paperboard — a premium, high-quality board stock known for its excellent colour reproduction, bright white surface and clean, crisp print results. The material is scratch-resistant as standard, with optional gloss or matt lamination available for additional durability and protection.

Pillow boxes are available in a wide range of sizes from 60×80×20mm up to 190×310×45mm (width × depth × height), accommodating everything from small jewellery and perfume samples to larger retail products and gift items. Check the available size options when ordering or contact us if you need a size outside the standard range.

Gloss lamination gives a shiny, vibrant finish that makes colours pop and provides strong shelf impact — ideal for bold brand designs and colourful retail packaging. Matt lamination gives a smooth, sophisticated finish with a premium tactile quality — popular for luxury jewellery, high-end favours and beauty brands. No lamination is the most eco-friendly option and still provides excellent colour quality and scratch resistance from the SBS board itself.

The glue sections are the areas of the box that are folded and bonded together during assembly. Placing printed artwork over these areas can interfere with the adhesive bond, potentially weakening the structure of the finished box. Our templates clearly mark the glue sections — keep these areas clear of important design elements in your artwork.

Yes — pillow boxes are one of the most popular packaging formats for wedding favours. Their distinctive curved shape, premium finish and fully customisable print make them ideal for chocolates, sweets, small candles, bath products and personalised keepsakes. Available in sizes to suit everything from a single truffle to a small gift set.

Pillow boxes on 380gsm SBS with matt lamination are a popular choice for jewellery and beauty brands — the matt finish gives a luxury, tactile feel that complements premium products. For a complete branded packaging solution, also consider our crash lock promotional boxes and custom wrapping paper. Visit our Brighton & Hove print shop for samples and advice.

Yes — order online and collect from our print shop at 97 St James's Street, Brighton BN2 1TP. Standard turnaround is 3-4 working days.

Yes — we offer UK-wide delivery on all orders. Select your preferred delivery option at checkout. Orders are dispatched from our Brighton & Hove print shop.