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Custom Window Boxes
Printed boxes with a die-cut window that shows the product inside. The window can be any shape and is usually covered with a clear film to keep the contents clean.
- Design proofFree, approved by you before printing
- PriceCustom quote by email within one working day
- Production4–7 working days after proof approval
- DeliveryFree and tracked, UK mainland, 2–3 working days
- Misprints or damageReported within 10 days, reprinted or refunded
Let the Product Make the Case
Some products sell themselves the moment they are seen: biscuits, cakes, soaps, toys, socks, candles in a pretty jar. A window box puts that product in view while still giving you printed panels for the brand, the name and the details. Buyers can check the colour or the size without opening anything.
The window is cut by the same die that cuts the box, so it can be a rectangle, a circle, an arch or a shape that echoes your logo. Most windows are covered from inside with a clear film, which keeps out dust and fingerprints. For dry goods that need airflow, the window can be left open.
Products That Suit a Window
- Cakes, biscuits and sweet treats
- Soaps, bath products and candles
- Toys, socks and small clothing
- Gift sets that look good on display
Placing the Window
Put the window where the most attractive part of the product sits, and keep it away from folds and edges so the box stays strong. The free design proof shows the window on the flat layout. For bakery treats and other shelf products, also see custom retail boxes.
Window Shapes and Films
The window can be almost any shape, and it can be open or lined with clear film:
| Window type | What it does | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Film-lined | Clear film glued behind the cut-out | Food, cosmetics, anything kept clean |
| Open | No film, product can be touched | Soaps, textiles, things to feel |
| Shaped | Window cut to a logo or outline | Brands that want the window to be the design |
| Wrap-around | Window across a corner or two panels | Showing a product from two sides |
Bakeries often use a film-lined lid so the cake is seen but kept clean. See bakery boxes with a clear window for food styles.
Placing the Window
A window that is too large weakens the box and leaves little room for print. A smaller window placed well often sells the product better.
- Put the product in position on a sheet of paper and trace its outline.
- Decide which part the buyer should see: the label, the colour or the whole item.
- Keep the window at least 10 mm from folds and edges so the panel stays strong.
- Leave enough solid board for the brand, product name and barcode.
- Check the window position on the free design proof against your product size.
Card, Corrugated or Rigid
Most window boxes are folding card, which is light and prints sharply around the cut-out. E flute corrugated window boxes post better and suit heavier products such as candles in jars. Rigid boxes can take a filmed window in the lid for premium gifts.
Think about how the box is handled. A window on the front panel suits shelf display; a window on the lid suits boxes that are stacked. For products sold from a counter, compare retail boxes printed for the shelf.
A kraft window box finished with ribbon.
Popular Window Boxes Sizes
Internal sizes in mm. Window size and shape are set on the proof.
| Length × Width × Depth | Often used for | Board |
|---|---|---|
| 90 × 60 × 30 mm | Soap bars | Folding carton |
| 120 × 120 × 60 mm | Cookies, candles | Folding carton |
| 150 × 150 × 60 mm | Cupcakes, small gifts | Folding carton or kraft |
| 200 × 150 × 50 mm | Socks, accessories | Folding carton |
| 250 × 250 × 100 mm | Cakes, gift sets | E flute or folding carton |
| 300 × 200 × 80 mm | Toys, larger gifts | E flute or rigid |
Keep the window away from folds so the box stays strong.
Board
White or kraft folding carton card for most window boxes, E flute for heavier products and rigid greyboard for premium gift boxes with a window lid.
Window
Any shape, covered with clear film or left open. The window is cut in the same pass as the box.
Print and Finish
Full colour or 1 to 2 colours, with matt or gloss lamination, spot UV or foil around the window.
White card with a filmed window.
Production and Delivery
Production takes 4–7 working days after you approve the free design proof. Windows are filmed and boxes glued before they are packed flat. Delivery to the UK mainland is free and tracked, and arrives in 2–3 working days once the boxes leave production. The tracking link comes to you by email.
Reprints and Refunds
Check the boxes when they arrive. If any are misprinted or damaged, report it within 10 days with a photo and we reprint or refund the boxes affected. Read the full returns and reprints policy.
Boxes arrive flat and filmed, ready to fold.
Window Boxes Specification
| Style | Tuck end, lid and base, bakery or rigid box with a die-cut window |
|---|---|
| Size | Made to your internal length, width and depth in mm |
| Board | Folding carton card (white or kraft), E flute corrugated or rigid greyboard |
| 1 colour to full colour; outside, inside or both | |
| Finish | Matt or gloss lamination, soft touch, spot UV, foil, embossing |
| Inserts | Card inserts to hold the product behind the window |
| Minimum order | Low, quoted per job |
| Price | From £0.25 a box; custom quote by email within one working day |
| Proof | Free design proof before printing |
| Production | 4–7 working days after proof approval |
| Delivery | Free tracked UK mainland delivery, 2–3 working days |
Design Your Window Box
Choose the box photo closest to your window boxes, add your logo, drag it into place and set the size. Send it with your sizes and we reply with a custom quote and a free design proof.
Drag the logo, or select it and use the arrow keys (Shift moves faster, + and − resize).
Related Boxes
Other boxes for products on display.
Custom Retail Boxes
Shelf-facing boxes printed to hold their own next to other brands.
Custom Product Boxes
Folding carton boxes that hold and present a single retail product.
Custom Gift Boxes
Presentation boxes for hampers, corporate gifts and keepsakes.
Custom Pillow Boxes
Curved card boxes for small, light items, samples and favours.
Window Boxes Questions
What customers ask before ordering window boxes.
Can the window be cut to any shape?
Yes. Rectangles, circles, arches and custom shapes can all be cut. The proof shows the exact shape and position.
Is the window covered?
Usually, with a clear film fixed inside the box. It can be left open if the product needs airflow.
Are window boxes suitable for food?
They are widely used for cakes, biscuits and sweets, typically with the food wrapped or on a liner. Let us know what the product is and we will advise.
Does a window weaken the box?
Slightly, which is why we keep windows away from folds and edges. A card insert can add support.
Can rigid boxes have a window?
Yes. A rigid lid can take a filmed window, which suits premium gifts where the product is worth seeing before the lid lifts.
Can I have more than one window?
Yes. Windows can be cut on more than one panel if the design calls for it.
Do window boxes come flat?
Card and corrugated window boxes arrive flat with the film already glued in place. Rigid window boxes arrive built.
Can a window box take an insert?
Yes. An insert keeps the product in position behind the window. See custom box inserts.
Does a window add much to the price?
A window adds a cutting and film step, so it adds a little to the cost of each box. The custom quote shows the price with and without film if you want to compare.
How long do window boxes take?
Production takes 4–7 working days after proof approval and free tracked delivery to the UK mainland takes 2–3 working days.