Pillow Boxes: Their Benefits and Usage
There are many different types of boxes that can be used to group items together, protect products and add decoration. Pillow boxes are typically small boxes made from cardboard. They have a seal at both ends and, when fully closed, resemble a pillow. Pillow boxes are the ideal packaging for some products, and they also have several other uses. In this article, we explore what pillow boxes can be used for and their benefits.
Packaging Jewellery
Pillow boxes are ideal for packaging and sending jewellery items such as rings, bracelets and necklaces. Generally, pillow boxes best suit items that are unlikely to get tangled and less expensive jewellery. Typically more expensive items are packaged in jewellery boxes with protective foam or inserts to stop any damage caused by movement. Pillow boxes can be used together with void fill, such as shredded paper, to help provide additional protection to the jewellery inside. For those that want to use pillow boxes to display their jewellery, you can purchase boxes with windows and card inserts to display items like necklaces and bracelets. This is a great solution for independent retailers wanting to keep jewellery items safe and clean whilst on display.
Wedding favours
Pillow boxes are very versatile and can be used for a variety of different events. One such event is a wedding; these boxes can be filled with wedding favours to thank guests for attending and taking the time to come and make precious memories with the bride and groom. A great thing about pillow boxes is they can be easily customised through print, stamps or stickers. The bride and groom can add guests' names to the boxes to ensure each guest gets their personalised wedding favour. You can also make pillow boxes from cards with patterns and different colours, so they can work with whatever wedding theme or colour scheme you’ve chosen for your special day.
Soap
Pillow boxes are the ideal shape and size for storing bars of soap; in addition to being practical, they can look great and save business money in packaging costs. Pillow boxes generally are very cheap to make and can be stored flat and easily assembled when needed. If companies want to make the boxes look extra special, they can add ribbon or decorative features to the outside of the box to create a look that’s in keeping with their brand. Customers may even choose to reuse the pillow boxes at home if they are well-decorated. Alternatively, most pillow boxes are made from cardboard, which makes them easy to recycle and sustainable for the environment. Always choose pillow boxes made from recycled materials where possible to reduce the number of trees being cut down to make packaging for your business.
Sweet treats
Pillow boxes are the perfect size for a portion of sweet treats, whether that’s individually wrapped chocolates, toffees or hard sweets. These sweets can be great for many different occasions. Businesses often like to give customers gifts to thank them for buying from their company. A small pillow box with sweet treats and a thank you message printed on the front is an excellent way to present a small gift. In addition, they can be given out during Christmas or other holiday seasons as a way to promote a business that sells chocolates or sweets. Free samples are an excellent way to encourage costumes to purchase from your business.
These are just a few suggestions about how pillow boxes can be used to protect and package a number of products. There are also many other uses for them; as long as your product is small and doesn’t need too much extra protection, a pillow box can be a suitable way to package the item. Remember, if you are using pillow boxes, choose a pattern that works with your brand and to make them look extra special, opt for printing or decoration such as ribbons or twine. Any good packaging company will be happy to take you through the different options you have regarding pillow boxes and how they differ in price. Once you’ve decided on the box you want, you can often buy in bulk to reduce the individual unit price.
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