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Last date for European despatch 19th December. Last UK despatch 22nd December. Orders placed after 1.30pm on these dates will despatch 5th January.

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Last date for European despatch 19th December. Last UK despatch 22nd December. Orders placed after 1.30pm on these dates will despatch 5th January.

  • Foldabox UK and Europe

    The Original Folding Gift Box

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Why choose us?

Get custom branded stock boxes in 1–3 weeks with a minimum order of just 24 boxes.

144+ boxes is the optimal cost saving quantity break.

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Important Information

Download How to Supply Your Design
Design/logo can be accepted in vector or high-res PNG/JPEG.
1-2cm border needed around edges of design for set-up.
100+ foil colours available to choose from.
Metallic, satin, matt, glossy & holographic foils available.
Perfect technique for designs with small letters, lines or details!
Your custom design metal die is kept on file for future orders.
1 Colour Foil main image
1 Colour Foil do's and don'ts

How does it work?

Step 1: Design Block Engraved

Your logo is engraved into a precision metal die — also known as a block, plate or stamp — which forms the tool that creates the logo / design impression.

Step 2: Job Set-up

Your chosen foil is mounted on the foil blocking machine, and the engraved metal die is aligned with your required position on the box. Several test impressions are carried out on sample boxes to perfect the heat and pressure settings, ensuring a clean, even and crisp result. This set-up process typically takes around 45 minutes.

Step 3: Heat & Press

Once testing is complete, your design is applied to your full order quantity, one box at a time, using controlled heat and pressure to create the slightly recessed foil finish.

Step 4: Finished Result

Your boxes are now complete, featuring your logo or design in your chosen foil colour, pressed slightly into the surface for a premium, debossed effect. Your metal die is stored safely for future repeat orders.

FAQs

Here are some FAQ's regarding printing. If your question isn't answered here please take a look at our full FAQ's page.

Can I get a printed sample box?

Yes, we can produce a physical printed sample, but please note that it can be costly due to the set-up costs involved. To keep things efficient, we provide a free digital proof of your logo on your chosen gift box style. This is supplied for your approval before we proceed with your bulk order, and most customers find it gives a good visual representation of the final printed result.

Do you offer my exact brand colour in foil?

Foil colours are not the same as Pantone ink colours but there's an extensive range available. It’s very likely there's a workable match. Click the PDF download in the foil section above to see most of the colours. During the quotation process you can let us know your target colour and we will advise the closest available.

Can I print a logo with gradients, tints or shading?

No, foil blocking uses solid colour, so gradients, tints or shading aren’t possible with this technique. If your design requires tonal variation, Digital Printing is the best option. A glossy finish can also be added to digitally printed designs to create a look similar to a shiny foil effect.

Do you have access to foils from other foil manufacturers?

Yes, we also have foils available from Kurz and Philips. Just ask if you have a specific foil in mind, or you are matching it to another product.

Can I see foil swatches in person?

If you’re struggling to select a shade to match your brand from our downloadable PDF sheet, let us know and we can arrange to send a small foil swatch.

Can you print detailed designs using foil blocking?

Foil blocking usually works very well for designs including small, detailed or thin elements. It also prints very small letters and text beautifully! Sometimes there can be an issue with very thick bold text and a tiny ® but we will advise any potential issues when we see your artwork.

Can boxes be recycled that include a foil logo?

Yes, the proportion of the foil area is small so boxes can be recycled with a logo. However, remember to encourage your customers to re-gift, re-use and repurpose boxes before they need to be recycled. Recycling is not carbon neutral.

Are foils safe for the environment and compostable?

Foilco Foil Information: As the first foil company in the world to join the Zero Foil 2 Landfill Scheme, Foilco has been leading the industry in establishing the sustainability credentials of foil. With this composting test conducted by Intertek, Foilco has demonstrated that the stamping foils used in the test are fully compostable. You can read more here: Foilco Website

Still have questions?

If your question isn't answered here please take a look at our full FAQ's page.

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“These boxes are so beautiful and of such high quality, it really exceeded my expectations! Thank you Foldabox”

Luiana Machado
Owner, Sua Linda

“Just wanted so say how delighted we are with the XL Deep Gift Boxes. They will be given to our clients as a thank you for letting us renovate their kitchens. Our renovation projects are high quality and our gifts need to maintain that standard.”

Mike Buckerfield
Owner, Your Space Living

“I just got to open the parcels and saw the very first box – THANK YOU! These are perfect!”

Bujar Bakalli
CocaCola United

"I’ve ordered many different types of gold-foiled boxes from Foldabox, and the quality and attention to detail are always exceptional. The service from the team is outstanding - they consistently go above and beyond to ensure every order meets the highest standards and is delivered on time to meet our deadlines."

Lisa Groves
Owner, Paperknots

“Very good result- will be needing many more soon, amazing..”

Richard Lipscombe
Owner, Ben's Chocolates

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