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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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Digital Proof
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Delivery (1-3 weeks)

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, shiny or holographic foils available
Perfect technique for designs with two colours, small letters, lines or details
Colours need to be set at least 3mm from one another
You can also mix one part of the design with no-colour deboss and the other using 1-colour foil
The custom metal dies are kept on file for future orders
2 Colour Foil main image
2 Colour Foil do's and don'ts

How does it work?

Step 1: Design Blocks Engraved

Your logo is engraved into two separate precision metal dies- also known as blocks, plates or stamps - one for each foil colour.

Step 2: Job Set-up

Your chosen foil colour is mounted on the foil blocking machine, and the corresponding engraved metal die is aligned with your required position on the box. Test impressions are carried out on sample boxes to perfect the heat and pressure settings for both colours, ensuring a crisp and even result. Set-up typically takes around 45 minutes per colour.

Step 3: Heat & Press

Once testing is complete, your design is applied using controlled heat and pressure to bond the foil to the box surface. The first colour is applied to all boxes, followed by the second colour, ensuring precise registration between both elements of the design.

Step 4: Finished Result

Your boxes are now complete, featuring your 2-colour logo or design with a premium, slightly debossed finish in metallic, matt or shiny foil. You can mix foil finishes between the two colours, or include a no colour debossed element together with a 1 colour foil.

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 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 colours 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 to your brand colour.

Can I print my logo or design 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 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 foil colours touch or overlap?

No, the foil colours cannot touch or overlap. Each colour must be spaced at least 3mm apart. Because foil blocking uses heat and pressure, applying the second foil too close to the first can cause the first colour to soften or lift from the box during the second colour application.

Can I see an actual foil swatch?

If you are struggling to match your target colours with the foil colours shown on-line, or on our pdf download we can send you a small physical Foilco foil swatch.

Can you achieve fine details with 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.

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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