Packaging style
Custom window boxes
Show the product and protect it. Die-cut windows in any shape with clear PET or compostable PLA film.
Window Boxes in our catalog
18 products use this structure.
PopularWindow Boxes
Show the product through a crystal-clear or compostable window without sacrificing print area.
Eyelash Boxes
Window, drawer and magnetic lash boxes with custom lash trays and holographic finishes.
Nail Polish Boxes
Small cartons and multi-bottle sets with inserts that keep bottles upright.
Hair Extension Boxes
Long-format rigid, pillow and window boxes for bundles, wigs and extensions.
Spice & Seasoning Boxes
Small window cartons and gift sets for spices, rubs and seasonings.
PopularCandle Boxes
Tuck, window, rigid and tube candle boxes with inserts that keep glass safe in transit.
PopularSoap Boxes
Kraft sleeves, window boxes and tuck cartons for handmade and commercial soap.
Bath Bomb Boxes
Single and gift-set bath bomb boxes with inserts and moisture-resistant coatings.
Kitchenware & Mug Boxes
Mug, glassware and cookware boxes with protective inserts and window options.
In short
A window box is a carton with a die-cut opening that shows the product inside, either covered with clear film or left open. Box Sense makes window boxes in any size and window shape from 10 boxes.
A window answers the shopper’s first question, which is what the product actually looks like. For cakes, toys, soap and candles it sells better than any photograph.
The window can be any shape: a rectangle, a circle, or a cut-out that follows your logo.
How to specify a window box
- Window size and position. Large enough to show the product, small enough to keep the panel strong.
- Film or open. Clear film keeps dust out. An open cut-out is plastic-free and lets customers smell or touch.
- Film type. PET is the clear standard; PLA is a plant-based alternative.
- Structure. Tuck end, gable, two-piece and mailer styles can all carry a window.
Where to start
- Window Boxes: any structure with a custom window.
- Cake Boxes: bakery boxes with a top or front window.
- Toy Boxes: open-front and window cartons.
- Soap Boxes: cut-out windows that let scent through.
- Candle Boxes: show the wax color and label.
Keeping a window box recyclable
A small film window is accepted in many paper recycling streams, but rules vary by area. An open cut-out with no film avoids the question. If food is unwrapped behind the window, use film.
FAQ
Can the window be any shape?+
Yes. It is cut with the same die as the box, so circles, arches and custom shapes are possible.
Can I have a window with no plastic?+
Yes. Leave the opening uncovered, or ask about PLA film.
What is the minimum order?+
10 boxes. Short runs are printed digitally, and larger runs move to offset printing for a lower cost per box.
Ready to make packaging that sells?
Tell us what you are packing. You will have a quote, a free dieline and a sample plan within 24 hours.