Using inserts inside your packaging not only helps in securing the products inside the box but also helps to provide an unforgettable unboxing experience for the customers. Especially when packaging multiple products inside custom mailer boxes wholesale, using personalized inserts is advised because it would allow you to determine how and where you want your contents to be placed inside the box.
The main reason for using custom inserts is to minimize the product damage and breakage that might result due to the movement of products while transporting them. Therefore, insets help to lock the products in their place as well as minimize shocks.
Similar to the thought put into designing a packaging box for your product, a lot of effort goes into designing custom inserts as well. Size, material, type, durability, everything is brought into consideration.
Here are 3 inspiring design ideas for custom inserts.
Type of Material
As per your product requirement, you can opt for any material for your custom inserts ranging from paper, cardboard, or foam.
Paper inserts are best advised to be used for stationery products as well as cosmetics because they are lightweight and ensure affordability. The benefit of using these inserts is that they are fully customizable in terms of printing and eco-friendly as well. However, always opt for soy-based inks to make these inserts completely recyclable and biodegradable. Cardboard inserts also exhibit similar properties but they are used for heavier items.
On the other hand, Foam inserts neither remain eco-friendly nor can be printed on. However, necessary to be used when handling delicate and fragile items like jewelry, electronics, glassware, etc.
Branding through inserts
Using appealing print design and marketing techniques for your brand, your inserts can provide an efficient advertising medium for your products. From a simple packaging insert design to a hashtag defining your brand; customize your inserts to best suit your needs. For this, you must have to put yourself in your customers’ shoes and see what others are getting from your brand. Is the packaging worthy to compel the customers to buy from you?
Less is more
Stuffing your boxes with tissue papers, foam pellets, and other products to protect the contents while shipping is neither an intelligent option nor a cost-friendly medium. Therefore, using custom inserts could be your sustainable saving grace.
Though investing in packaging inserts can be a little expensive, they reduce the amount of waste produced from the use of foam pellets. You can always opt for paper or cardboard inserts if cost is your biggest concern as well.
You can further employ green practices in your packaging and inserts to attract the eco-conscious consumer base as well as develop a positive brand reputation in the market.
So, these are some of the inspiring design ideas for manufacturing your custom boxes with logo.