Unboxing Experience: Sourcing Packaging

Phase 3.

1. Key Categories

• Paper Boxes: Rigid gift boxes (iPhone style), Corrugated mailers.
• Plastic Bags: Poly mailers, Zip lock bags.
• Tin Cans: For tea/cookies.

2. Printing

• CMYK vs. Pantone: Pantone (PMS) is more expensive but ensures exact brand color matching.
• Finishing: Matte lamination, Spot UV, Foil stamping.

3. Production Hub

• Wenzhou (Longgang): The "Printing City of China".
• Guangzhou: High-end cosmetic packaging.

Summary

Shipping air is expensive. Always verify if the boxes can be shipped "Flat Packed".