Custom box inserts (also known as packaging fitments, trays, or dividers) are custom-engineered structures placed inside a box to hold products firmly in position, prevent transit damage, and create a high-end presentation.
### Common Types of Box Inserts:
1. Corrugated & Paperboard Inserts (Eco-Friendly & Cost-Effective)
- Best for: Lightweight to medium items, bottles, cosmetic jars, and subscription boxes.
- Benefits: 100% recyclable, biodegradable, printed to match box artwork, and low unit cost.
- Styles: Custom die-cut cavity cards, grid dividers (for candles/jars), and stepped platforms.
2. EVA & EPE Foam Inserts (Maximum Protection & Luxury)
- EVA Foam (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate): Dense, velvet-smooth texture. Ideal for fine jewellery, electronics, luxury perfumes, and influencer gift kits. Can be topped with velvet/flock coating.
- EPE Foam (Expanded Polyethylene): Slightly softer, flexible closed-cell foam. Excellent impact absorption for heavy tools and fragile glassware.
3. Moulded Pulp Trays (Sustainable Modern Look)
- Best for: Electronics, eco-cosmetics, hardware, and sustainable food packaging.
- Benefits: Made from 100% recycled paper slurry, fully home-compostable, nesting for compact storage.
### How to Choose the Right Insert:
- Fragility: Glassware and precision electronics require high-density foam or multi-layer corrugated buffering.
- Sustainability: If eco-credentials are key to your brand, choose 100% corrugated card or moulded pulp.
- Budget: Die-cut card inserts have the lowest tooling and per-unit costs at scale.