Custom Paper Cards — Business & Gift Cards for Packaging

Why Choose Hibobestgift?

10+ years of custom packaging manufacturing experience, direct factory pricing

Direct Factory Price

No middlemen. We manufacture everything in-house at our Shenzhen factory, saving you 20–40% vs. trading companies.

Full Customization

Any size, shape, color, and printing. Our design team provides free artwork support and proofs before production.

Eco-Friendly Materials

FSC-certified paper stock and soy-based inks available — responsible printing for sustainable brands.

Fast Turnaround

7–15 business days standard production. Rush orders available. Free samples shipped within 3–5 days.

Worldwide Shipping

Europe, USA, Australia, Southeast Asia — we ship globally via express, air freight, sea freight, and rail.

Quality Guaranteed

Strict QC with pre-shipment inspection. Each order includes a digital proof for your approval before production starts.

Customization Options

Every detail of your luxury paper box with cardboard box can be tailored to your brand

Custom Size & Shape

Square, rectangle, tube, or die-cut shapes. Any dimension from 5cm to 100cm+.

Logo Printing

CMYK full-color, single-color, flexographic. Pantone color matching available.

Surface Finish

Matte lamination, glossy, spot UV, gold/silver foil stamping, embossing.

Material Grade

350gsm / 400gsm Coated Art Paper (Business Card) 150gsm / 200gsm Coated Paper (Flyer)

Box Style

RSC, die-cut, auto-bottom, tuck-end, mailer box, pizza box and more.

Interior Printing

Add your brand message, QR code, or colorful design inside the box.

Eco Options

100% recycled paper, soy ink, FSC-certified board, compostable coatings.

Insert & Accessories

Custom foam insert, tissue paper, ribbon, sticker, and thank-you card.

Product Description

What Makes Our Paper Cards and Tags Different?

Cards and tags are small-format print, so the details matter more than the volume. We handle heavy paper stocks, fine detail reproduction and precise die cutting, and we proof colour before the run starts. Whether you need retail hang tags, gift tags or presentation cards, artwork support, foil stamping and reliable delivery all come from one factory.

Card Stock & Paper Options

• Coated art card – 300-400gsm, smooth surface for full-colour print
• Uncoated and kraft card – 250-350gsm for a natural, tactile finish
• Textured and cotton card – premium feel for gift and luxury retail
• Recycled and FSC-certified card – fully recyclable options
• Thickness – single or doubled layers for a heavier hand feel

Printing and Finishing

We print CMYK offset, digital and Pantone for brand colours that cannot drift between batches. Finishing includes hot foil stamping in gold, silver and rose gold, embossing and debossing, spot UV, rounded corners, drilled holes for string, and die-cut custom shapes.

Eco-Friendly Card Options

FSC-certified and recycled card stocks, soy-based inks and plastic-free finishes let the whole piece go into paper recycling. Chain-of-custody documentation is supplied where a retail or export audit requires it.

Industries We Serve

We manufacture paper cards and tags for fashion and apparel, jewellery and accessories, candles and home fragrance, cosmetics and skincare, specialty food and drink, and e-commerce and retail. If you need printed pieces that make the product look considered, our paper cards and tags are the solution.

Trusted by brands across 30+ countries

E-Commerce & Retail

Food & Beverage

Cosmetics & Beauty

Electronics

Apparel & Fashion

Jewelry

Gifts & Hampers

Health & Wellness

Home & Garden

Toys & Games

How to Order

Simple 5-step process from inquiry to delivery

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about ordering custom paper cards

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Paper Cards and Tags for Retail and Gift Packaging

Choosing the right paper cards comes down to three things: the product inside, the journey it travels, and the impression you want to leave. As a direct China factory, Hibobestgift manufactures paper cards in short runs from 200 pieces, with free artwork support and free samples so you can approve the structure and print before production begins. This guide walks through the styles, materials and ordering steps we use every day with brands shipping to the USA, Europe and Australia.

Styles of Paper Cards We Manufacture

Every project starts with structure, because the box style decides how the product sits, how it opens and how it is displayed. The most requested options include:

• Hang tags with string or elastic loops
• Gift tags with foil or embossed borders
• Belly bands and wrap-around sleeves
• Thank-you cards and insert cards
• Loyalty and discount cards
• Product specification cards

If you are unsure which structure fits your product, send us the dimensions and a photo. We will recommend two or three options with a rough cost per unit, so you can compare before committing to a die line.

Materials, Printing and Finishes

Material choice drives both protection and perceived value. We work with a wide range of paper and board so that paper cards can be tuned to your budget and sustainability targets:

• 300-450 gsm coated art card
• FSC-certified recycled and kraft card
• textured cotton and linen card
• soft-touch lamination and matte varnish
• gold, silver and coloured foil
• embossing, debossing and die-cutting

printing is available in offset, flexo and digital, with Pantone colour matching for brand-critical colours. Where you need certification for retail or export markets, we supply FSC chain-of-custody documentation on request. You can read more about responsible sourcing at FSC-certified paper stock.

How to Order Paper Cards Step by Step

1. Send your brief. Share product dimensions, weight, quantity and any reference images.
2. Receive a quote and die line. We return pricing tiers, a structure drawing and a material recommendation, usually within 24 hours.
3. Approve artwork. Our design team prepares a print-ready dieline and a 3D mock-up at no extra cost.
4. Free sample. A physical sample is produced for fit, print and colour approval before mass production.
5. Production and QC. Bulk runs pass in-line and final inspection against the approved sample.
6. Shipping. DDP, FOB or express delivery to your warehouse, with export documentation handled for you.

Quality Control, MOQ and Lead Times

Low MOQ is one of the reasons growing brands work with us. Orders for paper cards start at 200 pieces for most rigid structures and 500-1,000 pieces for corrugated and paper cup runs, so you can test a market before scaling. Production typically takes 7-15 working days after sample approval, plus shipping time.

Every order is checked at three points: incoming board inspection, in-line printing checks and a final pre-shipment inspection that verifies dimensions, colour, assembly and carton counts. photos and a QC report are shared before the goods leave the factory.

Industries and Applications

We manufacture paper cards for fashion and apparel, jewellery and accessories, candles and home fragrance, cosmetics and skincare, specialty food and drink, e-commerce brands. Typical applications include:

• carry price, size and care information at retail
• reinforce brand identity on every parcel
• add a premium finishing touch to gift packaging
• support QR codes and loyalty programmes

Because we produce many structures under one roof, brands often consolidate several SKUs into a single order. You can compare options across custom packaging boxes, custom stickers, custom rigid boxes, or browse the full range of custom packaging boxes.

How to Choose the Right Paper Card for Your Product

Start with the product, not the print. Measure the item at its widest point, add three to five millimetres of clearance on every side, and note whether it ships as a single unit or as a set. A paper card that is too tight will bow at the corners, while one that is too loose lets the product slide and arrive damaged. Next, decide how the pack will be opened. Retail shoppers expect a lid they can lift and reclose, whereas online buyers open a parcel at home, so an e-commerce paper card usually needs a tear strip or a mailer-style flap. Finally, match the board weight to the journey: light folding cartons for shelf display, and heavier board or corrugated for anything that travels through a parcel network. Send us a photo of your product next to a ruler and we will confirm the structure and the board grade before you pay for a die line.

Printing, Colour and Finishing Options Explained

print quality on paper cards comes down to three choices: the printing method, the colour system and the finish. Offset printing gives the sharpest small text and the smoothest gradients, so it suits premium runs and detailed artwork. Flexo printing is faster and cheaper at high volume on corrugated board and paper cups. Digital printing needs no plates at all, which makes it the best value for short runs and seasonal or personalised designs. For colour we print CMYK by default and match Pantone references for logo colours that must not drift between batches. Finishing is where a paper card starts to feel expensive: soft-touch lamination for a velvet hand feel, matte or gloss varnish for contrast, hot foil stamping in gold, silver or copper, embossing and debossing for raised or recessed logos, and spot UV for a glossy detail against a matte surface. We supply a printed proof so the colour is approved before the full run starts.

Sustainable and Recyclable Paper Card Options

Buyers increasingly ask what happens to packaging after unboxing, and paper cards can be specified to meet those expectations without losing shelf appeal. We stock FSC-certified virgin board, recycled greyboard and kraft paper so the fibre in your pack comes from responsibly managed forests. Water-based and soy-based inks replace solvent inks, and plastic-free laminates allow the whole pack to go into a single paper recycling stream. For food contact we offer compostable and biodegradable coatings on cups and takeaway packs. Where a magnet, ribbon or window is essential, we can design it as a removable element so the paperboard body still recycles. If you need documentation for a retail or export audit, FSC chain-of-custody paperwork is provided on request.

Common Paper Card Mistakes to Avoid

• Designing before measuring. Artwork built on the wrong die line has to be rebuilt, which costs both time and money.
• Ignoring the shipping journey. A beautiful retail box still arrives crushed if the board grade is too light for parcel handling.
• Chasing the lowest unit price. Cheaper board usually means more transit damage, which costs more than the original saving.
• Forgetting the inside. Unprinted interiors look unfinished, and internal printing is inexpensive on most paper cards runs.
• Leaving artwork to the last minute. Bleed, safe areas and outlined fonts must all be correct before plates are made.
• Ordering without a sample. A physical sample is the only way to confirm fit, colour and structure before mass production.

What Drives Paper Card Pricing

Quotes for paper cards are built from six cost drivers. Board grade and thickness set the base material cost. The print method and the number of colours decide plate and ink costs. Finishing such as foil, embossing or soft-touch lamination is priced per impression. Die-cutting and any custom tooling is a one-off charge that is usually waived on repeat orders. Order quantity spreads those fixed costs, which is why the unit price falls sharply between 500 and 5,000 pieces. racking, freight and destination duties are quoted separately so that DDP and FOB terms can be compared directly. Because we manufacture in our own Shenzhen factory instead of trading through a middleman, we can show the breakdown line by line and point out where a small change, such as a single-colour interior or a lighter board, reduces cost without changing how the paper card looks on the shelf.

Why Brands Choose Hibobestgift

Hibobestgift is a direct manufacturer in Shenzhen, China, not a trading company. That means factory pricing, control over quality, and a single point of contact from artwork to delivery. We support low MOQ from 200 pieces, free artwork and samples, FSC-certified materials on request, and worldwide DDP shipping. Get a free quote and see how paper cards can lift your product presentation.