Name: Holiday Gift Box With Three-Piece Lid-and-Base Construction
Brand: TOPVISIO Packaging

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Holiday Gift Box With Three-Piece Lid-and-Base Construction

Specification	Detail
Box Dimensions	250 x 195 x 45 mm (L x W x H)
Net Weight	265 g per unit
Lid	157 gsm coated paper laminated to 1000 gsm greyboard, laminated to 250 gsm pink-grey backing board
Outer Base Box	157 gsm coated paper laminated to 1000 gsm greyboard, laminated to 250 gsm pink-grey backing board
Inner Base Box	157 gsm coated paper laminated to 1000 gsm greyboard, laminated to 250 gsm pink-grey backing board; glued fixed inside the outer base box
Surface Finish	Full-surface printing + scratch-resistant matte lamination + center foil-stamped frame in red gold
Assembly	Die-cut and hand-assembled (glued inner-to-outer bonding)
MOQ	1,000 units
Sample Lead Time	7 business days after design confirmation
Production Lead Time	30-45 business days after sample approval
FSC Certified	Available on request
PPWR Compliance	Compliance documentation available on request

This holiday gift box is a rigid, lid-and-base packaging solution built for seasonal confectionery and gifting. This one uses a three-piece construction — a separate lid, an outer base box, and an inner base box glued permanently inside it — finished with a festive foil-stamped frame at the center of the lid. It is built for chocolate and confectionery gifting, with a scale and proportion suited to retail shelf display as much as gift-giving.

It is produced by Topvisio Packaging, a rigid box manufacturer running 14+ automated production lines. Hand-assembled, multi-piece structures like this this holiday gift box move through the workshop at roughly 200,000 units per month. FSC certification is available on request, alongside PPWR compliance, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and SEDEX audit standing, so the holiday gift box fits both EU packaging-waste rules and general export documentation requirements.

Topvisio Packaging manufactures this product at its factory in Dongguan, Guangdong, China.

Holiday Gift Box Three-Piece Construction

This holiday gift box is built from three separate pieces rather than a simple two-piece lid and base. The lid sits over an outer base box, and inside that outer base box sits a second inner base box, glued permanently in place rather than designed to slide or lift out. The inner box is the layer that holds the chocolates directly, while the outer box gives the whole structure its rigidity and finished exterior.

All three pieces share the same material build: 157 gsm coated paper over 1000 gsm greyboard, backed with 250 gsm pink-grey board for a consistent interior tone across the lid, outer box, and inner box. Because the inner box is fixed in place, opening the holiday gift box means lifting the lid straight up rather than pulling out a removable tray, which keeps the structure simple to handle even when it is fully loaded.

Surface Finish and the Center Frame

All three components are printed full-surface and finished with a scratch-resistant matte lamination, which keeps the exterior looking clean through repeated handling on a retail shelf. At the center of the lid, a foil-stamped frame in red gold sits as the visual focal point — this is a decorative frame rather than a brand mark, so it stays in place as-is and can carry seasonal artwork, a pattern, or a plain decorative border depending on what the final design calls for.

Because the frame is not tied to any brand identity, it gives this holiday gift box flexibility for private-label runs where the same structure needs to work across different retail customers without a fixed logo treatment.

Cost-Saving Options

Three adjustments to this structure lower unit cost to varying degrees. The 157 gsm coated paper can drop to 128 gsm across all three pieces, though the price difference is modest since paper is a smaller share of the total material cost. The 1000 gsm greyboard can drop to 800 gsm across all three components, which reduces the overall structural weight but also lowers stacking strength, so corners are more prone to denting when boxes are stacked for shipping. The red gold foil stamping on the center frame can also be replaced with red printing, which removes the metallic sheen but keeps the frame shape and layout intact.

Two other options were reviewed and set aside. Removing or thinning the matte lamination was not adopted, since the surface would lose its scratch resistance and pick up fingerprints and handling marks more easily. Reducing the 250 gsm pink-grey backing board to 200 gsm was also set aside, since the interior panels would lose stiffness and be more prone to curling at the edges over extended storage.

Customization Options

The center frame on the lid can be adjusted for different seasonal themes beyond the holiday period this structure was originally designed for — a plain decorative border, a different color foil, or a fully custom pattern can all be substituted without changing the holiday gift box's overall dimensions or assembly method. Print artwork across all three pieces can be updated per order, and the 250 gsm pink-grey backing can be swapped for a different interior color if a brand's packaging system calls for it.

Box dimensions can also be resized for a different chocolate count or assortment size, provided the same three-piece, glued-inner-box construction is kept.

Common Applications

This structure suits seasonal chocolate and confectionery gift sets, retail-ready holiday displays, and corporate gifting programs that need a box sturdy enough for shelf stacking but still light enough for individual gift-giving. Because the center frame carries no fixed branding, the same structure works well for private-label retailers running seasonal ranges under different store brands.

Buyers looking for a simpler two-piece structure without the glued inner box may want to look at Topvisio's custom gift box range, or the magnetic closure gift boxes line for a different closure style entirely.

Why the Glued Inner Box Works for Retail

Because the inner base box is bonded permanently to the outer base box, this structure avoids the loose-tray problem that comes with fully separable, multi-piece sets — there is no inner tray that can be pulled out, misplaced, or reinserted at the wrong angle during restocking. For retail environments where staff are handling display units quickly, that fixed construction keeps the holiday gift box behaving the same way every time it is opened.

The trade-off is that the inner box dimensions are locked in at production time. A brand switching between different chocolate counts or piece sizes partway through a product run would need a new inner-box tooling pass rather than a simple tray swap, which is worth planning around before committing to a production quantity.

Sustainability Notes

FSC-sourced coated paper and greyboard on request give brands a documented paper trail back to responsibly managed forests, which some retail partners require before a seasonal listing is approved. The matte lamination and print process stay the same regardless of whether standard or FSC-certified material is selected, so choosing the certified option does not change lead times or the assembly method.

Because all three pieces of this holiday gift box share the same paper and greyboard build, a single FSC sourcing decision covers the lid, outer base, and inner base together rather than requiring separate certification tracking for each component.

Manufacturing and Certifications

Topvisio Packaging operates 14+ automated production lines alongside dedicated hand-assembly stations for multi-piece, glued structures like this holiday gift box, with hand-assembled output running at approximately 200,000 units per month. FSC-certified material is available on request, and the factory maintains PPWR compliance together with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and SEDEX status.

These details matter for confectionery brands sourcing packaging for the EU or working with retail partners that run supplier audits. For background on what FSC chain-of-custody certification covers, see the FSC International reference site.

Packaging and Shipping

Because the inner base box is fixed inside the outer base box rather than sold as a separate removable tray, this holiday gift box ships as a two-part set — lid and joined base — which simplifies carton packing compared with structures that have loose, separately shipped trays. Carton counts are confirmed once final dimensions and any customization to the print or foil area are locked in.

For brands running the same seasonal box across multiple retail regions, Topvisio can coordinate packing lists and compliance documentation across shipment batches so a fixed launch date can be met across several markets at once.

Order Process and Lead Times

A typical order starts with design confirmation for the lid, outer base, and center frame artwork, followed by a physical sample delivered within 7 business days. Once the sample is approved, bulk production runs 30 to 45 business days depending on order volume and any changes to paper weight, board weight, or foil coverage. Minimum order quantity is 1,000 units per configuration.

Because the inner box is glued permanently during assembly, buyers are encouraged to confirm chocolate tray dimensions before sampling, since the inner box cannot be swapped for a different size after production without retooling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is this holiday gift box?

The assembled box measures 250 x 195 x 45 mm and weighs approximately 265 g. Custom sizing is available for a different chocolate count or assortment layout.

Can the inner base box be removed from the outer base box?

No. The inner base box is glued permanently inside the outer base box during assembly. Opening the holiday gift box means lifting the lid straight up rather than sliding out a separate tray.

What is the red-gold frame on the lid?

It is a decorative foil-stamped frame, not a brand mark, so it stays as part of the standard design and can carry seasonal artwork, a pattern, or a plain border depending on the final artwork.

Is this holiday gift box FSC certified?

FSC-certified paper and greyboard are available on request for this structure. The standard build uses non-FSC material unless FSC sourcing is specified at order time.

Can the cost be reduced without changing the three-piece structure?

Yes. Dropping the coated paper from 157 gsm to 128 gsm, the greyboard from 1000 gsm to 800 gsm, or replacing the red-gold foil with red printing are all available, each with a different trade-off in rigidity or finish.

Is this holiday gift box PPWR compliant for EU sales?

Yes. Material composition and packaging-weight documentation required under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) are available on request, alongside FSC and ISO documentation.

What is the MOQ and lead time?

Minimum order quantity is 1,000 units. Sample lead time is 7 business days after design confirmation, and bulk production takes 30 to 45 business days after sample approval.

What is the production capacity for this holiday gift box style?

This is a hand-assembled, three-piece structure, produced across Topvisio Packaging's 14+ automated lines and dedicated assembly stations at roughly 200,000 units per month, alongside PPWR, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and SEDEX compliance.

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