Custom packaging inserts help hold products in place, improve product protection, and create a cleaner unboxing experience. They are commonly used for cosmetic sets, perfume bottles, candles, jars, electronics accessories, jewelry, gift boxes, and promotional kits.
The right insert depends on product weight, fragility, packaging style, sustainability goals, and budget. Before requesting a quote, it helps to understand the most common insert materials and how they are used.
Why Packaging Inserts Matter
An insert keeps products from moving inside the box. This can reduce damage during shipping and make the packaging look more organized when the customer opens it. Inserts also help present multiple products in a fixed layout, which is important for gift sets and retail kits.
For fragile products such as glass bottles, jars, candles, or electronics accessories, the insert design should be considered early in the packaging project. The outer box and insert need to work together.
Paperboard Inserts
Paperboard inserts are lightweight, recyclable, and suitable for many retail and cosmetic products. They can be printed or kept plain, and they work well when the product is not too heavy.
Paperboard inserts are often used for skincare sets, makeup items, small accessories, stationery, and gift packaging. They are a good choice when the brand wants a cleaner paper-based packaging solution.
Corrugated Inserts
Corrugated inserts provide more strength than simple paperboard. They are useful for e-commerce packaging, heavier product sets, candles, jars, and products that need extra separation inside a mailer box or shipping box.
Corrugated inserts can be made from kraft or white board depending on the desired appearance. They are practical for brands that need a balance of protection and cost control.
EVA Foam Inserts
EVA foam inserts create a premium and protective layout. They are often used for rigid boxes, electronics accessories, jewelry, perfume bottles, and luxury gift sets. EVA can be cut to match the product shape closely.
However, EVA is not usually the first choice for eco-friendly packaging. If sustainability is important, ask whether a paper-based or molded pulp insert can meet the protection requirement.
Molded Pulp Inserts
Molded pulp inserts are made from paper fiber and are often used as a more sustainable protective option. They can be used for bottles, jars, electronics, food packaging, and products that need cushioning.
Molded pulp may require tooling, so it is more suitable for repeat orders or projects with higher quantities. It can look natural and eco-friendly, especially when paired with kraft packaging.
Information To Prepare For An Insert Quote
- Product size and product weight
- Number of products in one box
- Product layout or reference photo
- Outer box size or box style
- Fragility and shipping method
- Preferred insert material
- Order quantity and delivery country
Need Custom Packaging Inserts?
XLY Pack Factory supports custom inserts for mailer boxes, rigid boxes, cosmetic boxes, kraft boxes, food packaging, and retail gift sets. We can help recommend paperboard, corrugated, EVA, molded pulp, or other insert options based on your product.
View custom packaging products or request a quote with your product layout, size, quantity, and delivery country.