Custom supplement packaging boxes
Supplement packaging looks like a simple carton job until the details start stacking. The bottle sets the structure: standard HDPE packers come in 45, 53 and 63mm diameters across 100 to 250cc fills, and we size the carton 1mm over the bottle on each axis so it slides in at the co-packer line speed but does not rattle in a subscription box. Weight sets the base: a 250cc glass jar of gummies runs 400g plus, which is auto-lock bottom territory, because a tuck base opens under that load by the third courier depot. Then there is the panel. A supplement facts panel is dense tabular type, often 4.5 to 5pt with hairline rules, and it only stays legible printed in solid black with no screens, so we separate that plate from the brand colours as a rule. The economics question we answer most is multi-SKU: a brand launching four SKUs does not need four separate runs. We gang the designs on one press sheet through a shared die, which lands 500 pieces per SKU at close to the unit price of a single 2,000 piece run. That is usually the difference between launching a range and launching one product.
Best packaging options for supplements
| Construction | Why it fits |
|---|---|
| Reverse tuck-end carton | The standard build for HDPE packer bottles up to about 300g; fast to erect at the co-packer |
| Auto-lock bottom carton | For glass jars and heavy gummy bottles; the base locks rather than tucks, so it cannot drop out under weight |
| Carton with insert collar | Grips dropper bottles and glass at the shoulder so nothing rattles on shelf or in a subscription mailer |
Materials, MOQ and lead time
| Material | 350gsm SBS board; a 400gsm step-up for jars over 400g |
| Finishes | Matte lamination with spot UV on the logo; an uncoated strip inside the tuck for inkjet lot coding |
| Typical MOQ | 1,000 pieces per design, or 500 per SKU when 3 or more SKUs gang on one press sheet |
| Lead time | 10 to 16 days production |
Cost ranges above are from our real factory pricing. The exact quote depends on size, finishes and quantity.
Design and price it free
Mock up packaging for supplements in 3D and get an instant ballpark price in our free Studio, then we confirm the exact quote.
Open Studio with this preset →Key takeaways
- Standard packer bottles run 45, 53 and 63mm diameter; we build the carton 1mm over the bottle per axis so it loads fast but does not rattle
- Anything over 300g filled gets an auto-lock bottom; tuck bases drop gummy jars, and it always happens in transit, never in the sample room
- Supplement facts panels hold 4.5 to 5pt type with hairline rules; we run that plate 100 percent black with no screens or the table fills in on press
- Ganging 3 to 6 SKUs on one press sheet gets each SKU to 500 pieces at near the unit rate of a single 2,000 piece run
- Leave a 15 x 40mm uncoated window inside the tuck flap for lot and expiry inkjet coding; lamination makes inkjet smear
Frequently asked questions
How much do custom supplement boxes cost?
A printed folding carton for a standard packer bottle runs $0.35 to $0.85 a unit at 1,000 pieces, driven by size, board weight and finish. Auto-lock bottoms add a few cents over tuck ends, and soft-touch lamination sits at the top of the band. You can price your exact bottle size in our free design tool.
What is the minimum order for a multi-SKU range?
1,000 pieces for a single design, but ranges are where cartons get cheap: with 3 or more SKUs sharing one bottle size we gang the artwork on one press sheet and run 500 pieces per SKU at close to the single-design 2,000 piece rate.
Can you print the supplement facts panel so it stays legible?
Yes, and it is a real press discipline. Panel type runs 4.5 to 5pt with hairline table rules, so we print that plate in solid black with no tint screens and check it under a loupe on the pre-production sample. You supply the panel content; we make sure it survives the press.
Can my 100cc and 250cc bottles share one carton?
No, and you would not want them to. A carton loose enough for the tall bottle lets the short one slide and drum. Each bottle size is its own die, but the dies share a press sheet, so the second size adds tooling once and little else.
Where do lot numbers and expiry dates go?
We leave an uncoated strip inside the tuck flap or on the base, typically 15 x 40mm, so your co-packer can inkjet lot and expiry data at filling. Coding on top of lamination smears; this is the detail most first-time supplement brands miss.