Gift boxes come in many types, shapes and sizes. Pretty boxes hand painted boxes for presenting that special gift make the recipient of the gift feel that you have made the effort to make the occasion special. Gift bags and bottle boxes are also available in many colours, with many designs. The selection of what is basically a bespoke cardboard box will depend on its usage, and you will be able to select the gauge of the cardboard box as well as the design and colour. Paper thin cardboard boxes are elegant but not durable, but may not be a criteria of selecting a suitable box. The recycling of cardboard boxes is easy these days, making disposal of them very environmentally friendly. On the other hand, more durable bespoke cardboard boxes may be more acceptable, depending on their use.
Gift bags are basically bespoke cardboard boxes and are more practical for small objects which are of a shape which is difficult to wrap. Also, bottle boxes come in so many sizes and with so many designs, it is difficult to choose. Bottle boxes tend to be more robust and of a thicker gauge than a simple gift box, and gift bags are often disposed of as soon as the gift has been received.
Rigid gift boxes are made of an even thicker gauge cardboard, often with a lid which makes them more expensive. They may come into the category of luxury box but can still be difficult to store. Nowadays though there are folding gift boxes made of cardboard which definitely come into the luxury range. The quality of the cardboard makes it easy to fold and reassemble without detriment to the appearance of the box. Rigid boxes can be stacked inside each other like Russian dolls which save space, and the bespoke cardboard boxes can be of any design or colour.
