Custom Embossing & Debossing Boxes
Embellish your design with embossing (raised edges) or debossing (sunk edges) … or both! These features can be added to any kind of packaging we provide as an add-on option. The premium embossing and debossing finishes that our embossing and debossing services have to offer are the right example if you want to give your packaging a tactile experience.
- No minimum order
- 7–14 working-day production
- Free US/UK/CA shipping
- No separate die or plate charges
Made to your spec
Each order of embossing & debossing boxes is cut from a fresh dieline to the length, width and height you give us — there are no stock sizes to fit into.
- Stock
- Rigid · Cardstock · Cardboard · Kraft · Corrugated · Bux board · Texture Card
- Printing
- Offset, digital, 3D and screen printing, inside and outside
- Add-ons
- Spot UV · Embossing/Debossing · Foiling · Holography · PVC window · Soft touch · Ribbon · Die-cut · Perforation
- Proofing
- Free digital proof (flat + 3D) before production; physical samples available
- Artwork
- .ai .pdf .eps .psd .cdr at 300 dpi
Receive a quote from Pressholic today, and start adding value to your packaging.
Embossing/debossing with foil stamping
Isn’t it fun to try a combination of these two? In combination with foil stamping and printing, you can achieve a stunning multi-dimensional finish when you combine both techniques, giving you a variety of large and small illusions. To learn more about our embossing and debossing services for custom packaging, send us an email or request a quote.
Is it possible to emboss/deboss certain graphics?
It’s fine to have multiple elements on your embossed or debossed box, as long as you don’t overdo it:
- Brand logo
- Your brand name
- Initiations or letters
- The patterns
- Elements of decoration
- The combination of all these options
Pressholic can help
It is imperative to remember that any additional touch that you give your packaging will help your brand image and business over time. This is because professional packaging creates trust in your brand. Whether you are looking to add embossing or debossing to your packaging, or if you want to surprise your customers when they see your embossed/debossed box for the first time, we can help you achieve that. Get in touch with us today, and we can make your dream a reality. Please feel free to reach out to us if you need assistance. Thanks for visiting our website!
Add-ons & finishes
Pair it with another finish
Matte or gloss lamination is included at no additional lamination charge (soft-touch is a paid add-on)
How ordering works
From quote to your door
What happens after you ask for a quote for custom embossing & debossing boxes — and when the clock starts.
- 01Request a quoteTell us the product, quantity and size. We reply by email within 6–48 hours with your price and the next steps.
- 02Artwork and proofUpload print-ready files, or let our design team set them up at no charge. You then receive a free digital proof — a flat mock-up and a 3D view.
- 03ApproveCheck every detail and approve the proof (within 24 hours keeps your slot). Nothing is printed before you approve.
- 04Production7–14 working days for printing, finishing and quality inspection. Rush production on request.
- 05DeliveryCarrier transit typically about 6–8 days with DHL or 8–10 days with UPS (estimates, not guaranteed). Free on every order to the US, UK and Canada.
Turnaround
- Production
- 7–14 working days
- Standard shipping
- DHL typically about 6–8 days; UPS typically about 8–10 days (carrier estimates)
- Rush
- Available on request — shortens production by a few days
Production is primarily carried out in Pakistan, with additional production through our manufacturing partner network in China.
Production starts once your artwork is accepted by our prepress team, you have approved the final proof and payment is confirmed.
Worldwide shipping is available. Standard shipping is free on every order to the US, UK and Canada (one delivery address per order). Applicable customs duties and import taxes are covered for the US and UK; for Canada they are the customer’s responsibility; for other destinations, customs duties, taxes and import charges, where applicable, depend on the destination and shipping arrangement and will be confirmed as part of the quote. Transit times are set by the carrier and cannot be guaranteed. Your quote confirms the dates for your exact specification.
How would you like to supply artwork?
We accept .ai, .pdf, .eps, .psd, .cdr (300 dpi minimum). The digital proof is free. A physical sample is available at a small sampling cost if you want to hold the box before the full run.
New to box artwork? See what a dieline is. Choosing a finish? Compare matte, gloss and soft-touch. Comparing embellishments? See spot UV vs foil vs holographic.
Questions buyers ask
Embossing and debossing: FAQs
Straight answers on materials, sizing, artwork and timing. Something else? Ask us.
What is the difference between embossing and debossing?
Embossing raises a design above the surface of the box; debossing presses it into the surface. Both are made with a shaped die and are felt as much as seen.
What is blind embossing?
Blind embossing or debossing has no ink or foil — just the raised or pressed shape, which gives a subtle, tactile effect. It can also be lined up with printed artwork or combined with foil stamping for a more striking finish.
Which materials hold embossing best?
Thicker, smooth boards — such as rigid box wrapping paper and heavier cardstock — hold fine detail best. Corrugated board can be embossed, but the flutes soften the detail, so bold shapes work better on it. Our materials guide explains the board types.
How should I prepare artwork for embossing?
Supply the embossed element as vector artwork (.ai, .pdf or .svg) on its own layer. Very small text and hairline strokes can lose definition, so keep details reasonably bold — the proof will show the area to be embossed.
Can I combine embossing with other finishes?
Yes. Embossing is often paired with foil, spot UV or soft-touch lamination. See our guide to popular packaging add-ons for ideas.
Is there a minimum order and how long does it take?
There is no minimum order quantity. Your quote lists every element of the finish. Production takes 7–14 working days once your artwork is accepted, the proof is approved and payment is confirmed. Shipping then typically takes about 6–8 days with DHL or 8–10 days with UPS (carrier estimates, not guaranteed), and it is free on every order to the US, UK and Canada (one delivery address per order). Need it sooner? Ask for rush production, which shortens production by a few days.
Where it works well
Add embossing or debossing to these boxes
Any box in the catalogue can be quoted with embossing or debossing; these are common starting points. Your free proof shows exactly where it goes.
