Los Angeles is home to some of the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer brands in the world — from skincare startups in Silver Lake to supplement brands in El Segundo. For these brands, the box their product ships in is part of the product experience. This guide covers custom box printing for LA e-commerce brands.
Why the Box Matters
Unboxing has become a marketing channel in its own right. A well-designed custom box gets photographed, shared on social media, and reviewed on YouTube. A plain brown box gets thrown away and forgotten. For DTC brands, packaging is the first physical brand touchpoint — it needs to deliver.
Box Styles for E-Commerce
PrintLocker produces several box styles popular with LA e-commerce brands:
- Mailer boxes — self-sealing, no tape required, excellent for subscription boxes
- Rigid/gift boxes — premium, two-piece boxes for luxury products
- Kraft boxes — natural, eco-friendly aesthetic for sustainable brands
- Shipper boxes — corrugated, outer shipping boxes with full-color printing
- Product boxes — custom-sized retail packaging for specific products
Print Finishing Options for Boxes
Your box printing options include full-color CMYK printing, spot UV (glossy logo on matte background), foil stamping, embossing, matte or gloss lamination, and soft-touch finish. Each option creates a different brand impression at a different price point.
Sustainable Packaging for LA Brands
LA consumers expect sustainability. PrintLocker offers FSC-certified paper, soy-based inks, and fully recyclable box options. We can help you choose packaging that meets your sustainability commitments without compromising on design quality.
Minimum Orders and Lead Times
Custom box minimums at PrintLocker start at 50 units for most styles. Standard lead time is 5–7 business days for custom orders. Rush options are available. Call 844-756-2537 or get a custom quote.
