Custom Packaging with Low Minimum Orders

Traditional packaging factories are optimized for large runs — they make money on volume, not flexibility. Setup costs (die cutting, printing plates, machine calibration) are the same whether you order 100 or 10,000 units. Most factories simply won't accept orders that don't cover their setup costs. BUpack uses standardized die libraries, digital-first workflows, and flexible production scheduling to make small batches profitable — which means we can offer MOQs as low as 100 units.

MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) is the smallest number of units a manufacturer will produce for a single order. In packaging, MOQ varies by product type: folding cartons typically start at 100 units, rigid boxes at 500, and paper bags at 200. MOQ exists because factories need to cover setup costs (die preparation, printing plates, machine time). At BUpack, we've optimized our production process to offer industry-low MOQs without compromising quality.

Yes. Our folding carton and mailer box MOQ is 100 units per design. This is ideal for testing a new product line, seasonal packaging, limited editions, or your first custom packaging order. You get the same print quality, material options, and finishing as orders of 10,000 units — just in a smaller batch.

Per-unit cost is higher at lower quantities because fixed setup costs are spread across fewer units. However, the total investment is much lower — and for growing brands, avoiding 9,000 units of dead inventory more than offsets the per-unit premium. As a rough guide: a custom mailer box at 100 units might cost $2.50-3.50/unit, while the same box at 5,000 units might cost $0.80-1.20/unit. We're transparent about pricing at every quantity tier.

1. Share your requirements (size, quantity, design idea) via our contact form. 2. We'll send a quote within 24 hours. 3. Upload your artwork — our prepress team reviews it for free. 4. We produce a physical sample (7-10 days) and ship it to you. 5. You approve the sample, and we begin production. 6. Your order ships to your door in 15-25 days depending on product type.

Absolutely. Once your dieline and printing plates are on file, reorders are faster and slightly cheaper (no setup fees). You can reorder as few as 50 units for most products. Many brands start with 100 units to test, then scale to 500, 1,000, or more as they grow.

Yes — we offer two types of samples. Material samples (blank paper swatches showing finish options) ship in 1 day. Printed physical samples (a fully finished box with your artwork) ship in 7-10 days. The printed sample is free — you only cover shipping. It's the best way to see and feel your packaging before committing to production.

US printers typically offer MOQs of 250-500 units but at significantly higher per-unit prices ($4-8/box vs $1-3/box). Their advantage is faster shipping (no ocean freight). BUpack's advantage is dramatically lower per-unit cost, more customization options (foil stamping, embossing, interior printing), and FSC certification included as standard. For most DTC brands, the 2-3 week shipping time is well worth the 50-70% cost savings.