Magnetic boxes are making waves in the packaging world, and for good reason! These luxury boxes have oh-so-many uses, especially for small businesses looking to up their packaging game. Are you sending out gift cards? Or making hampers? For both of these and more, magnetic boxes provide an excellent solution that balances luxury and practicality. Here, we’ll take a look at how you can leverage these boxes for your brand, as well as how you can use them for any wedding, birthday, or other celebration you've got coming up. So what are we waiting for - let’s get cracking!

But first up, what is a magnetic box? You might have heard them referred to as snap shuts, and quite simply they're boxes with magnets in the main body and in the flap (which is a half flap so it's obvious where to open), that close with a SNAP! They come as flat packs - just fold out the sides and peel off the sticky tabs to put them together. It's as easy as pie!

The versatility of magnetic boxes

So, what can you use magnetic boxes for?

Gift card boxes

Let’s start with gift cards - they’re a classic present idea and something well worth offering as a business, especially around the holidays and special occasions. But how do you present them in a way that stands out? Enter: the magnetic gift card box.

Available in a range of colours, magnetic gift card boxes offer a chic packaging solution, complete with elegant ribbon tabs for easy opening and card inserts to protect gift cards and keep them firmly in place. They're sustainable too - customers can pop them in the recycling when they're done with them (and when the ribbon and magnets have been removed), or even use them again for future gifting!

And of course it's not just gift cards - why not use these luxury magnetic boxes for business cards or credit cards too? With snap shut lids and ribbon tabs, they'll make any card, gift or otherwise, look pretty and chic. But don't just take my word for it - try it out!

Hampers and gift boxes

Who doesn’t love a well-curated hamper? Larger magnetic boxes are perfect for personalised gift hampers, with different sizes and shapes available for however much you or your business might want to put in there. These make great gifting solutions for weddings, Valentine's Day, birthdays, Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day, a corporate event - you name it! With both foil and digital printing available, these hampers can also be printed for any occasion.

Hampers are really easy to put together too - simply build the magnetic box, pad it out with a bit of tissue or shredded paper, and add the goodies! (Check out the pretty bridesmaid hamper above...) The secure, snap shut closure keeps contents safe and sound, preventing any accidental spills, and is great for any delicate items, like jewellery and other accessories. And with different finishes like matt, laminated, and ribbed available, your hampers will always have an attractive, polished look.

Using a magnetic box for a hamper not only keeps things simple, but also ensures that your gifts and products look fabulous, whether they're in a small, medium, or large box. And of course there's luxury bottle boxes too, perfect for presenting your favourite bottle of bubbly at any event, business or personal.

Subscription boxes

Books, alcohol, spices, even underwear - loads of products are available on subscription these days. Thankfully, these all look great in magnetic boxes, especially as they can hold multiple items, so why not consider these when sending out items each month? At Tiny Box Company we have a range of kraft brown postal boxes that are designed to fit our snap shuts, making it really easy to post them out and give customers the perfect impression of your products.

And did you know you could add custom foam or card inserts too? These, along with the ribbon tab, make the box look extra pretty, providing an exciting unboxing experience. Like all the other magnetic boxes, customers can also reuse their subscription box after the products are long gone, which helps to reduce waste (or again, they can be recycled when the ribbon and magnets have been removed!). 

Retail and office organisation

Magnetic boxes look great in any retail space, whether you're selling clothes or jewellery. They're especially good if you're selling a kit of some kind that has multiple items together (think a sewing kit, craft kit, stationery kit etc). Have these in your store to display/sell products, or use smaller boxes to give out samples that your customers can take home.

These boxes can also be used to organise any space at your home or office - pop in your pens, pencils, paper clips, or any loose bits of paper you've got lying around. Snap shuts of any size work well here - with extra small/small boxes being great for little stationery items, and A4 magnetic boxes perfect for - you guessed it - A4 leaflets, magazines, paper etc. As they say: tidy house, tidy mind!

The benefits of magnetic boxes

First impressions: Magnetic boxes can help elevate your brand and presentation, with options to customise them with your logo and brand colours. This is important - attractive packaging enhances customer perceptions of your business and products, making them more likely to return and buy more. While we all know it's what's on the inside that counts, first impressions still matter! Read more on how to make it personal with printed magnetic gift boxes.

Easy to open, easy to close: Let’s face it - nobody enjoys wrestling with stubborn packaging. That's why luxury magnetic boxes are so great - with a half flap, they offer a seamless opening and closing experience that other packaging simply can’t match. Picture this: your customer receives their package, and with just a gentle pull, the box opens effortlessly. No more fumbling with sticky tape!

Enhanced shelf appeal: Magnetic boxes have a sleek, modern aesthetic that exudes sophistication in a retail space, making products stand out on shelves and drawing in potential buyers. Think about what you notice when you're out shopping - an eye-catching design will make you take a closer look, right? Follow the same thinking with your retail packaging, and while you're at it, add your branding to reinforce your identity when customers see your products. Having premium packaging often leads to a higher perceived value of your products - making people way more likely to notice! It’s all about grabbing attention, and holding it!

So are you ready to take your packaging to the next level? Get in touch with Tiny Box Company today to explore how our magnetic box solutions can work for you. Together, let’s create something magical!