Custom Cardboard Boxes with Handle

What Are Cardboard Boxes with Handle?

A cardboard box with handle is a paperboard carry box with an integrated handle, sometimes known as a gable box or cardboard suitcase box. The folded handle locks the top closed, which keeps contents secure and removes the need for a separate shopping bag. That one feature lowers your packaging count while keeping your logo front and centre as the customer walks.

Why Order From iCustomBoxes

You order with a low minimum of 100 boxes and pay no die or plate charges, so short runs and first orders stay affordable — pricing starts at $1.50 per unit. Every order includes free design support and a digital proof before production, and our QA team checks each box for print and fit. Standard turnaround is 12 business days to print and dispatch, with an 8-day rush option when you need stock sooner. Boxes ship flat and pre-glued, so they store compactly and assemble in seconds at your counter or fulfilment desk. Browse the full range of custom cardboard boxes to compare styles and stocks.

Materials and Customization Options

Choose cardboard or kraft stock from 12pt to 24pt, plus eco-friendly kraft and flute corrugated for heavier products. Finish your cardboard boxes with handle in matte, gloss, aqueous coating, or Spot UV, then add gold or silver foiling, embossing, debossing, a die-cut window, or ribbon accents. Print in CMYK, Pantone (PMS), or plain white and brown stock. For a sturdier premium carrier, the cardboard suitcase box with handle offers the same carry convenience in a briefcase shape.

How to Choose the Right Handle Box

Match the stock to the load: 12–16pt cardboard suits light retail and bakery items, while 18–24pt or corrugated handles heavier or shipped goods. Pick kraft for a natural, recyclable look or white cardboard for vivid full-colour printing. Add a die-cut window if buyers should see the product inside, or foiling and embossing to lift perceived value on gift and premium lines. Gift and hamper sets pair well with cardboard gift boxes when presentation matters as much as portability.