One Factory for the Gift Box, Paper Bag and Insert? What Brands Ordering Gift Sets from China Should Align in One Inquiry
Short answer: Yes. You can put the rigid gift box, the paper bag and the insert into one inquiry, so the sizes, artwork versions and packing counts line up before anything is printed. Zhongshan Boya Color Printing Co., Ltd. (BOYA Printing) in Xiaolan, Zhongshan, Guangdong makes color boxes, corrugated color cartons and handmade rigid gift boxes; paper bags can also be supplied, and the insert is quoted as a separate line from the box. MOQ from 1,000 pcs, depending on product and process. We reply to inquiries within 24 hours.
Key points
One inquiry, three pieces: send box, bag and insert details together so each one is sized from the same product and the same box.
Sizes: the box is sized from the product and insert; the bag is sized from the box's outside dimensions.
Artwork versions: give every file a version ID and name which piece it belongs to.
Insert quote line: the insert is priced separately from the box, so ask for both lines in the same quote.
Paper bags: can also be supplied alongside the box order; confirm bag details in the same thread.
Set count: agree how many complete sets ship and how they are counted and packed.
Why put the gift box, paper bag and insert in one inquiry?
Gift sets usually go wrong at the joins between pieces, not inside any one piece. A bag ordered later from a different size list may be too tight for the box. An insert designed before the box is fixed may leave the product sitting too low or too high. Artwork updated on the box but not on the bag can leave two versions of a logo in the same set. Sending all three pieces in one inquiry gives the factory one size chain and one artwork list to quote and sample against.
If you are still choosing where to order rigid gift boxes in the region, see our note on ordering custom gift boxes in Zhongshan. This article covers what to put in the inquiry once you know you want the set.
What should one inquiry include?
Item | What to send | Why it matters |
Product | Dimensions, weight and a photo or sample of each item in the set | The insert and box are sized from the product, not the other way round |
Gift box | Box style (lid-and-base, book-style, magnetic-closure, drawer or other), inside or outside dimensions, board and wrapping paper preference | The box's outside size sets the bag size |
Insert | Cavity layout, how the product should sit, preferred insert material | The insert is a separate quote line and affects the box depth |
Paper bag | Rough bag size or "fit to box", handle style, paper preference | The bag must take the finished box without forcing it |
Artwork | One file list with version IDs for box, insert print (if any) and bag | Stops mixed versions across the set |
Quantities | Sets per order, plus any spare boxes or bags | Box, bag and insert counts may differ |
Delivery | Destination, set packing requirement, required date | Lets the factory plan cartons and the schedule together |
How should the sizes be linked?
Work from the inside out. Start with the product dimensions, then the insert cavities, then the box inside size, then the box outside size, and finally the bag. When one size changes, the ones after it change too, so keep the chain in one document. Ask for the box sample with the insert fitted and the real product inside, then check the bag against that finished box rather than against a drawing. Our rigid gift boxes page shows the box styles we make for gift sets.
How do you name artwork versions across three pieces?
Give each file a piece name and a version number, for example "BOX_v3", "INSERT-CARD_v1" and "BAG_v2", and list them in one table that you send with the purchase order. When the logo, colour or copy changes, update every piece that carries it and raise all affected version numbers at the same time. Confirm the printed proofs against that table. If the bag and box use the same brand colours, mention it so the proofs can be checked side by side.
Why is the insert quoted separately from the box?
The insert and the box are different parts with different materials and structures. A paperboard, card or foam insert can change while the box stays the same, and the same box can carry different inserts for different products. At BOYA the box and the insert are quoted separately, so ask for both lines in the same quote and check that the insert line matches the cavity layout you sent. For choosing insert materials, see paperboard vs foam inserts.
Can the paper bags come from the same order?
Paper bags can also be supplied alongside your box order. Send the bag size or ask for it to be sized from the finished box, plus the handle style and paper you have in mind, and the bag will be quoted in the same thread. Bag lead time depends on specifications, so confirm it when you place the order. For more on printed bags, see custom printed paper bags and why brands choose custom paper bag printing.
How should the sets be counted at delivery?
Agree the count per set and how sets are packed before mass production: for example, whether boxes ship with inserts already fitted, whether bags are packed flat in separate cartons, and how many sets each master carton holds. Put the set count and any spare quantities on the packing list so your warehouse can check box, insert and bag counts against one list.
What should I send for a quote?
Send the product details, box style and size, insert layout, bag size or "fit to box", artwork version list, quantities and destination. Graphic and structural packaging design are also available if the set still needs a dieline or layout. Typical lead times, depending on specifications: color boxes 7–15 days; folding cartons 10–25 days; rigid/gift boxes 15–45 days; tea, wine/liquor and mooncake boxes 15–30 days; displays typically 10–20 days. Sampling is available. BOYA is certified to ISO 9001, FSC-C157096 and ONE (formerly GMI). Call +86 189 2812 5102, email denny@byprintings.com, or use our contact page. More on the factory: About BOYA.
FAQ
Can we order only the gift box this time and add paper bags later?
Yes. Say so in the inquiry and keep the box's outside dimensions and artwork version list on file, so the bag can be sized and proofed against the same box when you order it.
Do the bag and the box have to be printed in the same print run?
Not necessarily. What keeps them matched is the same size chain and the same artwork version list, with proofs checked side by side.
Why is the insert not included in the box unit price?
At BOYA the box and the insert are quoted separately, because the insert material and structure can change while the box stays the same. Ask for both lines in the same quote.
What is the MOQ for a gift box set at BOYA?
MOQ from 1,000 pcs, depending on product and process. Sampling is available so you can check the box, insert and product together before mass production.
Reviewed by Denny Mo. Last updated: 2026-11.
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