Overview & Specifications
What Are Candy Pillow Boxes?
Candy pillow boxes are pillow boxes used for candy: a curved box holding a few wrapped sweets or a small candy pack. The box presents the candy; freshness depends on the inner pack's material, seal and suitability for the required shelf life.
Candy Pillow Boxes sit in the Pillow Boxes range and under Candy & Sweets Packaging.
What it has to do
What Candy Needs from a Pillow Box
Candy in a pillow box needs a box sized to the portion, a decision on wrapped versus loose, freshness handled by the inner pack and a light load. Each need below is matched to the option that meets it.
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Box
A Box Sized to the Portion
The box fits a set count of wrapped sweets or one inner pack, so the curve does not crush them.02
Wrapped
Wrapped or Loose
Wrapped candy touches only its wrapper. Loose candy needs board confirmed for contact. Food-contact board is available on request. Confirm all food-contact surfaces, including board, coatings, inserts and any window film, for the food type, contact time and temperature.03
Freshness
Freshness Handled by the Inner Pack
The pillow box is not a freshness barrier. Freshness depends on the inner pack's material, seal and suitability for the required shelf life.04
Light
A Light Load
Pillow boxes suit light portions. Heavier assortments go in Custom Candy Boxes or Candy Gable Boxes.
Candy Pillow Boxes vs Candy Boxes vs Candy Bags
Choose a pillow box for a small, giftable portion, a carton for retail shelf counts and a bag for resealable bulk. The table compares the three.
| Attribute | Candy Pillow Box | Custom Candy Box | Candy Mylar Bag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Curved folding box | Tuck carton | Flexible pouch |
| Typical fill | A few wrapped sweets | Retail counts | Loose or bulk candy |
| Freshness | Depends on the inner pack | Depends on the inner pack | Depends on the film, seal and shelf-life spec |
| Best for | Favors, samples, single portions | Shelf retail | Resealable packs |
Candy Pillow Boxes Specifications
Candy Pillow Boxes are specified around the contents, the board and the curved pillow structure. Review the specifications below to plan the box.
| Specification | Available Configuration |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Pillow box for small candy portions |
| Category | Pillow Boxes |
| Structure | Folding carton with bowed panels and curved end flaps that close the box |
| Dimensions | Customized around the wrapped candy or inner pack |
| Board | Paperboard selected for product size and packed weight, confirmed on a sample; white, kraft or specialty stock |
| Interior | Inner wrap, liner or small insert |
| Windows | Die-cut window with clear PET film, or open die-cut, where the panel allows |
| Food Contact | Food-contact board available on request; all food-contact surfaces confirmed for the food type, contact time and temperature |
| Freshness | Freshness depends on the inner pack's material, seal and suitability for the required shelf life |
| Print Coverage | Exterior only, exterior + interior, or full inside and outside; printing on food-contact surfaces is confirmed for the food type, contact time and temperature |
| Finishes | Matte or gloss lamination, soft-touch film, foil stamping, emboss/deboss and Spot UV, according to the board |
| Load | Lightweight, compact contents |
| Starting Price | From $1.25 / unit; final price depends on size, board, print, finishes and quantity |
| Minimum Order | 500 units |
| Standard Production | 7 days from approved proof |
| Rush Production | Available on request |
| Shipping | Ships flat, USA and worldwide |
What Size Candy Pillow Box Do I Need?
Lay out the count of wrapped candy, or the inner pack, and measure length, width and thickness. Leave room for the curve; the approved dieline fixes the final size.
| Measurement | What to Record |
|---|---|
| Candy | Count and wrapped size |
| Inner pack | Bag or wrap size, if used |
| Weight | Packed weight |
| Contact | Wrapped or loose |
Fill a Sample to the Count
Fill a sample with the candy count and close both ends. Check that the candy is not pressed and the ends stay closed.
What to Check Before Bulk Production
Review a sample filled with the candy and printed with the final artwork. Record the approved count, size and contact surfaces on the signed-off sample.
| If the sample shows | Review before approval |
|---|---|
| Candy is pressed by the curve | Review size and board on a new sample |
| Ends open under the fill | Review board, dimensions and packed weight on a sample |
| Loose candy touches bare board | Add an inner wrap or confirm contact board |
| Window shows wrappers, not candy | Move the window |
Seven days covers standard production from approved proof once the specification is confirmed; delivery timing is confirmed separately.
