Overview & Specifications
What Are Mini Favor Pillow Boxes?
Mini favor pillow boxes are small pillow boxes made for favors: a curved box that closes by pressing in its two ends, sized for a few chocolates, a keepsake or a small gift. They are one format of custom favor boxes; handled favor boxes are on Small Gable Boxes.
Mini Favor Pillow Boxes sit in the Pillow Boxes range and under Life Moments Packaging.
What it has to do
What Favors Need from a Mini Pillow Box
A favor box has to fit the favor, carry legible names and dates at a small size, suit edible favors and stay light. Each need below is matched to the option that meets it.
01
Fit
A Fit Around the Favor
The box is sized to the favor's length, width and thickness, so it closes cleanly without crushing it.02
Names
Names and Dates That Read Small
Panels are small and curved. Names, dates and logos are set larger and simpler, and checked on the proof.03
Safe
A Safe Way to Hold Edible Favors
Chocolates and candy go in an inner wrap. For direct contact, the board, coatings, inserts, film and printing are confirmed for the food type, contact time and temperature.04
Light
Light Contents
Pillow boxes suit light favors. Heavier items need a structural review or a gable box with a handle.
Mini Favor Pillow Boxes vs Small Gable Boxes
Choose a mini pillow box for a flat, curved favor at a table setting and a small gable box when guests carry the favor by a handle. The table compares the two.
| Attribute | Mini Favor Pillow Box | Small Gable Box |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Flat with curved ends | Upright with a peaked top |
| Handle | None | Built in |
| Contents | Slim favors, chocolates, keepsakes | Small treats, samples, keepsakes |
| Typical use | Place settings, gift bags | Take-home favors |
Mini Favor Pillow Boxes Specifications
Mini Favor 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 | Small-format pillow box for favors and keepsakes |
| Category | Pillow Boxes |
| Structure | Folding carton with bowed panels and curved end flaps that close the box |
| Dimensions | Customized to the favor or keepsake |
| Board | Paperboard selected for product size and packed weight, confirmed on a sample; white, kraft or specialty stock |
| Interior | Tissue, inner wrap or a small insert where the size allows |
| Windows | Die-cut window with clear PET film, or open die-cut, where the panel allows |
| Food Contact | Edible favors in an inner wrap, or with board, coatings, inserts, film and printing confirmed for the food type, contact time and temperature |
| Print Coverage | Exterior only, exterior + interior, or full inside and outside |
| 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 $0.75 / 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 Favor Box Do I Need?
Measure the favor with its wrap: length, width and thickness. The curve needs room at the center, and the final size is set on the approved dieline.
| Measurement | What to Record |
|---|---|
| Favor | Length, width and thickness |
| Wrap | Tissue or inner wrap |
| Count | Items per box |
| Artwork | Names, dates or logo |
Check a Packed Favor Sample
Pack a sample with the real favor and close both ends. Check that it closes without pressing the favor and the smallest text is readable.
What to Check Before Bulk Production
Review a sample packed with the favor and printed with the final artwork. Record the approved size, wrap and text size on the signed-off sample.
| If the sample shows | Review before approval |
|---|---|
| Favor is pressed by the curve | Review size and board on a new sample |
| Names too small | Enlarge type or shorten the text |
| Ends will not stay closed | Review the dieline and board on a sample |
| Chocolates touch bare board | Add an inner wrap |
Seven days covers standard production from approved proof once the specification is confirmed; delivery timing is confirmed separately.
