Display Boxes with Lids
A lid that folds back into a header, so the box ships closed and opens as a display.
from £0.25 a boxView style
Window Display Boxes
Displays and lidded boxes with a clear film window or an open front, so the product does the selling while it stays boxed, clean and protected.
From £0.25 a boxpriced per job and sent by email within one working day
Often Used For
- Scarves, socks and accessories
- Biscuits and baked treats
- Jewellery and small gifts
- Craft kits and stationery
- Candles and room scents
- Toys and collectables
Window shape and position are set by your product, so send a photo with the size.
Why put a window on a display box?
Shoppers trust what they can see. A clear window shows the colour, texture and size of the product without opening the box, so nobody has to tear a corner to check. It also keeps fingers, dust and moisture off things that suffer from handling: baked goods, light fabrics, jewellery, sets of small parts.
On a counter or shelf, a window turns the box itself into the display. The print around the window frames the product and carries the brand.
For brands with a beautiful product, a window often does more than any amount of printed photography. A real scarf, a real biscuit or a real candle in the window is more convincing than a picture of one.
Which window styles do you make?
Each is cut to your product and printed to your artwork.
- Lid with clear window: a two piece box where the lid has a film panel, common for gifts and accessories.
- Open front display: no film at all, just a low cut front and a printed header, for products that are fine to touch.
- Front panel window: a standing box with a window on the face that points at the aisle.
- Tray and sleeve: a printed sleeve with a window slides over a plain or printed tray.
Open front or film window?
Use film when the product needs protecting, when it is sold individually in the box, or when people must not handle it before buying. Use an open front when shoppers are meant to pick up a single item from a group, like sticks of balm or rolled socks, and the display is restocked often. An open front costs a little less because there is no film to fit.
Some brands combine both: an open front display box on the counter holds individually windowed packs. The display brings people over, the window on each pack lets them check the item, and the pack keeps it clean until it is paid for.
Where are window displays used?
Gift shops, bakeries, fashion accessory stands, toy shops and garden centre gift areas all use them. They suit shelf placement because the window faces forward, but a window lid on a counter works just as well when the box is angled or tilted on a small stand.
Candle brands often pair a window with a stronger base; see our candle display boxes for that build.
Which board works with a window?
Card takes a window cleanly and prints the finest detail, so it is the usual choice for lids and sleeves. E flute is used when the box also has to carry weight or stand on a shelf as a display. Rigid board gives a premium feel for gift sets.
| Board | Window finish | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| White card | Very clean edge | Lids, sleeves, light gifts |
| Kraft card | Clean edge, natural look | Bakery, craft, simple prints |
| E flute corrugated | Clean edge, thicker frame | Standing displays with weight |
| Rigid board | Framed window | Gift sets and keepsakes |
Very large windows on thin card can make a lid floppy. If the window takes up most of the panel, we either leave a wider frame, add a fold back flange inside the lid, or move to a thicker board.
How does print work around a window?
Keep important text clear of the window edge and the folds. Use the frame around the window for the logo and product name, and let the product fill the window itself. Printing inside the box in a contrast colour makes the product stand out through the film. Matt lamination reduces glare that can make a film window hard to see through under shop lights.
On a dark box, a white or light printed inner surface brightens the product seen through the film. On a light box, a strong brand colour inside does the same job in reverse.
Film keeps fingers off
A window lets shoppers see the product without touching it, which keeps biscuits fresh, fabrics clean and small parts in place.
How do we size a window display?
- Send the size of the product, or the set, in mm.
- Send a photo of how it should sit in the box.
- We size the box with a small clearance and add any insert needed.
- We set the window shape and position over the best part of the product.
- The proof shows the window in place with your artwork around it.
If the product varies a little in size, such as handmade goods, send the largest one. We would rather a small item has a little space than a large one does not fit.
Does the product need an insert?
Often, yes. Without an insert a product slides away from the window and the box looks half empty. A simple card insert, a shaped cradle or a backing card holds it in place. Inserts are cut on the same order, so they fit the box exactly.
Inserts can also lift a small product closer to the window, so it fills the view instead of sitting at the bottom of a deep box.
How big should the window be?
Big enough to show what matters and small enough to leave room for your brand. As a rough guide, a window that covers about half of the panel shows the product well while still leaving a frame for the logo and the product name. A tiny window looks like a peephole; a huge one leaves nowhere to say what the product is.
On the proof we draw the window to scale over a photo of your product where possible, so you can judge the balance before anything is cut.
Window position
Send a photo of the product inside the box. We place the window over the part worth seeing, not just the centre of the lid.
How do I order window display boxes?
Send the product size, the style you like and the quantity. We email a price within one working day and then a free proof with the window marked. Production takes 5 to 7 working days after approval. Not sure about the window size? Our guide to sizing displays walks through the measurements.
How are window boxes delivered?
Window boxes ship flat with the film already fitted, packed so the windows are not creased. Delivery is free and tracked to UK mainland addresses and takes 2 to 3 working days after production. Report any crushed windows or print faults within 10 days for a reprint or refund.
Window Display Boxes Specification
Everything below can be changed to suit your product. Ask if you need something not listed.
| Styles | Window lid, open front with header, front panel window, tray and sleeve with window |
|---|---|
| Window | Clear film, any shape, placed to suit the product |
| Board | White card, kraft card, E flute corrugated or rigid board |
| Full colour outside and inside | |
| Finish | Matt or gloss lamination, spot UV, foil |
| Size | Made to your product in mm |
| Use | Counter display, shelf display or gift box |
| Price | From £0.25 a box, quoted per job by size, board, print and quantity |
| Proof | Free design proof with dieline before printing |
| Production | 5 to 7 working days after proof approval |
| Delivery | Free tracked UK mainland delivery in 2 to 3 working days |
Design Your Display Box
Pick a photo of window display boxes, upload your logo and see it on the box. Send it with your sizes for a price and a free proof.
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Window Display Boxes FAQs
How much do window display boxes cost?
They start from £0.25 a box. The final price depends on size, window, board, print and quantity.
What shape can the window be?
Any shape that can be die cut: rectangles, circles, arches or an outline of your logo.
Is the window film fitted already?
Yes. The film is fitted before the boxes are packed.
Can I have an open front instead of film?
Yes. An open front display has no film, just a low front and a header.
Will the film scratch?
Film can mark if boxes rub together loosely, so we pack them flat with care. Keep them boxed until use.
Can the window be on the side of the box?
Yes. We put the window wherever the product shows best.
Does a window weaken the box?
A little. We leave enough frame around the window and choose the board so the box keeps its shape.
Can I print inside a window box?
Yes. A printed inside shows through the window and makes the product stand out.
Is a window box good for food?
Many bakeries use them. Food should be wrapped or sit on a liner where needed.
Do I need an insert?
If the product could slide around, yes. We cut inserts to fit the box.
Can a window box stand on a shelf?
Yes. A front panel window box stands upright with the window facing the aisle.
What finishes suit window boxes?
Matt lamination cuts glare, and foil or spot UV on the logo adds a detail around the window.