A One Balloon Box holds a single inflated balloon, so it is sized by air rather than by weight. Supplied flat and assembled around the balloon at the last moment, with the inside of the lid printable too. Orders start from 100 units.

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An inflated balloon is large, light, easily crushed and completely unwilling to be squashed down to fit. That combination is what decides the box around it: how big it has to be, what the board is actually doing, and what it will cost you to send.

It is worth being clear what the product is, because most pages selling it are not. This is a box built to hold one inflated balloon, usually a clear bubble balloon with a topper or a tassel, assembled and filled by the sender and opened as a surprise. It is a presentation format, and not a way of packaging balloons for sale. To be plain about what we supply: this is the box on its own. We do not sell balloons, we do not inflate anything, and we do not send finished gifts to recipients. If that is what you are after, a balloon gifting service will serve you better than a box manufacturer.

Sizing to the balloon you will actually inflate

The number printed on a balloon packet is not usually the size you end up with. That figure describes the balloon at full inflation, and in practice most are filled a little softer than that, so the diameter you actually have to box is smaller and varies with how hard it was filled. Then add whatever sits on top: a topper, tassel or ribbon adds height above the balloon itself, and it is the part most likely to be crushed if the box is cut to the balloon alone. So the figure that sets the box is the width of a balloon you have really inflated, plus the topper.

That sounds obvious and it is routinely got wrong. It is worth checking any supplier’s size list against a balloon you have actually inflated, because a size ladder borrowed from a general gift-box range will look generous on paper and still be too small in practice.

One more reversal to be aware of. A balloon wants a little clearance, not a snug fit, which is the opposite of most packaging. There is no insert here and there should not be. Holding a balloon still is not the problem; giving it room without letting the box collapse around it is.

So the honest answer on sizing is that we build to your balloon rather than asking you to pick from a list.

Board, and why the usual reasoning barely applies

The board grade is chosen around the weight of the filled product and how far it travels. On this product the first half of that almost drops out, because a filled balloon box weighs little more than an empty one. What is left is the journey, and it is doing all the work. A tall box with nothing solid inside gets no help holding its own shape. Nothing is pushing back against the walls, so the board and the structure carry the whole job of staying square in a stack and surviving handling. That is what the specification is chosen for here, and it is a different reason from the one that applies to almost everything else we make.

Materials run to paperboard, kraft, corrugated or rigid. Printing is offset, digital or screen printing. The finishing options are matt and gloss lamination, foil stamping, embossing, debossing and spot UV, and which of them apply follows the specification you settle on. A die-cut window is an option where the balloon should show without the lid coming off, and the film for it is chosen with the specification. Inside printing is worth a thought on this format in particular, because the inside of the lid is in view for the whole of the reveal.

Boxes can be supplied flat and assembled when you need them, which is the route that suits how this product is actually used, or made up if you would rather. The balloon is inflated first, the box goes together around it, and it is closed and handed over. Flat supply matters more here than on most products, because a box that is mostly void takes up the same shelf space empty as full. We keep the approved dieline and specification on file, so when the same box comes back round the next birthday season it is matched to what was signed off last time instead of being set up again.

Orders start from 100 units. Each design carries that minimum on its own, so a second size or a second print run counts separately. Design support is free. A digital 3D mock-up is free. There are no setup fees. Standard production takes 6 to 8 business days after approval. UK delivery is free.

When this is not the right box

The box does not keep the balloon up. How long a balloon holds its float is a property of the balloon, its fill and its seal, and no carton slows the gas escaping through it. Any supplier telling you their box maintains a helium balloon in position is describing the balloon’s behaviour and taking credit for it. Plan around your balloon supplier’s guidance, and fill close to the moment the box is given or sent.

A big light parcel is not a cheap parcel. Carriers price on the room a parcel takes up, not only on the scales, so a balloon box is close to the worst case: large, and full of nothing at all. That is not a reason to avoid the format, but it is worth pricing carriage before you commit to a size, because the difference between two box heights can show up in every single delivery.

Where these are going out by courier week in week out, you are buying for what happens in transit, and not for the few seconds of opening it, which points at a different build altogether. Start with Small Parcel Boxes or Custom Mailer Boxes, where the box is built for the journey and not the reveal. For the same surprise idea without a balloon, an Explosion Boxes format opens outwards instead, and a Birthday Gift Boxes or a plain Empty Gift Boxes With Lids covers the ordinary lidded gift. Where the box should feel weighty and premium rather than tall and light, that is Rigid Boxes, and the fluted constructions sit in Corrugated Boxes. Everything else sits under Gift Boxes.

Box StyleAll Custom Packaging
DimensionAll Custom Sizes & Shapes
Quantities100-unit minimum order
Paper StockKraft, corrugated, rigid board, cardstock
PrintingCMYK, Pantone, digital and offset
FinishingGloss, matte, spot UV, embossing, foiling
ShippingFree delivery options
✦ Finishing Options

Finishing & Material Options

Choose from premium coating, board, printing and finishing options for your insert boxes.

Varnish

Varnish

A transparent finishing layer available in gloss, satin, or matte effects. It enhances the printed surface and adds an extra layer of visual appeal and light protection.

Spot UV

Spot UV

A UV-cured coating applied to specific areas of the design to create gloss or matte contrast and draw attention to important details.

Soft Touch Coating

Soft Touch Coating

A smooth, velvety coating that creates a soft tactile feel and gives packaging a refined luxury look. It improves the unboxing experience and supports a high-end product presentation.

Silk Lamination

Silk Lamination

A soft, smooth lamination with a refined satin-like finish. It gives packaging a premium feel while keeping the surface elegant, subtle, and easy to handle.

Spot Gloss UV

Spot Gloss UV

A high-gloss UV coating applied only to selected design areas to create sharp contrast, highlight logos, and add a premium visual effect without coating the whole surface.

Aqueous Coating

Aqueous Coating

A clear, fast-drying water-based coating that adds a smooth protective layer while maintaining a clean and professional surface finish. It is a practical choice for everyday printed packaging.

Anti-Scratch

Anti-Scratch

A durable protective film that helps reduce visible scratches, scuffs, fingerprints, and daily handling marks. It keeps packaging looking clean, polished, and premium for longer.

White Kraft Paper

White Kraft Paper

A bleached kraft paperboard made from a mix of virgin and recycled pulp, offering a clean white surface for crisp and polished packaging designs.

Uncoated Unbleached Kraft

Uncoated Unbleached Kraft

A natural kraft paperboard without coating, made from virgin and recycled pulp. It provides a raw, organic appearance with sturdy packaging strength.

SBS C2S Paper

SBS C2S Paper

A premium bleached paperboard coated on both sides, designed for excellent print quality, die-cutting, and professional packaging results.

SBS C1S Paper

SBS C1S Paper

A high-quality bleached paperboard coated on one side. It provides a clean printable face with a premium packaging feel.

Printing Paper

Printing Paper

A smooth printable paper stock that supports high-resolution graphics, clean text, and rich color output for refined packaging presentation.

Natural Brown Kraft Paper

Natural Brown Kraft Paper

A natural kraft paperboard made from strong virgin and recycled pulp. It provides an organic, earthy look for sustainable and simple packaging.

Metallic Paper

Metallic Paper

A specialty paperboard with a laminated metallic surface available in gold, silver, and other premium finishes for luxury visual impact.

Holographic Paper

Holographic Paper

A specialty paperboard with a laminated holographic surface that creates a reflective, rainbow-like appearance for eye-catching product packaging.

Fully Recycled CCNB Paper

Fully Recycled CCNB Paper

A recycled duplex paperboard with a white printable surface. It is ideal for economical packaging that still requires clean graphics and brand presentation.

Clay-Coated Kraft Back

Clay-Coated Kraft Back

A kraft board with a smooth clay-coated white face for quality printing and a natural kraft reverse side for a strong, authentic appearance.

Clay Natural Kraft

Clay Natural Kraft

A kraft paperboard with a clay-coated printable top surface and a natural unbleached kraft back. It balances clean branding with a rustic natural look.

CCNB Paper

CCNB Paper

A duplex paperboard made with recycled pulp and a coated white printable surface. It delivers smooth print results for affordable carton packaging.

Black Kraft Paper

Black Kraft Paper

A black-dyed kraft board with a natural paper texture and excellent strength. It creates a bold, premium look for luxury and specialty packaging.

Window Patching

Window Patching

A packaging technique where a die-cut opening is covered with a transparent film, allowing the product inside to remain visible while staying protected.

Registered Embossing

Registered Embossing

An embossing technique where the raised design is precisely aligned with printed artwork to improve detail, texture, and overall presentation.

Hot Foil Stamping

Hot Foil Stamping

A finishing process in which heat and pressure transfer metallic foil to the surface, creating a premium, shiny, and luxurious effect.

Combination Embossing

Combination Embossing

A premium finishing method that combines embossing with foil stamping to create a raised design with metallic color and strong visual impact.

Cold Foil Stamping

Cold Foil Stamping

A decorative process that transfers foil onto selected areas of the surface using UV-curable adhesive, creating a bright metallic effect with sharp detail.

Blind Embossing

Blind Embossing

A technique that raises a design from the surface without ink or foil, giving packaging a clean, elegant, and textured appearance.

Blind Debossing

Blind Debossing

A finishing technique that presses a design into the material to create a recessed impression without using ink or foil. It adds subtle depth and a refined tactile effect.

UV Printing

UV Printing

A fast-curing printing process that uses ultraviolet light to dry ink instantly, delivering sharp detail, vibrant colors, and a premium finish.

Screen Printing

Screen Printing

A durable printing method that uses a mesh screen and stencil to apply ink to surfaces. It is ideal for bold colors and high-impact packaging designs.

Offset Printing

Offset Printing

A traditional high-quality printing process that transfers designs from plates to a rubber blanket before printing, making it ideal for large-volume production.

Digital Printing

Digital Printing

A modern printing method that does not require printing plates, making it cost-effective and efficient for short runs, sample production, and small-batch quantities.

Triple Wall Flute

Triple Wall Flute

Built with three corrugated layers between four linerboard sheets, providing heavy-duty strength for large or industrial packaging needs.

Single Wall Flute

Single Wall Flute

A standard corrugated structure with one fluted medium and two linerboards, providing dependable strength for everyday packaging.

Single Flute

Single Flute

A corrugated sheet with one flute layer between two liners, offering lightweight strength for protective packaging.

F-Flute

F-Flute

An ultra-thin flute grade designed for lightweight packaging, small retail boxes, and high-quality printed presentation.

E-Flute

E-Flute

A slim flute grade with a flatter surface, ideal for detailed printing, display packaging, and premium retail boxes.

Double Wall Flute

Double Wall Flute

Made with two layers of corrugated medium between linerboard sheets, offering added strength and durability for heavier products.

C-Flute

C-Flute

A versatile corrugated flute that offers balanced compression strength, cushioning, and printability for many packaging applications.

B-Flute

B-Flute

A thinner flute grade with a smooth surface, making it suitable for high-quality printing, precise die-cutting, and neat retail packaging.

A-Flute

A-Flute

A thick corrugated flute profile that provides excellent cushioning, compression strength, and stacking support for protective packaging.

Oyster White Board

Oyster White Board

A coated linerboard with an off-white surface, suitable for high-quality printing and a refined packaging appearance.

Natural Kraft Board

Natural Kraft Board

An unbleached kraft linerboard made from recycled paper pulp, offering a natural look with strong durability for eco-conscious packaging.

Kemi White Board

Kemi White Board

A coated semi-gloss linerboard with a smooth white surface, ideal for sharp printing, premium presentation, and retail-ready packaging.

Bleached White Board

Bleached White Board

A fully bleached corrugated board with a bright white surface, designed to produce clean, vibrant, and high-quality printed packaging.

UV Ink

UV Ink

A UV-cured ink that dries instantly under ultraviolet light and creates crisp, high-quality print results on a wide range of packaging materials.

Soy Ink

Soy Ink

A plant-based ink made with soybean oil, offering rich color output and a more sustainable printing option for carton packaging.

Pantone

Pantone

A standardized color-matching system used to achieve consistent, accurate brand colors across packaging, labels, and printed materials.

CMYK

CMYK

A full-color printing process using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks to create vibrant images, gradients, and detailed packaging artwork.

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Product FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers about ordering, artwork, production, materials and delivery.

What size box do I need for my balloon?

Measure a balloon you have actually inflated, across its widest point, and add whatever sits on top. If you use more than one balloon size, standardise the box on the largest of them. A smaller balloon in a slightly roomy box is fine and the reverse is not, so one box across the range usually beats a size for each.

Will the balloon stay up inside the box?

That is down to the balloon rather than the carton. Float time comes from the balloon material, the fill and the seal, and no box extends it. Ask your balloon supplier how long theirs holds, then work backwards from the moment it needs to be opened.

Are they sent flat, or made up?

Usually flat, and for this product that is normally what you want. You inflate the balloon first, assemble the box around it and close it, which is not something you can do with a box that arrives made up. Pre-assembled supply is available if you would rather have it that way, but it rarely suits this format for that reason. Flat supply also costs less to get to you, because a made-up balloon box is mostly air, and carriers charge for the space a parcel takes up as well as what it weighs.

Can I have a window so the balloon shows?

Yes. A die-cut aperture with a clear film is an option, settled at the same time as the material and finish. It does change the recycling picture, so decide it early and not at the end.

Are One Balloon Boxes recyclable?

That is decided by the material and the finishing you choose. An unlaminated paperboard construction may be easier to process through suitable paper-recycling streams than a heavily laminated alternative. Final recyclability depends on the full material and finishing specification and the facilities available locally. A window film is the usual complication. Tell us if recyclability matters to you and we can go through what each option does to it.