Rush Order Custom Packaging
Custom printed boxes in 5–7 business days of production after you approve your proof, from 100 units, with the same free 3D design and digital proof as every order.
Rush order at a glance
- Rush production
- 5–7 business days
- US shipping
- 5–7 business days
- Door to door (US)
- 10–14 business days
- Minimum order
- From 100 units
- Rush fee
- Quoted before you commit
All times start when you approve the final proof.
In short: send your dimensions, quantity, artwork and the date you need boxes delivered. We confirm whether the date is achievable and quote the rush fee, you approve a free digital proof, and production takes 5–7 business days instead of 7–10 business days. Mailers, folding cartons and shipping boxes in standard boards are the best fit for rush.
Rush vs standard timeline
Rush shortens production, which is the longest step. Design, proofing and shipping still need time, so the fastest orders are the ones that arrive with everything ready.
| Step | Standard order | Rush order |
|---|---|---|
| Quote and free 3D design | Starts when you send your details | Prioritised in our queue |
| Digital proof and approval | Revisions until you approve | Fastest with print-ready artwork |
| Production | 7–10 business days | 5–7 business days |
| US shipping | 5–7 business days | 5–7 business days (faster options quoted on request) |
| Door to door after approval | 12–17 business days | 10–14 business days |
Business days exclude weekends and US public holidays. See shipping for international transit times.
What makes a job rush-ready
Most rush dates are lost before production starts. Have these ready and we can usually confirm your timeline straight away.
Final dimensions
Inside length, width and height of the box, measured with the product and any insert.
Print-ready artwork
Vector logo and final copy, or artwork already placed on our dieline. Design changes during a rush add days.
A standard structure and board
Mailers, tuck-end cartons and shipping boxes in our usual boards move fastest. Specialty papers and new structures may not qualify.
One person who can approve
Proof approval is often the slowest step. Name one decision-maker who can sign off the same day.
A real in-hand date
Tell us the date you need boxes at your door, and the delivery address, so we can confirm it is achievable before you pay.
Usually not rush-ready
Rigid and magnetic boxes (wrapped and assembled by hand), specialty papers, brand-new structures and multi-finish designs take longer. Ask us before you plan around a date.
Boxes that suit a rush order
These styles use standard boards and print methods, so they fit a rush schedule best.
How a rush order works
- 1
Send your details and date
Use the rush quote form below with your product, quantity, dimensions and the date you need boxes delivered.
- 2
We confirm the timeline
We check the job and our schedule and tell you whether the date is achievable, and the rush fee, before you commit.
- 3
Approve the proof
You receive a free 3D mockup and digital proof. Production starts the moment you approve it.
- 4
Production and tracked delivery
Rush production takes 5–7 business days, then your order ships with tracking.
When a rush is worth it
- A product launch, trade show or PR date that cannot move.
- Stock ran out sooner than expected and orders are waiting.
- A retailer or marketplace confirmed an order at short notice.
- A seasonal window, such as holidays or Valentine's Day, where late boxes mean lost sales.
If the date can move by a week, a standard order usually costs less. Compare both quotes before you decide.
How to avoid needing one
- Set a reorder point: reorder when stock covers less than 17 business days of sales plus a buffer.
- Keep approved artwork and dielines on file so reorders skip the design step.
- Order seasonal packaging when you plan the campaign, not when it starts.
- Keep a small stock of plain boxes and branded labels as a backup.
Get a rush quote
Tell us what you need and when. We confirm the timeline and rush fee before you commit.
Rush order FAQs
How fast can I get custom boxes with a rush order?
How much does a rush order cost?
What is the minimum quantity for a rush order?
Which boxes can be rushed?
Does a rush order still include the free 3D design and proof?
When does the rush timeline start?
Can rush orders be shipped outside the US?
Not in a hurry? A standard quote costs less, and you can start with a free 3D design.