Bespoke Packaging Journal
Ideas for packaging that earns its place.
Practical guidance on materials, structure, finishing, production and delivery for independent brands.
Latest articles.
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Can Recycled Paper Bags Still Feel Luxurious?
See how recycled fibre, surface quality, bag strength and claim evidence shape a luxury paper bag that performs in real retail use.
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Does EUDR Apply to Paper Bags and Boxes? A 2026 Buyer’s Guide
Learn when EUDR can apply to paper bags and boxes, who is responsible, what evidence buyers need and how FSC and PPWR differ.
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Custom Round Gift Boxes: A Buyer’s Packaging Guide
Learn how to specify custom round gift boxes by structure, diameter, lid fit, inserts, artwork, samples, delivery and coordinated luxury paper bags.
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Luxury Candle Packaging: How to Coordinate Bags, Boxes and Inserts
Plan luxury candle packaging as one system: coordinate the candle box, insert, premium paper bag, tissue, ribbon, labels, samples and transit pack.
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Custom Box Inserts: Paperboard, Pulp or Foam?
Compare custom box inserts made from paperboard, corrugated board, moulded pulp and foam, then plan fit, samples, testing and a quote-ready brief.
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Custom Cake Paper Bags: A Practical Buyer’s Guide
Learn how to size and specify custom cake paper bags around closed cake boxes, level carrying, wide bases, handles, samples and food-contact boundaries.
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Paper Bag GSM: How to Choose the Right Paper Weight
Learn what paper bag GSM measures, why it differs from thickness and stiffness, and how to choose and test the right paper weight for luxury bags.
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Custom Packaging Ribbon: A Practical Buyer’s Guide
Choose custom packaging ribbon by weave, fibre, width, colour, branding, samples and quality checks for luxury paper bags and gift boxes.
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Custom Chocolate Paper Bags: A Practical Buyer’s Guide
Learn how to size and specify custom chocolate paper bags around gift boxes, packed weight, food-contact boundaries, seasonal ranges and retail packing.