What You Get
Custom matchboxes are the line our clients reorder most: more than 500 designs delivered for hotels, restaurants, cigar brands, wedding planners and retail labels in over 50 countries. Because we source straight from the production lines, your branded boxes arrive at genuine wholesale prices.
- Any logo, any color — CMYK full-color offset, foil stamping, embossing and spot UV
- Standard and bespoke sizes — 42×56×14 mm classic, 48×64×16 mm large, or made to your spec
- Strike-on-box or strike-on-strip — safety match heads with dependable ignition
- Low MOQ — 5,000 boxes per design, sized for boutique brands
- Free artwork — upload your logo and get print-ready proofs within 48 hours
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Box material | 350–450 gsm cardboard, kraft or art paper wrap |
| Box size | 42×56×14 mm (classic), 48×64×16 mm (large), custom |
| Match count | 10 / 12 / 18 / 20 sticks per box |
| Stick | Poplar or aspen wood, 2×2×42/50/57 mm |
| Printing | CMYK offset, Pantone, foil (gold/silver), embossing, spot UV |
| MOQ | 5,000 boxes per design |
| Lead time | Samples 5–7 days; bulk 20–25 days after approval |
| Shipping | Sea / air freight, worldwide, export documents included |
Match Head Colour Options
Before a box is opened, the match head is often the only visible color — so it pays to choose it on purpose. We keep 17 shades in stock, running from classic red through blush, mint, teal and navy to black and white, with stained black or brown sticks available too.
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Stock colours | 17 shades: 01 red (Pantone 7627C), 02 magenta (212C), 03 blush (699C) … 15 white, 16 black stick (Black C), 17 natural with black head |
| Cost | Colours 01–15 at no extra charge; 16 and 17 carry a USD 30 surcharge at MOQ |
| Custom tip colour | Available on sticks longer than 96 mm (4 in), quoted per project |
| Colour matching | Approved against Pantone references; screen colours are indicative only |
Send a Pantone number or a physical swatch and we'll match it to the closest stock shade — most briefs settle on 01, 02, 06 or 16.
How Ordering Works
- 1. Send your logo — any vector or high-resolution file works
- 2. Free artwork in 48h — you approve the print-ready proof
- 3. Physical sample — photos or courier samples in 5–7 days
- 4. Mass production — 20–25 days, QC photos before shipping
FAQ
What is the minimum order for custom matchboxes?
5,000 boxes per design at standard sizes. Returning customers can arrange smaller trial runs.
Can I get a sample before mass production?
Yes. Printed photo proofs are free, and we courier samples of existing designs on request. Custom physical samples take 5–7 days.
Do you print on all sides of the box?
Yes — outer panels, inner tray and the striking strip can all carry your design.
Are these safety matches?
Yes. Heads are formulated to ignite only on the prepared surface — the international safety standard for matches.
Can we choose the match head colour?
Yes — 17 stock colours with Pantone references. Colours 01–15 are free; the black and white options (16, 17) add USD 30 at MOQ. Custom-tinted heads are possible on sticks over 96 mm.
Get Your Free Quote
Share your quantity and attach your logo — pricing and artwork come back within 24 hours.