{"id":1987,"date":"2020-12-28T17:32:39","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T17:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/?p=1987"},"modified":"2025-01-02T06:56:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T11:56:55","slug":"stock-packaging-vs-custom-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/blog\/stock-packaging-vs-custom-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"Stock Packaging vs. Custom Packaging: What\u2019s The Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve created an amazing product. Now it&#8217;s time to get it into the hands of eager customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve made countless decisions already, but now is the moment of truth. It\u2019s time to decide on something that could make or break your customer\u2019s first impression about your products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you choose <\/span><b>stock packaging or custom packaging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a difficult decision to make. Especially when you consider that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dotcomdist.com\/2016-ecommerce-packaging-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dotcom Distribution study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, over 60% of those surveyed said that gift-like packaging gets them excited about what they ordered.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40% of these online shoppers said they would be more likely to purchase from a retailer again if the retailer used premium packaging.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By understanding the differences and the pros and cons of <\/span><b>stock and custom packaging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you&#8217;ll be able to confidently make this decision and give your product the best possible impression on your customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s what you need to know before you decide on either <\/span><b>stock packaging vs custom packaging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bp-question-answer\">\n<h2><b>What is Stock Packaging?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Stock packaging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is pre-made, generic packaging that has little to no customization to its size, color, shape or finishing. <\/span><b>Stock packaging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be produced inexpensively in bulk quantities, although it is limited to standardized box sizes, colors and styles that do not reflect a brand\u2019s unique messaging or identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"561\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1992\" src=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/what-is-stock-packaging.jpg\" alt=\"what is stock packaging\" srcset=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/what-is-stock-packaging.jpg 856w, https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/what-is-stock-packaging-768x503.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stock packaging is readily available packaging that&#8217;s easy to access and use right away. It&#8217;s often the default choice from shipping warehouses. Stock packaging, as its name implies, comes &#8220;as is&#8221; with little to no customization available. Since it&#8217;s not designed specific to your needs, it will have a basic and generic look and feel to it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;d want to use <\/span><b>stock packaging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you urgently need to get your product into consumers&#8217; hands and you&#8217;re not concerned about the impression your packaging will have on your customers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stock packaging is fast, freely available and comes in different sizes and shapes (all of which are very broad and not specifically tailored to your product). It&#8217;s also economical, so if you&#8217;re looking for ways to save money, stock packaging just might be your solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bp-question-answer\">\n<h2><b>What is Custom Packaging?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/blog\/what-is-custom-packaging\/\">Custom packaging<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is packaging that is uniquely tailored from scratch around a company\u2019s specific needs, instead of using a <\/span>standard or pre-made box or package <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that a product might fit inside. The <\/span>custom packaging process<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes <\/span>modifying a package\u2019s shape, size, style, colors, material, varnish<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other specifications.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2009\" height=\"2048\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1990\" src=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/when-to-use-custom-packaging-over-stock-packaging.jpg\" alt=\"when to use custom packaging over stock packaging\" srcset=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/when-to-use-custom-packaging-over-stock-packaging.jpg 2009w, https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/when-to-use-custom-packaging-over-stock-packaging-679x692.jpg 679w, https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/when-to-use-custom-packaging-over-stock-packaging-1005x1024.jpg 1005w, https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/when-to-use-custom-packaging-over-stock-packaging-768x783.jpg 768w, https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/when-to-use-custom-packaging-over-stock-packaging-1507x1536.jpg 1507w, https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/when-to-use-custom-packaging-over-stock-packaging-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Custom packaging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is essentially everything that isn&#8217;t stock packaging. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine that your product has a unique size or shape. You may want <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/blog\/retail-packaging\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retail packaging<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that&#8217;s specifically designed to highlight the product\u2019s shape and house the product snuggly and securely. Custom packaging can help you do just that. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, if all you want is a plain white box, although it sounds broad and generic, you&#8217;d be surprised to learn how few suppliers of stock packaging actually have the exact <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/blog\/box-sizes-how-to-measure-a-box\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">box dimensions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you need.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom packaging is also available in a wide range of shapes and sizes and you can customize nearly every facet of it \u2013 and not just in terms of the design, but also added printed effects that make your brand and product truly stand out and leave a lasting 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text-black\">Custom Hanger Boxes<\/h5>\n                                    <\/a>\n\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/hanger-boxes\/\" title=\"Custom Hanger Boxes\" class=\"btn learn-more\">Learn More <i class=\"ri-arrow-right-s-line\"><\/i><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/hanger-boxes\/\" title=\"Custom Hanger Boxes\" class=\"hover_link\"><\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <span class=\"swiper-notification\" aria-live=\"assertive\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/span>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you don&#8217;t want all the &#8220;bells and whistles&#8221; that custom packaging can offer \u2013 customizations like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/blog\/matte-vs-gloss-lamination\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">matte or gloss lamination<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/blog\/what-is-foil-stamping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">foil stamping<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/blog\/embossing-vs-debossing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">embossing or debossing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/blog\/what-is-spot-uv\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spot UV<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u2013 it may still be a good idea to opt for custom packaging.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just search for \u201cunboxing\u201d on YouTube and you\u2019ll see how much people obsess over beautiful custom packaging. In a recent Dotcom Distribution study, 50% said gift-like or branded packaging makes them more likely to recommend a brand to others. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suffice it to say, custom packaging is an easy way to spike interest in your products and build excitement around your brand.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Stock Packaging vs. Custom Packaging: When To Use Each One<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1954\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1989\" src=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/stock-packaging-vs-custom-packaging-pros-cons-each.jpg\" alt=\"stock packaging vs custom packaging pros cons each\" srcset=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/stock-packaging-vs-custom-packaging-pros-cons-each.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/stock-packaging-vs-custom-packaging-pros-cons-each-725x692.jpg 725w, https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/stock-packaging-vs-custom-packaging-pros-cons-each-1024x977.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/stock-packaging-vs-custom-packaging-pros-cons-each-768x733.jpg 768w, https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/stock-packaging-vs-custom-packaging-pros-cons-each-1536x1466.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With all these pros and cons for <\/span><b>stock packaging vs. custom packaging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you may find it difficult to truly narrow down when you&#8217;d want to use each <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/blog\/popular-types-of-boxes-packaging\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type of packaging<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make it easier for you, we&#8217;ve compiled a list of instances where one option is likely better than the other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>You should use stock packaging when:\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to test out different marketing options and don&#8217;t want the expense and time of custom printing until you&#8217;re ready for it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re a startup on a tight budget and are looking for an economical way to conduct market tests or do other promotions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re faced with production shortages and need to get the available product out the door ASAP.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re preparing trade show samples to be given out to attendees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, the name of the game with <\/span><b>stock packaging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is that it&#8217;s quick, cheap, easy to obtain and almost certainly available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>You should use custom packaging when:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have a luxury product and you want to create a sophisticated look.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to take full advantage of custom <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/blog\/box-design\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">box design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or shape options for your product.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want users to unbox your product on social media and share their reactions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need or want packaging that&#8217;s unique and beyond the ordinary and you&#8217;re prepared to pay more for nearly limitless customization options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have a large volume of printed packaging needed and you want every facet of your packaging production to be tailored to your specific needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have a subscription box service or an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/blog\/ecommerce-packaging\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ecommerce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> type of service and you want to highlight your product in a unique way.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Stock packaging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be cheap, fast and easy, but you lose a lot of things you may not have even considered when you choose to go with out-of-the-box packaging. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><b>custom packaging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you open up a whole world of design and personalization benefits. There are flexible printing techniques and tools that you can utilize to deliver an impressive customer experience. Every angle of the package, and even the material itself can be printed, embossed, highlighted, glossed and so much more in order to make it stand out from the competition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Bottom Line on Stock Packaging vs. Custom Packaging<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1890\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1991\" src=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/custom-packaging-customizations.jpg\" alt=\"custom packaging customizations\" srcset=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/custom-packaging-customizations.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/custom-packaging-customizations-750x692.jpg 750w, https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/custom-packaging-customizations-1024x945.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/custom-packaging-customizations-768x709.jpg 768w, https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/custom-packaging-customizations-1536x1418.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, the &#8220;debate&#8221; on <\/span><b>stock packaging vs. custom packaging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is really not much of a debate at all. When you consider the stark differences between what stock packaging brings to the table, and what you can have with custom packaging \u2013 there really are times when one is a better option than the other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to choosing custom packaging, it&#8217;s vitally important to do it right. At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refine Packaging<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we have years of experience creating custom packaging for all types of products, sizes and configurations. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The world of custom packaging can be confusing and overwhelming for a first time product designer, and even if it isn&#8217;t your first product design rodeo, it&#8217;s still nice to have a knowledgeable team of experts on your side to help guide you and provide advice.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you already have an idea in mind or you&#8217;d like suggestions, our team of artists is trained in a variety of styles and mediums, and can maneuver easily across different graphic styles to create a look that accurately captures your idea and your product in one complete design. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team at Refine Packaging is eager to help you take the next step with your custom packaging and walk you through the process so that you can have packaging that perfectly exemplifies and embodies the best features of your product and your brand. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/refinepackaging.com\/get-free-quote\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us today for a free, no obligation quote<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your custom packaging needs and we&#8217;ll work with you to create a look and a package that brings together the very best of your brand personality, social appeal, and quality product design to create a look that is unmistakably your own.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve created an amazing product. 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