A holster box is an open-top box, sometimes called a half box, that holds your product upright while leaving the front on show. Custom holster boxes from Urgent Boxes Canada suits soap bars, cosmetics, balms, and grooming products that sell better when shoppers can see and feel them. The open face keeps the product secure and easy to reach on a retail shelf. We print your design on kraft, cardboard, or rigid stock, with free shipping across Canada and no minimum order.
Custom holster boxes hold your product upright with the front left open, so the item does most of the selling before a customer even picks it up. This half-box shape works on shop counters, market stalls, and retail shelves, and it suits online brands that want a clean look for photos and unboxing. If you sell soap, balms, cosmetics, or small grooming items, holster box packaging puts the product and your logo in view at the same time.
The printed panels around the open face give you room for your brand name, colors, and a short product story. Shoppers see the item and your design together, which helps a small line stand out next to plainer packaging and keeps your look consistent across everything you sell.
The whole point of a holster box is the mix of access and hold. The open top lets a customer see the color, texture, and detail of the product, and even pick it up to feel it, while the closed base keeps the item upright and in place. That makes open-top display boxes a strong choice for products that sell on look and feel, like a hand-poured soap bar or a balm tin.
A lock or straight tuck bottom carries the weight so the product does not slip out during handling or restocking. Add a snug insert and the item stays centered and square every time someone sets the box back on the shelf.
A holster box, also called a half box, has no top tuck. The base closes with a straight tuck or an auto-lock bottom, and the front is left open so part of the product shows. The top edge does not have to be a straight line. We can die-cut it into a curve, a logo shape, or uneven panel heights so the opening frames your product the way you want. For retail pegboard displays, we can add a hang slot to the back panel. You can also run it as a tray with a slide-on sleeve for products that need a little more cover.
Holster boxes have no fixed size. We cut each one to your product so it sits snug with the right amount of the item on show, whether that is a slim soap bar or a taller bottle. Common runs land anywhere from small 4 by 4 by 2 inch boxes up to larger 18 by 12 by 8 inch formats, and anything in between.
Sizing lines up with the rest of our custom display boxes, so a mixed order stays consistent across your range. Fully custom dimensions come standard on every order, with no die or plate charges to set a new size.
Print in full CMYK, add Pantone matching for an exact brand shade, or use white ink on kraft for a clean natural look. Matte and gloss lamination, spot UV, and foil stamping change how the box feels in hand, while embossing adds a raised logo on the printed panels. The open top is fully custom, so you can shape it around your product or your logo. Paperboard inserts hold the item in position, a pegboard hang slot lets the box hang in-store, and a magnetic or snap partial lid works for pieces customers open and close often. If you also package soap bars, our custom soap boxes can be printed to match so a full set looks like one line.
Canadian humidity moves a lot through the year, and an open box sitting in a damp market tent needs stock that will not soften or curl. We pick board weights and coatings that hold their shape through that kind of handling, from a summer craft fair to a winter shipment across provinces.
Reorders are easy for shops that restock often or run more than one location. Many brands order matching holster boxes and companion packaging, like soap or balm boxes, on the same run. Free shipping across Canada keeps the freight cost off your invoice, with no added tariffs or duty charges.
We are based in Toronto and ship custom holster boxes to businesses across Canada. There is no minimum order, so you can test a small batch before a full retail run, and every order includes free design support from your first quote through print-ready art. There are no die charges, plate charges, or hidden fees.
We print on FSC-certified stock, offer fast turnaround with rush production on request, and back it with a 4.9 out of 5 rating from more than 300 reviews. A free digital prototype lets you check the box before it prints.
Ready to show off your product the way it deserves? Send us your product size, the quantity you need, and any artwork you have, and we will reply with a free quote and a digital mockup so you can see the box before you commit. Whether it’s a small batch or a large retail order, we at Urgent Boxes Canada are ready to help you get holster boxes that sell.
| Customization | Fully Custom Size, Shape, Structure & Design |
| Dimensions | Length × Width × Height (L × W × H) – Fully Custom |
| MOQ (Minimum Order) | 100 Boxes (Custom Boxes) / 500 (Paper Bags) |
| Material Options | 10pt–28pt Cardstock (60lb–400lb), Eco Kraft Paper, E-Flute Corrugated, Bux Board, Recycled & Biodegradable Stock |
| Printing Options | No Printing, CMYK Full Color, CMYK + 1 PMS, CMYK + 2 PMS |
| Color System | CMYK + Pantone Matching System (PMS) |
| Finishing Options | Gloss Lamination, Matte Lamination, Gloss UV, Matte UV, Spot UV, Embossing, Foil Stamping |
| Proofing Options | Flat Artwork Proof, 3D Digital Mockup, Physical Sample (on request) |
| Turnaround | 7–8 Business Days Standard Production |
| Rush Orders | Available on request (priority production) |
| Quality Standard | Industrial-grade precision printing & finishing |
| Shipping | FLAT Position |
A regular tuck box fully encloses the product, while a holster box leaves the front open so part of the item shows. The closed base and straight tuck or auto-lock bottom keep the product secure even with the front exposed.
Yes. The top edge doesn’t need to be a straight line, so we can die-cut it into a curve, a logo shape, or uneven panel heights to frame the product exactly how you want it shown.
Holster boxes have no fixed size and are cut to fit your product, from small formats around four by four by two inches up to larger boxes around eighteen by twelve by eight inches, plus anything in between.
Options include SBS paperboard for a smooth, heavier finish, kraft board for a natural handmade look, rigid chipboard for heavier items, and corrugated stock for extra strength during bulk shipping.
Yes. Holster boxes can be printed to match companion packaging like soap boxes, so a full product line looks consistent across every item you sell.
Preparing artwork for various purposes, whether it’s for print, digital media, or other applications, requires attention to detail and adherence to specific guidelines. Here is a general artwork preparation guide that you can follow:
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