A belly band is a narrow strip of printed paper or card that wraps around the middle of a product. Soap makers use them as the label; chocolate and gift brands use them to hold a bundle together. Custom Cardboard Boxes prints belly bands in any width and length, on paper or cardboard, with matte lamination, foil or spot UV if you want a finish. We recommend starting at 100 units.
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Printed paper and cardboard belly bands that wrap around your products, boxes, bottles and bundles. A full-colour branded layer that lands your artwork across any package, jar, bottle or bundle from edge to edge.
Your artwork is printed in full CMYK colour across the entire belly band. Sharp detail holds up across photographic imagery, gradients, and fine line illustrations so your branding looks crisp on every wrap.
Each belly band is cut to the exact dimensions of the product or box it wraps. Send us the item measurements and we calculate the length and width, including the overlap needed for a clean glue or tape closure.
Choose uncoated paper for a natural tactile feel, coated card for sharper imagery, kraft for an eco aesthetic, or corrugated board for thicker products. The right stock depends on the item you are wrapping and the look you want.
Matte lamination, gloss lamination, spot UV, and foil stamping in gold, silver, rose gold, copper and holographic are all available. Finishes are often paired with uncoated stock for a deliberate contrast.
Belly bands wrap around existing boxes, bottles, jars, folded apparel, stationery bundles, and pre-made packaging. This makes them ideal for brands rolling out branded merchandising across a wide product range, refreshing artwork seasonally, or layering brand identity onto stock packaging.
A printed belly band gives you a dedicated full-colour print surface to refresh seasonal, limited edition or campaign messaging without touching the rest of your packaging system. Private-label brands and market sellers use them as a fast way to land their identity on any product.
Production takes 8 to 10 business days after you approve the digital proof. Because belly bands are a simpler format than full boxes, production is often predictable and straightforward.
Flexible minimum order quantities let you start small. We recommend beginning at 100 units, which keeps per-unit costs reasonable and suits a first run or a seasonal limited-edition release.
Every order ships free to any address within Australia. Belly bands arrive flat, take up very little storage space, and slide around a product in seconds during fulfilment.
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Printed belly bands are thin printed strips of paper or cardboard that wrap around a product or packaging item to hold it together and add branded artwork. They are used on soap bars, candles, wine bottles, chocolate bars, gift sets, hampers, folded apparel, and pre-made boxes where a full custom print run is not practical or needed.
We print belly bands on uncoated paper for a natural tactile feel, coated card for sharper full-colour imagery, kraft paper for an eco aesthetic, and corrugated board for thicker products. Stock weight and finish are chosen to suit the item you are wrapping and the overall look you want.
Our minimums are flexible. We recommend starting at 100 units, which keeps the per-unit cost reasonable without a large upfront commitment. Larger runs bring the per-unit cost down further.
All belly bands are cut to your exact specifications. Provide the dimensions of the product or box and we calculate the correct length and width, including the overlap needed for a clean glue or tape closure.
Yes. Matte and gloss lamination, spot UV, and foil stamping in gold, silver, rose gold, copper and holographic are all available. These finishes are often used to highlight a logo or brand name on an otherwise uncoated band.
Fill out our quote request form with the product dimensions, quantity, paper stock, and any finishing preferences. We respond within one business day with a detailed quote. You can also pair belly bands with custom product sleeves for a layered look.
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“I'd been searching for a packaging supplier for my new skincare line and Custom Cardboard Boxes absolutely delivered. Sophie walked me through the whole process, from choosing the right box style to finalising the artwork. She was incredibly patient when I kept changing my mind on colours and never once made me feel like a hassle. The finished product looks unreal. The print quality is spot on and my customers have been commenting on how premium everything looks. Couldn't recommend them more highly.”
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Charlotte was absolutely fantastic
“Charlotte was absolutely fantastic to work with. As a small business owner just starting out with handmade candles, I had no idea what I needed in terms of packaging. She took the time to explain all the different options, helped me pick the right size and material, and the design team nailed my artwork on the first go. The boxes arrived in perfect condition and they look gorgeous. My brand feels so much more legit now. Thank you, Charlotte!”
Mia Chen
Exceptional quality and service, highly recommend
“We've been working with Custom Cardboard Boxes since we launched our botanical skincare range and they've been nothing short of brilliant. Liz has been our main contact and she's always gone above and beyond to make sure everything is sorted. The print quality on our boxes is crisp, the colours are bang on, and the packaging feels really sturdy and premium. We've tried other suppliers before but none have come close to the level of service and quality we get here. Will not be going anywhere else.”
Wild Honey Botanicals
Great product, slight delay on shipping
“The boxes themselves are fantastic. Really well made, colours came out perfectly, and the design team were really helpful during the proofing stage. Tom was great to deal with and answered all my questions promptly. Shipping took a touch longer than originally quoted, but I understand these things happen and the end result was well worth the wait. Overall a really positive experience and I'd still recommend them to anyone looking for custom packaging.”
Ben Kirkpatrick
Made my small business look like a big brand
“I recently launched my first range of protein bars and needed packaging that would really stand out on shelves. Michael was so helpful and patient as we worked through different design concepts and box styles. He even helped me adjust my artwork to make sure the print came out perfectly. When the boxes arrived, I was absolutely stoked. They look incredibly professional and the quality is outstanding. Custom Cardboard Boxes has genuinely taken my brand to the next level. Can't thank them enough.”
Priya Naidoo
Perfect custom belly bands for our soap range
“We ordered custom belly bands for our artisan soap range and they turned out beautifully. Amie was our point of contact and she was lovely to deal with. Really communicative and made the whole process dead easy. The print quality is crisp, the fit around our bars is spot on, and they've given our products such a polished, professional look. The pricing was also very reasonable compared to what we were quoted elsewhere. Already planning our next order!”
Samantha Russo
Fast turnaround and outstanding results
“We needed custom packaging for a product launch and were working to a really tight deadline. Eric was brilliant. He got everything sorted quickly and kept me updated every step of the way. The auto-lock boxes we ordered are sturdy, the print is sharp, and the whole unboxing experience looks premium. I was genuinely impressed by how fast they turned everything around without compromising on quality. Will absolutely be using Custom Cardboard Boxes for all our future orders.”
Daniel Whitmore
Excellent service, Kevin was a legend
“This was our first time ordering custom packaging and we were a bit nervous about the whole process. Kevin put us at ease straight away. He was super communicative, explained everything clearly, and made brilliant suggestions that improved our original design. The finished boxes look absolutely mint and arrived right on schedule. Our customers have already been raving about the packaging. Honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience. Cheers, Kevin!”
K. Nguyen
Really happy with the end result
“Ordered custom gift boxes for my online boutique and the quality is lovely. The cardboard is thick and sturdy, the printing is sharp, and the colours match my branding perfectly. Davis was my main contact and he was really easy to work with. Always quick to reply and happy to help with any changes. The only minor thing was a small delay getting the initial proof back, but once that was sorted everything moved along smoothly. Would happily order from Custom Cardboard Boxes again.”
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View productMore about custom printed belly bands
A belly band is a printed strip of paper or thin cardboard that wraps around a product, a box, or a bundle to hold it together and add branding. Sometimes called a product belly band, packaging belly band, printed paper sleeve, or cardboard wrap, it is a flexible way to add a dedicated, full-colour branded layer to any retail product.
Australian brands use custom printed belly bands across soap bars, candles, wine bottles, coffee bags, tea caddies, chocolate bars, gift sets, hampers, stationery bundles, folded apparel, and subscription box inserts. The format works as a stand-alone branded wrap on a pre-made box, as a seasonal refresh layer on existing packaging, or as a printed band around a curated multi-pack.
The format is deliberately simple. A printed belly band carries your logo, product name, ingredient list, batch number, or a short brand story. You can add a spot UV logo, a foil-stamped brand mark, or a matte laminate for a more premium feel. Many brands pair belly bands with custom product sleeves or printed mailer boxes to build a consistent brand presentation across every packaging touchpoint.
Handmade soap makers were one of the first groups to adopt printed belly bands at scale. A belly band lets the customer see and feel the soap bar directly while still presenting branded artwork, ingredient information, and batch details. Our custom soap box customers often order belly bands as a secondary product to wrap unboxed bars at markets and in sampler sets.
Candle makers wrap belly bands around jar candles and pillar candles to add a printed brand element without covering the glass or the wax. Pairing a plain custom candle box with a contrasting belly band gives candle makers a flexible way to signal a limited edition or a seasonal scent range while keeping the base packaging unchanged across the year.
In food and beverage, printed belly bands wrap around wine bottles, coffee bag gussets, tea caddies, and chocolate bars to add a secondary branding layer or a specific message, such as a gift note, a limited release, or a flavour description. Because the belly band is a separate piece of packaging, you can change the message seasonally without reprinting the primary box or bottle label.
Gift box, hamper, and stationery brands use belly bands to hold bundles together and present them as a curated set. A printed belly band around a grouping of notebooks, skincare samples, or gourmet food items turns loose products into a retail-ready gift. For private-label operators who source pre-made boxes and want their own branding, a belly band is often the fastest and most affordable solution.
Subscription box brands and retailers use belly bands inside the primary mailer box to hold curated items together and add a branded storytelling layer at the moment of unboxing. Apparel brands wrap folded shirts, socks, and accessories with belly bands to keep the presentation tidy from shelf to purchase.
Custom printed belly bands can be produced on a range of paper and cardboard stocks. Uncoated paper gives a natural, tactile feel and prints well in one- or two-colour designs. Coated card produces sharper, more vivid full-colour imagery and holds up better in transit. Kraft paper suits eco-focused brands for its unbleached look and recyclable profile. Corrugated board belly bands are also available for products that need a thicker, more structured wrap.
Printing is done in full CMYK across the entire band, which gives you freedom to print photographs, gradients, or detailed illustrations without compromise. If your brand uses a Pantone colour, we can match it at the proof stage so the belly band aligns with the rest of your packaging system.
Finishing options include matte lamination for a soft-touch feel, gloss lamination for a sheen that protects the print, spot UV to highlight a logo or key message, and foil stamping in gold, silver, rose gold, copper, and holographic. These finishes are often paired with uncoated stock for a deliberate contrast between natural paper and a reflective brand mark.
We provide a dieline template based on the dimensions of the item the belly band will wrap. This keeps your artwork positioned correctly with no guessing around overlaps, fold lines, or printable areas. If you do not have a designer, our team can prepare a layout using artwork files you already have.
The biggest appeal of custom belly bands is flexibility. A single base box can wear a different printed band for every campaign, scent, season or wholesale partner, so the artwork on shelf stays current without reprinting the underlying packaging. Many Australian brands run printed belly bands permanently alongside their fully printed boxes for exactly this reason.
The format is built for change. You can run a different band for every seasonal scent, limited edition, or campaign without touching the base packaging. A soap maker might use one belly band for their core range, another for a Christmas release, and a third for a wholesale order, all wrapping the same style of soap bar.
For private-label brands that source pre-made rigid boxes, kraft boxes, or folding boxes from a stock supplier, a custom printed belly band is a fast, focused way to apply your own branding across the stock packaging. Order generic boxes in bulk, keep them on the shelf, and wrap them with a belly band that matches the specific product, scent, or campaign.
Printed belly bands are also easy to store and ship. They arrive flat, take up very little space, and slide around a product in seconds during fulfilment. That makes them practical for small teams packing orders by hand as well as larger operations running bundles through a co-packer.
To get a quote, submit our quote request form with the dimensions of the product or box the belly band will wrap, your preferred paper or card stock, quantity, and any finishing details. We respond within one business day with pricing and a production timeline. If you are unsure about sizing, send us the product dimensions and we will work out the length and width for you.
Once the quote is approved and payment is made, a digital proof is sent for your sign-off before production begins. Standard production takes 8 to 10 business days after proof approval. Shipping is free on all orders within Australia, with delivery in 3 to 5 business days after dispatch.
For brands ordering custom belly bands alongside other packaging, such as custom mailer boxes, custom product boxes, or soap boxes, we can coordinate production across multiple items so your full order ships together.
