The product moves, the box strains
Dimensions taken from a photo, flaps miscalculated, a bottom that gives way. We start from the real product and approve a blank prototype before any graphics.
The packaging guide (in French) →Packaging · Algiers
Packaging that sells.And closes the first time.
Structure, graphics, prototype and production follow-up: we design your boxes, folding cartons, labels and gift boxes with your actual product in hand, then take them all the way to production. One point of contact, in Algiers.
Typical timeline3 to 8 weeks
Ideal forCosmetics, food, e-commerce, luxury
You provideYour product, its dimensions, the quantities
1 point of contactFrom structure to delivery
PrototypeBefore production, when the project needs it
Checked proof (BAT)Reviewed with you before printing
FR / ARLayout designed for both languages
The real problem
A beautiful box that won’t closeis still a bad box.
Packaging rarely fails because of the graphics. It fails when structure, text and production are decided separately, and the mistakes only show up at the printer, or when the first box is filled.
French and Arabic don’t fit
Mandatory information, barcode, two languages: the hierarchy is built for the real panel, not for an ideal mock-up.
Mandatory information (in French) →Colours change when printed
File rejected, black too light, bleed forgotten. We prepare the files for the chosen printing process and review the proof with you.
Reviewing a proof (in French) →Two quotes you can’t compare
Material, dimensions, finishes, quantities: we set a shared specification so you compare like with like.
Understanding prices (in French) →What you get
Everything you need to gofrom idea to box.
One team for the shape, the graphics and the manufacturing. You don’t coordinate a designer, a carton maker and a printer: we do it for you.
Structural design
The shape, the dimensions, the opening: the flat plan that guarantees everything fits and everything closes.
Boxes and gift boxes
Folding carton, rigid or bespoke: from a small carton to a premium gift box, all the way to the e-commerce shipping box.
Labels and sleeves
To dress an existing container without redoing the whole pack.
Flexible packaging
Sachets, films and doypacks, depending on the product and the sales channel.
Prototypes
A real sample to hold, test and photograph before committing to production.
Managed production
Choice of printing process, file preparation, proof, follow-up to the finished batch and delivery.
How it works
Five steps.You approve each one.
Nothing goes into production without your approval. Allow 3 to 8 weeks depending on the structure, finishes and quantities: the prototype and the proof are part of the schedule, not a delay.
- 01
Brief
Your product, its dimensions, the sales channel, the quantities and the deadline.
You approve: the specification - 02
Structure
Dieline and blank prototype tested with the real product: insertion, closing, hold.
You approve: the shape - 03
Design
Category codes and competitors studied, then panels, range, FR/AR text and mandatory information.
You approve: the graphics - 04
Proof
Files prepared for the chosen process, proof checked before printing.
You approve: the final proof - 05
Production
Production managed through to the finished batch and delivery.
You receive: your boxes
Short or long run
The right process dependson your quantity.
From how many units? It depends on the process. We choose it with you based on volume, deadline and the finish you expect.
To launch a product, test a market or roll out variants without tying up your cash in thousands of boxes.
- Strength
- No plates, fast start, short runs possible.
- Good to know
- The unit cost stays higher as the quantity grows. Short-run packaging (in French)
For medium to long runs, when image quality and unit cost matter.
- Strength
- The cost per box drops sharply with volume.
- Good to know
- Longer make-ready and lead time: plan for it. Offset or digital? (in French)
For roll labels, flexible packaging and very large volumes.
- Strength
- Production speed.
- Good to know
- The plates to prepare pay for themselves over the quantity.
Hot foil, spot UV, embossing, lamination: what turns a decent box into a desirable one.
- Good to know
- A finish is planned from the structure stage: it changes the file, the timeline and the price.
You are
One craft,four starting points.
We don’t propose the same project to a brand launching its first product and to a range already on the shelf.
You’re launching a first product. We secure the structure and a short run to test the market before investing in large volumes.
- Go further
- A launch schedule (in French)
Your packaging exists but no longer sells, or costs too much. We start from your current boxes, keep what works and only redo what needs redoing.
You manage a range and its variants. We build a graphic system and templates that stay consistent from one product to the next.
Your parcel is the first physical contact with your customer. We design shipping boxes that protect, assemble quickly and make unboxing memorable.
- Go further
- The e-commerce shipping box (in French)
2-minute brief
A product to package?Let’s talk.
Frequently asked questions
Before you write to us,straight answers.
From how many units?
It depends on the process. Digital printing allows short runs for a launch or a test; offset and flexography become worthwhile as volumes grow. We suggest the scenario that fits your quantity.
How much does a custom box cost?
There is no single price: dimensions, quantity, material, printing, finishes, assembly and transport make the price. Send us your product and quantities: we reply with scenarios you can compare.
What is the timeline?
Allow 3 to 8 weeks depending on the complexity of the structure, the finishes and the quantities. The prototype and the proof are part of the schedule, not a delay.
What do I need to provide to start?
Your product, or its exact dimensions, the quantities you have in mind and your deadline. Logo, text and regulatory constraints can follow.
Who handles manufacturing?
Foldline manages the whole chain: choice of process, file preparation, proof checking and production follow-up to the finished batch. You have a single point of contact, from structure to delivery.
Do you handle French and Arabic?
Yes. The text hierarchy is designed from the start for both languages, including mandatory information and the barcode.
Can you rework existing packaging?
Yes. We start from your current boxes, identify what isn’t working (cost, structure, shelf readability) and only redo what needs redoing.
Will my project stay confidential?
Yes. Our recent projects are shown under a non-disclosure agreement: you can request access from the home page.
First scoping
Tell us about the product.We start with what has to fit in the box.
A few details are enough for a useful first conversation. No automatic price: we reply with the right questions and production scenarios to compare.
Depending on your project
One craft,very different needs.
The pages that go into your case: constraints, steps and frequent questions.
- CosmeticsCosmetic packaging: cartons, bilingual labels, authorisation file→
- PharmaceuticalPharmaceutical packaging: cartons, leaflets and labels, information in Arabic and a foreign language→
- FoodFood packaging: food contact, Arabic information, barcode→
- Gift boxesCorporate and seasonal gift boxes: rigid, carton or sleeve, on time for the season→
- Short runsFrom just a few units: boxes, labels and print in short runs→
Go further
The technical detail,free to read.
The guides where we detail the decisions made during a packaging project. They are written in French.
- PackagingPackaging in Algeria: 2026 guide (laws, materials, costs)→
- PackagingShort-run packaging in Algeria: 50, 200 or 500 units→
- PackagingCustom packaging prices in Algeria: understanding a quote→
- PackagingPackaging redesign: a 7-step method without losing customers→
- PackagingCosmetic packaging in Algeria: rules and design→
- PackagingE-commerce boxes: choosing the right shipping carton→
- PackagingFood labelling in Algeria: mandatory information→
- PackagingGS1 barcodes in Algeria: membership, fees, printing→