A consolidated tool for evaluating models, materials, and quality
Packaging is much more than an outer shell: it is one of the main brand touchpoints and a strategic tool for presenting the product, differentiating it, and building trust. This is why Packly sample kits have become, over the years, a reference point for designers, brands, and companies developing effective, field-tested packaging solutions.
Good packaging design helps make purchasing decisions faster and more intuitive.
In fact, the best way to avoid costly mistakes is to validate different samples and prototypes. These tools enable designers and creative teams to gain inspiration and understand the specific characteristics of each model, ultimately identifying the right one for the product to be packaged.
Prototypes are an excellent way to evaluate different ideas and understand which box model performs best before starting large-scale production. This helps uncover potential obstacles before they become too complex to resolve.
The different Packly sample kits: solutions for every need
Packly provides several types of sample kits, each designed to meet different requirements during the packaging design process. There is no single path: you can choose the kit that is most useful based on your product type, the level of detail required, and the stage of your project.
1. Full sample kit
Includes over 70 box and packaging models. It is the most extensive and versatile solution, ideal for:
- defining a complete product line,
- assessing a wide range of structures,
- presenting alternatives to clients and stakeholders,
- gaining a detailed overview of Packly’s production capabilities.
Its variety of models allows you to evaluate openings, closures, locking systems, glue points, internal volumes, and structural resistance, facilitating informed design decisions.
An essential selection composed of 3 standard boxes in different grammages and materials.
It is perfect for:
- quickly assessing Packly material quality,
- comparing thickness and rigidity,
- conducting handling tests,
- having a practical, easy-to-carry reference tool.
Our sample kits
In addition to the complete and light sample sets, you can also purchase individual kits. The complete sample set — which includes Kits 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 — contains all the models available on the platform, while the individual kits offer a targeted selection. Each sample set comes with a detailed list of the models included, allowing you to choose the combination that best suits your project.
How to use Packly sample kits effectively
Packly sample kits are not simple collections of models: they are tools designed to help you clearly interpret different structures, understand how they work, and evaluate materials and special finishes realistically.
The miniatures, printed and embellished, provide immediate and intuitive insights that support both the creative and decision-making stages.
Here is what you can really do with Packly sample kits:
1. Evaluate shape and understand how each model works
The miniatures allow you to visualize the structure in 3D, see how the box develops once assembled, and immediately understand proportions and volumes — even in reduced format.
2. Analyze closure mechanisms
Each model may include different closing systems: flaps, locking systems, auto-bottom closures, tuck-end tabs.
The sample kit allows you to observe how these mechanisms work in practice and identify the solution most suitable for your packaging.
3. Understand the difference between simple and complex structures
Browsing and comparing the models helps you quickly assess how linear or elaborate a structure is, how much attention it requires during design, and how it may impact the unboxing experience.
4. Compare finishes, print quality, and materials
Thanks to the printed and embellished samples, you can evaluate:
colour accuracy,
print quality,
the effect of different grammages,
the impact of available special finishes.
This provides a direct and reliable basis for both aesthetic and technical decisions.
5. Facilitate collaboration between different teams
The sample kit is an immediate visual support that simplifies collaboration between:
design,
marketing,
product management,
sales.
Having a shared reference accelerates discussions, briefings, approvals, and presentations to clients.
6. Reduce errors in model selection
Understanding how structures work in advance helps avoid inconsistent choices, difficult-to-manage models, or solutions that do not meet product requirements.
This results in a smoother, more efficient design process with fewer unnecessary revisions.
Conclusions
Packly sample kits represent a fundamental and consolidated step in the packaging design process. They enable you to experiment, compare, and make informed decisions on the best structure before moving forward with artwork creation and printing.
Once you have selected the most suitable model, you can continue in our online interface, test your artwork in 3D, and place your order immediately.
The most effective packaging design process always starts with the right choice: Packly sample kits are designed to guide you at every stage.
