Custom CD Jackets

Custom CD jackets in single or double-pocket design, printed full color for albums, promos, or software media. Request a free quote to get started.

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Product Features

Business Sucess
Cost Reduction
Product Protection
Sustainable Products
A CD jacket is a paper sleeve, not a plastic case — that distinction is the whole point of choosing one. It’s lighter to ship, cheaper to print in full color across the whole surface, and it folds flat for storage before assembly, which a jewel case can’t do. That makes it the right call for a limited-run album, a promo giveaway, or software media where the disc itself doesn’t need hard-case protection.

Specifications & options

Material optionsCardstock, kraft paper, or recycled stock
PrintingDigital or offset, full CMYK or PMS color matching, full-bleed front and back
Finish optionsMatte, gloss, soft-touch, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing
Design featuresSingle-pocket or double-pocket die-cut sleeve
SizeStandard 5×5 in. CD format or custom dimensions
MOQLow minimums; exact number depends on size and finish, confirmed at quote
TurnaroundFast turnaround, confirmed at quote

Common uses

  • Music album releases — full-panel print space that a jewel case’s small tray card doesn’t give you.
  • Promotional and event giveaways — lighter and cheaper at volume than a plastic case, which matters when you’re printing hundreds for a giveaway rather than retail sale.
  • Software and corporate media — a branded jacket for install discs or presentation media that doesn’t need the durability of a hard case.

Design tips for custom CD jackets

  • A double-pocket jacket holds a booklet or lyric insert alongside the disc without a separate tray — useful for album releases that want liner notes without the cost of a jewel case.
  • Spot UV on the title or logo adds contrast on a matte jacket without the cost of foil across the whole design.
  • Soft-touch lamination resists fingerprints better than gloss on a jacket that’s handled repeatedly before it’s shelved.

FAQ

Will a paper jacket protect the disc as well as a jewel case?

Not against drops or crushing the way a hard case does — a jacket is the right call when the disc will be handled carefully (retail, gifting, giveaways) rather than shipped loose or stored long-term without a case.

Can I fit a booklet inside a CD jacket?

Yes, with a double-pocket design — one pocket holds the disc, the other holds a folded booklet or insert card.

What’s the minimum order for custom CD jackets?

MOQs stay low and scale with finish and print complexity. Request a free quote with your specs and we’ll confirm exact minimums and turnaround for your order.

Request a free quote with your quantity and finish, and we’ll follow up with a sample before any production run. Looking for other media packaging? See our Media, DVD & CD Packaging line.

At Easy Box Packaging, we believe packaging is more than just a box — it’s the very first impression of your brand, the silent storyteller of your product, and the detail that sets you apart from the competition.

At Easy Box Packaging, we believe packaging is more than just a box — it’s the very first impression of your brand, the silent storyteller of your product, and the detail that sets you apart from the competition.

CardStock

CardStock

Cellulose fiber based paperboard, calendered for smoothness; used for cartons needing stiffness, printability, dimensional stability.

Kraft Paper

Kraft Paper

Wood pulp paper from sulfate process; valued for tensile strength, tear resistance, recyclability, sustainable branding.

Corrugated Board

Corrugated Board

Fluted medium between liners, invented for shipping; chosen for compressive strength, cushioning, stacking efficiency, economy.

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Bux Board

Recycled fiber chipboard, greyback duplex; preferred for rigid cartons requiring diecut precision, cost effectiveness, durability.

Offset printing

Offset Printing

Offset printing provides crisp, exact colors with metal plates and rubber blankets, perfect for mass packaging production.

Flexographic printing

Flexographic Printing

Flexographic printing uses flexible relief plates, water-based inks, and fast-drying techniques for high-speed packaging applications.

Digital printing

Digital Printing

Digital printing offers vivid, precise images directly from digital files, perfect for small runs and variable data.

UV printing

UV Printing

UV printing instantly cures ink with ultraviolet light, giving deep, long-lasting, and scratch-resistant packaging finishing.

Gravure printing

Gravure Printing

Gravure printing-engraves images on cylinders for rich colors, high resolution, and unparalleled consistency for extended runs.

Silkscreen printing

Silkscreen Printing

Silkscreen printing builds up thick, rich inks with mesh stencils, giving textured finishes and long-lasting, bold looks.

Laser engraving

Laser Engraving

Laser engraving permanently engraves designs with exacting precision, giving high-end, tactile finishes on a variety of packaging surfaces..

Scodix digital enhancement

Scodix Digital Enhancement

Scodix digital enhancement gives tactile 3D effects, metallic finishes, and spot UV, taking the luxury of packaging to new levels.

Aqueous coating

Aqueous Coating

Aqueous coating gives a waterborne protective coating, providing gloss, durability, and environmentally friendly scuffing resistance.

UV coating

UV Coating

UV coating cures instantly with ultraviolet light, delivering high-gloss, durable, and scratch-resistant packaging surface protection.

Spot Gloss UV

Spot Gloss UV

Spot Gloss UV highlights detailed areas with mirror-like gloss, creating dramatic contrast with matte-coated surfaces.

Soft touch coating

Soft-Touch Coating

Soft-touch coating delivers a soft matte sheen, improving tactile appeal, scratch resistance, and luxury packaging appearance.

Varnish

Varnish

Varnish coating delivers a transparent liquid coating, providing faint gloss, cost-effective protection, and finish variation to order.

Embossing

Embossing

Embossing lifts specified design areas, creating raised effects that deliver tactile appeal and high-end brand presentation.

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Debossing

Debossing presses indent patterns into surfaces to create beautiful depth, subdued texture, and high-end visual branding effects.

Gold and silver foiling

Gold and Silver Foiling

Foiling applies metallic heat-stamped layers, producing reflective finishes that elevate packaging with luxury and exclusivity.

Custom window cut out with PVC sheet

Custom Window Cut-Out with PVC Sheet

Die-cut windows with transparent PVC inserts showcase products while protecting them, enhancing visibility and customer engagement.

Thickness of Packaging Material

GSM Weight

13 point Pulp
200 gsm
14 point Uncoated
270 gsm
16 point C2S / Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS)
350 gsm
18 point C2S
400 gsm
24 point Uncoated
405 gsm
24 point C2S / Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS)
460 gsm
40 point Cotton
600 gsm

Choose the Printing and Design You Desire

Elevate your apparel packaging with stunning print and design options. We offer Spot UV, embossing, debossing, holographic, and metallic coatings to give your products the edge on store shelves. You can even include custom inserts, foil stamping, or special textures that will enhance your brand. Quality apparel labels? We've got those as well. Our custom designs give a wonderful branding experience to every apparel box, from bold styles to minimalist elegance.

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