Kids Metal Lunch Boxes with Custom Printing

A kids metal lunch box with custom printing is a keepsake that works every school day. This roomy format (197 x 172 x 102 mm) swallows a full lunch, a drink carton and snacks, while the handle and latch keep everything secure in a backpack. Toy brands, licensors, schools and retailers choose it for merchandise lines, fundraising editions and premium gift-with-purchase promotions.

Built from food-grade 0.23 mm tinplate with an optional food-grade interior lacquer, the box wipes clean and survives years of drops that crack plastic alternatives. Size, handle, latch and interior fittings can all be customized, and a name-plate area can be printed so each child claims their own box.

We print directly on the tinplate using CMYK offset printing with oil-based inks, with Pantone spot colors (Pantone Metallic included) for exact brand matching. A glossy finish gives maximum color vibrancy; a matte finish feels more refined and shows fewer fingerprints. Embossing and debossing are available to give your branding a tactile edge.

Behind every tin is a factory with 17 years of experience, more than 2,000 ready molds and an output of 3,000,000 cans per month. If your product fits an existing mold, production starts at 5,000 pieces with no tooling cost. A fully custom size requires a new mold, a larger minimum order and a tooling fee — our team will gladly check the library for the closest match before you commit. Samples ship in 12~15 days.

Tell us your audience, artwork and quantity — we will recommend the right lunch box and send you a free quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What fits in a 197 x 172 x 102 mm lunch box?
A full lunch plus a drink carton and snacks — a roomy format popular for school-age kids. Other sizes exist in our mold library.

Q: Is the printing durable?
Yes. CMYK offset printing is cured onto the tinplate under a protective varnish — it will not peel or scratch off like a sticker.

Q: Is it food-safe?
Yes. Food-grade tinplate with an optional food-grade interior lacquer for direct contact with food.

Q: What is the MOQ?
5,000 pieces with an existing mold. Custom sizes require new tooling and a higher MOQ — samples ship in 12~15 days.