Custom Packaging Sleeves

Custom Printed Packaging Sleeves & Belly Bands

Packaging Sleeves

Cardboard sleeve packaging, often referred to as belly bands, presents a versatile solution for enhancing both the branding and protection of your products. These sleeves offer an extra layer of security for your items while also functioning as a prime location to showcase your brand identity and communicate essential product information. Whether utilized around containers, boxes, or bundled products, sleeve packaging provides a cost-effective method to elevate your brand presentation.

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For example, the type of product you would like to use it for.
Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 5 files.
Upload any supporting assets (artwork, inspiration, etc.) if you have them. We'll provide a dieline template once ordered.

Custom-Fit Dimensions

Sized for the product, container or box you need to wrap.

Paperboard Options

Select the board, print method and finish around the project.

Low MOQs

Order quantities start from 100 units.

Dieline & Artwork Support

Get dieline coordination and help preparing artwork for production.
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Why Use Custom Packaging Sleeves?

Sized Around Your Product

Specify the finished dimensions and how the sleeve should slide over, wrap around or adhere to the product or primary package.

Branding Without a Full Outer Box

Use the printable surface for brand graphics, product information, seasonal messaging or variant identification.

Flexible for Promotions and Product Variants

Sleeves can refresh an existing box or container without redesigning the complete primary package.

Choose Your Packaging Sleeve Style

Compare pre-glued, adhesive-backed and flat sleeves based on the product shape, assembly process and how the sleeve should close.

Technical Specs: Packaging Sleeves

Common material, printing, coating and finishing options for custom packaging sleeves. Final specifications depend on the sleeve dimensions, application, artwork and production method.

Materials

Paperboard weight is selected around the sleeve dimensions, product shape and required stiffness. Recycled-content board options are available depending on the chosen stock and production specification.

White

Solid bleached sulfate (SBS) is a white paperboard option suited to detailed graphics and color printing.

Brown kraft

Unbleached kraft provides a natural brown appearance. Print colors and coverage should be reviewed against the board tone.

Printing

Each package is printed with soy-based ink, an eco-friendly option that results in notably brighter and more vivid colors.

CMYK

CMYK stands as the most common and budget-friendly color scheme in printing.

Pantone

For accurate brand colors to be printed and is more luxury than CMYK.

Coating

To keep your printed designs safe, a special coating is added that prevents scratches and scuffs.

Varnish

A water-based coating that’s environmentally friendly, though not as protective as lamination.

Lamination

While a plastic coated layer offers protection against cracks and tears, it is not an eco-friendly option.

Finishes

Add the final touch to your packaging with a finishing option that enhances your overall package.

Matte

Featuring a smooth and non-reflective surface, this design provides an overall softer look.

Glossy

Glossy and reflective, this surface tends to highlight fingerprints more.

Satin

Semi-glossy, striking a balance between a matte and glossy appearance.

Soft touch

Resembles a matte finish in appearance, yet has a luxurious velvet-like texture to the touch.
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Where Packaging Sleeves Work Best

From food and beverage to cosmetics and tech gadgets, packaging sleeves offer unmatched versatility. Imagine your artisanal soap wrapped in a textured kraft sleeve, or your sleek tech accessory adorned with a glossy, modern design. It’s all about creating a memorable unboxing experience that resonates with your customers.

Design, Dieline and Production Support

Use your custom packaging sleeves as a canvas for storytelling. Showcase your brand’s journey, share a message of sustainability, or highlight the craftsmanship behind your product. The possibilities are endless, and the right design can turn a simple sleeve into a powerful marketing tool.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing starts from $0.10 per unit for qualifying specifications and quantities. Final cost depends on sleeve dimensions, board, printing, finish, adhesive and order quantity. Request a project-specific quote for accurate pricing.

Choose pre-glued sleeves for consistently sized products and fast slide-on packing. Adhesive-backed sleeves wrap and close around products or packages, including shapes that benefit from a flexible closure. Flat sleeves arrive unglued for manual wrapping and maximum assembly flexibility.

Recycled-content paperboard options are available for some projects. Recyclability depends on the selected board, inks, coatings, laminations, adhesives and local collection rules, so share your material and end-of-life priorities when requesting a quote.

Yes. PacksDo can coordinate a dieline around the approved sleeve dimensions, review supplied artwork and help prepare production-ready files. You can request a quote before the final artwork is ready.

Production and delivery timing depends on the sleeve style, quantity, material, printing, finish, artwork approval and shipping destination. PacksDo will confirm the project schedule with the quote rather than applying one timeline to every order.

The minimum order starts from 100 units. The most suitable quantity and unit cost depend on the sleeve dimensions, material, printing and production method.

Share the product or package dimensions, preferred sleeve style, quantity, material preference, printing and finish requirements, artwork status and shipping destination. PacksDo can then review the structure and prepare a project-specific quote.

Request a Custom Packaging Sleeve Quote

Select product style

If you're not sure, select the one you think works best. We're happy to help you in selecting the perfect one for your use case.

Inserts

Input a size

Enter the size, or need help with sizing? Enter your best guess, or we'll guide you to the ideal size.

Dimensions
Unit

Select the material

Pick the material for printing colors, text, or designs. All paper options boast at least 50% recycled content!

Material

Select the print

Choose the material for your design. Don't worry about colors yet! After your order, a custom template lets you add your creations. Our team will guide you through this step.

Select the coating

Choose protective coating to guard your printed artwork against scratches and nicks.

Select the finish

Finishes enhance the overall look and feel of the packaging.

Finishing Option

Select the color scope

CMYK works by blending different ink levels to produce various colors, similar to what you see with most printers at home or in offices. Pantone colors, however, come pre-mixed and adhere to a universal color matching system for unmatched precision. Generally, CMYK is the go-to choice, but Pantone is ideal for businesses that need the exact hues from the Pantone palette in their branding.

Color scope
* We use eco-friendly, soy-based ink that produces much brighter and vibrant colors.

Select extras

Add extras to enhance your packaging! You can select more than one option below.

Select extras

Select up to 3 quantities to compare

Choose up to 3 amounts to see price breaks! Higher quantities often unlock significant savings on custom packaging.

Selected Quantity
* Sample reimbursement policies: When ordering 500 units and up, you can get a basic sample reimbursed. When ordering 5000 units and up, you can get a production-grade sample reimbursed.

Add details

Please add your contact details and additional information about this item through comments and attachments.

For example, the type of product you would like to use it for.
Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 5 files.
This is optional. You can upload any supporting assets (artwork, concept images, sketches, dielines. Once you place your order, our team will provide a dieline template for you to add your designs to.
For example, the type of product you would like to use it for.
Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 5 files.
Upload any supporting assets (artwork, inspiration, etc.) if you have them. We'll provide a dieline template once ordered.
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