Custom Tray and Sleeve Box Packaging
from $0.65 / unitStarting price per unit, shipping included. Your price depends on quantity, size, material and finishes, and drops as quantity grows. The final price comes with your quote, and it includes shipping.
Tray and sleeve boxes, known as drawer packaging, give a slide-open unboxing experience. This 2-piece, foldable design has a tray that slides out from the sleeve to present your products. It suits lightweight or high-end products and can be fully customized to represent your brand. For items that need sturdier packaging, choose the non-foldable rigid drawer boxes. Add artwork of your own design.
- Custom sizes
- Free design support
- Low minimums
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Quick specs
- Sizes
- Custom, made to your product's dimensions
- Minimum order
- 50 units
- Material
- Paperboard (white SBS or brown kraft)
- Thickness
- 300–400gsm, depending on box size
- Structure
- Foldable inner tray in two options: thin walls (lightweight items) or thick walls (reinforced, acts as its own protective insert)
- Printing
- CMYK or Pantone
- Coating
- Varnish (water-based) or lamination
- Finishes
- Matte, glossy, satin or soft touch; foil stamping, embossing or debossing and spot UV available; window patching available
- Available samples
- Structural Sample, Simplified Sample, Pre-Production Sample, Digital Print Proof, Press Proof
- Delivery
- 5–7 working days, plus 4–5 working days for delivery; larger or more complex orders can take longer
- Design support
- Free design support, proofing and 3D preview
- Free dieline templates
- Trays and Lids dielines
Foldable Tray and Sleeve Boxes
Custom Sizes
Your box, your size. Tailor your packaging to your needs.
Material Choices
Choose a board to suit your project and budget.
Low Minimums
Get just what you need. Quantities as low as 50 units.
Design Support
Design at your fingertips. Visualize in 3D with our designer.
Standard Styles for Tray and Sleeve Box Packaging
Choose from two foldable tray and sleeve box styles to suit your requirements.
Double Wall Tray
- Foldable Tray & Sleeve Box (Thin Walls)MOQ 50 units
This version features an inner tray with slim walls, providing additional room for storing lightweight items or various products like accessories.
- Foldable Tray & Sleeve Box (Thick Walls)MOQ 50 units
Equipped with a sturdy inner tray with reinforced walls, this box serves as its own protective insert. It suits heavier items than the thin walls version. Pack it inside a shipping carton for transit.
Technical Specs: Tray and Sleeve Boxes
An outline of the common custom options available for tray and sleeve boxes.
Materials
Tray and sleeve boxes, come in varying thicknesses (300-400gsm) depending on their size.
| White | High-quality printing results from using Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) paper. |
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| Brown kraft | Unbleached brown paper, best suited to black or white printing. |
Printing
Choose the color system that suits your artwork and brand.
| CMYK | CMYK stands as the most common and budget-friendly color scheme in printing. |
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| Pantone | Prints brand colors accurately and is a step up from CMYK. |
Coating
To keep your printed designs safe, a special coating is added that prevents scratches and scuffs.
| Varnish | A water-based coating that protects less than lamination. |
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| Lamination | A plastic coated layer that offers protection against cracks and tears. |
Finishes
Choose a finish to change how the surface looks and feels.
| Matte | Featuring a smooth and non-reflective surface, this design provides an overall softer look. |
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| 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 | Looks like a matte finish but feels soft and velvety to the touch. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are tray and sleeve boxes?
Tray and sleeve boxes, also known as drawer packaging, are a two-piece foldable design: a tray slides smoothly out of a sleeve to present your products. They suit lightweight or high-end products.
What is the difference between thin walls and thick walls tray and sleeve boxes?
The thin walls version has an inner tray with slim walls and gives more room for lightweight items such as accessories. The thick walls version has a sturdy inner tray with reinforced walls that works as its own protective insert, suited to heavier items than the thin walls version. Pack it inside a shipping carton for transit.
What are tray and sleeve boxes made of?
PacksDo tray and sleeve boxes are made of paperboard in thicknesses of 300–400gsm depending on the box size.
Is there a free dieline template for tray and sleeve boxes?
Yes. We have a free Tray and Sleeve Box dieline template: enter your size and download a real-size PDF, SVG or DXF with the cut and crease lines. It is a starting point for your artwork layout. After you request a quote, we confirm the final dieline with you.
What is the minimum order quantity for tray and sleeve boxes?
The minimum order quantity for tray and sleeve boxes at PacksDo is 50 units. The price per unit falls as the quantity grows.
How much do tray and sleeve boxes cost?
Pricing starts from $0.65 per unit, and prices and quotes include shipping. Your price depends on quantity, size, material, printing and finishes, and falls as quantity grows. Request a quote for your project.
How long does it take to get tray and sleeve boxes?
Production at PacksDo usually takes 5–7 working days. It starts once your artwork is approved and payment is received. Larger or more complex orders can take longer, and we confirm the date in your quote. Delivery usually takes another 4–5 working days, depending on the carrier and your location, so a typical order arrives in about 2 weeks and larger orders take longer. See the turnaround guide.
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