Sleeve & Tray Boxes
A printed sleeve slides over a tray for a two-tone, premium reveal at a folding-carton price.
- Printed sleeve over tray or box
- Thumb cut-outs for easy opening
- Mix stocks for contrast
About our sleeve & tray boxes
A printed sleeve slides over a tray for a two-tone, premium reveal at a folding-carton price. At Box Sense every sleeve & tray box is produced in our own facility, so the dieline, print, die-cutting and finishing are handled by one team. That means fewer surprises, faster turnarounds and a single point of contact from the first proof to the delivered pallet.
Structurally, this product is based on our sleeve & tray boxes format. A printed sleeve that slides over a tray or rigid base. Popular for cosmetics, chocolates, soap and tech accessories. It is most often ordered by brands in cosmetics & beauty, chocolate & candy, electronics & tech and soap & bath.
Materials and board options
- SBS Paperboard (C1S / C2S): Bright white board for premium print. 12 pt to 24 pt (250 to 450 gsm).
- Kraft Paperboard: Natural brown board for an organic, eco look. 14 pt to 24 pt.
- Rigid Greyboard (Chipboard): Thick board wrapped in printed paper. 1.5 mm to 3 mm.
Printing and finishing
Choose full-color CMYK offset for runs above 500 units or digital printing for short runs from 10 pieces. Pantone spot colors, white ink on kraft and full inside printing are available. Popular finishes for sleeve & tray boxes include matte lamination, gloss lamination, soft-touch lamination, aqueous coating, spot uv, foil stamping.
Sizes
Typical range: 2×2×1 in up to 14×10×4 in. There are no fixed sizes. Send us the product dimensions, or the dimensions of your current box, and our structural team will build a dieline that fits with the right tolerances for your board.
Free design support
Every order includes a free dieline, artwork setup and two rounds of revisions. If you only have a logo, our designers will lay out the full box for you. You approve a 3D digital proof before anything goes to press.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for sleeve & tray boxes?+
10 units. Short runs are printed digitally; from roughly 500 units we move to offset for the best unit price.
What sizes can you make?+
Sleeve & Tray Boxes are made to your exact dimensions. Typical range: 2×2×1 in up to 14×10×4 in. Send your product dimensions and we will engineer the box around it.
Which materials are available?+
SBS Paperboard (C1S / C2S), Kraft Paperboard, Rigid Greyboard (Chipboard). Our engineers recommend the lightest board that protects your product.
How long does production take?+
8–12 business days after proof approval, plus free shipping. Rush production in 5 business days is available.
Can I get a sample first?+
Yes. Unprinted structural samples are free. A printed sample of your approved artwork is free on orders of 100 or more and otherwise costs a small fee that we credit to your order.
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Let's build your sleeve & tray boxes.
Tell us what you are packing. You will have a quote, a free dieline and a free sample plan within 24 hours.