Custom Sleeve & Tray Boxes
Sleeve and tray boxes are two-part boxes: a tray that holds the product and a printed sleeve that slides over it. The slide-out motion makes them a favourite for gift sets, cosmetics, chocolates and small electronics. Pressholic makes both parts to your dimensions, in folding cardstock, kraft or rigid board, and prints them inside and out.
- No minimum order
- 7–14 working-day production
- Free US/UK/CA shipping
- No separate die or plate charges
Made to your spec
Each order of sleeve & tray boxes is cut from a fresh dieline to the length, width and height you give us — there are no stock sizes to fit into.
- Stock
- Rigid · Cardstock · Cardboard · Kraft · Corrugated · Bux board · Texture Card
- Printing
- Offset, digital, 3D and screen printing, inside and outside
- Add-ons
- Spot UV · Embossing/Debossing · Foiling · Holography · PVC window · Soft touch · Ribbon · Die-cut · Perforation
- Proofing
- Free digital proof (flat + 3D) before production; physical samples available
- Artwork
- .ai .pdf .eps .psd .cdr at 300 dpi
Tray, sleeve, and what goes between
The tray can be a simple folded carton, a rigid set-up tray with wrapped paper, or a kraft tray with a die-cut insert that holds each item in place. The sleeve can be printed full-bleed, die-cut with a window so the product shows through, or finished with foil, spot UV, embossing or a soft-touch lamination. A thumb notch in the sleeve makes the tray easy to push out.
Choosing the board
For lighter products and larger runs, 14–24pt cardstock keeps the box light and the price down. For heavier or premium items, a rigid tray with a cardstock sleeve gives the box weight and a clean edge. Tell us what goes inside and our designers will suggest a structure and send a flat and 3D proof before production.
Getting a price
Send the inside dimensions, the quantity and the finish you have in mind through the quote form. There is no minimum order quantity, no die or plate charges and matte or gloss lamination at no additional lamination charge; shipping is free to the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.
Add-ons & finishes
Finishes that make a box feel expensive
Matte or gloss lamination is included at no additional lamination charge (soft-touch is a paid add-on)
How ordering works
From quote to your door
What happens after you ask for a quote for custom sleeve & tray boxes — and when the clock starts.
- 01Request a quoteTell us the product, quantity and size. We reply by email within 6–48 hours with your price and the next steps.
- 02Artwork and proofUpload print-ready files, or let our design team set them up at no charge. You then receive a free digital proof — a flat mock-up and a 3D view.
- 03ApproveCheck every detail and approve the proof (within 24 hours keeps your slot). Nothing is printed before you approve.
- 04Production7–14 working days for printing, finishing and quality inspection. Rush production on request.
- 05DeliveryCarrier transit typically about 6–8 days with DHL or 8–10 days with UPS (estimates, not guaranteed). Free on every order to the US, UK and Canada.
Turnaround
- Production
- 7–14 working days
- Standard shipping
- DHL typically about 6–8 days; UPS typically about 8–10 days (carrier estimates)
- Rush
- Available on request — shortens production by a few days
Production is primarily carried out in Pakistan, with additional production through our manufacturing partner network in China.
Production starts once your artwork is accepted by our prepress team, you have approved the final proof and payment is confirmed.
Worldwide shipping is available. Standard shipping is free on every order to the US, UK and Canada (one delivery address per order). Applicable customs duties and import taxes are covered for the US and UK; for Canada they are the customer’s responsibility; for other destinations, customs duties, taxes and import charges, where applicable, depend on the destination and shipping arrangement and will be confirmed as part of the quote. Transit times are set by the carrier and cannot be guaranteed. Your quote confirms the dates for your exact specification.
How would you like to supply artwork?
We accept .ai, .pdf, .eps, .psd, .cdr (300 dpi minimum). The digital proof is free. A physical sample is available at a small sampling cost if you want to hold the box before the full run.
New to box artwork? See what a dieline is. Rigid box or folding carton? See how they compare.
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