Tray and Sleeve Boxes
Tray and sleeve cartons — a product tray that slides into a printed sleeve — the minimal, premium format for cosmetics, tech and gift sets that want a smooth slide-open reveal.
At-a-glance specs
- Structure
- Tray + sliding sleeve — slide-open
- Board grade
- 14 / 18 / 24 pt SBS · kraft
- Thickness
- 0.36 – 0.62 mm (14–24 pt)
- CMYK + Pantone, inside & outside
- Finishes
- Matte / gloss / soft-touch / foil / spot UV
- MOQ
- 500 units (sample: 1)
- Lead time
- 8 – 12 business days + shipping
The smooth slide-open reveal
Slide reveal
Tray glides from a printed sleeve — a satisfying open.
Minimal material
Less board than a rigid box, same premium feel.
Printable sleeve
The sleeve is a full-bleed brand surface.
Set-friendly
Tray compartments hold multi-SKU sets.
What is a tray and sleeve box?
- (‘Sliding sleeve — smooth, premium open.’, ‘Less board — rigid feel, carton cost.’, ‘Sleeve prints — full-bleed brand.’, ‘Sets — tray compartments for multi-SKU.’)
Specifications
| Structure | Tray + sleeve — slide-open, custom fit |
|---|---|
| Board grade | 14 / 18 / 24 pt SBS · kraft · CCNB |
| Material | SBS · Kraft · CCNB recycled paperboard |
| Printing | Offset CMYK + Pantone · HD digital · full-bleed |
| Finishes | Gloss / matte / soft-touch lamination · foil · emboss · spot UV · window |
| MOQ | 500 units — price breaks at 1k / 5k / 10k+ |
| Turnaround | 8–12 business days after approval · rush available |
| Free with quote | Custom dieline + physical sample or 3D mockup |
Folding carton thickness
Board caliper (thickness) decides how stiff and premium your carton feels — measured in points (pt).
Frequently asked questions
Tray & sleeve vs rigid? +
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What is the MOQ? +
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Our Ordering Process
Four simple steps from first inquiry to boxes at your door.
Send inquiry
Tell us size, qty, material & artwork. Get a firm quote + free dieline in 24h.
Proof & sample
We send a digital proof or physical sample for your sign-off before production.
Production
Printed and finished in 8–12 business days with rigorous quality checks.
Delivery
Flat-packed and shipped worldwide, with tracking and after-sales support.
What brands say about our tray and sleeve boxes
Cosmetics and tech brands use tray & sleeve for a slide reveal at carton cost.
“Our folding cartons print beautifully — the SBS surface makes CMYK pop and the foil came out crisp. Dieline was free and the proof was right first time.”
“We moved our whole subscription line to these cartons. Crash-lock assembly saves my packers real time and the kraft option looks great.”
“The window patch cartons let customers see the product without opening. Retail buyers loved it and re-ordered for three seasons.”
Satisfying open
The tray gliding from the sleeve reads premium and photographs well for social.
See options → Brand surface
The sleeve is all print, so the carton carries the look with no bare board.
Start customizing → Customers also bought
Complete the unboxing — most orders ship together with these add-ons.
Custom Tissue Paper
Branded inner wrap that turns delivery into an unboxing moment.
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Stickers & Labels
Seal the carton, brand the closure or add a thank-you touch.
View stickers →
Rigid Drawer Boxes
Step up to a premium rigid box for hero SKUs.
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Corrugated Mailers
Ship the carton safely inside a custom mailer.
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