Sleeve Box
A sleeve box is a printed sleeve over a tray or a plain box. A cheap way to brand stock packaging. We print and cut them in our own factory in Pakistan, with a digital proof before print. Every order ships worldwide by air or sea.
- MOQ
- On quote
- Lead time
- Confirmed with your quote
- Material
- SBS board
- CMYK + Pantone
- Made in sbs board, kraft board
- Full-colour print inside and out
- Finishes: matt or gloss lamination, spot uv, hot foil blocking
- Ships flat, folds up in seconds
Free design support included · 15+ years in packaging. Read about our materials, the factory and how it works.
The sleeve carries all the print, so the tray can stay plain and stocked in bulk. Swap sleeves for seasonal editions.
Options
Customize your box
Sizes
Custom L × W × H
Custom dieline
Sized to your product
Materials
SBS board
Solid bleached board, 300–400 gsm. Bright white, sharp print.
Kraft board
Unbleached brown board for a natural look; prints best with bold artwork.
Printing
CMYK
Full colour offset print for photography and gradients.
Pantone spot
Exact brand colours matched to a Pantone reference.
Inside print
Printing on the inside surface for an unboxing message or pattern.
Outside print
All visible outer panels, to the edge with bleed.
Finishes
Matt or gloss lamination
Protective film that also sets the sheen of the print.
Spot UV
Gloss varnish on selected areas, usually over soft-touch or matt.
Hot foil blocking
Metallic or pigment foil pressed with a heated die. Gold, silver, copper, holographic.
Embossing
Raised artwork pressed from behind with a matched die.
Soft-touch lamination
Velvet-feel matt film over printed wraps.
Inserts
Card insert
Folded paperboard dividers. Recyclable and easy to print on.
Add-ons
Window patch
Hang tab
Tear strip
Stickers and seals
Features
Why choose a sleeve box
Branding layer
A printed sleeve slides over a tray or box.
Change per SKU
Swap the sleeve for each flavour or shade, keep one tray.
Window cut-outs
Die-cut windows show the product underneath.
Pairs with rigid
Works over our rigid boxes for a two-tone look.
Gallery
See the details
Specifications
Technical specs
| Material | SBS board, Kraft board |
|---|---|
| CMYK, Pantone spot, Inside print, Outside print | |
| Finishes | Matt or gloss lamination, Spot UV, Hot foil blocking, Embossing, Soft-touch lamination |
| MOQ | Confirmed with your quote |
| Lead time | Confirmed with your quote |
| Ships | Flat, in export cartons |
Perfect for
Industries we pack for
How to order
Four steps to your boxes
- 1
Send your brief
Size, quantity and how you want it to look.
- 2
Get a quote
A clear price within 24 hours.
- 3
Approve the proof
A digital proof and 3D mockup; nothing is printed until you approve.
- 4
Production & delivery
Made in our factory, shipped by air or sea.
FAQ
Sleeve Box questions
Yes. A printed sleeve over a plain rigid box is a common way to keep rigid costs down across a range.
Guides
Related guides
What is a dieline? The complete guide for packaging
What a dieline is, the line types and terms printers use, how dielines are made and how to set up artwork on one without errors.
Print-ready packaging files explained: a checklist for designers
What makes a packaging file print-ready: dielines, bleed, colour, resolution, fonts, finish layers and proofing, with a pre-flight checklist.
Paperboard grades and board thickness for boxes
A guide to paperboard grades (SBS, FBB, CRB, kraft), corrugated flutes and rigid greyboard thickness, and how to choose the right board for your box.
Related work
Projects we have made
Olivia Boutique: Kraft box with printed sleeve
A kraft box wrapped in a printed paper sleeve reading Sealed with love, for a boutique's orders.
Crampless Tea: Kraft tea box and pouches
A long kraft box with a printed label sleeve and kraft tea pouches with white labels.
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Get a price for your sleeve box
Send your size and quantity. Free design support with every order.
- Quote reply within 24 hours
- First concepts in 48 hours