Tray and Sleeve Box

Custom Tray and Sleeve Boxes Wholesale for Cosmetics and Gift Sets

What a tray and sleeve box is

A tray and sleeve box has two parts. The tray is an open base that holds the product, and the sleeve is a band that slides over the tray to close it. When the sleeve slides off, the tray is revealed, which makes a neat unboxing. A sleeve and tray box can be made as a folding carton, which costs less, or as a rigid box, which feels more solid. A slide tray box suits gift sets, kits, and presents. Tray sleeve packaging is common for cosmetics, candles, and jewelry. A drawer sleeve box is a close cousin, where the tray pulls out like a drawer with a ribbon.

Sizes and how to measure

Box size is written as length x width x height, measured inside the tray. Measure your product or set at its widest points, and add a small gap. The sleeve must slide on and off easily, so it is made slightly larger than the tray. Tell us your product and the set, and we suggest an inside size.

Example sizes (approximate and for reference only; we confirm the exact size before you order):

• Gift set: about 8 in x 6 in x 2 in
• Cosmetic set: about 7 in x 5 in x 2 in
• Candle: about 4 in x 4 in x 4 in
• Jewelry set: about 6 in x 4 in x 1.5 in

Paperboard, finishes, and options

Folding cartons are made from paperboard, a smooth board that is printed flat, cut, scored, and folded. Thicker board feels firmer and protects heavier products, and thinner board costs less. Boxes arrive flat and ready to assemble, so they take little space to store. Finishes include matte or gloss lamination, soft touch, foil, embossing, and spot gloss. The tray can be folding carton for a low cost or rigid for a firm feel. A sample kit lets you feel the board and test the fit.

Printing and finishing

Printing can be full color on the outside, with a one color or full color print inside. Keep key text and logos inside the safe area on the dieline, away from folds and glue flaps. We set up the folds and the cut lines on the free dieline, and you approve it before production. Print the sleeve on all sides, and keep the tray plain or lined in a color.

Sleeve and tray box for gift sets

A sleeve and tray box is a good choice for gift sets, because the sleeve is a surface for the brand, and the tray shows the items inside. Add an insert to hold each item, and a ribbon pull if you like. A matte sleeve with a foil logo, over a colored tray, gives a strong first look. Tray and sleeve boxes for cosmetics often hold a palette, a brush, and a bottle in one set. Tell us the items in the set, and we plan the tray.

Tray and sleeve, drawer, and match slide compared

A tray and sleeve box has a separate sleeve that slides over an open tray. A drawer box has a pull-out tray inside a base, usually with a ribbon pull. Choose a tray and sleeve when you want the sleeve to carry the brand and the tray to be revealed. Choose a drawer box when you want a pull-out look. We can advise during the free consultation.

Labeling notes

Product boxes often carry text such as ingredients, net contents, directions, and warnings, and what is required depends on your product and your market. You supply all text and the layout, and we print what you send. We do not write or check text or claims, and you are responsible for making sure your boxes meet the rules for your product.

Orders from 50 units

Orders start at 50 units, which suits a new brand, a test batch, or a small giveaway. Larger orders cost less per box, and they can be planned in several sizes and designs. Share your expected yearly volume during the free consultation and we plan around it.

Artwork and dieline

We send a free dieline that shows the box size, the shape, the cut line, and the safe area, so you can see where your artwork goes and where text should stay clear. Supply artwork as a vector AI or PDF file with fonts outlined and images at 300 DPI in CMYK. If you have no artwork yet, free design support and a free consultation are included, and our team can help lay out the logo and the text from your brand colors. You review and approve the artwork before production starts.

How to order custom tray and sleeve boxes

1. Choose your box size, shape, and material.
2. Order a $39 sample kit if you want to feel the stocks and test the fit first. The $39 is credited toward your order total.
3. Send your quantity, starting at 50 units.
4. Receive your free dieline and add your artwork, or ask for help.
5. Review and approve the artwork.
6. Production takes 6 to 8 business days after artwork approval, and your order ships free to one U.S. address.

The final price depends on box style, dimensions, board thickness, quantity, printing, and finishing.

What comes with every order

• Free shipping to one U.S. address
• Free thank-you cards equal to the units ordered
• Free design support, free dieline, and free consultation
• Orders start at 50 units
• Eco-friendly materials sourced from certified suppliers