Sleeves are an affordable way to brand trays, boxes and food containers. They slide on and off easily, can be printed on both sides, and are perfect for refreshing seasonal designs without replacing your whole box.
Custom Packaging Sleeves and Sleeve Boxes
Packaging sleeves
A printed sleeve slides over a tray, box or container to add branding and product information at low cost. Sleeve boxes pair a sturdy inner tray with an outer sleeve for a smooth, satisfying reveal.
Styles
Tray and sleeve boxes, double-glued side wall trays, bowl sleeves, tapered sleeves for angled trays, sleeves with product retainers and sleeves with cap locks.
Uses
Ready meals and food trays, soap, chocolates, apparel, gift boxes and seasonal editions, where changing a sleeve is cheaper than reprinting a whole box.
Sleeves for food and retail
Ready-meal brands use printed sleeves over plastic or paper trays because the sleeve carries all the branding, ingredients and cooking instructions while the tray does the practical work. Soap, chocolate and apparel brands use sleeves over plain boxes so they can change designs for each scent, flavour or season without reprinting the base box.
Materials
Sleeves are made in paperboard, kraft and corrugated board, with full-colour printing, foil, embossing and windows. Tapered sleeves fit angled trays, and sleeves with locks or retainers stop the inner tray from sliding out.
Ordering
From [100] units with free 3D mockups.
Popular for
- Food trays
- Soap
- Gift boxes
Frequently asked questions
What is a box with sleeve?
A tray box with a separate outer sleeve.
Are sleeves cheaper than boxes?
Usually, because they use less board.
Can sleeves be seasonal?
Yes, they are ideal for limited editions.
Can sleeves fit my existing trays?
Yes, send your tray dimensions and we size the sleeve to fit.
Can sleeves have windows?
Yes, to show the product inside.