Option 1
Sleeve and tray
Outer sleeve with an inner tray. The tray carries a ribbon or a die-cut finger notch so it can be pulled out.
Box type
Custom Sliding Drawer Boxes
A drawer box separates the reveal into two movements: the sleeve slides, then the tray comes out. That pause is useful when the product needs a moment — a bottle, a watch, a set of samples — and it keeps the outer surface free for a clean print.
500pcs per size, minimum
100+box types produced
3–5days, digital sample
15–22working days, bulk
Specification
- Minimum order
- 500 pcs per size
- Board
- 1.5 mm / 2.0 mm greyboard for sleeve and tray
- Tray
- Rigid tray with ribbon pull or finger notch
- Sample
- Digital printed sample 3–5 days; production-run sample 7–10 days
- Bulk lead time
- 15–22 working days after sample approval
- Packing
- Assembled and wrapped, export cartons with marks
Typical use
- Fragrance, skincare and candle sets
- Watches and small leather goods
- Sample kits and discovery sets
- Confectionery and tea gift boxes
Not on the list? The construction does not change — the board, insert and finish do. Send the product details and we will tell you which of these options fits.
Construction options
Each option changes the dieline, the assembly time and the unit cost. We quote the two that fit your brief rather than all four.
Option 2
Two-tray drawer
Two stacked trays inside one sleeve, for products split across two layers.
Option 3
Drawer with stop edge
An internal stop keeps the tray from sliding out completely, which protects the product during handling.
Option 4
Window sleeve drawer
A clear window in the sleeve shows the product while the tray is closed.
Board and materials
- Greyboard 1.5–2.0 mm
- Art paper 157 gsm
- Textured and embossed paper
- Kraft paper wrap
- Soft-touch laminate
Finishing
- Hot foil stamping
- Embossing and debossing
- Spot UV
- Matte lamination
- Ribbon colour matched to artwork
Inserts
- Die-cut EVA foam
- Paperboard cradle with ribbon
- Molded pulp insert
- Flocked tray
- Fabric-covered platform
Material and finish are specified per project and confirmed on the sample. Where a material claim matters — recycled content, plastic-free insert — the specification states what the material is, so the claim can be checked rather than assumed.
How this box gets made
Fixed specification, then dieline, then sample, then bulk — in that order.
Spec and quote
Product, quantity, channel and date fixed. Itemised quote issued.
Dieline
Dieline PDF issued with your artwork placed and finishing marked.
Digital sample
3–5 days, to check design, colour and finish.
Production sample
7–10 days, on bulk board and process. Signed off as the reference.
Bulk
15–22 working days after approval, with inspection and packing data.
Sliding Drawer Boxes: questions before ordering
How tight should the tray fit?
Tight enough to hold position in transit, loose enough to open with one hand. We set the clearance on the dieline and confirm it on the physical sample — this is the main reason we sample before bulk.
Can the drawer have a ribbon pull?
Yes. Ribbon type, width and colour are specified with the artwork, and the ribbon is anchored inside the tray so it cannot pull free.
Does a drawer box cost more than a lid and base box?
It uses more board and more assembly time, so it usually costs more than a simple two-piece rigid box at the same size. We quote both constructions side by side when the choice is open.
What is the minimum order?
500 pcs per size.
Other box types
Box type
Rigid Gift Boxes
Rigid gift boxes built on 1.5–3 mm greyboard, wrapped and finished to your artwork. 500 pcs per size, dieline and physical sample before bulk.
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Box type
Magnetic Closure Boxes
Rigid magnetic closure boxes with concealed magnets, ribbon pull and foam or paper inserts. 500 pcs per size, sample in 3–5 days.
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Box type
Folding Cartons
Printed folding cartons on 300–400 gsm board, flat-packed for efficient freight. 500 pcs per size, digital or offset printing.
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Request a quote
Quote a sliding drawer boxe
Send five things — product, channel, quantity, budget and target date. We come back with two or three options, the trade-offs between them, and an itemised quote.
- Email · sales@colormixpackaging.com
- Based in · Guangzhou, China
- Response time · within one business day
- Minimum order · 500 pcs per size