Why separate the sleeve from the tray?

The tray stays constant across your range while only the printed sleeve changes per SKU or campaign. That removes repeat tooling cost on seasonal and subscription programmes.

Can the inside of the sleeve be printed?

Yes. Inside-sleeve printing is available and is commonly used for reveal messaging, since it is only seen once the sleeve is removed.

What can the tray be made from?

Folding board, E-flute corrugated or rigid board. The choice is driven by the weight of the contents and how premium the reveal needs to feel.

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Printed Sleeve with Folding Tray for Subscription Boxes

A printed outer sleeve over a folded tray — the standard structure for subscription and sample kits.

Change campaigns without new tray tooling
Inside-sleeve printing for reveal messaging
Nests flat for low-cost freight
Mono-material paper construction

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From$1.40/ unit

at 1,000 sets

Minimum order: 1,000 sets

Ex-works price, excluding freight and duty. Freight is charged by weight, so it does not fall per unit as you order more — budget roughly USD 0.15–0.65 per unit depending on size, destination and whether the volume justifies sea freight. Final price depends on dimensions, board, printing and finishing.

Trial runs below the minimum are possible on digitally printed structures — ask us.

Sleeve: 250–350 gsm SBS or kraft
Tray: Folding board, E-flute or rigid
Print: Outside and optional inside printing
MOQ: 1,000 sets
Lead time: 12–18 days
Options: Thumb notch, sticker seal, ribbon

Product Details

Sleeve-and-tray separates branding from structure: the tray stays constant across your range while only the printed sleeve changes per SKU or per campaign. That drops artwork and tooling cost sharply for seasonal and subscription programmes.

Trays can be folded paperboard, corrugated or rigid, with the sleeve printed on either or both sides.

Sleeve & Tray Set FAQ

Why separate the sleeve from the tray?: The tray stays constant across your range while only the printed sleeve changes per SKU or campaign. That removes repeat tooling cost on seasonal and subscription programmes.
Can the inside of the sleeve be printed?: Yes. Inside-sleeve printing is available and is commonly used for reveal messaging, since it is only seen once the sleeve is removed.
What can the tray be made from?: Folding board, E-flute corrugated or rigid board. The choice is driven by the weight of the contents and how premium the reveal needs to feel.

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What drives your unit price

Everything here is made to order, so there is no list price. These four decisions set it:

Structure: A rigid box is hand-assembled; a folding carton is die-cut and glued in one pass. This is usually the largest single factor.
Board and material: Greyboard, SBS, kraft or corrugated behave differently on cost, and specialty paper or fabric wraps sit above all of them.
Finishing: Foil, embossing, spot UV and soft-touch each add a pass. One well-placed process usually beats three competing ones.
Quantity: Make-ready is charged once whether you run 500 or 50,000, so unit price falls steeply across the first few thousand.

What to include

Product dimensions and gross weight
Quantity per order and annual volume
Materials and finishing you have in mind
Destination market and target date

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