custom drawer boxes

Custom drawer boxes are two part packs in which an inner tray slides smoothly out of an outer sleeve, revealing the product in a controlled, gift like motion. Custom Postal Boxes manufactures custom drawer boxes to your dimensions in Wolverhampton, in card or rigid board, with custom printing, low minimum orders, free design support and free UK delivery.

Why brands choose custom drawer boxes

The sliding action is the appeal. A drawer slows the opening down just enough to build anticipation, and it presents the product flat and facing the customer, ready to lift out. That makes the format a favourite for jewellery, watches, cosmetics, candles and gift sets, where presentation influences whether a buyer judges the product as premium.

Our custom drawer boxes product page shows the core format, and because the tray and sleeve are separate parts, each can carry its own print, colour or finish.

Card drawer boxes and rigid drawer boxes

A card construction keeps the pack light and economical, suiting retail products that sell in volume. A rigid board construction adds weight, crisp edges and a keepsake quality, suiting higher value items and gift sets that customers may keep and reuse.

Designing custom drawer boxes that slide perfectly

A drawer must glide without sticking and stop without falling out. That balance comes from accurate sizing: the tray is made fractionally smaller than the sleeve opening, and board thickness is allowed for on every side. A ribbon pull or thumb notch gives the user a clear way to start the slide, and a slightly deeper tray back panel can act as a natural stop.

Inserts and compartments

Inside the tray, shaped inserts hold each item in its own position. A watch cushion, a bottle divider or a row of slots for lipsticks all follow the same principle: the product should stay where it was placed, even when the drawer is tipped.

Stacking several drawers

Gift sets sometimes stack two or three shallow drawers inside one tall sleeve, so each layer reveals a different part of the set. If you plan a stacked design, share the full contents list early, because layer heights must add up exactly to the sleeve depth.

Products that need shaped protection can borrow ideas from our custom mailer boxes with inserts, where insert layouts are planned around individual items.

Printing and finishing custom drawer boxes

The sleeve offers the largest print area and usually carries the main branding, while the tray can carry a contrasting colour, a pattern or a message that appears only when the drawer opens. Foil, embossing and spot gloss finishes sit well on rigid sleeves, and a matt sleeve with a gloss tray creates a subtle contrast that photographs beautifully for online listings.

Material choice also affects your wider packaging duties. If you are reviewing board types or recycled content, the GOV.UK guidance on extended producer responsibility for packaging sets out the registration and reporting rules that can apply to UK producers.

Ordering custom drawer boxes from a UK maker

Every order is made in house by Custom Postal Boxes, a project of Vertex Packaging based in Wolverhampton. Low minimum order quantities help new brands launch without overstocking, and repeat orders keep the same sizing so trays and sleeves always match. Pricing depends on size, material and quantity, so send your product dimensions through our contact page for a quote. Design support and UK delivery are free.

Related formats worth comparing include custom sleeve boxes for a simpler sleeve led design, cardboard sleeve boxes for sleeving existing cartons, and packaging box with sleeve where the inner box is specified alongside the sleeve.

FAQs about custom drawer boxes

What products suit custom drawer boxes?

Jewellery, watches, cosmetics, candles, confectionery, gift sets and small electronics suit this format well. Any product that benefits from a slow reveal and a flat, ordered presentation is a good candidate for a drawer style pack.

What is the difference between card and rigid drawer boxes?

Card drawer boxes are lighter and more economical, while rigid drawer boxes use thick board for extra weight, strength and a keepsake feel. The choice depends on product value, how the pack will be handled and whether customers are likely to keep it.

Can the drawer include an insert?

Yes. Trays can include shaped card or foam inserts, dividers and cushions that hold each item in place. Send the size and weight of every item in the set so the insert can be designed around them.

Can I print inside the drawer and sleeve?

Yes. The sleeve, the tray walls and the tray base can all be printed. Many brands print a message or pattern inside the tray so a second layer of branding appears as the drawer slides open.

How do I start an order for custom drawer boxes?

Share your product dimensions, quantity and design ideas through the contact page. Your quote will reflect size, material and quantity, and it includes free design support and free UK delivery.