packaging drawer box

A packaging drawer box is a two part box made from an outer sleeve and an inner tray that slides out like a drawer, so the product is revealed gradually rather than all at once. Custom Postal Boxes makes every packaging drawer box in Wolverhampton to your product dimensions, with custom printing, low minimum order quantities, free design support and free UK delivery.

How a packaging drawer box is built

The sleeve is a tube of board, open at one or both ends, and the tray is a shallow box that fits inside it with just enough clearance to glide. That small clearance is the heart of the design. Too tight and the tray drags and scuffs its own print, too loose and it rattles and feels cheap in the hand. Getting it right is a matter of accurate board measurement and careful making, and it is the first thing a customer notices when they open one of these boxes.

Board and card options for sleeve and tray

A lighter card construction suits smaller products, gives crisp print and keeps the box economical for retail ranges. A rigid construction, covered in the rigid drawer boxes guide, suits heavier or more valuable contents and a more luxurious feel. Between the two sits a range of sturdy board options, and the honest answer depends on the weight of your product and the impression you want the box to leave.

Pull details that help opening

A ribbon pull gives the fingers something to take hold of and adds a flash of colour as the tray emerges. A thumb notch cut into the sleeve does the same job more quietly, and a printed arrow or instruction can guide first time users. Small details like these decide whether the sliding action feels like a pleasure or a puzzle.

Products that suit a packaging drawer box

Jewellery, watches, cosmetics, skincare sets, chocolates, teas, candles and small technology accessories all present beautifully from a drawer, because the product arrives lying flat and framed by the tray. Our custom drawer boxes are made in this format, and custom sleeve boxes show the related sleeve led approach for simpler products.

Inserts and compartments in the tray

A plain tray suits a single soft product, while a fitted insert holds bottles, jars or tools in their own positions and stops them sliding as the drawer moves. Divided trays turn the box into a set, with each item given its own compartment, and our custom mailer boxes with inserts explain how inserts are planned around a product.

Print and finish for a packaging drawer box

The sleeve is the billboard of the design, because its top face is what the customer sees first, so logos, product names and artwork usually live there. The tray can carry a contrasting colour that is only revealed on opening, which makes the sliding action feel like part of the design rather than a mechanism. Matt and gloss finishes, foil stamping and embossing all work on this format. Cardboard packaging like this is widely recyclable, and the GOV.UK guidance on packaging producer responsibilities covers the duties of businesses that place packaging on the UK market. Send your product measurements and design ideas through the contact page for a quote and the team will price the box around them.

FAQs about packaging drawer box

What is a packaging drawer box?

It is a box in two parts, an outer sleeve and an inner tray. The tray slides out of the sleeve like a drawer, often helped by a ribbon pull or a thumb notch, and the product is presented lying in the tray when the box opens.

Is a packaging drawer box strong enough for posting?

The drawer format is primarily presentation packaging. If the boxed product will travel through the post, plan a protective outer mailer around it, or ask for the drawer box itself to be built in a stronger board with an insert that holds the product firmly.

Can the tray be divided into compartments?

Yes. Inserts and dividers can split the tray into sections for sets, pairs or ranges of smaller items, so each piece sits in its own place and nothing moves or collides as the drawer slides.

Can I add a ribbon pull to a packaging drawer box?

Yes. Ribbon pulls are a popular option and can be matched to your brand colours. A thumb notch in the sleeve is the quieter alternative, and either can be included in your design when you order.

How do I get a price for packaging drawer boxes?

Pricing depends on size, material and quantity. Send your product dimensions, the construction you have in mind and an idea of quantity through the contact page, and you will receive a quote with free UK delivery included.