Custom Drawer / Sliding Boxes

BOYA Printing in Zhongshan, China makes custom drawer boxes, also called sliding or matchbox-style boxes, in which a tray slides out of an outer sleeve. They can be built in rigid board or folding carton, with ribbon or die-cut finger pulls, printed sleeves and custom inserts.

Structures and options

• Rigid drawer box with wrapped tray and sleeve
• Folding-carton sliding box
• Ribbon pull, die-cut thumb notch or tab
• Multi-drawer and window-sleeve versions

Materials

A drawer box has two parts: the inner tray and the outer sleeve. For a premium version both are rigid board wrapped in paper; for a lighter, flat-shipping version they are folding paperboard. The tolerance between tray and sleeve is the key specification, so we size the sleeve to the exact wrapped thickness of the tray.

Printing and finishes

The sleeve carries most of the branding and can take foil, emboss and spot UV, while the tray edge visible when pulled out is often printed in a contrasting color. Ribbon pulls are attached at the tray end, or a thumb notch is die-cut in the sleeve. Die-cutting and finishing lines are shown on our equipment page.

Typical uses and industries

Jewelry, chocolates and confectionery gifts, tea, cosmetics, mooncake and festive sets, accessories.

How ordering works

Begin by telling us whether you want rigid or folding construction and what goes in the tray. We sample the tray and sleeve together and test the slide, which should be smooth but not loose enough for the tray to fall out. You approve the fit and print, we produce, and QC pulls trays from every lot to check the slide before packing.

FAQ

What pull options are there?

Ribbon pulls, die-cut thumb notches and printed tabs are common. The pull is checked for ease of use on the sample.

Rigid or folding?

Rigid drawer boxes give a heavier premium feel; folding sliding boxes ship flat. BOYA makes both and advises based on your product.

Can the sleeve have a window?

Yes, window patching is available on folding sleeves and is confirmed during structural development.

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