Custom Packaging Sleeves
Sometimes you dont need a whole new box. You just need something that wrap around what you already have and make it look like a proper retail product. Thats exactly what a packaging sleeve does, and we make them everyday here at ZEE Packaging.
So What Is A Packaging Sleeve Anyway?
A packaging sleeve is basically a printed band of paperboard that slide over a tray, a box, a soap bar or even a bundle of products. It hold everything together and carry your branding, barcode, ingredient list and all the legal copy.
- Slides on and off easy, no glue needed by the customer
- Cheaper then printing the full box
- Let you keep one plain white box and swap the packaging sleeve for each flavor or variant
- Great for seasonal edition without reprinting your whole stock
Common Uses We See
- Food and bakery tray, where the packaging sleeve carry nutrition panel
- Soap and bath bar, our most requested packaging sleeve type
- Candle jar wrap
- Cosmetic carton belly band
- Subscription box outer sleeve
- Electronics and gift set, a rigid box with matching packaging sleeve look very premium
Styles You Can Choose
- Full wrap packaging sleeve go all the way around, glued at one seam
- Belly band a narrow packaging sleeve that sit in middle of the product
- Open ended sleeve both ends open, box slide through
- Sleeve and tray set inner tray plus outer packaging sleeve, very common for gift packaging
- Die cut window sleeve cut out shape so the product show through your packaging sleeve
Board, Stock And Thickness
We run your packaging sleeve on stock that suit the weight it carry.
- 12pt to 18pt cardstock for light retail packaging sleeve
- 24pt and 28pt for heavier product
- Natural brown kraft paper for rustic or organic brand
- White SBS C1S and C2S for sharp full color print
- Corrugated E flute when the packaging sleeve need real strength
Print And Finishing
Every packaging sleeve we produce go through offset, digital or screen printing in CMYK and Pantone color matching.
- Matte or gloss lamination
- Soft touch coating, feel really nice in hand
- Spot UV on your logo
- Hot foil stamping, gold, silver, rose gold, holographic
- Emboss and deboss for that raised texture
- Metallic ink and pearlescent effect
Going Green With Us
We know a lot of brand care about this now, so:
- Recycled kraft board for your packaging sleeve
- FSC certified paper, certificate available if you ask
- Soy based and water based ink
- Uncoated finish so the sleeve stay fully recyclable and compostable
- No plastic lamination option, which keep your packaging sleeve kerbside friendly
How Working With Us Actually Goes
- You tell us your product dimension or send us the box you already have
- We send free dieline so your designer know exactly where to put artwork
- You send file in AI, PDF, EPS or PSD at 300 DPI, CMYK, font outlined, 1/8" bleed
- Our prepress team check everything and flag problem before print
- We send free 3D mockup and flat proof for your approval
- Production start, quality check at every stage, then free shipping to your door
What Makes Us Worth A Try
- MOQ only 100 piece, so small brand can order too
- Urgent turnaround in 5 to 8 business day
- Free design and dieline help, we dont charge for that
- Free worldwide shipping, no hidden freight cost
- ISO certified facility and proper QA before dispatch
- One team from artwork to delivery, you dont get passed around
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a sleeve with box I already bought somewhere else?
Yes absolutely. Just send us the exact outer dimension of that box, or mail us one, and we build the sleeve to fit snug around it.
Should the sleeve be tight or slightly loose?
We normally add 1 to 2mm ease so it slide on without tearing. Too tight and your packing staff will struggle on the line.
How much does a custom packaging sleeve cost?
Depends on size, board, quantity and finishing you pick. Rough idea, a simple printed sleeve sit around ($0.15 to $0.60 per piece) and a foiled laminated one around ($0.50 to $1.40 per piece), shipping included. Thats only estimate though, send us your spec and we give you real number.
Do you print on inside of the sleeve?
We can. Inside print work nice for hidden message or pattern, though it add a little to the cost.
Whats the minimum quantity?
100 piece. Good for testing a new variant before you commit to big run.
Can you do different artwork for different flavor in one order?
Yes, we handle multiple version in same production run as long as size and stock stay same.
How fast can I get them?
Urgent is 5 to 8 business day after artwork approval. Express, standard and economy option also available.
Do you provide physical sample first?
Digital proof is free. Plain unprinted sample is cheap and fast, printed sample cost more but fee often go toward your final order.
