Custom Match Slide Boxes
Ever noticed how a small sliding drawer box just feel more special than a regular tuck box? That is exactly why so many brand come to us for a custom match slide box. It is simple, it is tactile, and it make your product feel like a gift.
What Exactly Is a Match Slide Box?
A match slide box is a two piece drawer style carton. There is an outer sleeve, and an inner tray that slide in and out like a matchbox. Hence the name.
- Outer sleeve holds the branding and printing
- Inner tray carries the product
- The sliding motion create a small moment of anticipation
- Also called drawer box, sleeve and tray box, or slide box
We build every match slide box from paperboard, either cardstock or rigid greyboard depending what feel you want.
Where Brands Use Them
Our client order match slide box packaging for all kind of product:
- Jewelry, rings and watch packaging
- Chocolate, truffle and confectionery boxes
- Soap bars and bath bomb sets
- Vape carts, pre roll and cannabis packaging
- Cosmetics, lipstick and skincare minis
- Phone accessories and small electronics
- Corporate gift box and subscription kits
Any small product that deserve a nice reveal work well in a match slide box.
Sizes & Structure
Every match slide box is made to your dimension, but here is size we run most:
- 3" x 2" x 1" for jewelry and small item
- 4" x 3" x 1" for soap and chocolate
- 5" x 3" x 1.5" for cosmetic set
- 6" x 4" x 2" for gift box style match slide box
- 7" x 5" x 2" for bigger kit
Thumb notch, ribbon pull, finger hole or magnetic stop, we add whatever help the tray slide out easy.
Boards We Print On
- Cardstock 12pt to 28pt for lightweight match slide box
- Rigid greyboard 36pt and 48pt for luxury rigid match slide box
- Natural brown kraft for rustic look
- White SBS C1S and C2S for sharp color printing
- Specialty paper wrap, linen texture, metallic and soft touch stock
Print & Finish Options
We print offset, digital and screen, in CMYK and Pantone spot color.
- Matte or gloss lamination on your match slide box
- Soft touch velvet coating
- Spot UV on logo
- Hot foil stamping, gold silver rose gold and holographic
- Embossing and debossing
- Window patching on the sleeve
- Inside printing on tray, a nice touch people forget about
Foam insert, EVA insert, die cut paperboard insert and fabric lining all available inside the match slide box.
Kinder on the Planet
- Recycled kraft match slide box option
- FSC certified board, certificate on request
- Soy based and water based ink
- Plastic free construction, no lamination if you want full recyclable match slide box
- Paper insert instead of foam
How We Get It Done
- You send us size, quantity and artwork idea
- We send free dieline and quote
- You approve the 3D mockup and flat proof
- Physical sample if you want to hold it first
- Production run, 5 to 8 business day on urgent order
- Free worldwide shipping to your door
Our MOQ is 100 unit, so a small brand can test a match slide box design without big commitment. Bigger brand run 500,000 plus with us no problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the tray get loose over time?
Not if the tolerance is right. We test the fit on every match slide box so it slide smooth but still hold firm.
Can I add a ribbon pull?
Yes. Ribbon pull, thumb notch or cut out, all three work fine and we can show you on the dieline.
Rigid or cardstock, which one should I pick?
Cardstock if you ship a lot and want lower cost. Rigid if the unboxing is the selling point.
How much is a box of slide matches?
Depends on board, size, finish and quantity. Roughly $0.60 to $1.60 for printed cardstock, and $2.00 to $5.00 for rigid. Our price include shipping. For exact number just ask our team for a quote.
Can you do foil on kraft?
Absolutely. Gold foil on brown kraft look really good, it is one of our most requested combo.
Do you print the inner tray too?
We do, and we recommend it. A printed or colored tray make the whole match slide box feel finished.
What files do you need from me?
AI, PDF, EPS or PSD. CMYK or Pantone, 300 DPI, fonts outlined, 1/8" bleed.
