Tray and Sleeve Pencil Box

Designed to Fit Your Vision

The tray and sleeve design allows for versatile customization. Choose colors, textures, and artwork that reflect your brand or collection theme. Add creative openings, brand stamps, or foil elements for a refined and cohesive look.

Materials

• Rigid board – Best for premium collections or gift sets
• Cardboard – A lighter, cost-effective solution for retail packaging
• Kraft board – Offers a natural, eco-conscious feel with durability

Sizes

Made to fit a variety of pencil counts, from single to multi-piece sets. Length, width, and depth are fully customizable to suit your pencil style—whether standard, jumbo, or artist-grade.

Prints

High-definition print techniques like CMYK, digital, or screen printing bring out crisp colors and sharp details. Interior printing options also allow for hidden branding or instructions.

Add-ons

Enhance your pencil packaging with:

• Pull tabs or thumb notches for easy access
• Die-cut inserts to keep pencils neatly aligned
• Ribbon pulls for added elegance
• Spot UV or metallic foil to highlight logos or designs

Types of Boxes

While the tray and sleeve style is core, variations include:

• Double-wall trays for extra strength
• Magnetic sleeve closures for luxury appeal
• Window-cut sleeves to partially display the pencils

3Ps Approach

Presentation

The layered structure adds depth to your presentation. Whether minimal or bold in design, the sleeve acts as a visual canvas while the tray frames your pencils perfectly.

Preservation

Protective inserts or dividers help prevent movement and breakage, keeping pencil tips and surfaces intact during handling.

Protection

The dual-layer design naturally adds durability. Rigid materials offer crush resistance and secure the product during shipping or retail display.

Upgrade to Premium Packaging

Enhance sophistication with upgrades like:

• Matte or soft-touch coatings
• Embossed patterns or brandmarks
• Interior felt linings for special editions
• Gold or silver edge gilding for the tray

Why Choose This Box

Tray and sleeve pencil boxes combine structure and style, giving your product a distinguished presentation while ensuring reliable protection. Perfect for art supplies, school kits, or promotional stationery, this format elevates everyday packaging into a refined brand experience.

When measuring a custom box, there are a few technical specifications that must be considered to ensure proper design, manufacturing, and fit for the product. Here are the major technical things to measure a custom box:

Inside Dimensions (Critical for Product Fit)

• Length (L): The longest side of the box measured inside from one corner to the opposite corner.
• Width (W): The shorter side of the box measured inside perpendicular to the length.
• Depth/Height (D or H): Measured inside from the bottom to the top opening of the box. Always specify that dimensions are given in Length × Width × Height.

Outside Dimensions (Important for Shipping & Storage)

• Measure the outer surfaces of the box including material thickness.
• Outside measurements are used for pallet stacking, warehouse spacing, and shipping compliance.

Material Thickness (Board Caliper)

• The thickness of the packaging material (e.g., corrugated board, rigid stock, cardstock).
• Impacts both the internal usable space and external dimensions.

Flap Measurements

• For boxes with flaps (e.g., mailer or shipping boxes), measure:
• Inner flaps: Ensure they meet in the middle without overlapping too much.
• Outer flaps: Allow proper sealing without gaps.

Tolerances

• Account for manufacturing tolerances (usually ±1/16" or ±2mm depending on material).
• Ensure the product fits without being too tight or loose.

Volume Capacity

• Calculate internal cubic capacity (L × W × H).
• Helps in determining how much space the product will occupy and shipping efficiency.

Product Orientation

• Decide how the product sits inside the box and measure accordingly.
• Orientation affects whether length or width is the primary dimension.

Die-Cut Openings or Windows

• Measure exact placement, height, and width for any cutouts.
• Ensure structural integrity when adding windows.

Printing Bleed & Safe Zones

• Include measurements for:
• Bleed area: Extra space beyond the cut line for printing.
• Safe zone: Inner area where critical text or logos should be placed.

Closure Type & Locking Tabs

• Measure slots, tabs, or locks for boxes with custom closures.
• Precision is required to avoid misalignment during assembly.

Packaging Style

• Folds, creases, and scores must be measured for accurate dieline creation.
• Different styles (e.g., RSC, tuck-end, mailer, sleeve) require specific panel measurements.