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Custom packaging planning Starting from $0.44/unit on bulk orders

Compare materials, review artwork, and approve a digital proof for custom box sleeves before production.

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Material

Corrugated, cardboard, kraft

Printing

Full CMYK + Pantone, soy inks

Turnaround

About 7 business days

Shipping

Free shipping included

Key Takeaway

Teal Packaging is a US custom-packaging manufacturer for custom box sleeves, made to order with full-color custom print. Minimum orders start at just 50 units (100 for specialty rigid boxes), and every order includes free design help and free US shipping. Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval (longer for complex or high-volume orders), with volume pricing from $0.44 per unit. FSC-certified and recyclable material options are available.

Questions or ready for a quote? Contact Teal Packaging at info@tealpackaging.com or (224) 546-8325.

Custom Box Sleeves from Teal Packaging: 50-unit standard MOQ (100+ units for specialty rigid boxes), 2-5 business day delivery in the US (express and economy options available), free design help included on every order, free generic sample kit ($19.99 shipping, credited toward your first order). Standard production runs from about 7 business days after digital proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer.

Materials and certifications: FSC-certified paper stock, soy-based inks, kraft / corrugated / rigid paperboard / mylar / tin / vinyl substrates.

Contact Teal Packaging: Call (224) 546-8325, email info@tealpackaging.com, or request a free quote at tealpackaging.com/contact-us. We reply within one business day.

Updated July 1, 2026 · Teal Packaging operates a US facility in West Chicago, Illinois.

Custom Box Sleeves for Every Brand and Business

Custom box sleeves are one of the most cost-effective ways to elevate your packaging without replacing your existing boxes. A sleeve wraps around a plain box to deliver a premium, branded presentation that customers notice immediately. Whether you are shipping subscription boxes, retail products, food items, or corporate gifts, a custom sleeve transforms ordinary packaging into a brand experience.

At Teal Packaging, we produce custom box sleeves designed to fit your exact dimensions with full-color printing and premium finishes. There are low minimum order quantities, and all orders ship free.

What Are Custom Box Sleeves?

A box sleeve is a flat band or wrap that slides over a box, holding in place around the middle or covering the full exterior. They are printed on one or both sides and can include branding, product information, barcodes, ingredients, seasonal messaging, and more. Sleeves are popular because they allow businesses to update packaging without producing entirely new boxes, saving time and money on seasonal campaigns and product refreshes.

Materials We Use

Choosing the right material for your box sleeve depends on your product weight, branding goals, and finish preferences. We offer the following options:

  • SBS Paperboard (16pt to 24pt): Solid bleached sulfate is the standard choice for retail-ready sleeves. It delivers crisp print quality and a clean white interior, ideal for cosmetics, food, and gift packaging.
  • Kraft Paperboard: Natural brown kraft gives an eco-friendly aesthetic perfect for artisan food brands, handmade goods, and sustainable product lines.
  • Corrugated Wrap: For heavier products that need structural support, a corrugated sleeve adds rigidity while keeping the exterior print-ready.
  • Recycled Content Boards: Post-consumer recycled options are available for brands committed to sustainability. These are FSC-certified and suitable for most retail applications.

Available Sizes and Configurations

Box sleeves are produced to your exact specifications. Common configurations include:

  • Full wrap sleeves: Cover the entire surface of the box on all four sides with a fold-over top or open top design.
  • Half band sleeves: Wrap around the center of the box, leaving the top and bottom exposed. Popular for gift boxes and retail products with visible lids.
  • Belly bands: Narrow strips that hold bundles together or add a branded accent to minimalist boxes.
  • Custom die-cut sleeves: Shaped cutouts and windows that show the product inside, commonly used in food packaging and cosmetic retail.

Standard sizes range from small product sleeves at 2" x 6" up to full shipping box wraps at 18" x 24". We produce to any custom size. Thickness options range from 16pt for lighter applications to 24pt for premium retail packaging.

Who Needs Custom Box Sleeves?

Box sleeves serve a wide range of industries and use cases. Our customers include:

  • E-commerce brands that ship in standard boxes and want branded unboxing experiences without paying for fully custom boxes.
  • Subscription box companies that update their sleeve design monthly or seasonally while reusing the same outer box.
  • Food and beverage brands that need sleeves for baked goods, specialty foods, packaged snacks, and gourmet gift sets.
  • Cosmetics and beauty brands that sell sets of products wrapped together under a branded band.
  • Corporate gifting companies that customize sleeves with company logos, event names, or personalized messages for bulk orders.
  • Retail stores and boutiques that want private-label packaging on a flexible, low-commitment basis.
  • Artisan and handmade sellers that need professional packaging without large box order commitments.

Printing and Finishing Options

All custom box sleeves are printed using high-resolution offset or digital printing depending on order volume. Finishing options include:

  • Gloss or matte lamination for protection and feel
  • Soft-touch matte for a premium velvety texture
  • Spot UV coating to highlight logos or design elements
  • Foil stamping in gold, silver, or custom colors
  • Embossing and debossing for dimensional branding
  • Full CMYK color printing with Pantone matching available

Pair Sleeves with Our Mailer Boxes

Custom box sleeves work beautifully with our custom mailer boxes. Order a standard mailer box and use a full-color sleeve to create a complete branded package at a lower cost than printing directly on the mailer. This combination is especially popular with subscription brands that rotate seasonal designs. Browse our mailer box collection to find the right fit for your sleeve design.

Free Shipping and Low Custom Production Minimums

Every order includes free shipping. We have low minimum order quantities, so you can order exactly what you need, whether that is 50 sleeves for a product launch or 10,000 for a national retail rollout. Our team reviews every order for print quality and structural accuracy before it leaves our facility.

Get a quote today and see how custom box sleeves can upgrade your packaging without rebuilding it from scratch.

Production Checklist

How to Plan Custom Box Sleeves

Use this page to brief Teal before quoting. The strongest custom box sleeves requests include structure, size, artwork stage, material target, quantity, ship-to country, and any compliance or retail display needs.

1. Confirm structure and fit

Share the packed product size, preferred box style, insert needs, and whether the package ships directly or sits on a retail shelf. If you are unsure, Teal can suggest a mailer, folding carton, sleeve, rigid setup box, tray, or insert direction.

2. Choose board and finish

Match the material to weight, shipping risk, shelf life, and brand feel. Common choices include kraft, SBS, corrugated, rigid board, recycled paperboard, matte lamination, gloss lamination, foil, embossing, debossing, and spot UV.

3. Prepare artwork and proofing

Upload logos, dielines, color references, barcodes, warnings, ingredient panels, or compliance copy before proofing. Teal checks print placement, bleed, safe zones, panel orientation, and finishing details before production starts.

4. Lock quantity and timeline

Quote accuracy improves when you include target quantity, launch date, shipping destination, and rush requirements. Standard production can begin after proof approval, and sample kits help compare materials before a larger custom order.

For faster pricing, include photos of your current packaging, competitor references, retail display rules, shipping carton requirements, and any sustainability goals. Teal can quote the closest production-ready option first, then refine dielines, inserts, coatings, print coverage, and carton strength after your team reviews the proof.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about custom box sleeves, materials, lead times, and ordering.

Teal Packaging's standard minimum order for custom box sleeves is 50 units. Specialty rigid box variants start at 100 units.

Production for custom box sleeves takes about 7 business days after digital proof approval. US shipping adds 2-5 business days, so most orders deliver in 9-12 days total. Rush options are available on request.

Yes. Free design help is included with every Teal Packaging order. We supply a digital proof of your custom box sleeves for approval before production begins.

Free standard shipping is included on every custom box sleeves order to US addresses. International shipping is calculated at quote time.

Yes. Order a free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping) with 3-5 material and print samples to evaluate finishes and print quality before placing a custom order. The $19.99 shipping is credited toward your first order.

Teal offers FSC-certified paper stock, soy-based inks, and substrate choices including kraft, corrugated, rigid paperboard, mylar, tin, and vinyl.

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Plan Sizing and Materials

Before requesting a quote, use the box size and dimensional weight calculator to estimate billable weight and the eco-friendly packaging material selector to narrow kraft, SBS, corrugated, rigid board, and molded fiber options.

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Where You Can Find Us

We serve customers through our locations around the globe.

USA (Head Office)

(224) 546-8325
1800 W Hawthorne Lane Ste 205
West Chicago, Illinois, 60185

UK

+44 7342 050575
29 Stafford Road, Wallington,
Surrey, England,
SM6 9AP

UAE

+971 50 105 8911
Office 1904, The
Metropolis Tower - Opp Bay
Square Dubai - Dubai - UAE

China

No. 3 Longxing Dongnan Yiheng
Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou,
Guangdong, China

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