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Material

Corrugated, cardboard, kraft

Printing

Full CMYK + Pantone, soy inks

Turnaround

7 business days

Shipping

Free shipping included

Custom Sliding Boxes Built for a Premium Unboxing Experience

Sliding boxes feature a two-piece design where an inner tray glides smoothly out of an outer sleeve. This simple mechanism creates a moment of anticipation that elevates how customers interact with your product. Whether you sell handcrafted jewelry, artisan chocolates, or tech accessories, the sliding motion adds a tactile layer to your packaging that standard tuck-end boxes simply cannot match.

Every box is manufactured to your exact dimensions, so the tray fits snugly without rattling or excess space. You choose the shape, depth, and orientation to suit your product perfectly.

Full Customization from Structure to Surface

Start with full-color CMYK printing across both the sleeve and inner tray. Your branding wraps the exterior while the interior can carry a secondary message, care instructions, or a bold pattern that surprises customers when they open the box.

Finishing options let you fine-tune the look and feel:

  • Matte or gloss lamination for a smooth, protective coating
  • Spot UV to highlight logos, icons, or text with a raised shine
  • Foil stamping in gold, silver, rose gold, or holographic finishes
  • Embossing or debossing for dimensional texture
  • Custom foam or cardboard inserts to cradle products in place

You can also add a ribbon pull tab to the tray for easier opening, which is a small detail that customers notice and appreciate.

Sustainable Materials Without Compromise

All boxes are produced using recyclable cardstock and rigid board available with FSC-certified paper options by specification. You can choose from white or kraft paperboard in a range of thicknesses depending on the weight of your product and the level of rigidity you need.

Soy-based inks are used for all printing, and water-based coatings replace solvent-heavy alternatives. If your brand markets itself on sustainability, these choices give you packaging that backs up that promise with real material decisions, not just green labels.

Where Sliding Boxes Make the Biggest Impact

This format works especially well for products where presentation matters as much as protection:

  • Jewelry brands shipping rings, earrings, or watches that deserve a ceremonial reveal
  • Subscription boxes for candles, skincare samples, or curated gift sets
  • Confectionery companies packaging truffles, macarons, or specialty teas
  • Electronics accessories like earbuds, cables, or phone cases
  • Corporate gifting for branded merchandise, welcome kits, or client appreciation packages

Ecommerce sellers benefit from the format's sturdiness during shipping. The sleeve holds the tray firmly, reducing movement and protecting fragile items without excessive void fill.

Why Teal Packaging Is the Right Partner

You do not need to place a bulk order to get started. There are no minimum quantity requirements, so you can test a design with a small run before committing to larger volumes. free shipping are confirmed during quoting, and production takes just 14 days from artwork approval.

If you need help with your design, our team provides free layout and artwork support. Send us your logo and a rough concept, and we will prepare a print-ready file at no extra charge.

Request a free quote to get started, or contact our team with questions about sizing, materials, or finishing options. We respond within one business day.

How to Order sliding boxes

Ordering custom sliding boxes is simple:

  • Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
  • Receive quote guidance within one business day
  • Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
  • Approve the digital proof and production begins
  • Standard production takes 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about sliding boxes, materials, lead times, and ordering.

Most standard custom box projects start around 50 units. Specialty structures, regulated categories, and some material choices may start at 100+ units.

Standard production takes 7 business days after proof approval. Complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days. Shipping time depends on destination.

Fully custom dimensions at no extra charge. Common sizes from 4x4x2 to 18x12x8 inches. Submit your required dimensions with your quote request.

Full-color CMYK, Pantone spot colors, white ink on kraft. Finishing: matte/gloss lamination, spot UV, embossing, debossing, and foil stamping.

FSC-certified paper options, recyclable materials, and soy or water-based ink options are available by specification. See the certifications and materials page for claim scope.

Yes. Free shipping is included on every Teal order. Delivery timeline, carrier/service level, and destination requirements are confirmed during quoting.

Yes. Use the sample kit to check materials, finishes, print quality, and sizing before committing to a full production run.

We offer kraft paperboard in 300 to 400 gsm weights, white SBS (solid bleached sulfate) board in 14pt and 18pt, corrugated board in E-flute and B-flute for shipping protection, and rigid chipboard in 1.5mm to 2.5mm for luxury packaging. FSC-certified and recyclable options depend on the selected board and finish.

Yes. Every order includes free dieline creation and artwork review. Send us your logo and brand colors, and our design team will create a print-ready layout. We provide a digital proof for your approval before production starts. No design fees or hidden charges.

Why Order sliding boxes from Teal Packaging?

Teal Packaging produces custom sliding boxes with low order minimums, material guidance, dieline support, artwork review, and a digital proof before production begins.

Standard production takes 7 business days after proof approval, while complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days. FSC-certified paper options, recyclable materials, specialty finishes, and free shipping are scoped on the certifications and materials page.

Before requesting a quote, use the box size and dimensional weight calculator or the eco-friendly packaging material selector to narrow sizing and material choices.

Ready to Order sliding boxes?

Request a quote with dieline and design guidance included. Free shipping is included on every order, with delivery details confirmed during quoting.

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