Custom drawer boxes with a slide-out reveal.
A tray that slides out of a sleeve, matchbox-style. Elegant for jewelry, chocolates, cosmetics and gift sets — and, with a locking tab, a child-resistant option for regulated products.
- Rigid or paperboard construction
- Ribbon pulls or thumb cut-outs
- Child-resistant locking options
- Rigid minimum
- 100 units
- Paperboard
- 50 units
- Options
- CR
- Sleeve
- Cream wrap, foil logo
- Tray
- Navy rigid
- Pull
- Ribbon
- Insert
- Card
Rigid or paperboard drawer box?
Rigid drawer boxes use wrapped grayboard for both the sleeve and the tray. The tray glides out smoothly and the box feels like a keepsake — ideal for jewelry, watches, luxury chocolates and gift sets.
Paperboard drawer boxes fold up from flat blanks. They’re lighter and much cheaper, suiting soaps, tea, socks, cosmetics and party favors.
Child-resistant drawer boxes add a locking tab that must be pressed while sliding the tray. Used for cannabis, some CBD products and other regulated categories; see cannabis packaging for testing requirements.
Drawer box specifications.
| Construction | Rigid (1200–1500gsm) or paperboard (18–24pt SBS) |
|---|---|
| Pulls | Ribbon tab, thumb notch, die-cut finger hole, string pull |
| Inserts | Card, foam, velvet-flocked, multi-cavity |
| Finishes | Foil, emboss, spot UV, soft-touch; contrast colors for sleeve and tray |
| Options | Window in the sleeve, printed tray floor, child-resistant lock |
Small details that make drawers feel premium.
- Contrast the tray. A colored tray inside a neutral sleeve (or the reverse) makes the reveal visible.
- Print the tray floor. A message or pattern that appears as the tray slides out costs little and gets photographed.
- Mind the friction. We set the gap between sleeve and tray for the wrap thickness so the tray doesn’t stick or fall out.
- Think about orientation. Decide which end the tray slides out of and put the logo on the sleeve so it reads correctly from that side.
Drawer box construction.
A drawer box has two parts: an outer sleeve and an inner tray that slides out. Both can be rigid grayboard for luxury, or paperboard for lower cost.
| Part | Options |
|---|---|
| Sleeve | Rigid wrapped grayboard or 18–24pt paperboard; open both ends or one |
| Tray | Rigid or paperboard; printed inside or plain |
| Pull | Ribbon tab, thumb cut-out or printed tab |
| Insert | Foam, card, satin or molded pulp |
Where drawer boxes work best.
Jewelry, watches, small electronics, tea and chocolate, stationery and premium accessories. The slide-out motion slows down the unboxing, which makes it feel more considered. For heavy products, choose a rigid tray and a ribbon pull so the tray slides smoothly.
Frequently asked questions
What is a drawer box?
A box made of an outer sleeve and an inner tray that slides out like a drawer or matchbox.
Are drawer boxes good for jewelry?
Yes. Rigid drawer boxes with velvet or foam inserts are one of the most popular jewelry packaging styles.
Can drawer boxes be child-resistant?
Yes. Child-resistant drawer boxes use a locking tab and are tested under 16 CFR 1700.20; we provide the certificate for the exact design.
What pull options are available?
Ribbon tabs, thumb notches, die-cut finger holes and string pulls.
Do drawer boxes ship flat?
Paperboard drawer boxes ship flat; rigid drawer boxes ship assembled.
What is the minimum for drawer boxes?
Rigid drawer boxes start at 100 units; paperboard drawer boxes can start lower.
Can drawer boxes ship flat?
Paperboard drawer boxes can ship flat; rigid ones usually ship assembled.
Design a reveal people remember.
Send your product size and quantity. We’ll recommend construction and send a 3D proof.