Sleeve & Matchbox Style Box Manufacturer
The matchbox, grown up: pattern-printed sleeves gliding over rigid trays, thumb-notched for one-hand opening. A compact, satisfying slide for stationery, cosmetics and small gifting — from 200 pcs.
A Small Box With a Big Open
The matchbox gesture — push, slide, reveal — is the most intuitive opening in packaging. Scaled up in rigid board, it becomes a compact luxury format: the sleeve carries the graphic story edge-to-edge, the tray presents the product, and the thumb notch makes it a one-hand open.
Sleeves print as continuous wraps, so patterns flow over all four faces without seam breaks. Trays run rigid (wrapped greyboard) for premium weight or cardstock for volume. Open-both-ends or closed-back builds set how the slide behaves.
It's the pocket sibling of our full drawer box. For multi-piece sets, tray dividers and mixed-item wells are cut in-house.
Specifications & Parameters
Configure your sleeve & tray box:
| Parameter | Options & Guidance |
|---|---|
| Structure | Outer sleeve + slide tray; open-ended or closed-back |
| Opening | Thumb notch, finger hole, or ribbon tab |
| Sleeve Print | Continuous wrap — pattern flows across all faces |
| Tray | Rigid wrapped greyboard or 400gsm cardstock |
| Dividers | In-house cut wells for sets and mixed items |
| Finish | Matte, soft-touch, spot UV pattern, foil |
| Common Sizes | Mini 90×60×25mm · Classic 160×90×35mm · custom |
| Minimum Order | 200 pcs |
| Sample Lead Time | 3–5 business days |
Slide Options
Small-format details that register:
Thumb-Notch Geometry
Notch radius tuned so the slide starts with one thumb, no shake-out.
Continuous Pattern Wrap
Graphics flow unbroken around the sleeve — no seam interruptions.
Set Dividers
Tray wells for pens, minis, chocolates or sample vials.
Rigid vs Cardstock Tray
Premium weight or volume economy — quoted side by side.
Quantity Tier & Pricing Benchmarks
Indicative ex-works tiers for a 160×90×35mm rigid-tray matchbox with printed sleeve:
| Quantity Tier | Indicative Price (USD / EXW) | Recommended Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| 200 Pcs | $1.60 – $2.40 | Boutique stationery & mini-set launches |
| 500 Pcs | $1.10 – $1.60 | DTC gifting lines |
| 1,000 Pcs | $0.85 – $1.20 | Retail wholesale |
| 3,000 Pcs | $0.62 – $0.90 | Chain programs |
| 5,000+ Pcs | $0.48 – $0.72 | Promotional volume |
*Prices are ex-works (EXW) and vary with paper grade, dimensions, ink coverage, and finishing. One-time mold/die-plate setup fees are waived on re-runs.
Slide-Format Categories
Where the matchbox gesture sells:
Stationery & Pens
Single-pen and desk-set trays with divider wells.
Cosmetic Minis
Lip and sample sets sliding open like a compact.
Chocolates & Confections
Praline trays in continuous-pattern sleeves.
Tech Small Goods
Cables, pins and EDC items in closed-back builds.
Frequently Asked Questions
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