Sleeves & Unique Die Cut Boxes
Sleeve boxes can have design printed on all sides to be visible to the customer and can be used to protect the product it is covering. This style packaging is great for displaying additional information about the product and instructions if needed. Here are some characteristics of sleeve and die cut packaging:
- The open design of a sleeve or die cut allows the item to have maximum visibility.
- Sleeves and die cuts are excellent for multi-packs because they are self contained and low cost.
- Die cut shapes can be used to surround a product or can serve as a sales tool or promotional piece.
This style of packaging is a great way to have your product seen at an affordable price. The sleeve and die cut designs are both highly visible and allow for creative layouts which will stand out and draw customers in. Our design team will work with you to create an eye-catching and unique packaging design for your product.
With over 50 years of experience in packaging, we will work with you to create unique and durable packaging for everything you need. We design and produce product sleeves and unique die-cut boxes for our clients throughout Connecticut and Western, MA. Contact us today for a quote!
Serving the Greater Northeast United States, with Global capabilities.
Custom Packaging Sleeves & Unique Die-Cut Solutions
High-Impact Branding, Lower Material Costs Not every product requires a fully custom-printed box. Custom Packaging Sleeves (Belly Bands) are a strategic way to brand stock boxes, plastic food trays, or apparel without the high cost of a full carton. They offer 360-degree branding real estate and allow customers to interact with the product through open ends.
For products that demand a unique silhouette, our Die-Cutting Services create shapes that break the mold. From hexagonal boxes to intricate window cut-outs that reveal the product texture, we turn packaging into a sales tool.
The “Sleeve Strategy” for ROI
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Seasonal Flexibility: using sleeves allows you to use the same plain white box year-round, simply switching the sleeve for “Holiday,” “Valentine’s,” or “Summer” promos.
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Food & Meal Prep: We manufacture sleeves using “wet-strength” carrier board (poly-coated) designed to withstand the humidity of refrigerators and freezers without warping.
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Apparel & Textiles: A simple die-cut band around socks, towels, or shirts provides branding and labeling while allowing the customer to feel the fabric quality.
Technical Configuration Options
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Adhesion Styles:
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Pre-Glued: Ships flat, pops open, slides on. Fastest for fulfillment teams.
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Tape Strip: Supplied with a pressure-sensitive tape strip for manual application (ideal for variable sized items).
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Tab-Lock: A mechanical interlock that requires no glue—100% recyclable and eco-friendly.
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Die-Cut Windows: We can add cellophane or PET patching to windows, or leave them open for tactile engagement.
Fit is everything. If it’s too loose, it falls off; too tight, it warps the product. We recommend sending us a physical sample of your container. Our structural designers calculate the exact “allowance” (typically 1/16″) to ensure a friction fit that stays secure.
Because die-cutting requires a custom steel rule die (tooling), it is most cost-effective for runs of 1,000+ units. However, we can accommodate shorter runs for special projects.
Yes. We create the electronic die-line for your graphic designer to lay artwork onto, ensuring that folds, bleeds, and glue flaps are in the correct positions.